The two main vocalists of the group SEVENTEEN, DK and SEUNGKWAN, demonstrated harmony close to perfection.
On the 14th, they uploaded a cover video of “Die with a smile” to SEVENTEEN’s official YouTube channel. Praised for its lyrics that reflect the value of life and love, this song achieved explosive success, recently reaching No. 1 on the 2025 Billboard YEAR-END CHART – Hot 100.
Living up to their nickname Meoboz, DK and SEUNGKWAN reinterpreted “Die with a smile” with flawless vocal technique and remarkable chemistry. The poignant emotion of the original song, which expresses the promise to remain by a loved one’s side even if the world were to collapse, is heightened by their expressive voices, refined interpretation, and vocal power. The combination of DK’s clear, expansive tone with SEUNGKWAN’s slightly husky voice is also one of the standout appeals of this performance.
The visual enjoyment is equally notable. DK and SEUNGKWAN appear dressed in a red shirt and a light blue jacket with pants, paying homage to the outfits worn by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars in the “Die with a smile” music video. Mannequins placed throughout the set evoke American television shows from the 1970s, reinforcing the retro atmosphere. The improvised dance steps the two members sketch along with the music add a charming touch and bring smiles.
Over time, DK and SEUNGKWAN have seen their solid vocal skills and wide musical range recognized through the group’s albums, their solo tracks, OSTs, and numerous cover videos. The total cumulative views of their individual covers uploaded on SEVENTEEN’s channel have reached no less than 100 million. Among them are several videos surpassing 10 million views, including “ベテルギウス (Betelgeuse)” performed by DK (original song by Yuuri) and “Juice,” sung by SEUNGKWAN with Lee Young Ji (original song by Lizzo).
Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN is successfully continuing its tour “SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN JAPAN”. After recently completing their concerts at the Tokyo Dome, the group will bring their four major dome tour to a grand finale on the 20th and 21st at the Fukuoka PayPay Dome.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS SEVENTEEN
