EXO is the only group that got me in kpop. Their music, rap, dance choreos, visuals, vocals and personalities are exactly my type. Thanks for checking them out. Drink plenty of liquid. 👍
EXO is one of the fewest kpop groups who never stick to one genre only. pop? ballad? hiphop? r&b? reggae? jazz? rock? Trap? they've tried everything and the most important thing is they rarely follow the trend. They're the one who start the trend either in music, fashion, and more... EXO are known for their vocals abilities and we can put them in the top 3 the best vocals kpop boy group all of the time. why? because every members can sing very well including the main rapper. if you put the rappers in other kpop group, they can be in the vocal line and maybe become their lead vocal. Also, their 3 main vocalists, Chen, Baekhyun and D.O are known as one of kpop vocals holy trinity. Right now they are taking a break as a full group and focusing on solo activities. One of the members are still serving in the military and 2 of them will enlist next year.
I heard that their return is rumoured for next year which sounds super exciting! Everything you’ve listed I already adore about them, different themes and genres, style and looks it’s such good variety and well fitted for their art
Already tell why they get the title of vocal kings 🤩 and a incredible fav to have! I love that ☺️ I’ll be sure to check out their most popular ones soon!!
As you discovered, the performance version of EXO's "Growl" is a one take video, which means that it was shot all in one take without any cuts or edits. However, although it is a one take video, this does not mean they used the very first take, it just means that every time anyone made a mistake they had to start all over again from the very beginning. While filming the one take MV they had to dance the choreography about 7 times and this was the take the director and producer decided to use. They actually danced this choreography for the filming of this MV until they physically could not do it anymore. But not even this take was technically "perfect." If you notice, Kai drops the hat in the middle of the dance in the Korean version and he smoothly bends down and picks it up. (The stealing of the hat is actually part of the choreography.) He needed the hat at the end. But because it was done so effortlessly that most people don't even notice the mistake, or assume it's just part of the choreography, they decided to use this footage anyway. And if you watch the Mandarin version, if you look closely, you will see Suho steps on Sehun's foot. :D. When EXO debuted in 2012 they had 12 members and they were split up into 2 groups EXO-K and EXO-M. EXO-K sang and performed their songs in Korean and EXO-M sang and performed those same songs in Mandarin Chinese. EXO-K had 6 Korean members and EXO-M had 4 Chinese members and 2 Korean members. Therefore, in the beginning of the performance MV you start out by seeing 6 of the members and as the camera spins around you see the other 6 members. In the Korean version -- which is the version you watched -- you see the EXO-K (Korean) members featured first in the two groups. and if you watch the EXO-M (Mandarin Chinese) version, you will see the EXO-M members featured more prominently. (Anything that takes place before 2014, you will see all 12 members involved.) However, what is even more impressive about "Growl", is the fact that they filmed 4 versions of the "Growl" MV, so not only did they have to perfect the dance in the Korean performance version, but they also had to do it again in the Mandarin version and then again in both the 2nd MV versions. And it wasn't like they could use the same footage, because the Korean and Mandarin versions aren't exactly the same -- the EXO-M and EXO-K members had different parts in each of the MVs -- so that just adds another element to this. EXO actually filmed 5 different videos for the song "Growl." There is still one more video that was released as part of their "Wolf" and "Growl" promotions. There is a drama video that combines their two songs "Growl" and "Wolf" and it's like a mini K-drama that is more like a movie or TV show with a complete story and the members playing characters. Here is a link to the full "Growl" and "Wolf" drama version, ruclips.net/video/sFCvZUSnuus/видео.html. Plus, there are several iconic live performances of "Growl" as well.
If you notice, the camera movements are actually part of the choreography, because the camera is another character in the performance. The camera is supposed to represent the girl that they are singing to. So that is why they are looking at the camera so intensely because they are trying to get the girl's attention. They are each trying to impress her with their moves. If you look up the English translation of the lyrics for "Growl," you will see they are pretty much acting like a wolf or beast, that can no longer control themselves around the girl and they are warning her to be careful because all she does is make them want to growl and grab her and possess her, etc. "I’m warning you just in case (listen carefully) It’s dangerous now (so dangerous) Stop provoking me (there’s going to be trouble) I don’t even know myself ... My breath keeps on stopping You walk towards me You smile at me Maybe you’re attracted to me too .... A dark shadow has woken up inside of me Sparks fly in my eyes as I look at you Everyone step away from her (step away) It’s going to get fierce from now on I’m growling, growling, growling I’m growling, growling, growling I’m growling, growling, growling If you don’t back away then I don’t care if you get hurt ..." etc. EXO got so good at this choreography that they were able to perform the whole thing live on award shows and music programs just like they did in the MV while singing live as well. You should also check out their Beauty and Beast performance at the 2013 MAMA Awards to see how impressive they perform the full "Growl" choreography live, ruclips.net/video/ycql_T6Fc9c/видео.html. "Growl" and their one take performance is what launched EXO into superstardom and it's what made them the most popular group in Korea. It's one of the reasons why the government has given EXO the title of Korea's national Idols. However, "Growl" came out in 2013 about a year after EXO debuted, and up until that point EXO weren't very well known or popular. When they first debuted, many people called them "SM's biggest mistake." Because the concept of them being aliens from Planet Exo and the fact that they were designed specifically to debut in both Korea and China and several foreign Chinese members were chosen specifically to make up their own sub-unit, etc. many people had a hard time understanding how EXO would ever be successful. The group started out being branded as SM's first failure, and they thought Lee SooMan (the founder of SM) was crazy for coming up with the group. But when the one take video for "Growl" was released, everyone began to take notice. This video was pretty groundbreaking, no group had done a one take video quite like this and it proved to the mainstream audiences that SM really did know what they were doing. Now everyone in Korea and around the world knows EXO and they have become one of the most popular groups that are one of the biggest money-makers for SM. "Growl" has become what they are most known for. EXO even performed this song, along with their song "Power," at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in 2018, and both songs were Olympic theme songs that could be heard at venues and events throughout the games that year. EXO was the only Kpop group to be asked to perform at the Olympics that year, which just goes to show you how influential and popular they have become.
