Becoming a Teenage Idol to Mothers, This is the Story of D.O. EXO who was Once Terrorized by Sasaeng Fans and had his Underwear Stolen and Sold

Kapanlagi.com - D.O. EXO or Doh Kyung-soo is a multi-talented idol who has also succeeded in his solo career. It's no wonder, he is skilled in singing, songwriting, acting, and all of it has produced extraordinary works.

Occupying the position as the main vocalist, this idol who was born on January 12, 1993, undoubtedly has great vocal abilities. He has also released solo songs, one of which is titled Rose. In the music video for that song, D.O.'s charm is radiating as he leisurely rides a bicycle all day long.

Now, for those of you who want to know the story of D.O. EXO's journey in his career until he achieved success, just read the information compiled from various sources below.

1. Trainee Period Until D.O.'s Debut in EXO

D.O. EXO (Credit: Instagram/dokyungsoo.exox)

Before auditioning for SM Entertainment, D.O. EXO had already won a singing competition. So it's no wonder that he was eventually declared successful when auditioning with the songs Expectation by Na Yoon-kwon and My Story by Brown Eyed Soul in 2010.

In 2012, he successfully debuted and was introduced as the eighth member of EXO. That means D.O. EXO spent two years as a trainee. At that time, he was in the final year of high school and debuted with a K-Pop group that had a quite unique concept at the time.

During that time, EXO's introduction in the video trailer was considered quite daring. While most groups would be satisfied with 2-3 debut video trailers, EXO released up to 23 videos. D.O. EXO himself appeared on February 24, 2012. Furthermore, he also appeared with Baekhyun EXO in the prologue What Is Love.

Now, after more than nine years with EXO, D.O. continues to grow and shine. He is active in collaborations, debuts as a solo actor and singer.

2. D.O. EXO Successfully Becomes an Actor

D.O. EXO (Credit: Instagram/dokyungsoo.exox)

D.O.EXO debuted as an actor in 2014 in a feature film titled CART. He played the role of a rebellious high school student named Choi Tae Young. After that, he immediately received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Bell Awards.

In the same year, he also appeared in the drama IT'S OKAY, THAT'S LOVE as Han Kang Woo. He portrayed the imaginary friend of a famous writer who suffers from schizophrenia. In this drama, D.O.'s acting ability began to attract attention. Even director Kim Kyu Tae did not expect that D.O. was an idol because of his natural acting ability.

Because of that role, D.O. received the Best Young Actor award at the 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival and the Best New Actor award at the 3rd APAN Star Awards. Not only that, D.O.'s next role as a psychopathic teenager in the drama HELLO MONSTER (2015) received positive responses from film critics.

In 2016, D.O. played the lead role in a romantic film titled PURE LOVE alongside actress Kim Soo Hyun. In the same year, D.O. gave an impressive performance as a blind younger brother in the film MY ANNOYING BROTHER with actor Jo Jung Suk.

They both also sang the original soundtrack for the film MY ANNOYING BOSS titled Don't Worry. D.O. truly becomes a complete package, an idol with extraordinary acting abilities.

D.O.'s career as an actor continues to thrive up until now. Most recently, D.O. is reported to have received an offer to play the lead role in a drama titled TRUE SWORDSHIP. This news has been confirmed by SM Entertainment.

"Currently, EXO's D.O. is positively reviewing the offer," said SM Entertainment as quoted from Soompi, last August 14th.

Upon hearing this news, fans are surely excited to imagine D.O.'s comeback with a role as a prosecutor.

3. D.O. EXO Terrorized by Sasaeng, His Underwear Stolen and Sold

D.O. EXO (Credit: Instagram/dokyungsoo.exox)

The presence of Sasaengs is like mushrooms among K-Pop idols. Not only admiring, they even stalk and do anything without regard for privacy. D.O. EXO is one of the victims of Sasaeng's cruelty.

"Personally, because there are so many sasaeng fans, I started to feel like a victim. It's very serious because it changes my feelings when meeting regular fans. My personality has changed," said D.O. as quoted from Koreaboo.

D.O. once escaped when he found out that a sasaeng was seen in the hallway of his hotel room. It was captured by the irresponsible sasaeng's camera. Not only that, D.O.'s underwear was also stolen by a sasaeng who secretly entered EXO's dorm.

Not satisfied with just stealing, the sasaeng sold D.O.'s red-colored underwear online for 100,000 won. D.O. was made uncomfortable by the sasaeng who pretended to be his close friend at the airport.

Through a video captured by fans, the sasaeng confidently held hands with D.O. It's understandable that it makes D.O. uncomfortable when meeting strangers and it worsens his situation as an idol.

4. D.O. EXO Teen Idol Until Mothers

D.O. EXO (Credit: Instagram/dokyungsoo.exox)

When remembering his career journey, from debut as an idol to venturing into acting, D.O. EXO cannot hide all the charm he possesses. He also wrote and released the song That's Okay before enlisting in the military in 2019.

D.O. has another talent that is sometimes shown during concerts with EXO. Among these talents are playing musical instruments, such as the piano, as well as beatboxing and rapping. Not only talented in the arts, D.O. is also known for his cooking skills. The deliciousness of his cooking is often praised by other members. In fact, D.O. once said that if he didn't become a singer, he would become a chef.

Now, with all his abilities, handsome looks, and a personality known for being so polite, it's no wonder he is an idol for teenagers and mothers alike. In a show called KNOWING BROTHER in 2019, Kai and Chanyeol said that their mothers are bigger fans of D.O.

Chanyeol also shared a story when his older sister got married, he sang at the wedding. However, his sister was disappointed because it wasn't D.O. who sang. Wow, D.O. truly deserves to be an idol for every group!

(kpl/gen/ans)