EXO’s D.O. surprises fans with blonde hair transformation during Japan trip

D.O. in Japan

D.O. of EXO, who is renowned for his natural and subtle hairstyle, sent fans into a frenzy when he was spotted sporting a striking blonde hairstyle. This was the first time since his debut that he had adopted such a daring look.

On May 28, images and videos of the singer-actor having a casual meal in Japan went viral. Fans' conjectures about a potential collaboration were heightened when he was spotted dining with friends, including actor Kim Woo Bin.

Many were caught off guard by the sighting because Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) has a reputation for staying away from the usual K-pop stardom trends. He has always chosen a more modest and traditional look over bold hairstyles, piercings, or tattoos, in contrast to many other idols. Fans are therefore quite excited about this abrupt shift from his typical style.

BLONDE KYUNGSOO SPOTTED WITH KIM WOOBIN IN TOKYO, JAPAN! pic.twitter.com/oN7G4kp2KT(@xunhuas) May 28, 2025

Soon, admiration was roiling in online communities. His new blonde appearance was praised by many, with one fan exclaiming, "He looks like a Greek god!" There has been a lot of conjecture regarding the possible causes of the sudden change. Some fans speculate that the new image may be connected to his character or a marketing campaign for his upcoming drama, The Manipulated, which is scheduled to premiere in the second half of 2025.

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Others are certain that the appearance may be related to his expected solo musical return, which is expected to occur in July. Many people wonder if the bleached hairstyle is for a new release photo shoot or music video shoot. Rumours of a potential joint appearance in the upcoming season of tvN's reality show Green Bean, Red Bean have also been sparked by D.O. and Kim Woo Bin's recent outing. The theory has gained support from reports that show filming is already in progress.

Regardless of the reason for the transformation, one thing is certain: fans are embracing blonde D.O. wholeheartedly and are excitedly anticipating his next move, whether it be on stage or screen.