EXO (pronounced as in exoskeleton or X O) started with 12 members (6 promoting in Mandarin (EXO-M) and 6 promoting in Korean (EXO-K) and their early videos have two versions for each song (even if all twelve are performing). It's complicated. Three members left the group (2014 & 2015) and with Lay (EXO's remaining Chinese member) unable to promote in Korea for some years now and with the guys going in & out of the military their later MVs have 6-9 members in them. Growl had 12, Call Me Baby had 10, Overdose had 12, Love Me Right had 9 and Monster also had 9.
I can see how it becomes confusing 😅 thank you for letting me know!! I was actually really confused when looking into it so you have helped clear it up for me!!
They debuted 2012 but they're still active right now! They do solo stuffs since other members are in the korea's mandatory military but once they're all finish, they'll have a comeback :)
Hi! EXO is a multi-talented, top-tier Kpop group. This group is considered as the vocal kings of Kpop. Being so diverse (each member has his own sound), the group's harmonies & vocal range are extremely good. They have the most varied discography in Kpop. They have covered almost all genres w/ different vocal techniques, plus their fantastic dance skills & impressive visuals make EXO one of the most influential acts in Kpop. It's amazing EXO maintain their popularity despite being inactive as a group due to conscription. Pls check their live performances & you'll see that EXO is truly in a class of their own. Thanks for reacting to EXO.
Woah! That is amazing!! Thank you for letting me know about it all! I’ve been stunned at their work and adore their vocals too! I’ll definitely check out more soon!
EXO.. MOST TALENTED GROUP AND VOCAL KINGS OF KPOP 👑. 7/9 MEMBERS HAVE SOLO ALBUMS. 2COMING UP. 8/9 ARE MUSICAL/ TV/ MOVIE ACTORS. GLOBAL LUXURY BRANDS AMBASADORS.. DIOR,GUCCI,PRADA, VALENTINO, BURBERRY.BVLGARI, CK..THEY CAN DO ANY GENRES! THEY HAVE THE BEST DISCOGRAPHY FOR ME..THAT WHY I CAN'T STAN OTHER GROUP COZ THEY HAVE IT ALL!!
Unbelievably talented! I can tell just from those songs how much talent they all have, credit to each and everyone of them! Thank you for letting me know ☺️
Welcome to the world of Exo - said as a word, chanted at letters - They are at the top of the game, much admired by other Kpop groups, who dominated the third generation, being called within the industry the Powerhouse of Kpop. Even now while on hiatus as their members go through military service, they are still at the top - their solo work and other projects are insanely popular. You will hear this from many people and like many others new to Exo, not believe it until you see it for yourself, but if you think their studio work is good, their live performances are even better. The talent, the stage presence and sheer joy of performing is something to experience.
I’ve heard so much praise for the live performances and they’re ones I’ll definitely be checking out soon! Nice to go back and listen to such a powerhouse and one hopefully on the return!
There are many many groups now. So people talk about who they stan now but when EXO was at the top, people talked about who was their bias in the group. EXO was first to do many things. EXO was never promoted in the West but despite that, their popularity is incredible.
EXO is the first & the only Kpop group I’ve ever liked ! They are just amazing !! ❤️🔥 They are still an active group and one of the biggest Kpop groups ever !! EXO celebrated their 10th anniversary this year 😘 There’s 9 members in the group now (12 in the past) Hope you react more recent songs from EXO too !!
And also Exo is not just about vocals, Kai and Lay are the dancing machine's of the group which slay the stage . Some their stages like Kai's tempo and love shot focus fancam and Lay's Lit and Veil performance videos are a bop. Exo's rapline also a seperate unit Exo-Sc which is also perfect without any doubt
Welcome to greatness. Everything about them, group discography, solo discographies, lives, side projects and them as human beings are out of this world. They are the most versatile group out there and by right ‘The King of Vocals’.
Best group! The only group that still charting even in their hiatus era, The vocal king of kpop, the trendsetter and the legendary group. Members ate not only and idol who can sing and dance but all of them is an actor, musical actor, CEO, ambassador of very famous brand such as Gucci, Dior and Calvin Klein. You're mind might blown out if you know them more hehehehe
Thanks for reacting to EXO! They have so much variety to offer… I hope that you’ll continue your journey, especially live performances because that’s where they really shine!
Yeah...VOCAL KINGS of kpop ....EXO ... Top tier vocals Top tier visuals Top tier discography .,...entire Discography including EXO K,EXO M EXO CBX ,EXO SC ....and seven soloists Discography ....pure gold .. The vocals powerhouse of kpop .... Ten years of caree they never disappoint ... They known as best live and stable vocals in kpop... Hope u dive more.... Thank u for the reaction ..
Thanks for checking out EXO. They are my favourite group, especially for the vocals!! EXO does many genres, and they also do experimental music once a while. However, their essence is RnB.
