“Mars” by Do Kyung-soo (D.O. of EXO) is a medium-tempo pop song about the excitement and anxiety of falling in love with someone who seems worlds apart, often feeling like they are from a different planet. Released as the lead single from his 2024 EP Blossom, it explores longing and the desire for connection through a whimsical, acoustic-driven sound.

Song Credits

  • Artist: Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.)
  • Album: Blossom
  • Released: May 7, 2024
  • Length: 3:08
  • Label: Company Soosoo
  • Lyricist: Park Tae Won
  • Composers: Simon Petren, Peder Elias Eriksrud Kjørholt

Doh Kyung Soo “Mars” Official MV

Doh Kyung Soo “Mars” Lyrics

Hangul

너와 난 다른 별에 살아
평생 떠난 적 없는 Mars
너를 볼 수 있다는 Venus
그 먼 곳으로 날아갈까

잠 못 이루는 밤
더 커지는 맘
속 작은 걱정
음 예를 들어

우리 만나면 혹시 너무나 많이
다르지 않길 바라고 있어
고민보다 더 빨리
네게 가까이 닿고 싶어
But now I’m stuck on Mars

Ooh
You know I’m stuck on
Ooh
But now I’m stuck on Mars

“안녕” 인사를 하고 나면
외계인 같다 느낄지도 몰라
어떤 표정을 준비해야
내 맘 전할 수 있을까, mm

알 수 없는 만남
더 궁금한 맘
속 작은 걱정
음 예를 들어

우리 만나면 혹시 너무나 많이
다르지 않길 바라고 있어
고민보다 더 빨리
네게 가까이 닿고 싶어
But now, I’m stuck on Mars

Ooh
You know I’m stuck
Ooh
You know I’m stuck on Mars
Ooh
You know I’m stuck on
Ooh
But now I’m stuck on Mars

시간이 지나고 나면
사소한 걱정일 뿐일 걸 알아
함께할게 네 곁에서
하나둘씩 닮아가길

마치 오래된 사이처럼 똑같이
웃을 수 있길 바라고 있어
매일 설레는 고민
보다 먼 거린 두렵지만
But now, I fly from Mars

Ooh
You know I fly from
Ooh
You know I fly from Mars
Ooh
You know I fly from
Ooh
But now I fly from Mars

Romanized

Neowa nan dareun byeore sara
Pyeongsaeng tteonan jeok eomneun Mars
Neoreul bol su itdaneun Venus
Geu meon goseuro naragalkka

Jam mot iruneun bam
Deo keojineun mam
Sok jageun geokjeong
Eum yereul deureo

Uri mannamyeon hoksi neomuna mani
Dareuji ankil barago isseo
Gominboda deo ppalli
Nege gakkai dako sipeo
But now I’m stuck on Mars

Ooh
You know I’m stuck on
Ooh
But now I’m stuck on Mars

“Annyeong” insareul hago namyeon
Oegyein gatda neukkiljido molla
Eotteon pyojeongeul junbihaeya
Nae mam jeonhal su isseulkka, mm

Al su eomneun mannam
Deo gunggeumhan mam
Sok jageun geokjeong
Eum yereul deureo

Uri mannamyeon hoksi neomuna mani
Dareuji ankil barago isseo
Gominboda deo ppalli
Nege gakkai dako sipeo
But now, I’m stuck on Mars

Ooh
You know I’m stuck
Ooh
You know I’m stuck on Mars
Ooh
You know I’m stuck on
Ooh
But now I’m stuck on Mars

Sigani jinago namyeon
Sasohan geokjeongil ppunil geol ara
Hamkkehalge ne gyeoteseo
Hanadulssik dalagagil

Machi oraedoen saicheoreom ttokgachi
Useul su itgil barago isseo
Maeil seolleneun gomin
Boda meon georin duryeopjiman
But now, I fly from Mars

Ooh
You know I fly from
Ooh
You know I fly from Mars
Ooh
You know I fly from
Ooh
But now I fly from Mars

Translation

You and I, from different planets
Mars, where I’ve never left in my life
Venus, where I can see you
Shall I fly to reach out to you

Sleepless nights
A growing heart
With small worries inside
Hmm it’s like

If we meet, I hope
We are not too different from each other
Instead of worrying
I want to get closer to you now
But now I’m stuck on Mars

You know I’m stuck on
But now I’m stuck on Mars

When I say “hello” to you
You might feel like I’m an alien
What kind of face should I make
To deliver how I feel

Unpredictable encounters
Curious heart
With small worries inside
Hmm it’s like

If we meet, I hope
We are not too different from each other
Instead of worrying
I want to get closer to you now
But now I’m stuck on Mars

You know I’m stuck on
You know I’m stuck on Mars
You know I’m stuck on
But now I’m stuck on Mars

As time passes by
I know all of these worries will be nothing
Cause we’ll be together side by side
Becoming more alike

Just like we’ve been together for a long time
Hope we can still share laughter
My heart is fluttering every day
Even though I’m worried about the distance
But now I fly from Mars

You know I fly from
You know I fly from Mars
You know I fly from
But now I fly from Mars

Doh Kyung Soo “Mars” Meaning

D.O.’s “Mars” is a soft, medium-tempo pop track that captures the delicate mix of excitement and uncertainty that comes with falling in love. Using the metaphor of “Mars,” the song expresses the feeling of loving someone who seems distant or hard to reach, as if they exist in a completely different world. This imagery reflects both emotional longing and the desire to bridge that gap.

At the same time, the lyrics highlight the beauty of differences. The idea of being from “two different planets” symbolizes contrasting personalities, showing how love can feel awkward yet meaningful when two people don’t fully understand each other at first. Rather than portraying this distance as a barrier, the song treats it as part of the charm of falling in love.

Musically, “Mars” leans on gentle acoustic sounds and a warm, whimsical tone, creating a calm and heartfelt atmosphere. Paired with simple storytelling and D.O.’s soothing vocals, the song delivers a relatable and comforting message about love one that may feel far away at times, but is still worth reaching for.