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Look: Exo’s D.O Drops Teaser for Solo Album ‘Expectation’

Save the date, EXO-Ls because soloist D.O. is back! EXO’s D.O. released on Friday, September 1, the teaser for his upcoming second solo mini album Expectation. 

In the teaser, the vocalist is seen sitting in front of a desk and deep in thought. Additionally, EXO’s official social media accounts also changed their icons to signify the start of a new era. 

 

According to reports, Expectation will consist of seven emotional tracks that will showcase D.O’s excellent vocal abilities.

 

Other details about Expectation have yet to be unveiled as of writing, but D.O. has already hinted about his second solo album. 

In a previous interview, the singer revealed that he finished the album preparations including the recording, filming for music videos, and jacket photos in May 2022. 

“I wanted to start preparing early so I have completed them before getting involved in other shoots. The album will consist of acoustic-like songs that I love so much.”, he said.

Additionally, D.O. promised that once the album is released, he’ll conduct an event where he can meet his fans. 

D.O. as a soloist

Following the news, EXO-Ls couldn’t help but to express their excitement as it’s been awhile since D.O. had a solo music release. Some are also anticipating the genre of his tracks since the vocalist is known to be one of the leading singers in the industry. 

On social media, fans of EXO are already calling it a “masterpiece” and “album of the year.” 

 

D.O. released his first solo album Empathy in July 2021. It topped the iTunes Top Album charts in 60 regions around the world. On top of that, the album excelled locally as well as it ranked No. 1 on South Korea’s daily album charts including Hanteo Chart, Synnara Record, and HOTTRACKS

The singer’s first album had a total of eight tracks including the Korean and English versions of its title track “Rose”, which he personally wrote lyrics for. Aside from “Rose,” D.O. also wrote the track I’m Fine.

 

Also, Empathy has two bonus songs: the English version of “Rose,” and “Si Fueras Mia,” the Spanish version of another B-side track, “It’s Love.

With the success of Empathy, it’s not surprising that fans can no longer wait to see what D.O. has to show as a soloist after two years.

Aside from his upcoming solo album Expectation, the artist also recently finished promoting EXO’s seventh full-length album EXIST and his film The Moon

As an actor, D.O. goes by his real name Doh Kyung-soo. His first major acting role was in the 2014 drama It’s Okay, That’s Love where he played Han Gang Woo. Since then, he has appeared in Hello Monster, My Annoying Brother,Room No. 7, and Swing Kids, among others.

Featured image: D.O. poses in the teaser of EXO’s ‘Cream Soda’ music video. Credit: Facebook/EXO

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Exo’s D.O Reveals Details About His Second Solo Album

Brace yourselves, EXO-Ls: D.O. of K-pop group EXO just confirmed that he’s about to release his second solo album! 

In an interview for the promotion of his movie The Moon, D.O, who goes by his real name Doh Kyungsoo in his acting ventures, opened up about being part of EXO, his acting career, and solo musical journey. 

On being a member of EXO and his solo music releases

The idol-actor looked back on EXO’s decade-old idol career, saying that it’s the “start of [his] life.” 

“I don’t really have friends of my age so I receive comfort and support from my members,” he explained. 

EXO released their seventh full-length album EXIST in July. It served as EXO’s first album as a full-group in two years. It has a total of nine songs, with Cream Soda” as its title track. 

As for his solo music career, D.O. surprised fans by saying that he’s just waiting for his second solo album to be released.

Additionally, he revealed that he has completed the recording, filming for music videos, and jacket photos in May 2022. 

“I wanted to start preparing early so I have completed them before getting involved in other shoots,” he shared. “The album will consist of acoustic-like songs that I love so much.”

However, additional details such as album name, title track, and release date weren’t disclosed. 

But D.O. promised that once the album is released, he’ll conduct an event where he can meet his fans. 

D.O. released his first solo album titled Empathy in July 2021. There, the vocalist wrote two songs: the title track “Rose” and “I’m Fine.”

The eight-track album also included two bonus songs: the English version of “Rose,” and “Si Fueras Mia,” the Spanish version of another B-side track, “It’s Love.

Prior to his solo album, D.O. also released solo songs “That’s Okay” and “Crying Out.”

 

Actor Kyungsoo

The EXO member’s first major acting role was in the 2014 drama It’s Okay, That’s Love where he played Han Gang Woo. 

Since then, his acting career has continued to flourish.

D.O. has appeared in Hello Monster, My Annoying Brother, Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds, Room No. 7, and Swing Kids. 

 

In 2018, he became the main lead for the Korean series 100 Days My Prince, alongside actress Nam Ji Hyun. 

His recent works include, Secret and The Moon. As for his next acting project, D.O. shared that he’s still thinking about it.

Featured image: D.O. in the teaser for EXO’s ‘Cream Soda’ music video. Credit: Facebook/EXO

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