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DK and Seungkwan Launch First DxS Tour: SERENADE ON STAGE 2026

SEVENTEEN vocal duo DK and Seungkwan are hitting the road as DxS. Their first subunit tour, SERENADE ON STAGE 2026, spans five Asian cities from April through July.

Pak

February 28, 2026

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SEVENTEEN's vocal unit has its own stage now. DK and Seungkwan, two of the group's most distinctive voices, have officially unveiled the itinerary for DxS SERENADE ON STAGE 2026, their first concert tour as a subunit. Five cities. Four countries. One duo that has spent years carrying the high notes for a 13-member group and is finally stepping into the spotlight on their own terms.

The Full Tour Itinerary

Announced on February 23 by Pledis Entertainment, the SERENADE ON STAGE tour opens in South Korea before spreading across Japan, Macao, and Taiwan. The complete schedule:

  • April 17-19: Incheon, South Korea (Inspire Arena)
  • April 29-30: Chiba, Japan (Makuhari Messe, Halls 4-6)
  • May 30-31: Daegu, South Korea (EXCO East Wing Hall)
  • June 6: Macao (The Venetian Arena)
  • July 25: Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Kaohsiung Arena)

The three-night Incheon opener at Inspire Arena signals serious demand from the start. Inspire Arena has quickly become one of Korea's most sought-after concert venues for premium K-pop productions, and booking it for three nights on a subunit's first outing says a lot about where DxS stands with fans.

DK and Seungkwan: Built for This

DK (Lee Seokmin, 이석민) and Seungkwan (Boo Seungkwan, 부승관) have long been recognized as the core of SEVENTEEN's vocal unit, each bringing a different but complementary color to the group's sound. DK carries a full-throated, emotionally raw tenor, while Seungkwan grounds everything with clarity and technical precision. Together as DxS, they've found a lane that feels distinct from SEVENTEEN's full-group energy: quieter, more intimate, built on restraint as much as power.

The unit officially debuted on January 12, 2026 with their first mini album Serenade (소야곡). The six-track project leans into winter moods and understated romance, with DK taking the lead on "Rockstar" and Seungkwan fronting "Dream Serenade" as their respective solo tracks. The title track "Blue" anchors the release with a cinematic quality that translates directly into the kind of live performance this tour promises to deliver.

DxS "Blue" Official MV (Cinema Ver.), the title track from their debut mini album Serenade. Video: SEVENTEEN / Pledis Entertainment

Serenade Tracklist

  1. Rockstar (DK solo)
  2. Blue (title track)
  3. Guilty Pleasure
  4. Silence
  5. Dream Serenade (Seungkwan solo)
  6. Prelude of Love

The Bigger Picture

DxS arrives at an interesting moment for SEVENTEEN. The group is deep into their [NEW_] World Tour, with dates across Hong Kong, Bangkok, and the Philippines on the schedule. Running a subunit tour simultaneously shows just how much room Pledis is carving out for its members to develop individual identities alongside the group's continued global push.

For Carats (SEVENTEEN's fandom), a DxS concert is a different proposition entirely from a full SEVENTEEN show. The scale is more intimate, the setlist will likely lean vocal-heavy and acoustic, and there's something genuinely rare about watching two members operate outside the choreography and spectacle that define the group's main stage. Check out our coverage of SEVENTEEN's wider 2026 takeover for more context on how the group is scaling up across Asia this year.

Ticket and presale information has not yet been announced. Keep an eye on Pledis Entertainment's official channels and Weverse for updates.

Fans Also Ask

What is DxS and who are the members?
DxS is a vocal subunit of SEVENTEEN consisting of DK (Lee Seokmin) and Seungkwan (Boo Seungkwan). They debuted January 12, 2026 with mini album Serenade. Both are core members of SEVENTEEN vocal unit, with DK known for his raw tenor and Seungkwan for technical precision.
When is the DxS SERENADE ON STAGE tour?
The DxS SERENADE ON STAGE 2026 tour spans five cities: Incheon (April 17-19 at Inspire Arena), Chiba (April 29-30), Daegu (May 30-31), Macao (June 6 at The Venetian Arena), and Kaohsiung (July 25). The Incheon opener runs three nights, signaling strong demand.
What songs are on the DxS Serenade album?
The DxS Serenade mini album has six tracks: Rockstar (DK solo), Blue (title track), Guilty Pleasure, Silence, Dream Serenade (Seungkwan solo), and Prelude of Love. The project emphasizes winter moods and understated romance, distinct from SEVENTEEN full-group energy.
How do I get tickets for DxS SERENADE ON STAGE?
Ticket and presale information for DxS SERENADE ON STAGE 2026 has not been announced yet. Fans should monitor Pledis Entertainment official channels and Weverse for updates. Given the three-night Inspire Arena booking, demand is expected to be high.
What is the difference between DxS and SEVENTEEN?
DxS is a two-member vocal subunit while SEVENTEEN is the full 13-member group. DxS concerts focus on vocal-heavy, intimate performances without the large-scale choreography of SEVENTEEN shows. DK and Seungkwan released their own mini album Serenade, separate from SEVENTEEN releases.

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