DK (South Korean singer)

Lee Seok-min (born February 18, 1997), professionally known by his stage name DK or Dokyeom, is a South Korean singer and musical actor under Pledis Entertainment. He is the vocalist of the boy group Seventeen and part of its sub-unit 'Vocal Team'. In 2018, he became the leader of the special unit BSS (abbreviation of BooSeokSoon). He made his musical acting debut in 2019 after landing the lead role of King Arthur in the musical Xcalibur.
==Early life and education==
Lee Seok-min was born on February 18, 1997 in Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.He graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul.
==Career==
===2013-2015 (Predebut)===
DK appeared in regular live broadcasts of a series called Seventeen TV from 2013 to 2015. The series showcased DK's daily life before debut. The show streamed on the online streaming platform UStream. He also appeared in the music video of My Copycat by Orange Caramel.
===2015–present: Debut with Seventeen and solo activities===
In 2015, DK successfully debuted with the South Korean boy band, Seventeen under the stage name Dokyeom (DK). Their debut EP 17 Carat was digitally released on May 29.. 
He collaborated with Yang Da-il and released the song Cinematic Love 한 편의 너 on 2017. The following year, in 2018, Pledis Entertainment announced that DK will be part of a special subunit called BSS (abbreviation of BooSeokSoon) alongside his members Hoshi and Seungkwan. On March 21, BSS debuted with DK being the leader of the group. They released their first digital single "Just Do It" and enjoyed a short promotion period.. He also participated in the soundtrack for MBC's Tempted. The song titled Missed Connections was released on April 10. . 
DK was featured in the remix version of 17 by the popular R&B singer-songwriter Pink Sweat$ along with his group member Joshua. In this version of 17, Joshua and DK reinterpreted the song through Korean lyrics. It was released on September 17, 2020, through various domestic and foreign music sites.
With the help of his collaborators Jozu and Lee Beom-hoon of PRISMFILTER, on December 22, 2021, DK released his first solo song since debut, You're My Christmas.
Besides working as an idol, DK has also performed in musicals. He debuted as a musical actor in 2019 after playing King Arthur in the musical XCalibur. The cast included Kim Jun-su from the boy band JYJ and Kai. He was casted back as King Arthur in 2021.
On February 25, 2023, he attended Milan Fashion Week.
The same year, on the 2nd of April, he started a match between the Doosan Bears and the Lotte Giants by throwing the first pitch.
==Discography==
===Songs===
Title 	Year 	Peak chartpositions 	Peak chartpositions 	Album 	
Title 	Year 	KORGaonPeak chart positions on Gaon Digital Chart:Soundtrack appearances
* "Go!": 
Collaborations
* "Cinematic Love":	USWorld 	Album 	
Soundtrack appearances 	Soundtrack appearances 	Soundtrack appearances 	Soundtrack appearances 	Soundtrack appearances 	Soundtrack appearances
"Missed Connections" 	2018 	— 	— 	Tempted OST Part 3 	
"Is It Still Beautiful" (여전히 아름다운지) 	2021 	52 	— 	Hospital Playlist OST Part 8 	
"Go!" 	2022 	123 	— 	Twenty-Five Twenty-One OST 	
Collaborations 	Collaborations 	Collaborations 	Collaborations 	Collaborations 	Collaborations
"Cinematic Love" 	2017 	88 	— 	 	
As featured artist 	As featured artist 	As featured artist 	As featured artist 	As featured artist 	As featured artist
"17" 	2020 	— 	— 	 	
Single 	Single 	Single 	Single 	Single 	Single
"You're My Christmas 	2021 	— 	— 	 	
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.	"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.	"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.	"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.	"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.	
==Credits== 
This is a list of songs written or composed by DK. All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association unless stated otherwise.
===Seventeen Discography===
Year	Song 	Artist 	Album 	Lyrics 	Lyrics	Music 	Music
Year	Song 	Artist 	Album 	Credited	With 	Credited	With
2016	Say yes 	Seventeen	Love & Letter 	 	 	 	
2016	Adore U 	Seventeen	Love & Letter 	 	 	 	
2017	Hello 	Seventeen	Teen, Age 	 	 	 	
2017	Without You	Seventeen	Teen, Age 	l 	 	l 	
2017	Clap 	Seventeen	Teen, Age 	 	 	 	
2017	Campfire 	Seventeen	Teen, Age 	 	 	 	
2017	Bring It 	Seventeen	Teen, Age 	 	 	 	
2020	HEY BUDDY 	Seventeen	Semicolon 	l 	 	l 	
2021	In the Soop	Seventeen	non-album single	l 	 	 	
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===BSS Discography===
Year	Song 	Artist	Album 	Lyrics 	Lyrics	Music 	Music
Year	Song 	Artist	Album 	Credited	With 	Credited	With
2018	Just Do It 	BSS 	Non-album single	 	 	 	
2023	Fighting (feat. Lee Young Ji)	BSS 	SECOND WIND 	 	 	 	
2023	LUNCH 	BSS 	SECOND WIND 	 	 	 	
2023	7PM (feat. Peder Elias) 	BSS 	SECOND WIND 	 	 	 	
===Others===
Year	Song 	Artist	Album 	Lyrics 	Lyrics	Music 	Music
Year	Song 	Artist	Album 	Credited	With 	Credited	With
2021	You're My Christmas	DK 	Non-album single	 	 	 	
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==Filmography==
===Television shows===
Year	Title 	Role 	Notes 	
2016	King of Mask Singer 	Contestant 	Ep. 69–70 	
2019	King of Mask Singer 	Panelist 	Ep. 191-192	
2020	Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant	Special host	Ep. 34-36 	
===Online shows===
Year 	Title 	Notes 	
2013–2014 	Seventeen TV 	Regular member	
2017-present	Going Seventeen	Regular member	
===Music video appearances===
Year	Title 	Artist 	Notes 	
2014	My Copycat 	Orange Caramel	Pre-debut	
2021	Side by Side	The8 	 	
==Musicals==
Year	Title 	Role 	Venue 	Notes 	
2019	Xcalibur	King Arthur	Grand Theater at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts	Lead role	
2021	Xcalibur	King Arthur	Blue Square 	Lead role	
Category:1997 births
Category:South Korean people
Category:Singers
Category:Musical theatre actors