Two members still have to spend their time in the service. They have not dissolved as a unit but while various members are doing their military service in staggered stages the others are doing a lot of solo work. Each is an extremely talented vocalist while also being a skilled dancer and performer. Several members also act on stage., screen and in TV dramas. They really are superior performers
In order to understand the story in EXO's "Monster" MV, as well as all of EXO's content, you have to know that it's all connected, and every new piece that's introduced explains a little more of EXO's story. Each MV is like another chapter in SM Entertainment's SM Culture Universe storyline and it's all part of a larger story that also includes the majority of SM's other groups' and artists' storylines. It's like one giant graphic novel or mystery movie series. Everything EXO is involved in, and I literally mean almost everything -- including all of their MVs, the majority of their sub-sub-unit MVs and members' solo MVs, teaser videos, concert stages, concert VCRs (videos played in between sets at concerts) and choreography, as well as special content included with their albums, etc. -- is designed to help tell a little more of EXO's story. "Monster" was released in 2016, so there are 9 members in this MV. As the English lines in "Monster" say ... They're "Creeping, Creeping Creeping .... Creeping in your heart babe" "You can call me Monster (because) I'm creeping in your heart babe." "She got me goin' crazy." The song's called "Monster," so the words are about acting like a monster: "Don't be afraid, love is the way ... I'm sorry, you make me sooo craaaazzzy, you know you dooooo." So the floating watch and the car that is on fire in reverse, etc., I think was -- on top of being a metaphor in the story -- also supposed to be the members using their superpowers. And the snake, like a monster, mirrors the beat of the song, which kind of slithers like a snake as a metaphor for the way the guy slithers in and out of the relationship stealing warmth and affection from the girl, but in the end, leaving her cold and alone like a cold-blooded snake, etc. The snake is also red, which means that it most likely represents something to do with the the Red Force.
If you want to understand the song, you should look up an English translation of the lyrics. Because the lyrics of the song have very little to do with the story in the MV. In the song the members are talking about a girl and they are telling the girl that "You can call me Monster" because I know I am bad for you and I will ruin you. I know that when we are over that I will have destroyed everything that is good about you, but I don't care because I want you so much that it doesn't matter to me. But the MV is about EXO's origin story and about the fact that they have come to Earth on a mission. Also, the majority of the choreography for "Monster" has to do with the members using their powers, so when/if you watch the dance practice and/or a live performance, if you know what you are looking for, you will see that each move is done for a very specific reason. The X they make to represent EXO is only the beginning of the story in their choreography. Every move of the choreography has been designed to be an extension of their story and it uses elements of their dance to represent several of the members using their powers. For example, D.O. has the power of super strength, so during his part in the song and choreography you will see that he waves his hands and the other members are pushed away from him or pulled toward him. When you see Suho in the middle of the group and they have a hold of his arms, he rotates his body around like swirling water because Suho has the power to control water. Xiumin has the power to control snow/ice/frost, so during one part of the choreography you will see that each of the members pause as if frozen as he moves in front of them. You see Kai slide backward and forward into the center of the group while waving his arms to represent him teleporting. And when Chanyeol, the rapper, jumps over Lay, Sehun and Xiumin, this could be him using is his phoenix fire wings to fly, or it could be showing him leaping over flames because his power is the ability to control fire. Sehun has the power to control wind, so during his parts, you will see the other members shuffle around him as if they are creating a windstorm. And the part where they are sitting on the ground is supposed to represent a sundial -- EXO gets their power from the eclipse and their powers are affected by planetary and solar phenomenon, so the sundial is meant to represent the passing of time and their connection to the sun. You should also make note that "Lotto" is a prequel to "Monster," so when you watch their "Lotto" MV, just keep in mind that what you saw happen in "Monster" is what is going to take place after or in conjunction with the events in "Lotto". How "Monster" and "Lotto" tie into EXOs larger storyline is a little open ended, but because "Lotto" is thought to be the prequel to "Monster," I think the story starts out in "Lotto" where the members have somehow infiltrated this big gambling ring and are undercover as they work to uncover a clue or something they need in order to accomplish their tasks here on Earth. I think the underground gambling establishment is run by a gang of bad guys who are probably members of the Red Force. "Lotto" is where we are introduced to a girl who is being held captive. And ultimately, I think what EXO are trying to do is rescue the girl from the Red Force, but they are trying to do it without blowing their cover or being found out. So, that's why you see in "Lotto," and continued in "Monster," the members are fighting against the police because the police have come in to take down the gambling ring and rescue the girl, which is also what EXO are trying to do. However, the members of EXO don't want to be discovered, so they play along as if they are part of the bad guys. EXO are supposed to be going about their tasks here on Earth incognito, and humanity is never supposed to find out that EXO are other-worldly beings, so they are trying to keep a low profile. As we see in the end of "Monster," Baekhyun disguises himself as one of the police and helps the other members escape from the back of the police van before they are taken to jail and/or captured by the Red Force, etc. (However, if you look closely, the members who are in the back of the police van are dressed in red, so the ones who Baekhyun rescued may be X-EXO and not EXO like we originally thought. Although I'm not sure whether at this point Baekhyun realizes these aren't the EXO members. Or maybe Baekhyun is also a member of X-EXO. Just another giant mystery