Empathy (EP)
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Empathy | |
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EP by | |
Released | July 26, 2021 |
Recorded | 2021 |
Genre | K-pop |
Length | 24:28 |
Language | Korean |
Label | SM Entertainment |
Singles from Empathy | |
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
The Line of Best Fit | 9/10[1] |
NME | [2] |
Empathy (Korean: 공감) is the debut extended play by South Korean singer D.O.. It was released on July 26, 2021, by SM Entertainment. The EP features eight tracks including the lead single, "Rose". The physical album comes in three versions: one photobook version and two digipak versions (Blue and Grey).[3]
Background[]
In late June 2021, S.M Entertainment announced that D.O. would release his debut solo album on July 26.[4][5][6] Pre orders became available on July 1.[7]
Composition[]
Empathy features eight tracks. The lead single "Rose" is described as a "heart-fluttering acoustic folk song" with lyrics depicting a love story. The English version of the song is also added as bonus track, with lyrics different from the Korean version.[8][9]
"It's Love" (다시, 사랑이야) is a Latin-based acoustic pop song. The album includes a Spanish version of the song as a bonus track.[10] D.O. participated in writing lyrics for the title song "Rose" and "I'm Fine".[11][12]
Promotion[]
A highlight medley was released on July 23, which previewed the tracks on the album. The music video for the lead single "Rose" was released on July 26, the same day as the album.[13][14][15][16]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Rose" | Doh Kyung-soo |
| Emanuel Abrahamsson | 2:33 |
2. | "I'm Gonna Love You" (featuring Wonstein) |
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| Larus "Leo" Arnason | 2:31 |
3. | "My Love" | Hwang Yu-bin |
| 220 | 2:54 |
4. | "It's Love" (다시, 사랑이야) | Jo Yoon-Kyung |
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| 3:57 |
5. | "Dad" (나의 아버지) | Jo Yoon-Kyung |
| Tha Aristocrats | 2:54 |
6. | "I'm Fine" |
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| Emile Ghantous | 3:09 |
7. | "Rose" (English version) |
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| Emanuel Abrahamsson | 2:33 |
8. | "Si Fueras Mía" |
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| 3:57 |
Total length: | 24:28 |
Charts[]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Japan Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[17] | 10 |
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[18] | 4 |
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[19] | 1 |
Release history[]
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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South Korea | July 26, 2021 | SM Entertainment | |
Various |
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References[]
- ^ Sartain, Narthan (July 26, 2021). "D.O.'s Empathy is a love inspired pop triumph". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ Ramli, Sofiana (July 29, 2021). "D.O. – '공감 (Empathy)' review: excellent acoustic pop confessionals with a golden voice". NME. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "EXO on Twitter". July 19, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "[디오] 믿듣됴 플레이리스트 공감해요". entertain.naver.com/ (in Korean).
- ^ "EXO's DO to drop 1st solo album: report". The Korea Herald.
- ^ "EXO on Twitter:D.O. 디오 The 1st Mini Album". June 30, 2021.
- ^ "EXO on Twitter:D.O. to release his first solo album '공감' on 7/26! Pre-orders to be available from today!". July 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "EXO on Twitter". July 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "EXO's D.O. unveils details for upcoming solo EP". The Korea Herald.
- ^ "EXO on Twitter". July 20, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "EXO on Twitter". July 21, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "EXO's D.O. wrote two songs for solo debut album". The Korea Herald.
- ^ "EXO on Twitter". July 23, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "EXO on Twitter". July 26, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "디오 '공감' 자켓 & MV 촬영 비하인드 준비했됴 (Feat. 이벤트)". naver.com. July 26, 2021.
- ^ "EXO's D.O. unveils solo debut album". The Korea Herald.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums: 2021/08/11". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2021-08-16" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 31, 2021". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- 2021 debut EPs
- SM Entertainment EPs
- Korean-language EPs