Fans Celebrate EXO’s D.O. and AKMU Su-hyun’s Studio Version of ‘Rewrite the Stars’: “Freedom Looks Good on You, Kyungsoo”

On Friday, September 20, 2024, AKMU’s Su-hyun and EXO’s D.O. unveiled a studio version of Rewrite the Stars on YouTube. This newly recorded rendition was uploaded on Lee Su-hyun’s official YouTube channel. As of this writing, the cover has garnered over 662k views.

For those unfamiliar, this track was originally released in November 2017 as a promotional single for the movie The Greatest Showman, performed by the film’s leading stars, Zac Efron and Zendaya.

Su-hyun and EXO’s D.O. have captivated their fans with a refreshing take on this beloved song. Consequently, social media has been flooded with praise for their latest collaboration. One fan expressed their enthusiasm, saying:

“Freedom looks good on you, Kyungsoo! So so happy for you!”

In addition, numerous reactions from D.O.’s fans and other social media users poured in online. Many expressed their long-standing anticipation, while others showed immense gratitude for this complete cover.

“If you’ve been a long-time fan of Kyungsoo, you’ll know how surreal this still feels…..so happy for him,” a fan wrote.

“SCREAMING!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! This is the full cover the world dreamed of hearing!! Thank you for blessing us with this gift!!” an X user stated.

“This is such a dream come true! Thank you Su-hyun and Kyungsoo!” another fan wrote.

While some X users eagerly anticipated an original collaboration between the two artists, others considered the latest studio version from EXO’s D.O. a delightful gift for their ears and hearts.

“THANK YOU SO MUCH! FINALLY, AFTER WE HAVE WAITED IT FOR SO LONG!! A TOTAL LEGENDDDD,” commented another X user.

“Wow! We were really looking forward to listening to this amazing cover. Kyungsoo, thank you so much!” wrote another fan.

“Finally, an official full cover from two amazing singers. Thank you for blessing our ears and hearts with your beautiful voices!” stated a fan.

“Thank you so much! I hope we get an original song collaboration in a similar style, where each artist has their own part and performs a duet to showcase your impressive vocal ranges!” remarked an X user.

**EXO’s D.O. Released His Third Mini Album Blossom in May 2024**

EXO’s D.O. released his new mini-album, Blossom, on May 7, 2024. The album was launched by D.O.’s current agency, Company SooSoo, and promoted by Dreamus. Blossom marks D.O.’s return after his departure from SM Entertainment following 11 years and achieved sales exceeding 120,000 copies in its first week.

This is D.O.’s third solo project; he previously mesmerized fans with his solo release, Empathy, in July 2021, followed by Expectation in September 2023.

On May 13, EXO’s D.O. appeared on IU’s chat show, Palette, following the release of Blossom. During this appearance, they discussed various aspects of his latest album release, including track production and promotional strategies.

Additionally, EXO’s D.O. is focusing on his acting career, as he is set to portray a villain in the upcoming series Sculpture City. Ji Chang-wook revealed his collaboration with D.O. on the Sculpture City project during his appearance on the South Korean variety show You Quiz on the Block on July 24, 2024. This highly anticipated revenge drama is scheduled for release in the coming months of 2024.

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