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.
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.