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Kim Doyul – A New Chapter Begins in Europe

From early dreams inspired by Super Junior to his first European stage at Korea Touch Festival.

Interview by Jason Edwards · 2026

Korean singer Kim Doyul is slowly finding his own direction in music. He didn’t grow up in a musical family or with a clear plan — it really started with him watching Super Junior on TV and thinking, “I want to do that too.” That simple moment stayed with him, and years later it pushed him toward his first group activities and eventually to trying things on his own.

His solo track Rainy Day became an important step, not because it was a big commercial move, but because it was the first time he felt he was doing something that sounded like him. Until now, most of his work abroad happened in Japan, and Europe always felt far away — something he hoped for but didn’t know when it would happen.

This year, things changed. Doyul will perform at the Korea Touch Festival on July 4, 2026, which also happens to be his first time on a European stage. He sees it as a chance to meet fans he has never seen in person and to start building something new outside Asia. Before the event, he shared a bit about his journey and what this moment means to him.

1. What inspired you to begin your career as an artist?

Kim Doyul: “I grew up watching Super Junior and dreaming of becoming a singer. Thanks to good opportunities, I was able to start group activities and begin my career.”

2. What has been the biggest turning point in your career?

Kim Doyul: “The biggest turning point was releasing my first solo song. It was a genre I love and feel confident in, so with Rainy Day, my solo artist activities truly began.”

3. What led you to start activities in Europe?

Kim Doyul: “Until now, the only foreign country I had visited for activities was Japan. But I always wanted to sing for fans around the world. When this opportunity came, I was really happy.”

4. Why did you decide to participate in the Korea Touch Festival?

Kim Doyul: “This event will be my first European stage. I heard that many K‑pop fans would attend, and it felt like the perfect festival for me. I told my company that I really wanted to go.”

5. A message for your international fans?

Kim Doyul: “My first European stage is beginning, and I will work harder to bring good music and performances to fans in many countries. Please continue to show love and support for artist Kim Doyul.”

On a personal note, this interview meant more than just presenting an artist’s journey. The first time I heard More Day, something clicked — the kind of moment when a song stops you for a second and stays with you. That feeling naturally grew into genuine admiration for his work. Sharing his story as he prepares for his first European stage felt meaningful in its own way.