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Giseok
ArtistDONGYO ENTERTAINMENT

Giseok

Giseok (기석) arrived in DKZ during the group's 2022 expansion and quickly became part of the lineup that carried the act through its strongest late-cycle visibility. Under DONGYO ENTERTAINMENT, he entered the market at a moment when DKZ was converting renewed attention into real momentum, which meant even the younger members had to develop fast in public.

That timing matters to his profile. Giseok is not framed as a veteran idol with a decade-long solo catalog yet. His value sits in the way he helped stabilize DKZ's post-rebrand era, from the 2022 Chase Episode 2. Maum reset to the group's final 2026 fan-con The Dinner. He came in as one of the new-generation faces of the act and stayed visible through the final five-member run.

With DKZ now ending group activities in May 2026, Giseok moves into the next phase with the advantage of an established fandom, recognizable group history, and a live-performance foundation already tied to a real K-pop catalog. HITKULTR will be watching whether that next chapter leans more heavily into vocals, performance, or a broader individual-artist lane inside the same company.

1 articles3 creditsDebut: April 12, 2022South Korean

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Discography

2025
2022
CupidSingle

Other Credits

2026
The DinnerConcert Tour

Fans Also Ask

Who is Giseok in DKZ?
Giseok, born Ryu Giseok on June 24, 2004, is a vocalist and the youngest member of DKZ. He joined the group during Dongyo Entertainment's 2022 lineup expansion, which also marked the team's shift from Dongkiz to DKZ. That made him part of the group's rebrand-era core rather than its original debut lineup.
When did Giseok debut with DKZ?
Giseok officially debuted with DKZ on April 12, 2022 through the single album <em>Chase Episode 2. Maum</em> and its title track "Cupid." His arrival came during the group's major reset period, when the team added new members and re-entered the market with a broader, more visible lineup.
What company is Giseok under?
Giseok is under DONGYO ENTERTAINMENT, the Seoul agency that managed DKZ through its rebrand era and final 2026 transition into individual activities. The company confirmed in April 2026 that DKZ would end group promotions on May 31, with members including Giseok continuing into separate individual schedules.
Does Giseok have an official Instagram?
Yes. Giseok's official Instagram account is @7iseok_dkz. The account appears under his Korean name 류기석 and carries a follower base above 100,000, which lines up with his visibility as a DKZ member. HITKULTR retains that account because it matches the member identity used across DKZ-related coverage and fan discovery.
What is Giseok known for in DKZ's career arc?
Giseok is most closely tied to DKZ's post-rebrand era. He joined when the group was rebuilding its lineup, then stayed through the years that included "Cupid," later comeback activity, and the 2026 fan-con <em>The Dinner</em>. That makes him part of the lineup fans associate with the group's final sustained run.

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