EXO's D.O. wraps up filming sci-fi blockbuster 'The Moon'

EXO's D.O. in the upcoming film, "The Moon" / Courtesy of CJ ENM

By Dong Sun-hwa

D.O. of K-pop boy band EXO has wrapped up shooting for his role in the upcoming sci-fi blockbuster, "The Moon."

The filming of "The Moon" ― which stars several A-list actors, including Sul Kyung-gu and Kim Hee-ae ― started on June 6 and ended on Oct. 12, according to film distributor CJ ENM, Thursday.

In the much-anticipated movie, D.O. appears as Seonwoo, a space crew member who is left alone in space, while Sul plays Jaeguk, the former head of a space center who is struggling to rescue him. Kim takes the role of Youngeun, the general director of the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)'s space station, who holds the key to save Seonwoo.

"It was a great honor to have teamed up with such an outstanding cast and crew," D.O. said through CJ ENM. "It was my best experience ever… I am truly thankful to all of the people involved."

"The Moon" ― which is known to be the first Korean movie about lunar exploration ― is helmed by Kim Yong-hwa, the director behind the success of the mega-hit series of films, "Along with the Gods." Kim said he was so thrilled to film "The Moon" and that he did not face any major stumbling blocks during the filming, thanks to the help of the actors and the staff members.

The release date of "The Moon," however, has not been finalized yet.

D.O., whose real name is Doh Kyung-soo, debuted as an EXO member in 2012 with the track, "MAMA." As part of the group, he has put out a string of hits including "Growl" (2013) and "Call Me Baby" (2015). The SM Entertainment star made his solo debut in July with the EP, "Empathy."

D.O., 28, is also going strong as an actor, appearing in numerous hits including "Along with the Gods" and the popular TV series, "Dear Husband of 100 days" (2018).

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