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Donghae
ArtistODE Entertainment

Donghae

Donghae (동해), born Lee Dong-hae, is one of the rare second-generation idols who still feels current because his career never narrowed to legacy maintenance. Since debuting with Super Junior in 2005, he has balanced vocals, songwriting, unit work, and screen appearances while keeping a distinct melodic identity inside the group.

His strongest long-form partnership remains Super Junior-D&E with Eunhyuk, but the ODE Entertainment reset gave him a clearer individual lane too. After leaving SM Entertainment for solo management in 2023, Donghae and Eunhyuk built ODE Entertainment to control their next phase directly without cutting their Super Junior link.

That independence turned tangible in 2026. His first solo album Alive arrived in spring, and the official Japanese site quickly followed with a full Alive tour rollout for Osaka and Tokyo. On HITKULTR, Donghae reads like a veteran who finally aligned catalog, company, and solo ambition at the right time.

Super Junior-D&E
Vocalist, Dancer of Super Junior-D&E
Super Junior
Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer of Super Junior
1 articles6 creditsDebut: November 6, 2005South Korean

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Discography

2026
AliveAlbum
Solo ArtistODE Entertainment
2020
HarmonySingle
Solo ArtistSM Entertainment

Other Credits

2026
DONGHAE 1st Solo Concert Tour [ALIVE] in JapanTour
HeadlinerODE Entertainment
2011
Oppa, OppaSubunit Debut
MemberSuper Junior-D&EEunhyukSM Entertainment
2008
MeSubunit Debut
MemberSuper Junior-M
2005
Super JuniorGroup Debut
MemberSuper JuniorSM Entertainment

Fans Also Ask

What is Donghae's first solo album?
Donghae's first full solo album is <em>Alive</em>, released in 2026 through ODE Entertainment. The project mattered because it turned years of scattered solo work into a proper statement release, then immediately fed into his first solo concert tour in Japan under the same title.
Is Donghae still part of Super Junior?
Yes. Donghae still belongs to <a href="/artists/super-junior">Super Junior</a> even after leaving SM Entertainment for individual management in 2023. His solo work and <a href="/artists/super-junior-de">Super Junior-D&amp;E</a> activities now run through ODE Entertainment, but his place in the main group remains intact.
What company is Donghae under now?
Donghae is under <a href="/brands/ode-entertainment">ODE Entertainment</a>, the company he co-founded with Eunhyuk after their SM contracts ended. ODE now handles his solo releases and D&E strategy, which gives him more direct control over timing, packaging, and fan-facing activity than the earlier label structure did.
Why does Japan matter so much in Donghae's solo era?
Japan has been a durable market for Donghae through Super Junior-D&E, and it stayed central once his solo era expanded. The official Japanese site rolled out his 2026 <em>Alive</em> solo concert dates across Osaka and Tokyo, showing that his post-SM phase still has organized touring demand outside Korea.
What makes Donghae different from other veteran idols?
Donghae has stayed relevant by stacking several identities without diluting any of them. He is still a core Super Junior member, still part of one of K-pop's most stable sub-units, and now a genuine solo-album artist under his own company. That combination gives his longevity more weight than simple nostalgia.

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