“Empathy,” D.O.s debut extended play (hereafter known as EP) was released on July 26th, 2021. “Empathy” was released and distributed by SM Entertainment worldwide. The debut EP was released and distributed on multiple digital music streaming applications: YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Tidal, LINE, QQ Music, MelOn, Genie, FLO, Bugs, Soribada and Naver. The debut EP featured tracks with Korean, English and Spanish languages. Included on the album is the title track “Rose ” in both Korean and English. D.O. participated in the lyric composition of the title track “Rose” and B side track “I’m Fine.” The physical edition of the EP was released in a number of versions; including one photobook version and two digipak versions (Blue and Grey.) Promotional images and a highlight medley generated worldwide attention on social media ahead of the official debut of the MV and EP.
Features included on this studio album: