D.O. (디오) is a South Korean singer, lyricist and actor under Blitzway Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group EXO and their subgroup EXO-K.
He made his solo debut on July 26, 2021 with his first mini album Empathy.
Career[]
2012: Debut with EXO[]
He debuted as a member of EXO and its sub-unit EXO-K on April 9, 2012 with the group's first mini album Mama.
2014: Acting debut[]
D.O made his acting debut in 2014 through the SBS drama It's Okay, That's Love.
2021: Solo debut with Empathy[]
On June 25, SM Entertainment confirmed that D.O would make his solo debut in late July.[2] On July 1, SM Entertainment dropped a teaser for his first mini album, Empathy, set to release on July 26.[3]
2023: "I Do", Expectation, departure from SM Entertainment, new agency[]
On September 2, 2022, D.O announced that he is recording his next album, which will be released after the completion of his drama by early 2023.[4] On August 3, 2023, D.O stated in an interview that he completed recording, music video, and jacket shooting for his upcoming album back in May.[5]
On September 1, 2023, SM Entertainment dropped a teaser for his second mini album, Expectation, set to release on September 18.[6] "I Do" was pre-released on September 8.
On October 18, JTBC reported that D.O. would be leaving SM Entertainment as his contract with them is set to expire in early November. He will be joining a new agency established by his longtime manager, with whom he has been working since his debut, to manage his solo activities. However, he will still continue his group activites as a member of EXO with SM.[7] The company was revealed to be named Company Soosoo and founded by former manager and SM Management director Nam Kyung Soo.[8]
2024: Blossom[]
On January 3, 2024, Osen reported that D.O. will be releasing a solo album in May. A representative from Company Soosoo later confirmed that D.O is currently preparing for a new album aiming for a release in the first half of the year.[9] On April 8, he released a teaser for his third mini album Blossom, scheduled for release on May 7.[10]
2025: "Snowfall at Night", Bliss, "Dumb", departure from Company Soosoo, new agency[]
On January 17, 2025, it was announced that D.O. will be releasing the digital single "Snowfall at Night" later that day.[11]
On May 22, it was reported that D.O. is in final stage of preparation for his solo comeback scheduled for late June or early July.[12] On June 9, D.O. announced his first full-length album Bliss, scheduled for July 7.[13]
On September 8, D.O. announced the digital single "Dumb", scheduled for September 16.[14]
On October 13, S27M Entertainment announced that Na Yoon Kwon will be releasing a remake of "If It Was Me" from his 2004 debut album in collaboration with D.O.. The song will be coming out in early November.[15] On October 30, the release date for "If It Were Me" was revealed to be November 7.[16]
On November 4, Company Soosoo confirmed that their contract with D.O. expired earlier in the month and they decided not to renew.[17] The next day, Blitzway Entertainment announced that D.O. has signed with them.[18]
Personal life[]
Military service[]
On July 1, 2019, D.O enlisted in the military as an active duty soldier.[19] He was officially discharged on January 25, 2021 without returning back to the base.[20]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
Mini albums[]
Digital singles[]
Collaborations[]
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Features[]
OSTs[]
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Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[21]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
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| 2019 | |||
| D.O. | "That's Okay" | Writing | |
| 2021 | |||
| D.O. | "Rose" | Empathy | Writing |
| "I'm Fine" | |||
| 2025 | |||
| D.O. | "Sing Along" | Bliss | Writing |
| Dumb" | |||
Concerts[]
Asia tours[]
- 2024 Doh Kyung Soo Asia Fan Concert Tour 'Bloom' (2024)[22]
- 2025 Doh Kyung Soo Asia Concert Tour 'Do It!' (2025)[23]
Filmography[]
Films[]
Television dramas[]
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Web dramas[]
Variety shows[]
Music video appearances[]
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Photobooks[]
- 2024 Doh Kyung Soo Asia Fan Concert Tour Photobook 'Bloom : The Behind' (2024)[28]
Endorsements[]
Trivia[]
- D.O. is a Protestant.[citation needed]
Gallery[]
- Main article: D.O./Gallery
References[]
- ↑ 흑설공됴 도경수가 달에 갔다고? 어깨뽕 우주인 드레스 입고 갔나됴? | 더 문 (The Moon) | 본인등판 | Look Me Up | EXO(엑소) | 디오(D.O.)
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s D.O. Confirmed To Release 1st Solo Album
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s D.O. Announces Date For Official Solo Debut + Drops 1st Teaser
- ↑ (KR) Top Star News: "녹음 거의 완료"…엑소(EXO) 도경수(디오), 솔로 앨범 예고
- ↑ (KR) Sports Seoul: 도경수 “엑소=내 인생의 시작”…솔로 앨범 깜짝 스포까지[SS인터뷰②]
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s D.O. Announces September Comeback + Drops 1st Teaser
- ↑ Soompi: D.O. To Leave SM And Join New Agency Founded By Manager + Will Still Continue EXO’s Activities
- ↑ (KR) Dispatch: 도경수, 단짝 매니저와 독립…신생 기획사는 '컴퍼니 수수'
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s D.O. Confirmed To Be Preparing For Solo Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) Announces May Comeback With 1st Teaser For "Blossom"
- ↑ @companysoosoo_ on X (January 17, 2025)
- ↑ (KR) X Sports News: [단독] 도경수, 이번엔 가수로…영화·예능 찍고 솔로 컴백
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: EXO's Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) Announces Comeback Date With Teaser Film For 1st Full Album "BLISS"
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) Drops Teaser For New Single "DUMB" Featuring Penomeco
- ↑ (KR) MBC: 나윤권X도경수, '나였으면' 깜짝 리메이크 성사 "11월 초 발매"
- ↑ @S27M_official on X (October 30, 2025)
- ↑ Soompi: Doh Kyung Soo Parts Ways With Agency
- ↑ Soompi: Doh Kyung Soo Signs With New Agency
- ↑ Soompi: EXO Sends D.O. Off As He Enlists In The Military
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's D.O. Shares Sweet Message After Discharge From Military Service
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10022488 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ @companysoosoo_ on Twitter (March 25, 2024)
- ↑ @companysoosoo_ on Twitter (April 11, 2025)
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s D.O. And Ji Chang Wook In Talks For New Revenge Drama
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s D.O., Zico, Crush, Yang Se Chan, Choi Jung Hoon, And Lee Yong Jin Make A Colorful Squad In New Variety Show Posters
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Woo Bin, EXO’s D.O., Lee Kwang Soo, And Kim Ki Bang’s New Variety Show Announces Premiere Date
- ↑ Soompi: Doh Kyung Soo And Lee Kwang Soo's Spin-Off Of "GBRB: Reap What You Sow" Reveals Title And Broadcast Plans
- ↑ @companysoosoo_ on X (October 31, 2024)
- ↑ @dermatory_kr on Twitter (January 12, 2024)
- ↑ @dermatory_kr on Twitter (January 20, 2024)
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