DKZ To Disband In May After Seven Years; Members To Focus On Solo Careers

The K-pop group DKZ (formerly Dongkiz) will conclude all group activities on May 31, 2026, marking the end of their seven-year career. Starting in June, members Sehyeon, Mingyu, Jaechan, Juyeon, and Giseok will transition to solo activities.

Key Facts

• Dongyo Entertainment decided to end group activities after discussions with the members following their final May events.
• Jaechan and Juyeon (Jonghyeong) have signed contract renewals with Dongyo Entertainment.
• Sehyeon, Mingyu, and Giseok will remain with the agency as solo artists for the remainder of their current contracts.
• The agency thanked the members, specifically highlighting Jaechan and Juwon for their leadership over the past seven years.
• In a handwritten letter, Jaechan explained the decision was made to support the members' individual dreams and career directions.

Key Terms

• Dongkiz: The group's original name before rebranding as DKZ.
• Contract Renewal: A formal agreement to remain with a management agency after an initial contract expires.

Key Quote

"After deep consideration with the members, we judged that it was a more meaningful choice to support each other's directions and dreams... supporting each other and walking our own paths is a more meaningful choice for us now." — Jaechan

Next

• DKZ will complete all scheduled events until the May 31, 2026, cutoff.
• All five members will begin individual activities and fan engagements in June 2026.
• Dongyo Entertainment pledged full support for the members' new career paths.