EXO's D.O. has signed with BLITZWAY ENTERTAINMENT, which will support his music and acting career, enhancing his global presence.
November/5/2025 11:58
D.O. of EXO has signed an exclusive contract with BLITZWAY ENTERTAINMENT. Hong Ming-ki, the representative of BLITZWAY ENTERTAINMENT, stated today (5th), 'We are very happy to work with D.O., who is loved by K-POP fans around the world,' and mentioned that they will fully support not only his acting but also group activities and solo releases through their recently built music management system. The company acquired the music label KLAP in May this year and is expanding its business domain in earnest. BLITZWAY ENTERTAINMENT, which has grown mainly in actor management and video content production, is entering the K-POP business. They are strengthening their foundation as a comprehensive entertainment company, and synergy is expected to be created in all areas of D.O.'s activities. D.O. debuted in 2012 as a member of EXO, building a new history in K-POP. He serves as the main vocalist of the group, showcasing his charming voice and stable performances, proving his presence as a vocalist with a sophisticated singing method based on R&B. Through EXO's activities, he has produced numerous hit songs such as 'Growl,' 'LOVE ME RIGHT,' and 'Ko Ko Bop,' contributing to the global status enhancement of K-POP by winning the Album of the Year award at MAMA for five consecutive years. Furthermore, D.O. has built a wide filmography as an actor since his debut in the SBS drama 'It's Okay, That's Love' in 2014. He has shown delicate acting skills in various works, including the movie 'Swing Kids,' the 'Along with the Gods' series, 'The Light in Your Eyes,' and KBS 2TV's 'Legal High.' In particular, he perfectly portrayed a character that coexists with calmness and purity in tvN's '100 Days My Prince,' setting the highest viewership rating record in tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama history. He is also hinting at a new transformation through Disney+'s 'Cursed City,' which is released today. D.O.'s charm is also prominent in variety shows. In 2023, he gained significant attention for showcasing natural chemistry with fellow actors in tvN's 'Where Soybeans Are Planted.' In the spin-off currently airing, 'When Beans Are Planted, Beans Grow, Laughter Bursts, and Happiness Bursts in Overseas Exploration,' he is active as 'the youngest on top,' displaying a calm and planned personality while also showing subtle humor. BLITZWAY ENTERTAINMENT has grown as a comprehensive entertainment company focused on actor management and video content production. They are not only capable of drama and film production but are also focusing on nurturing 'crossover artists' that blend music and acting, continuing a multidimensional expansion trend that covers the entire entertainment industry. The company is home to artists such as Joo Ji-hoon, Jung Woo-hee, Jung Ryeo-won, Moon Chae-won, In Gyo-jin, So Yi-hyun, Song Dam-bi, Park Ha-sun, Woo Do-hwan, Choi Jong-hyup, Jung In-sun, Yoon Bak, Kwak Dong-yeon, Red Velvet's Yeri, and Choi So-an.
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