Young K unlocks his solo comeback as DAY6 closes a sold-out decade

DAY6's 10th Anniversary Tour 'The DECADE' Finale

From March 3 to 5, 2026, the finale of DAY6's 10th anniversary tour 'The DECADE' was held at the KSPO DOME in Seoul. The three-day concert sold out all seats. The tour began on October 28, 2023, at the Goyang Stadium and traveled through 10 countries and 16 cities, including Kobe, Japan. The members said, "We wanted to spend our 10th anniversary beautifully and without regrets. We don't know if there will be 20th or 30th anniversaries ahead. Thank you for joining us on this journey."

Young K Announces Solo Comeback Immediately After Tour Conclusion

On July 27, 2026, at 0:00 AM, the official announcement of Young K's solo second full album 'YOUNGEST' was made. This is approximately 2 years and 10 months after the release of his first full album 'Letters with notes' on December 14, 2023. The teaser image features Young K's face and initials engraved on a key placed on shattered glass, drawing attention to the album's concept. Young K had consistently mentioned new album work through broadcasts and his personal YouTube channel since late last year, and he also hinted at an upcoming comeback during the concert, saying, "I will keep moving forward. Please love me beautifully."

Second Solo Project Within the Team, Young K Takes the Baton After Wonpil

Young K's solo comeback is the second solo project within the team this year. Earlier, on March 20, Wonpil released his first solo mini-album 'Unpiltered', and the title track 'Sarangbyeongdong' topped major music charts on the day of release. Wonpil's solo concert sold out all three days, concluding his successful solo activities. Young K is a member who has deeply participated in the composition of DAY6's hit songs. In his 'Gongkay' YouTube content, he said, "I finally found what I call taste. I realized that there are diverse aspects to the person Kang Young-hyun, and there is a color that runs through them all."

Completion of 10-Year Tour, Establishing Foundation for Long-Term Activities

DAY6 has already established a foundation for long-term activities through their second re-contract. The members said, "I feel proud thinking that the result of 10 years of activity is now," and "We want to continue walking together for a long time."

During the tour, DAY6 concluded their 10th anniversary and laid a new starting line for their 11th year. Immediately after the tour's conclusion, Young K's solo comeback was announced, naturally continuing the structure of team activities and individual activities running in parallel.

Fans' Expectations Focused on Young K's Musical Evolution

Young K's solo comeback is taking place amid high expectations from fans. He has been the most active member in songwriting within DAY6 and has been recognized for his musical capabilities through participation in songwriting for various artists. There is growing interest in how Young K's unique musical color will evolve in this album. Fans are attempting various interpretations of the meaning behind the album title 'YOUNGEST'. All tracks of the album will be released on various online music sites at 6 PM on July 27, 2026. Young K recently served as a mentor on the ENA music project 'The Scout'.