As cherry blossoms die and the scenery turns green, pop ballad duo Davichi is marking the fleeting period between spring and summer with its EP “Season Note,” set to drop on Monday at 6 p.m.

Ahead of its release, agency Wakeone Entertainment released a music video teaser for the EP's lead track “Fanfare” on Friday.

The 50-second clip featured Davichi’s two singers, Kang Minkyung, 32, and Lee Haeri, 37, in a train compartment, seemingly happy to go on a trip.

Combining funk and disco with an emphasis on brass, “Fanfare” is a bright song with an arrangement that aims to capture the sunny vibe between spring and summer.

The lyrics of “Fanfare” describe the moment a person gets ready to fully open her heart to a lover. “Play the fanfare on an especially sunny day," goes the part released in the teaser. "Greet me with excitement when I run into your arms. The story of you and me will begin.”

“It's a song about love in full bloom,” said Kang in a clip on Davichi’s official website for the upcoming EP on May 11. “The rhythm was so good that I was excited the entire time recording it.” In the same video, Lee said, “If you are in love, it is a song that will fit with any season.”

According to Wakeone, "Season Note" showcases Davichi's wide music spectrum with genres and themes the duo has not done before. In addition to “Fanfare,” the EP features five other tracks: “Sandcastle,” “Let’s Leave Just the Two of Us,” “You Know That Day When it is Especially Tiring,” “My First Love” and “Just Hug Me.”

"Season Note" is the duo’s first release in five months. Davichi’s last release was "Everyday Christmas," a Christmas-themed EP, last December.

Since early May, Davichi’s two members have made headlines with Covid-19 and a marriage announcement.

On May 6, Kang tested positive for Covid-19, al though she was inoculated. After undergoing treatment at home, she fully recovered and was released from quarantine on Saturday.

On May 11, Lee announced that she will be marrying a non-celebrity in July. Along with the announcement, the singer assured her fans that she will continue as a member of Davichi after the marriage.

Davichi is a rare K-pop act that has survived 14 years. Davichi debuted in February 2008 with the album "Amaranth." The duo’s longevity can be credited to their unrivaled vocal skills and strong relationship. On TV and radio shows, the two have said they get along well, claiming they've never had a single fight.

Kang has dabbled in acting, fashion and vlogging.

She debuted as an actor in 2010 with a supporting role in the SBS romance series “Smile, Mom.” She appeared in KBS’s “Lovers of Haeundae” (2012) and MBC’s “My Dearest Lady” (2016) She has not starred in a series since 2016.

Kang is a fashion icon for the young generation. After receiving attention for her simple yet stylish daily outfits on Instagram, Kang established her own fashion brand Avie muah in June 2020. She is the creative director and CEO. With the central theme of “naturalness,” the brand sells clothes, jewelry and other lifestyle items that reflect Kang’s style. It has one bricks-and-mortar store in Yongsan District, central Seoul. The brand has proven to be her most successful endeavor after singing, as it is popular with top-tier celebrities like Big Bang’s G-Dragon.

Kang operates her own YouTube channel. With some 808,000 subscribers as of May 15, her content revolves around Vlogs that often feature her work partner Lee. Kang began her channel in November 2018 and uploads two to three videos a month.

Kang Minkyung

Date of birth: Aug. 3, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Songpa District, southern Seoul

Debut: February 2008 as a member of Davichi
Agency: Wakeone Entertainment

Kang Minkyung debuted as a member of pop-ballad duo Davichi in February 2008 with Lee Haeri through the album "Amaranth." The act gained popularity with songs like "8282" (2009), "Let the Time Stop" (2010), “Turtle” (2013) and "Unspoken Words" (2019). Kang debuted as an actor in 2010 through the SBS romance series “Smile, Mom.” She established her own fashion and lifestyle brand Avie muah in 2020. Kang is also a YouTuber with some 808,000 subscribers as of May 15.


This information was confirmed by Wakeone Entertainment on May 13, 2022.


BY LEE JIAN [lee.jian@joongang@co.kr]