Guess who's officially back? DAWN, the bold and genre-defying artist who’s been on hiatus for mandatory military service, has just wrapped up his duties and fans are buzzing with excitement.

On July 11 KST, DAWN’s agency At Area confirmed that the artist completed his public service work and has been formally discharged. While he’s been out of the spotlight for a bit, fans can expect that to change quickly: DAWN is already preparing new music and stage performances, promising a powerful return.

The anticipation is high and for good reason. Since launching his solo career in 2019 with the dark and edgy single “Money,” DAWN has built a unique presence in the K-pop world. He’s never been afraid to push boundaries, visually or musically, making him one of the scene’s most distinctive and unpredictable voices.

His past projects, like the genre-bending ‘DAWNDIDIDAWN’ and the more emotionally driven ‘Narcissus’, have shown his evolution from idol to fully formed artist. Whether it’s his bold fashion choices, introspective lyrics, or hypnotic stage energy, DAWN consistently brings something new to the table.

This comeback also marks his first major move since completing service, and fans are eager to see how his experiences might influence his sound and style going forward.

Plus, with recent buzz around second-gen and third-gen soloists making waves again (think Taemin, HyunA, and Sunmi), DAWN’s return couldn’t be better timed.

Stay tuned...DAWN is ready to light up the scene again, and if history is any clue, he’s about to drop something unforgettable.