Nobody move—Do Kyungsoo’s about to make his comeback as a soloist.
On September 1, 2023 at 12 M.N. KST, SM Entertainment and D.O. announced that the singer-actor will be releasing his 2nd mini album, “Expectation” later this month. The news immediately made waves online, as many have been anticipating his return to music for quite some time now.
His first extended play, “Empathy”, was released in July 2021 with the lead single, “Rose.” The album included 8 tracks, ranging from Korean, English, and Spanish-language tracks. The acoustic pop and R&B album received praise from critics, with Billboard commending D.O.’s “romantic storytelling ability” and writing that he has “proven that he is in a class all by himself.”
D.O. 디오 The 2nd Mini Album 〖기대〗
➫ 2023.09.18 6PM (KST)#DO(D.O.) #디오#EXO #엑소 #weareoneEXO#기대 #디오_기대 pic.twitter.com/yrKhZboDpc
— EXO (@weareoneEXO) August 31, 2023
D.O. is also known for his prolific acting career, starring in television dramas like “it’s Okay, That’s Love,” “100 Days My Prince,” and “Bad Prosecutor,” and in movies like “Pure Love,” “Along with the Gods,” “Swing Kids,” and most recently, “The Moon.”
EXO-Ls were surprised with the sudden announcement but were definitely hyped to finally hear new music from one of EXO’s main vocalists.
KYUNGSOO 3RD INSTAGRAM POST! It’s his solo!! 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/TRFzvzzZ60
— klau (@kokokbop) August 31, 2023
Q: what is your position in Exo?
Kyungsoo: "main vocal" pic.twitter.com/kvWct8WuUh
— eri💎 (@sak__il9) August 31, 2023
and i hope we get another behind the scenes photos of Kyungsoo like these 🥹💐 pic.twitter.com/yJq6AaACOx
— klau (@kokokbop) August 31, 2023
Kyungsoo of EXO announces a new mini-album, '기대', out on September 18th. pic.twitter.com/yFWq9GbMLR
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) August 31, 2023
Kim Woobin is about to promote Kyungsoo’s <기대> all over his ig stories once it’s out 😭😭
Remember when he posted it everyday in every opportunity he had 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/ntxG5C2JCs
— klau (@kokokbop) August 31, 2023
From Empathy to Expectation
KYUNGSOO IS COMING! pic.twitter.com/y98PnyeDFz— K8 기대 | Soo² (@dohfree) August 31, 2023
#KYUNGSOO insta feeds update! With a caption "23.09.18" 🤧💕#디오_기대 pic.twitter.com/4ifHpnCjV8
— 귀여운 복쯍아🍑 (@dyonigiri) August 31, 2023
SOLOIST KYUNGSOO IS FINALLY COMING BACK Y'ALL 😭 NEW MUSIC ON THE WAY 😭 pic.twitter.com/qn6oP2Pqh1
— eri💎 (@sak__il9) August 31, 2023
https://twitter.com/THEENANZ/status/1697264549626572812?s=20
https://twitter.com/sehunsilk/status/1697264887083536619?s=20
Doh Kyungsoo, professionally known as D.O., is a South Korean singer, actor, model and the main vocalist of the popular idol group EXO. He is set to make his solo comeback on September 18th, don't forget to tune in!pic.twitter.com/lBVXaJLtC2
— a ✴︎ (@exorelics) August 31, 2023
If kyungsoo was real he would tap into his usher bag again https://t.co/66uzRO5asv
— Nicolas is happy (@niggaolas) August 31, 2023
there might be a striking constrast between 공감 and 기대 in terms of visuals but it has one common ground: it has that warm, comforting, homey feeling.
just like kyungsoo’s presence. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/eE1hIdvktC
— D =͟͟͞♡ 🍀 (@kyungfusing) August 31, 2023
Soloist Kyungsoo with his 2nd mini album on September 18th🤎 pic.twitter.com/JUidFRMw7r
— 𝐄𝐗✵𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐃 (@Kyoongs_Luv) August 31, 2023
*Kyungsoo just sitting while doing nothing*
Me : ALBUM OF THE YEAR ALREADY pic.twitter.com/OpWBoG3l2K
— 1 to 3 يوهان 🐣🪖 (@u_han94) August 31, 2023
ANOTHER MASTERPIECE IS COMING FROM SOLOIST KYUNGSOO 😭🤎🤎 pic.twitter.com/0SzXm5uQZ6
— 1 to 3 يوهان 🐣🪖 (@u_han94) August 31, 2023
FINALLYYYY. AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH pic.twitter.com/sr0E2RHpEv
— 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐲 🌸 (𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗍) (@ksooheartsmile) August 31, 2023
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