DK
도겸 · 이석민 (Lee Seok-min) · Dokyeom
Lee Seok-min — Main Vocalist
July 3, 2026 Korean 179 cm 66 kg Aquarius
DK, known to fans as Dokyeom, is SEVENTEEN's Main Vocalist, celebrated for his powerful voice, wide vocal range, and radiant stage energy. Born Lee Seok-min on February 18, 1997 in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, he trained under Pledis Entertainment before debuting with SEVENTEEN in May 2015. Within the group, DK leads the fan-favorite vocal sub-unit BSS (BooSeokSoon) and has built a name for himself as a musical actor, starring as King Arthur in the Korean musical 'XCalibur' in both 2019 and 2021. His discography includes drama OSTs like 'I'm First' and the holiday single 'You're My Christmas,' alongside a 2016 runner-up finish on King of Masked Singer that showcased his vocal talent to a wider audience. Nicknamed SEVENTEEN's 'Happy Virus' for his bright laugh and warm, easily-moved personality, DK is one of the members most cherished by CARATs for his sincerity and emotional openness. This profile covers his real name, birthday, height, blood type, MBTI, musical career, discography, awards, trivia, fanclub information, and social media, offering a complete look at SEVENTEEN's beloved vocal powerhouse.
Story
Biography
Who is DK?
DK, also known by his Korean nickname Dokyeom, is the stage name of Lee Seok-min, a South Korean singer and musical actor who serves as the Main Vocalist of the 13-member self-producing boy group SEVENTEEN under Pledis Entertainment. Born on February 18, 1997 in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, DK grew up dreaming of becoming a singer after watching a live performance by YB’s Yoon Do-hyun, and joined Pledis as a trainee in 2012.
DK debuted with SEVENTEEN on May 26, 2015 with the mini album “17 Carat,” quickly standing out for his powerful, wide-ranged voice and radiant stage presence. As a core member of SEVENTEEN’s Vocal Team, he leads the beloved sub-unit BSS (BooSeokSoon) alongside members Hoshi and Seungkwan, known for their comedic chemistry and vocal firepower.
Beyond music, DK expanded into musical theatre, debuting as King Arthur in the Korean production “XCalibur” in 2019 and returning to the role in 2021. He has also lent his voice to several drama OSTs, including “I’m First” for The Great Seducer and the holiday single “You’re My Christmas.” In 2016, he placed as runner-up on the singing competition show King of Masked Singer.
Known affectionately as SEVENTEEN’s “Happy Virus” for his infectious energy and big laugh, DK is beloved by CARATs for his warmth, kindness, and habit of crying easily during emotional moments. He continued promoting with SEVENTEEN and sub-unit BSS through 2025 and 2026 ahead of his mandatory military service.
Profile
Basic Information
| Stage Name | DK |
| Full Birth Name | Lee Seok-min (이석민) |
| Date of Birth | February 18, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Hometown | Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Height | 179 cm (5'10.5"") |
| Weight | 66 kg (145 lbs) |
| Blood Type | O (Rh-negative) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| MBTI | ISFJ (formerly INFP) |
| Education | Seoul High School of Performing Arts (SOPA) |
| Agency | Pledis Entertainment (HYBE Labels) |
| Debut | May 26, 2015 (SEVENTEEN, ""17 Carat"") |
| Languages | Korean, some English |
| Nicknames | Dokyeom, Mr. Hat, Smile Man, Happy Virus, Sunshine, Arthur |
| Hobbies | Singing, watching movies and musicals, collecting earphones and IEMs |
| Favorite Color | Black, blue, red |
| Ideal Type | Someone cheerful and emotional who enjoys laughing and sharing feelings together |
Membership
Groups & Positions
SEVENTEEN
Pledis Entertainment
Main Vocalist
May 2015 – Present
The Lineup
Group Members — SEVENTEEN
S.Coups
Leader · Rapper
Jeonghan
Lead Vocalist · Visual
Joshua
Vocalist
Jun
Lead Dancer · Sub Rapper · Sub Vocalist
Hoshi
Performance Leader · Main Dancer · Lead Vocalist
Wonwoo
Rapper · Sub Vocalist
Woozi
Vocal Leader · Lead Vocalist · Producer
DK
Main Vocalist
This Idol
Mingyu
Rapper · Sub Vocalist · Visual
The8
Lead Dancer · Sub Vocalist · Sub Rapper
Seungkwan
Main Vocalist · Face of the Group
Vernon
Main Rapper · Sub Vocalist · Visual
Dino
Main Dancer · Sub Vocalist · Sub Rapper · Maknae
Journey
Career Timeline
2012
Became a Pledis trainee
Joined Pledis Entertainment as a trainee, training for roughly two years and seven months before debut.
2015
Debuted with SEVENTEEN
Debuted as SEVENTEEN's Main Vocalist with the mini album ""17 Carat"" on May 26, 2015.
2016
Runner-up on King of Masked Singer
Competed on the singing competition show ""King of Masked Singer,"" reaching the runner-up position in episodes 69–70.
2018
Recorded OST ""I'm First"" for The Great Seducer
Lent his powerful vocals to ""I'm First,"" the OST for the Korean drama The Great Seducer.
2019
Debuted as a musical actor in ""XCalibur""
Made his musical theatre debut, taking on the lead role of King Arthur in the Korean production ""XCalibur.""
