K-pop singer D.O. from Exo debuts first EP ‘Empathy’, the latest in the group’s stellar line-up of solo releases

D.O. sings in English, Korean and Spanish on his romantic, easy-listening eight-song EP Empathy

The vocalist, who recently completed his military service, is the sixth Exo member to release a solo album

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K-pop star D.O. from Exo has dropped his first solo EP. Photo: @kyungsoosofficial/Instagram

Published: 6:26pm, 27 Jul 2021

On Monday, K-pop singer D.O. released his debut solo EP, Empathy.

Known as one of K-pop group Exo’s primary vocalists and as a popular actor, D.O.’s eight-track Empathy is an easy-listening album, based firmly in acoustic pop and R&B.

Fronted by the ukulele-infused single Rose, the album features songs not only in Korean but also English and Spanish. They create a musical environment that is both romantic and poignant.

Along with an English version of Rose and Si Fueras Mia, a Spanish version of It’s Love, the album’s first three songs – Rose, I’m Gonna Love You with Wonstein, My Love and It’s Love – are followed by the reflective Dad and I’m Fine, which share D.O.’s perspective.

D.O. wrote the lyrics for the single and I’m Fine, while My Love was co-written by Day6’s Jae.

Empathy is the latest solo album by one of Exo’s members, and follows D.O.’s return to the group after completing South Korean military service.

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