we have yet to solve.) You also see Lay, EXO's Chinese member, crouched in the middle of what looks like a pile of people -- I'm not sure whether these are the FBI agents, or if these are members of the Red Force -- and I think he is checking to make sure they are OK and possibly trying to use his power of healing to fix things and heal the injured. Because some theories believe that EXO are traveling between time periods and dimensions, I think in "Monster" they also might be showing how some of the members are arriving on scene at different moments in the timeline of events that are taking place in the MV -- the members don't necessarily arrive at the location together -- as explained in their Pathcode teaser videos leading up to their "Call Me Baby" comeback. For instance, in "Monster" you also see Kai standing on or near a giant pile of people as well, and he seems to be standing over them. Some have pointed to this as possibly showing evil X-EXO Kai -- Kai's alter ego clone that was created by the Red Forced and introduced in EXO's "Obsession" MV -- who has done something bad, but I think this may be showing good EXO Kai, who has just shown up at that moment, observing what has taken place. Because Kai has the power of teleportation he is the one that is in charge of bringing the members together and traveling between time and space, so I think he has shown up from a different time or place and is now trying to figure out what has happened, etc. In EXO's "Obsession" MV the members in the bright colored clothing with the crazy makeup and hair are supposed to be X-EXO and the ones in the black or dark colored clothing are supposed to be EXO. So, in the parts where they are dressed in all black in "Monster" I think this is showing EXO, and where you see them in the clothing with red accents, this might by showing X-EXO. At the time when "Monster" was first released, we had no idea about X-EXO's existence, but since "Obsession", we have started to go back and reanalyze some of their older MVs, and it appears that what we thought was always EXO, may have been in fact X-EXO some of the time. As you can see, EXO's story is always evolving and changing, and just when you think you have one part understood, SM introduces a new piece of the story and changes the direction of the narrative. Also pay attention to when you see red and blue. In EXO's MVs when you see red light or red objects this is where the Red Force has control, and when you see blue light or blue objects this is where EXO has the upperhand. However, if you see purple or red and blue in the same scene this is when EXO and the Red Force are battling for control -- red and blue mixed together make purple. Unfortunately, as you can see, what makes EXO's storyline even more difficult to follow is the fact that nothing is ever in chronological order. So you really have to pay close attention to every detail, to even begin to make connections.
Great synopsis! Usually, I scan these longer posts, but yours held me the entire post. Good analysis. I’ve seen other interpretations of some of the scenes you mentioned, but these are well grounded. Good job!
EXO- The Vocal Kings of Kpop, The richest Korean boygroup/artist, The Guiness World Record holder for the fastest sold out concert (.2 seconds beating thier own record of .4 secs). The Nation's Pick named by SoKor govt. They also have the most diverse discog in Korean ent industry.
EXO is the only group of kpop that got me. I love how different they are in every comeback, I love that their are insane vocals and amazing songs. I hope they like you also and thanks for react to them. You should see EXO lives performance are amazing.👌🏼
Thanks for reacting to EXO! The talent of all the members in this group is unreal. There is no shortage of music, MV’s and live stages to jump into. Plus with the subunits (EXO-CBX and EXO-SC) and all the solo works of the members, we are truly blessed as EXO-L’s (the fan name) with amazing music. Hope you keep checking out some of their music. 😀
So you know "quicksilver" from call me baby is the main Rapper with red hair in monster. His name is Chanyeol and he finally finished his military time in September. EXO together with all sm artist are having a concert the 1st of January live and free in their RUclips channel so I reccomend you to watch it ^_^ ( be aware the one they did last year was really long) Welcome to EXOplanet. We hope you enjoy your time with EXO and us EXO-Ls.
Haha thank you for giving me his name 😅 he caught my eye instantly and also heard about the military training come them! Oooo I’ll definitely be there to check that out, heard from most their return could be soon 😄
Wow just found your channel and love your EXO reaction!! Already subscribed! Hope to see more EXO contents :) THE VOCAL KINGS!! EXO is a versatile group composed of 9 multi talented artists. I swear their music won’t disappoint you. They can jump from one genre to another while maintaining their EXO color on every songs. Even ballad songs like Miracles in December and Universe. From top tier vocals, powerful rap, amazing choreo and insane stage presence. That’s why, they still have one of the biggest fandoms out there. These boys are amazingly talented. I highly suggest Tempo, Obsession, Love Shot.
Thank you so much! I can already tel their music will not disappoint me! Their mvs, vocals, choreography and variety just stands out to me and is something I cannot help but loveeeee! Thank you for the support and I’ll keep their content coming 🔥
Thank you for this reaction.. please keep reacting to exo.. they are amazing vocals,rappers,dancers and idols.. and their live performances are on another level..
Their live performances are insane! I’m a Fan of all types of music - been front row vip of Beyonce concert, Guns n Roses, Bruno Mars… watched a ton of concert dvds and yt videos of various genres… but only discovered Exo last year. Never seen anything like Exo live concert videos!!! Wishing I can attend one in 2023 they hold guiness record of fastest sold out concerts 0.2sec for close to 70,000 tickets. Good luck to all of us Exo-Ls!!! Watch their concert vids!!!!
i'm glad you enjoyed exo! you covered a lot of their most iconic tracks. for other recommendations i'd say love shot (one of the most recognizable dances in kpop), tempo (has a heavenly acapella section), and ko ko bop (iconic mullet, i'll leave it at that). they are known for their vocals (including the rapline) and growl is actually kind of like an anthem in south korea. another boy group you may enjoy (especially from their vocals) would be infinite. they're a bit older than exo, but i think they're "dramatic" sound would be interesting to hear. highly recommend "back", "bad", and the iconic "the chaser".
