Expectation (Korean: 기대; RR: Gidae) is the second extended play by South Korean singer and actor D.O.. It was released on September 18, 2023, by SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment. The album features seven tracks, including the lead single, "Somebody".
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Released | September 18, 2023 | |||
Recorded | 2023 | |||
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Length | 20:54 | |||
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Background
editOn September 1, 2023, D.O. announced his second comeback following Empathy two years ago. Along with the announcement, he also released a teaser photo.[2]
On September 8, D.O. released a pre-release single, "I Do". Simultaneously, the music video is uploaded to SM Entertainment's YouTube channel. The music video is said to be the continuation of D.O.'s previous release, "That's Okay" from 2019.[3]
Composition
editExpectation features seven tracks. Similar to its predecessor, it is based on acoustic pop, R&B, and folk-pop. The album has one bonus track, an acoustic version of "Lost".[4]
Rolling Stone India praised the singer's vocal presentation skills on lead single "Somebody", describing it "smooth, soulful, and satisfying".[5]
Accolades
editBillboard ranked the album in 18th place for their 2023 edition of the "25 Best K-pop Albums".[6]
Commercial performance
editAccording to Circle Chart, the EP debuted in third place with over 85,000 sold copies within its first week of release.[7]
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Somebody" | Kang Eun-jeong |
| Aaron Wagner | 2:38 |
2. | "Wonder" (기적; gijeog; lit. Miracle) | Park Tae-won |
| LDN Noise | 2:56 |
3. | "I Do" (별 떨어진다; byeol tteol-eojinda; lit. Stars fall) |
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| 2:43 |
4. | "Lost" | Lee Hyoung-joo |
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| 3:08 |
5. | "Ordinary Days" (내일의 우리; naeil-ui uli; lit. Us tomorrow) | Lee Seu-ran |
| Bram Inscore | 3:06 |
6. | "The View" | Mola |
| Sam Klempner | 3:14 |
7. | "Lost" (acoustic version) | Lee Hyoung-joo |
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| 3:07 |
Total length: | 20:54 |
Charts
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Release history
editRegion | Date | Format | Label |
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South Korea | September 18, 2023 | CD | |
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References
edit- ^ Delgado, Sara (September 25, 2023). "D.O. – 'Expectation' review: a tale of love and loss from K-pop's smoothest crooner". NME. Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Tionardus, Melvina; Kistyarini (September 1, 2023). "D.O. EXO Umumkan Comeback Solo" [EXO's D.O. Announces Solo Comeback]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Malihah, Fadya Jasmin (September 8, 2023). "D.O. EXO Rilis Lagu 'I Do' Sore Ini" [EXO's D.O. Release Single "I Do" this Evening]. KapanLagi (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on October 16, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Delgado, Sara (September 25, 2023). "D.O. – 'Expectation' review: a tale of love and loss from K-pop's smoothest crooner". NME. Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Dutta, Debashree (September 22, 2023). "EXO D.O.'s 'Somebody' Is Smooth, Soulful, and Satisfying". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff; Oak, Jessica (December 29, 2023). "The 25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2023". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "Album Chart 2023 Weeks 38" (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "週間 アルバムランキング" [Weekly Albums Ranking]. Oricon (in Japanese). October 23, 2023. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2023-10-23" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 21, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Albums Ranking". Billboard (in Japanese). October 18, 2023. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "2023 년 38주차 Album Chart" [2023 Week 38 Album Chart]. Circle Chart (in Korean). September 23, 2023. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2023-10" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – 2023.09 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 26, 2024.