Doh Kyungsoo releases DOPAMINE album

Doh Kyungsoo released his fourth mini-album “DOPAMINE” on Monday at 6 p.m. Korea Standard Time, marking his latest solo project after a year between releases, according to Blitzway Music. The EXO member, who also promotes as D.O., issued the album with “Guitarist” as its title track after a weeks-long teaser rollout across his official channels. (biz.chosun.com) Pre-release materials from the label and affiliated coverage had set the launch time in advance and identified the project as his fourth mini-album. His official YouTube channel had also posted multiple teasers carrying the same September 8, 2026, 6 p.m. KST release stamp. (wowkorea.live) ### When did the album actually arrive? September 8 at 6 p.m. KST was the scheduled release time that Blitzway Music announced on August 25. English-language coverage citing the label said then that Doh Kyungsoo would return with “DOPAMINE” after about a year and that the record would be his first new album project since “BLISS.” September 7 KST updates on Soompi showed the promotional campaign still advancing into the final hours before launch, including a second music-video teaser for “Guitarist.” A teaser video on Doh Kyungsoo’s official YouTube channel also carried the text “DOPAMINE - The 4th Mini Album 2026.09.08 6PM (KST),” matching the label’s schedule. (biz.chosun.com) ### What is on “DOPAMINE,” and why was “Guitarist” the focus? “Guitarist” was identified as the title track in pre-release tracklist coverage published on September 2. ChosunBiz English, citing the rollout around the album, described the song as the comeback centerpiece for the project. (biz.chosun.com) The album campaign also leaned heavily on guitar imagery. WowKorea’s summary of the scheduler said the visuals around the release were built around guitars and green-toned artwork, while official concept films were titled “DAILY DOPAMINE” and “MISSING GUITAR.” Those pieces were released in sequence before the album drop, alongside concept photos, a highlight medley and two music-video teasers. (soompi.com) ### How was the rollout staged before release day? August 25 was the date Doh Kyungsoo first unveiled teaser images for the project through official channels, according to Soompi and ChosunBiz English. The campaign then moved through daily content updates, including concept-photo sets, short films, the track list and teaser clips. (biz.chosun.com) The official YouTube presence for Doh Kyungsoo served as one of the main distribution points for that material. The channel is labeled as his official account, and teaser uploads tied directly back to the “DOPAMINE” release schedule. (wowkorea.live) ### How does this fit into his recent solo release pattern? September 2025 was when Doh Kyungsoo released the digital single “DUMB,” and Blitzway Music said “DOPAMINE” would be his first new record in a year. As an album release, ChosunBiz English said it follows his full-length “BLISS” after about one year and two months. (soompi.com) Apple Music’s artist page for D.O. lists earlier solo projects including “BLOSSOM - THE 3RD MINI ALBUM - EP” from 2024, underscoring that “DOPAMINE” extends an established solo catalog rather than opening a new phase from scratch. (youtube.com) ### What comes after the album release? October is the next dated milestone in the label-backed schedule. WowKorea’s report on the promotion plan said Doh Kyungsoo’s “2026-2027 DOH KYUNG SOO CONCERT TOUR [DAY OFF]” is set to begin in Seoul before moving to cities including Macau, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo and Taipei. (biz.chosun.com) Blitzway Music had already linked the album release to broader activities when it announced the comeback in August. The company said then that Doh Kyungsoo would release the album and proceed with the concert tour, giving the September 8 launch a clear next step beyond streaming platforms and music-video distribution. (music.apple.com) (biz.chosun.com) (wowkorea.live)