Casi me da un paro cardiaco cuando al principio dice que es un grupo antiguo. Quede así de "No son viejos. No debutaron hace taaanto tiempo" y después me puse a pensar y si, debutaron hace 10 años. No es poco realmente. Como pasa el tiempo, que locura 😆 Ame a las preciosas niñas de Twice y OnegodPiece de fondo 🕴️❤️
¡Pienso eso sobre muchos de mis grupos favoritos y cuánto ha cambiado! ¡realmente es una locura! ¡También gracias por el apoyo de Twice and One piece! mucho amor ☺️
EXO are know as VOCAL KINGS in KPOP all the members can sing & can outshine many other but then they hv main vocalist for an already vocal group the EXO VOCAL Trinity ( CHEN, D. O, BEAKHYUN) the main vocalist of exo hv insane talent not only that they hv KOREA' S Best dancer - KAI & CHINA'S Best dancer - LAY in their team They are currently worlds richest BOY BAND with 1 billion USD net worth They are ACTORS,RAPPERS, SINGERS, PRODUCERS, DIRECTORS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, LYRICISTS, CEO's, MODELS, BRAND AMBASSADORS... they are called as NATIONS PICK by KOREANS THEMSELVES you hv to react to their individual guides even though they r a bit old but still u can get a glimpse of them.... React to their LIVE performances they r best in their lives.... & yes THEY are 9 member boy band.... They are IDOLS IDOL & TRENDSETTERS so you can see their influence in the other groups as well. Also Thanks for this video, I appreciate your effort, & Get well soon
Plz react to them more, their Live Performance always better than the studio version they are called Vocal Kings of Kpop. Plz react to Ultimate guide to EXO by Paistel Kookies . Thank u so much❤
You really strated with legends. Never seen someone started to reacting with growl. That song has been nicknamed as the national anthem of korea. I would like to recommend their olympic performance in 2018 winter olympics. Plus the live stages. They have covered almost every genre. The more you dig in the more you get
EXO KINGS AND LEGENDS OF K-POP FOREVER ETERNA-A FACT THAT HAS NO LONGER NEEDS ANYONE'S APPROVAL. The national men's group of South Korea. They became the first artists in 12 years who managed to sell more than a million copies of the album. XOXO was named "Album of the Year" at the 2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards, making EXO the youngest male group ever to receive this award. They performed at the closing ceremony of the Universiade 2013 in Kazan. They performed at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon. They sell out concert tickets in 0.2 seconds, which is a WORLD RECORD TO THIS DAY. They received the first Prime Minister's award at the 2017 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards for their contribution to Korean culture. They were included in the TOP-50 most popular male groups in the world of the last decade according to "24/7 Wall St" (EXO took the 10th place, becoming the only representative of Asia, indicators in Billboard, Spotify and Wikipedia were taken into account). They were included in the Guinness Book of Records as the group that received the largest number of daesans at the MAMA Award. They are the security ambassadors of Seoul. / To say that in EXO someone is better and someone is worse is simply IMPOSSIBLE because absolutely every participant is unrealistically talented, this is literally an IDEAL GROUP. Every EXO group and solo album is on a completely different level to this day, even after 10 years of career. I am absolutely not afraid to say that EXO is a real K-POP, now there are countless groups in the fourth generation, but they absolutely do not stand out in any way, trying to focus more and more on the West and POP music, thereby becoming monotonous and disposable. EXO is the only band in the entire K-POP industry, by the way, to this day where literally every member sings amazingly, including rappers and dancers. Minute popularity does not determine the talent and legendarity of the artist, because even after 10 years of his career, EXO songs are literally sung by the whole of Asia, because EXO is the real K-POP. I will never stop admiring this amazing band, even if 40 years pass, let a billion more bands like bts be released, they will never surpass EXO because their music is timeless, this is what defines the legendary artist. PLEASE REACTION TO MV EXO: WOLF. MAMA. TEMPO. LOTTO. POWER. HISTORY. DECEMBER. UNIVERSE. OBSESSION. LOVE SHOT. LUCKY ONE. KO KO BOP. ELECTRIC KISS. COMING OVER. DANCING KING. SING FOR YOU. CALL ME BABY. DON'T FIGHT THE FEELING.
Good work at naming their achievements! I also like that you called them the men’s group. They never were a boys group in my opinion. They were my first entry into Kpop four years ago and are still my favorite by far. The only other groups I watch with any regularity are Shinee and Super Junior, with Super M close behind (even though I’m not aware of very many of their songs). I’ve also started watching Astro, but that’s mainly because of Moon Bin who likes to perform shirtless!😊. Again, kudos to your informative comments.
I'm exo-l and I love one piece too..^^ And the exo's member luvv one piece too, especially Chanyeol (the main reapper) and Xiumin (the oldest member). Thankyou for your reaction..^^
Your comment about the one in the middle of the car popping up from the back of the car being so cute: are you talking about the one in the back or front middle. Sehun is the gorgeous hunk in the back. He’s their maknae (baby of the group.). Xiumin is in the front. He’s adorable, dreamiest eyes and smile. He’s also the oldest member of the group.
