EXO's D.O. shocked fans this week after revealing blonde hair for the first time since his debut, marking a major visual change that quickly went viral across social media platforms.

Photos shared on May 28 show D.O. — whose real name is Do Kyungsoo — alongside actor and friend Kim Woo Bin. While the pair's close friendship is well known, the real surprise came from D.O.'s newly dyed hair, which fans were quick to point out was a first in his career.

"It's been 8 years since Kyungsoo last time dyed his hair!!!" one fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter, sharing side-by-side images of D.O.'s previous and current hair colors.

Another post read, "I still can't get over the fact that many of us are surprised with Kyungsoo going blonde 😭.Mind you, it's normal for idols to change hair colours, but again, this is THE Doh Kyungsoo we're talking about sdhsgshs so, very, understandable 😂."

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While K-pop idols are known for frequent and bold hair changes, D.O. has largely maintained darker, natural hues throughout his career.

The stark blonde look, which appears to be his first since EXO's debut in 2012, has left fans both stunned and elated.

"Kyungsoo dyed his hair blonde?! 😳" another fan posted in disbelief, alongside a screenshot of the trending photos.
A tweet humorously titled "The list of Things we thought Kyungsoo will never do" featured a checklist that included: "-KYUNGSOO BLOND HAIR ✔️."

Despite the dramatic change, fans agree on one thing: D.O. can pull off any hairstyle. "D.O. suits any hairstyle, but this has come as a surprise," one user wrote.

Neither D.O. nor his agency, SM Entertainment, has issued any official statement regarding the reason for the new look, causing some fans to speculate that it may be for an upcoming project or movie role.

For now, the internet remains enthralled by the famously reserved member of EXO and his bold new blonde era.

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