Doh Kyung-soo Sparks a "DOPAMINE" Rush

Singer and actor Doh Kyung-soo is off to a strong start at home and abroad with his new EP, "DOPAMINE."

Doh released his fourth EP on Sept. 8. As of 9 a.m. KST on Sept. 9, the title track "Guitarist" ranked No. 1 on the real-time chart of Bugs, a major Korean music streaming service, and No. 50 on Melon's TOP100.

The EP also performed strongly on international charts. "DOPAMINE" debuted at No. 2 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart dated Sept. 8. It topped the iTunes album charts in six countries: Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Paraguay and Uzbekistan.

The album also ranked near the top of the iTunes album charts in Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. It reached No. 12 in the United States, No. 13 in Canada, No. 19 in the United Kingdom and No. 21 in Australia.

The music video for "Guitarist" entered YouTube's global trending rankings following its release. It appeared on trending video charts in several countries, including Indonesia, Japan and Thailand. In South Korea, the song's audio video also ranked high on YouTube's trending list.

"Guitarist" pairs Doh's delicate yet resonant vocals with a sleek sound. Across "DOPAMINE," he adapts his vocal style to different genres, showcasing a broader musical range.