As you saw EXO originally had 12 members. However, in "Call Me Baby," there are only 10 members. This MV came out in 2015 and it was the first MV after 2 of EXO's Chinese members left -- Kris left right after their "Overdose" MV came out and Luhan left about 6 months later in 2014. This also was the last MV were we see Tao, the third Chinese member that left the group. Tao (The tall, blond with the orange shoes who is the youngest member of EXO-M) left the group shortly after "Call Me Baby." After 3 of the 4 Chinese members left, they no longer had enough EXO-M members to promote on their own so they officially combined the groups into one with 9 members. But there is still one Chinese member left, Lay. Now that they no longer promote as the two separate groups, they now only produce their main tracks in both Korean and Mandarin. However, they still produce a Korean version and a Mandarin version of almost all of their MVs. Lay is the only Chinese member left, but all the members learn the lyrics in Mandarin for their Chinese versions of their songs. As an SM Entertainment group, for anyone who knows SM, it shouldn't be a surprise that EXO are amazing vocalists. That is just what SM is known for. You can't be an SM artist without having amazing vocals and dance skills. That's just a fact about the type of people SM selects to become part of its company. All of SM's artists were first chosen for their visuals, vocals and/or dancing, and even the rappers get intense training as vocalists. That is why SM is known as the vocal powerhouse of the industry, who happens to also have some of the BEST dancers in all of Kpop. And EXO is a perfect example of that. You should also check out the EXO-M Mandarin Chinese version of "Call Me Baby." If you watch the two versions side by side, you will see that the members that are featured in each part are different and even in the dance sections where you might think "it looks the same" there are different members doing different parts. The two versions of their MVs may look similar, but that's only because they filmed the MV twice and deliberately made the scenes look the same. Also if you really pay attention, the scenes may look the same, but the members who sing the parts are different depending on the version that you watch. For example, in the Mandarin version you will see the EXO-M (Chinese) members featured more (Lay, Xiumin, Chen and Tao) and they sing the main parts, and in the Korean version the EXO-K members (D.O., Baekhyun, Chanyeol, Sehun, Suho and Kai) sing those same parts. In the Korean version a lot of the main parts were sung by D.O., but if you watch the mandarin version you will see that Lay sings those parts, and in the Mandarin version the rap was done by Tao and Xiumin, where in the Korean version it's Chanyeol and Sehun, etc. Also if you watch the Mandarin version you will be able to see a different sports car with Tao driving the car instead of Kai.
Not quite but the biggest group. They’re K-pop legends. Talent overload. Vocal Kings. They’re technically on an enlistment hiatus since 2019 but still as active as always as soloists and even released an album in 2021 ❤
EXO is the only reason i am in Kpop. They have managed to keep my attention for more than 7 years and i love them even more now than i did when i fell in love with them. To me, they never miss. Thank you for appreciating them
Hola a si es Exo es un gran grupo y solo espero que sigas reaccionando a ellos por que tienen un muy gran discografía son conocidos como los Reyes vocales del kpop saludos
hola, gracias por tu comentario! ¡He escuchado tanto amor por sus voces y definitivamente puedo ver por qué! son exelentes!! solo vendrán más reacciones
To understand what is happening in EXO's "Overdose" MV, you have to be aware that everything EXO is involved in, and I literally mean almost everything, is connected in some way to their concept and storyline. EXO's MVs are kind of like a movie -- it's a movie that has been going on for the past 10+ years -- since predebut -- and it has no sign of coming to an end any time soon. The one thing you have to keep in mind with all of EXO's MVs, and I really mean all of them -- including their sub-sub-unit MVs and a majority of the member's solo MVs -- is that they are all connected and they all tell a little more of EXO's story. To truly understand EXO you need to know that EXO debuted in 2012. From day one, EXO's concept is that they are aliens from planet Exo and they came to Earth with superpowers to protect the Tree of Life from the Red Forces. Each of the members has a superpower that is unique to them and almost every MV will have at least one, if not all of them, using their powers. Exo, as in exoskeleton, means "outer," so as a member of EXO they are outside the ordinary. The group's concept comes from the real term exoplanet, which is a term that is used for a planet that is outside our solar system, so their name was chosen to represent the fact that they are stars that are "out of this world" when it comes to their talents. SM Entertainment has all of EXO's release dates and concepts planned out for years in advance, and it is all designed to be another chapter in EXO's story. In the "Overdose" MV what you saw is that the members have been trapped in a maze by the Red Force and they are trying to use their superpowers to escape the maze. For example, in the Korean version you see Chen throw a beam of light, which is an example of them using their powers. Chen has the power to control lightning so he tossed a lightning bolt to Lay who has the power of healing. Lay is the only one who could have caught that light beam without being injured because Lay has the power of healing and he can heal himself. So, the story in the MV is pretty much the members trying to summon their powers to try and escape from the maze.The box that D.O. had at the beginning of the MV was full of dirt. D.O.'s superpower is force, which is summoned by the manipulation of earth or dirt, and it gives him super strength, so he was using the sand to build his strength back up. The other members were also trying to use their powers of teleportation, fire, light, etc. In the beginning when you see the EXO-K members making that picture while standing on each other, they are forming their hexagon symbol, which is EXO's official symbol. (In the M version, you will notice it's different members.) The different sets you see, are thought to be different rooms within the maze, or maybe alternate realities or time periods created by the Red Force to lure the EXO members to them. Also something to note, you see Kai in the beginning and end of the MV in the Korean version because he is the center and visual of EXO-K. However, in the Mandarin version you will see Luhan fills that same role because he is the center and visual of EXO-M. Plus, Kai and Luhan were each others' power counterparts as well. So this establishes the connection between EXO-K and EXO-M. Kai and Luhan were supposed to have a bond that connected the two groups and made them one as part of EXO's storyline. How EXO worked back when they were split up into the two groups was that all the members were in both