SEVENTEEN's DK and Seungkwan unveil their 1st mini album "Serenade" with a highlight medley, featuring the title track "Blue."
January/9/2026 18:03
SEVENTEEN's main vocalists, DK and Seungkwan, deliver winter sensibilities. Pledis Entertainment released the highlight medley of DK and Seungkwan's 1st mini album "Serenade" on January 8. As the album title suggests, it features a video with parts of all tracks set against a city backdrop after sunset. The title track "Blue" is garnering the most attention. This song depicts the moment when emotional depth and pace gradually misalign, portrayed through a poignant harmony. With a simple yet lingering piano melody, a splendid orchestral performance, and the captivating vocals of DK and Seungkwan, it promises to be a quintessential winter ballad. DK's solo song "Rockstar (DK Solo)" brings a refreshing vibe, harmonizing retro synth sounds and a lively guitar line to create positive energy. Meanwhile, Seungkwan completed his solo track "Dream Serenade (SEUNGKWAN Solo)" infused with delicate sensibility and deep resonance. The depth of his vocals and sophisticated instrumental arrangement create a rich sound. Both participated in writing and composing their solo tracks, showcasing their maturity as artists. Additionally, the track "Guilty Pleasure" captivates with its alluring mood, hinting at a different charm compared to the title track "Blue" with its sensory sound and refined lyrics. "Silence" is a pop ballad depicting the emptiness after a breakup, leaving a dramatic aftertaste with layered instruments and heightened emotional expression. Furthermore, "Prelude of Love" delivers the thrilling moments of love with a refreshing melody, and DK and Seungkwan's sweet harmonies naturally bring smiles to listeners. The organic flow of scenes maximizes immersion, starting from a spacious city center, transitioning through a phone booth, building entrance, stairs, and a quiet living room, leading to two rooms with different saturations, seamlessly changing with the music. This direction gives the impression of gradually delving deeper into DK and Seungkwan's inner selves. DK and Seungkwan will release "Serenade" at 6 PM on the 12th and debut the stage for the title track "Blue" on Mnet's "M COUNTDOWN" on the 15th. Additionally, diverse content will be released sequentially for fans, including the web variety show "Cell Phone KODE" featuring DK on the 9th and the second installment of "GOING DxS SPECIAL: Villains BBOODO" showcasing their cute charm on the 14th.
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