Empathy (EP)

Empathy is the debut extended play by South Korean singer and actor D.O. It was released on July 26, 2021, by SM Entertainment. The EP features eight tracks including the lead single, "Rose". The physical album comes in three versions: one photobook version and two digipack versions (Blue and Grey).

Background
In late June 2021, SM Entertainment announced that D.O. would release his debut solo album on July 26. Pre orders became available on July 1.

Composition
Empathy features eight tracks and is based on acoustic pop and R&B. The album has two bonus tracks: an English version of the title track "Rose", and a Spanish version of "It's Love", called "Si Fueras Mía". D.O. is credited as a writer for the title song "Rose", and "I'm Fine".

Billboard described the lead single "Rose" as "breezy folk-pop", and praised the artist's storytelling ability throughout the album.

Promotion
A highlight medley was released on July 23, which previewed the tracks on the album. The music video for the lead single "Rose" was released on July 26, the same day as the album.