MVs, but the K members -- Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun -- were featured more prominently in the K version of the song and the M members -- Kris, Xiumin, Luhan, Lay, Chen and Tao -- were featured in the M version. In the EXO-K version of "Overdose" the K members sing the main parts of the song and they are the first group of 6 you see. (When you see them revisit the same sets in the MV the group you see is the 6 EXO-M members.) If you watch the Mandarin version, you will see the M members take over the main parts of the song and the K members are the ones you see second. So, even when the MVs look the same, they will always be slightly different because the members are assigned different parts in each MV. For example, in the Korean version, the EXO-K rappers (Chanyeol and Sehun) are the ones that are part of the rap section. If you watch the Mandarin version, you will see Kris, Xiumin and Tao are the rappers because they are EXO-M's rappers. Tao is also the martial artist of the group, so he is the one that does the flips and stunts in EXO's routines. And the main vocal parts and high notes are done by Baekhyun in the Korean version, but in the Mandarin version that part is Chen's because he is EXO-M's main vocalist, etc. At the end of the MV we discover that the maze has only one way in and no way out. Which I think is meant to represent and mirror the fact that they are saying they are trapped by love and once you are in there is no way out. The maze was also EXO's logo for this album and it is shaped like EXO's hexagon symbol. Although, in the song they're not overdosing on anything except love. As the English lines in the song say: "So bad, no one can stop her ... her love, her love (is) fantasy ... Oh she wants me, Oh she's got me ... Oh she hurts me ... someone call the doctor ... (her love makes me) overdose ... too much of your love makes me overdose ... too much overdose ... You're in my heart ... with you I can't stop", etc. This song is kind of a love song about how powerful love can be that it feels like no matter how much you try to resist it you keep getting pulled back in like a drug. However, for the storyline in the MV there might be a little more at play than just being drugged by love. Some theories say that the story in "Overdose" is connected to the story in their "Lucky One" MV. In "Overdose" the members get trapped in the maze and they can't find their way out. The red light represents the Red Force who have trapped them in the maze. It is thought that the maze causes the members to get disoriented and sort of become incapacitated so they are unable to defend themselves. The maze dulls their senses and makes it so they lose the ability to use their powers at full strength, etc. The theory speculates that sometime after the end of the "Overdose" MV, EXO gets captured or transferred from the maze -- or possibly moved to another room within the maze -- and brought to the government facility by the Red Force. That is why we see them in a hospital-like setting in their "Lucky One" MV. In the story in the "Lucky One" MV the members are drugged by the Red Force and they are being experimented on to discover what makes them so special. So the maze is thought to be created by the Red Force in order to gain control of the EXO members. As you can see, their "Overdose" MV establishes the fact that EXO are trapped in a maze, which is why we believe that several of EXO's other MVs are also showing them trapped in the maze and trying to figure out how to excaple, etc. This storyline doesn't end here, it continues in several of their other MVs. As you can see all of the stories in EXO's MVs are connected. We just have to pay close attention to every detail and put the pieces together. "Overdose" came out in 2014 and this is one of the last MVs where all 12 members are part of the song and MV. (Kris left the group right after this MV was released and Luhan will leave within the next 6 months.) You should watch the Mandarin versions of "Overdose," as well. :D If you watch EXO-M's version of "Overdose" you will understand why we say even though they may seem like they are similar MVs, there are distinct differences between the Korean and Mandarin versions that are important to EXO's storyline. Plus, I think you may even enjoy the Mandarin version of the song just as much, or more.
You should also check out their most (relatively) recent works - and yes, they're still active, just focusing on their solo careers for now as the members go through military enlistment -, such as Ko Ko Bop, Tempo, Love Shot, Obsession and Don't Fight the Feeling. And since you react to solos too, let me recommend Kai's and Baekhun's, they're my favorites!! Thank you for your reaction, Love Me Right is also my favorite title and I also have a bone to pick with whoever envisioned that MV! This song deserved so much better!!!
One theory is that "Love Me Right" is showing the members in all different dimensions or time periods throughout history, so that is why you see EXO in so many different scenes in this MV. As aliens from Planet Exo, it is thought that the members of EXO are able to travel throughout history and time and space in their quest to reunite as a group and to find the Tree of Life. So, each scene you see is thought to be in a different location or time period -- or possibly, part of a dream-like existence, created by the Red Force to trap the members within the maze, like we see in their "Overdose" MV. (So if EXO are still trapped in the maze, some of the scenes are also thought to be them fighting to break free from the fog that the Red Force has them in and escape, etc.) Some say "Love Me Right" establishes how EXO are traveling through history looking for the Red Force and trying to fix all the problems that the Red Force has caused, while they search for the Tree of Life. That is why we see them in so many different scenes in the MV and why each scene looks like it is from a different time period. You see the red light because, as with everything EXO does, red represents the Red Force. So some theories are that the scenes with the red light are scenes where the Red Force has control, and the scenes where you see the blue light are when EXO has the upperhand. And the scenes where you see the purple colors are times when the line is blurred and EXO and the Red Force are crossing paths -- red and blue mixed together make purple. Also since we now have more information about X-EXO, which are EXO's alter ego clones, who were introduced in EXO's "Obsession" MV, some new theories are starting to suggest that maybe the red scenes are actually the X-EXO clones and the blue scenes are the EXO members. And, although the smoke looks pink, I think we are supposed to recognize it as red smoke, which is another indication that whatever is causing the smoke has something to do with the Red Force. Some theories even think that scene might be connected to EXO's "Lucky One" MV storyline. In "Lucky One" we see the Red Force experimenting on EXO and, in the EXO-M version, Xiumin is trapped in a box filled with smoke or fog. In "Love Me Right" we see Xiumin doing some sort of experiment in the