Do Kyung-soo Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7.75 in |
Weight | 65 kg |
Date of Birth | January 12, 1993 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Do Kyung-soo is a South Korean singer and actor known for being a member of the popular boy band, Exo. He has released songs like Tell Me What Is Love, Dear My Family, and Don’t Worry. He has done endorsement work for brands like Kolon Sport, Skechers, Samsung, and Baskin-Robbins. Do Kyung-soo has portrayed various important roles in popular TV shows and films like Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds and Room No.7.
Born Name
Do Kyung-soo
Nick Name
D.O., Pororo, The Pop Out Eyes, Orchestra Boy, Umma, Heenjabuja
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Do Kyung-soo went to the Goyang Poongsan Elementary School. He later got enrolled at the Baekshin Middle School. For his high school education, he attended Baekseok High School.
Occupation
Singer, Actor
Family
- Father – He was a professional painter.
- Mother –Â His mother was a hairdresser.
- Siblings – Do Seung-soo (Older Brother)
Manager
Do Kyung-soo was represented by SM Entertainment.
He is represented by Company Soosoo.
Genre
K-Pop, R&B
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
SM Entertainment (Former), Company Soosoo
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7¾ in or 172 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
On his mother’s side, he has Korean ancestry, while his father is White.
Hair Color
Black (Natural)
He often tends to dye his hair ‘blonde’, ‘red’, or ‘dark brown’.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- High cheekbones
- Boyish good looks
Brand Endorsements
As a member of EXO, Do Kyung-soo has been featured in the promotional campaigns for the following brands –
- Kolon Sport
- Nature Republic
- Skechers
- Samsung
- SPAO
- Baskin-Robbins
- IVY Club
- MCM Worldwide
- Pepero
- Lotte World
- Lotte Duty-Free
- Kangshifu Ice Tea
- Hats On
- Goobne Chicken
- MLB
Best Known For
- Being one of the main vocalists of the popular Asian boy band, EXO. The band is especially known for its strong appeal in South Korea, where it has sold more than 31 million albums. The band has also been recognized as “Kings of K-pop” and one of the leading boy bands in the world.
- Being cast in one of the important roles in the action drama movie, Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds.
- Having played the lead role in the comedy thriller movie, Room No.7.
First Album
In June 2013, his music group released their first studio album, XOXO.
His music group’s first Japanese studio album was Countdown, which was released in January 2018. The album also made Exo the first international group to have their full album and first single at the very top of the Oricon’s weekly chart.
In 2014, he released his first single, Tell Me What Is Love, as a lead artist.
In July 2021, he released his debut EP titled Empathy. The album was ranked No. 1 on the Gaon Album Chart.
First Film
In 2014, he made his theatrical film debut in the South Korean movie, Cart. The movie was featured at the Toronto Film Festival.
First TV Show
In 2012, Do Kyung-soo made his first TV show appearance on the South Korean drama TV series, To The Beautiful You.
Do Kyung-soo Facts
- He started singing while he was studying in primary school.
- He participated in numerous local singing competitions while he was studying in high school.
- After he won a local singing competition in 2010, he was advised to audition for SM Entertainment.
- While he was studying in the last 2 years of high school, he served as a trainee with SM Entertainment. In his audition, he had performed Brown Eyed Soul’s My Story and Na Yoon-kwon’s Anticipation.Â
- In January 2012, he was made the 8th member of the music band, Exo.
- In February 2016, he teamed up with Yoo Young-jin for a new song titled Tell Me (What Is Love).
- For his role in the 2016 film, My Annoying Brother, Do Kyung-soo won the “Best New Actor” award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.
- In July 2019, he enlisted in the military as an active-duty soldier. After the completion of his training, he served at the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division (Fierce Tiger Division) as a food handler. D.O. was officially discharged on January 25, 2021.
- If he hadn’t become a singer, he would have loved to become a chef.
- In July 2023, D.O. launched his personal Instagram account.
- In September 2023, D.O. released his new solo mini-album titled Anticipation.
- In October 2023, it was revealed that D.O. had parted ways with SM Entertainment.
- In 2023, he signed an exclusive contract with the agency, Company Soosoo.
Featured Image by D.O. Argentina / Flickr / Public Domain