How D.O. of Korean boy band EXO made it big on the silver screen
We caught up with the popular actor and boy band member while he was in Macau as the talent ambassador of the International Film Festival and Awards Macao
He might be best known by his stage name, D.O., but Do Kyung-soo of popular boy band EXO is making waves as an actor, after first appearing on the silver screen a few years back.
The festival, now in its second year, is quickly building a reputation as the new hotspot in Asia for critically acclaimed films to be screened at, and a hub where both established and budding directors, actors, and other notable personalities can be seen rubbing shoulders with each other.
Do has won a series of awards this year, including Most Popular Actor at the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards, and Best New Actor at the 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards for his role as the blind younger brother in the comedy-drama My Annoying Brother (2016).
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This is not the first time he has been recognised at the prestigious Baeksang Arts Awards, which is often described as the “Golden Globes of Korea”. Do was nominated for Best New Actor in TV and film, in 2015 and 2017, respectively, and was also awarded Most Popular Actor for film last year.
We caught up with the star on the first day of the film festival.
You’re here as one of the talent ambassadors for the International Film Festival and Awards Macao. How is it so far?
It is an honour to be a talent ambassador of the International Film Festival and Awards Macao. I’ve always wanted to come here, and the festival has always been on my mind, so it is a great honour to be here in this capacity, and I will support this film festival in the future as well. I hope everyone who comes to the IFFA Macao will enjoy their time.
Are there any films you want to watch while you’re here?