Expectation (EP)

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Expectation
Digital cover for D.O.'s extended play, Expectation
Digital cover
EP by
D.O.
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2023 (2023-09-18)
Recorded2023
Studio
  • Big Shot
  • Blue Cup
  • Blue Ocean
  • Starlight
  • Yellow Tail
Genre
Length20:54
Language
  • Korean
Label
D.O. chronology
Empathy
(2021) 		Expectation
(2023) 		Blossom
(2024)
Singles from Expectation
  1. "I Do"
    Released: September 8, 2023
  2. "Somebody"
    Released: September 18, 2023
Music video
"Somebody" on YouTube
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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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".

Background

On 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

Expectation 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

Billboard ranked the album in 18th place for their 2023 edition of the "25 Best K-pop Albums".[6]

Commercial performance

According to Circle Chart, the EP debuted in third place with over 85,000 sold copies within its first week of release.[7]

Track listing

Expectation track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Somebody"Kang Eun-jeong
  • Aaron Wagner
  • Levi Hummon
  • Drew Schueler
Aaron Wagner2:38
2."Wonder" (기적; gijeog; lit. Miracle)Park Tae-won
LDN Noise2:56
3."I Do" (별 떨어진다; byeol tteol-eojinda; lit. Stars fall)
  • Song U
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Kristoffer Tømmerbakke
2:43
4."Lost"Lee Hyoung-joo
  • James Hajigeorgiou
  • Ryan S. Jhun
3:08
5."Ordinary Days" (내일의 우리; naeil-ui uli; lit. Us tomorrow)Lee Seu-ran
Bram Inscore3:06
6."The View"Mola
Sam Klempner3:14
7."Lost" (acoustic version)Lee Hyoung-joo
  • James Hajigeorgiou
  • Kaci Brown, Sam Gray
  • Jimmy Mowery
  • Brian Craddock
  • Josh Paul
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Sam Gray
3:07
Total length:20:54

Charts

Release history

Release history for Expectation
Region Date Format Label
South Korea September 18, 2023 CD
Various
  • SM

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Tionardus, Melvina; Kistyarini (September 1, 2023). "D.O. EXO Umumkan Comeback Solo" [EXO's D.O. Announces Solo Comeback]. Kompas (in Bahasa Indonesia). Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  3. ↑ 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 Bahasa Indonesia). Archived from the original on October 16, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "Album Chart 2023 Weeks 38" (in 한국어). Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  8. ↑ "週間 アルバムランキング" [Weekly Albums Ranking]. Oricon (in 日本語). October 23, 2023. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2023-10-23" (in 日本語). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 21, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Hot Albums Ranking". Billboard (in 日本語). October 18, 2023. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  11. ↑ "2023 년 38주차 Album Chart" [2023 Week 38 Album Chart]. Circle Chart (in 한국어). September 23, 2023. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2023-10" (in 日本語). Oricon. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Circle Album Chart – 2023.09 Month". Circle Chart (in 한국어). Retrieved June 26, 2024.
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