2021
Reprised his role in ""XCalibur""
Returned to the role of King Arthur for a new production run of ""XCalibur.""
2025
Released solo track on ""Happy Burstday""
Contributed a solo track to SEVENTEEN's full-group album ""Happy Burstday,"" which featured a solo song from every member.
2026
Prepared for mandatory military enlistment
Continued promotions with sub-unit BSS's ""DxS Serenade"" shows ahead of his expected enlistment for mandatory military service.
Music
Discography
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You're My Christmas
Single
2021
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17 Carat
Mini Album
2015
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Boys Be
Mini Album
2015
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Love & Letter
Mini Album
2016
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Al1
Album
2017
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Director's Cut
Mini Album
2018
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You Make My Day
Mini Album
2018
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An Ode
Album
2019
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Heng:garæ
Mini Album
2019
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Semicolon
Mini Album
2022
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Face the Sun
Album
2022
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FML
Mini Album
2023
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Seventeenth Heaven
Album
2023
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Spill the Feels
Mini Album
2024
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Happy Burstday
Album
2025
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I'm First (The Great Seducer OST)
OST
2018
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XCalibur (Musical)
Musical
2019
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Is It Still Beautiful (with Woozi & Seungkwan)
OST
2021
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Solo Track (Happy Burstday)
Solo Track
2025
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
Best New Artist – Male (with SEVENTEEN)
Melon Music Awards
2015
Album of the Year – Face the Sun (with SEVENTEEN)
Circle Chart Music Awards
2023
Grand Prize (Daesang) – Seventeenth Heaven (with SEVENTEEN)
Golden Disc Awards
2024
Artist of the Year – Album (with SEVENTEEN)
Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)
2023
Runner-up – King of Masked Singer
MBC King of Masked Singer
2016
Did You Know?
Trivia & Fun Facts ✨
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Born in Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and has an older sister.
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Became a Pledis Entertainment trainee in 2012 after dreaming of becoming a singer since middle school.
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Was inspired to pursue singing after watching YB's Yoon Do-hyun perform live.
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Attended the Seoul High School of Performing Arts (SOPA), the same year as several other well-known K-pop idols.
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His stage name "Dokyeom" was almost given to member The8, who was originally slated for the name "DK."
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Has one of the rarest blood types in the world, O Rh-negative, meaning he can donate to anyone but receive from very few.
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Placed runner-up on the singing competition show King of Masked Singer in 2016.
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Debuted as a musical actor in 2019, starring as King Arthur in the Korean musical XCalibur, and reprised the role in 2021.
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Nicknamed SEVENTEEN's "Happy Virus" for his bright, contagious energy.
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Fans call him "SeokHaDaChak," short for a Korean phrase meaning "Seokmin is the second kindest person after Jesus."
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Cries easily and is considered, along with Seungkwan, one of SEVENTEEN's resident crybabies.
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Has naturally curly hair, which he often covers with hats or beanies.
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Leads the vocal sub-unit BSS (BooSeokSoon) alongside Hoshi and Seungkwan.
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Shares his February 18 birthday with member Vernon; the two are jokingly nicknamed the "218 pair."
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He and Vernon have the same shoe size (280mm) and once lived just ten minutes apart.
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Enjoys collecting earphones and in-ear monitors, reportedly owning one of the largest collections among the members.
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Loves watching movies and musicals, with Haikyuu!! and One Piece among his favorite anime titles.
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Has rhinitis and sleeps with a humidifier running every night.
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Once accidentally left his wallet in Super Junior's Ryeowook's car.
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Was part of a rock band during middle school and remains a fan of rock music.
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Is known for having a very loud singing voice, audible from the training room to the CEO's office upstairs.
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Sang the OST "I'm First" for the drama The Great Seducer in 2018.
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Enjoys wearing refreshing, moderately fitted clothing in black, blue, or red.
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Considered by members Vernon, Seungkwan, and Joshua to be the funniest member of SEVENTEEN.
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Prefers Doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) and pizza among his favorite foods.
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Released a self-produced holiday single, "You're My Christmas," in December 2021.
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All of SEVENTEEN's members attended the wedding of DK's older sister.
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Has a cat and dust allergy despite his warm, affectionate personality.
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Contributed a solo track to the full-group album "Happy Burstday" in 2025, which featured a solo song from every member.
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Continued promoting with sub-unit BSS's concerts as he prepared for his expected 2026 military enlistment.
The Fandom
Fan Club & Fan Name 💜
Official Fan Name
CARAT
The official fandom name of SEVENTEEN, named after the unit used to measure diamonds — a nod to the group's debut EP '17 Carat' and its opening track 'Shining Diamond.' It was revealed by the members at a fan meeting on February 14, 2016.
Official Fan Color
Rose Quartz & Serenity
SEVENTEEN's official fandom colors, Rose Quartz (soft pink) and Serenity (soft blue), were unveiled on October 6, 2016, symbolizing the warm and calm bond between the group and CARAT.
Official Light Stick
CARATBONG (Official Light Stick)
A white-handled light stick with a pink diamond-shaped gem inside a transparent dome, representing the group's name and their debut track 'Shining Diamond.' It includes Bluetooth connectivity for synced fan-chant light shows.
Fan Community Platform
Weverse
SEVENTEEN's main platform for communicating directly with CARAT through posts, live broadcasts, and membership content.
Stay Connected
Social Media
Photos
Gallery 📷
