Review of Doh Kyung Soo's First Full Album 'BLISS', Calm Maturity and Unspoken Love

Kapanlagi.com - After a long wait, Doh Kyung Soo a.k.a D.O. EXO finally released his first solo full album titled BLISS on July 7, 2025. This marks his first major work under his new agency, Company SooSoo, and signifies a more personal, mature, and contemplative musical color from Kyung Soo as a solo artist.

The album contains 10 songs with a diverse musical palette, ranging from acoustic pop, R&B, folk-pop, tropical house, to jazz pop, yet all feel cohesive due to a common thread: sincere emotions and gentle delivery.

1. About the Digital Cover

The cover of the digital album BLISS immediately grabs attention with its bright orange-yellow color scheme and bold graffiti-style typography that feels playful and youthful. These colors radiate joy and warmth, something that might surprise many who are used to seeing Kyung Soo as a cool, calm figure, sometimes even 'serious' on screen.

In fact, fans surely know that Kyung Soo is originally a warm, humorous, and very sincere person. These bright colors actually feel honest, like opening a door to show a side of himself that is often hidden behind a flat expression. You could say this is the version of Kyung Soo that we want to get to know better, not just a calm visual, but also a shining heart.

For the physical album version, there is one variant that uses soft green with a hint of pink, giving a more mellow and natural impression, still bright, but with a more serene and mature side.

2. Song Dissection

Nobody Knows It (Acoustic Pop)
This opening song feels like a gentle greeting from Kyung Soo to anyone who is tired. With a soft acoustic vibe, this song says, 'it's okay if you're tired.' Kyung Soo's voice flows like a light breeze, calming and full of acceptance.

Do You Remember? (Nostalgia Pop)
This song brings a warm atmosphere full of memories, like opening a page from childhood. The melody is soft, with lyrics that invite us to look back at the past and remember the dreams we once had.

Fit (Contemporary RnB)
The vibes are somewhat sensual but still polite, with romantic lyrics and a tone of admiration. This RnB genre showcases Kyung Soo's rarely shown mature side, but still in a sweet and calm way.

Sing Along (Tropical House / Dance-Pop)
As the title track, this song sounds bright and playful. The collaboration with Zico produces a fresh upbeat tone, perfect for listening while driving or enjoying a sunny afternoon. The lyrics invite us to enjoy the day while singing along.

5 Minutes (Mid-tempo Pop)
This song feels like an invitation to pause for a moment from the hustle and bustle of the world. 'Just five minutes,' it says. Sometimes we don't need solutions, just a little time to feel calm. Its tone is soft and intimate, perfect for moments when you want to calm yourself.

I'll Be There (Pop Ballad)
A song with a simple yet strong promise: "I will always be there for you". The nuance is like a hug that doesn't say much but never lets go. The pop ballad touch makes it sound familiar yet warm.

Draw My Path (Inspiring Pop)
A song about writing your own life path. With a light rhythm and subtle spirit, this song invites us to dare to set our direction and trust the process, without needing to rush.

Where You Were (Folk-Pop)
A song full of longing conveyed simply. The atmosphere of the song is like a quiet afternoon, and the lyrics are like a question in the heart, where were you when I needed you?

In Another Life (Pop Ballad)
This is one of the most touching songs on the album. With a melody that slowly wraps around heartfelt lyrics, Kyung Soo conveys words that may not have been spoken in this life. This song is referred to as a love letter to the fans, as if he wants to say, "Even if I can't return all your love now, I hope in another life I can."

Love to Love U (Jazz-Pop)
As a closing, this song is like a small smile before the door closes. Soft, romantic, and cozy, like a late-night conversation on the balcony while enjoying the city sky.

3. Recommended!

Of all the songs, the writer personally fell in love with Nobody Knows It, 5 Minutes, and In Another Life. Just hearing the intro of Nobody Knows It, I immediately felt like this would be a favorite on the album, and it turned out to be true. As for 5 Minutes, the first listen was okay, but when it got to the chorus, it became addictive. For In Another Life, the lyrics tend to be poetic, but for some reason, the music seems to add enthusiasm.

But of all, what I like the most is Kyung Soo's voice, which sounds increasingly mature, beautiful, and of course, the perfect companion when enjoying tea in the afternoon or wanting to close my eyes when tired at night!

(kpl/pit)