room with the red smoke. At one point you see Xiumin mixing some sort of purple liquid and, although I am not sure what he is making or why, some theories speculate that that potion is created from flowers. And flowers are a central theme in almost all of EXO's MVs. You see Xiumin mixing a similar liquid with flowers in EXO-CBX's "Blooming Day" MV. Also, because this liquid is purple, I think it could potentially be some sort of potion that will help the EXO members break the spell the Red Force has over them or it will help to identify who are the real EXO members and who are the evil X-EXO alter ego clones in disguise, etc. The smashed TV is also thought to be connected to EXO's "Coming Over" MV storyline. In "Coming Over" you see EXO smashing TVs, mirrors, and surveillance cameras, in what is thought to be an attempt at stopping and preventing the Red Force from controlling humanity. And in EXO-CBX's MV for "Hey Mama" you will see that the CBX members have now infiltrated a TV news studio and they are working to stop the Red Force from controlling the news anchors and corrupting society by controlling the flow of news, etc. Some have pointed out that the smashed TVs look like running water. Water is Suho's superpower and fire is Chanyeol's power. And you see Suho and Chanyeol in that scene. So, Suho and Chanyeol are most likely involved with whatever is happening in this scene. The scene where you see Baekhyun laying on the train tracks could possibly be connected to the storyline in EXO-CBX's "Horololo" MV where we see Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin searching the train tracks for clues. And the scene where you see Xiumin laying on the ground, almost as if he is passed out, in the middle of the forest looks as though it is connected to Suho's "Call Me Baby" pathcode teaser video storyline, as well as the scenes with Suho in the forest in EXO's "For Life" MV. To really understand what might be going on in this MV you pretty much have to pause the MV at every scene and really analyze what is happening in each frame. And, although I have watched this MV numerous times, because it is so complex, I still have no idea what most of the MV is trying to tell us. Although I am not sure what the marbles mean, I know they are somehow connected to EXO's "Call Me Baby" pathcode teaser videos -- and more specifically D.O.'s teaser -- where we see D.O. with marbles, and SM specifically points out that we need to pay attention to the marbles to solve the riddle. And we see a newer reference to the mables in EXO's most recent MV for "Don't Fight the Feeling." As you can see, everything EXO does is connected to their concept and storyline and it's all about the fact that they are fighting the Red Force and searching for the Tree of Life. And because EXO are trying to undo everything and stop the Red Force from corrupting humanity, the Red Force is always standing in EXO's way, trying to stop them from accomplishing their tasks and prevent them from reuniting the two halves of the Tree of LIfe in order to prevent peace from being restored in the world. And the story continues in every MV. But what makes their storyline even more complicated is that nothing is in chronological order, so you really have to pay attention to even the most minute of details to figure out where each MV or each scene within an MV might fit within EXO's larger storyline.
And the storyline even continues with the choreography. If you watch their dance practice video, you might notice that there are several dance moves where it could be interpreted as some of the members using their powers. For example, D.O. waves his arms and the rest of the membres are pulled toward him or pushes away from him. D.O. has the power of earth/force which gives him strength. I also see the gliding movements representing how the members are traveling across time and place as they fight to regain control from the Red Force, etc. "Love Me Right" was released in June 2015 -- Kris and Luhan left the group in 2014 and Tao left around April 2015 -- so this was the first MV where there are 9 members. From now on, if you are going in order of release date, you will see 9, 8 or 6 members depending on how recent the MV is. To really appreciate their vocals and dancing, you should also see "Love Me Right" live. Check out a comeback stage or one of their live concert videos, even if it's just on your own time. :D
WOW! Another great story line interpretation. I just take the various interpretations and try to blend them together to make sense. The comments on this reaction is the first time I remember the blue, red, and purple importance. If you came up with your interpretation on your own, I am so very impressed. I’m still impressed if you blended parts of the storyline from other interpretations!
@@judycasley108 It's good you take everyone's interpretations and blend them together to create your own understanding, because my theories aren't the only ones and no one really knows for sure what is actually right. My theories are also a combination of other people's thoughts mixed with my own understanding of how I see the story unfolding.
EXO is such a right choice... you have no doubts about their vocals, they are known as the kings of vocals... every member has their solo work... there are more songs to react to... you should definitely react to Tempo especially, it has many styles in it... in short, EXO The most perfect group of Kpop, constantly renewing their style…
so exo is actually a group with my favorite discography in kpop. They are very vocal based, actually also known as vocal kings. They are also famous for their rnb(seriously no one does rnb better than exo in kpop and i listen to almost every group in kpop . Runner ups are red velvet and NCT. Maybe cause SM ent. actually takes the time to hire a bunch of talented black producers.) Their discography is also versatile though. My top three fav albums which i'm sure is also included in almost everyone's top 5 at least are: 1. DMUMT album 2. The War album 3. Obsession album I noticed that you maybe liked brighter songs? exo isn't really a dark concept kind of boy group, but they do a lot more sexy and mature ones. If you want a boy group that does bright and refreshing concept the best, then I recommend reacting to NCT Dream. They're a bit more younger than exo but they've been in the industry since small teens. I also love their discography in a different way from EXO. Thank you for reacting to them btw
Thank you for giving Exo a listen. There used to be 12 members in the group but three have left. They started as a group with 2 units, Exo K (in charge of promoting in Korean) and Exo M (in charge of promoting in Mandarin). When the 3 members left they are now just called Exo.
Thanks for reacting to EXO. They are definitely still going but are having members doing mandatory military service so right now they’re mostly doing solos. They’re my absolute favorites
First time watching a reaction from you and I loved it!! I love EXO they have such amazing songs, vocals, and concepts I regret not getting into them sooner. And their solo releases are something else entirely. Very different from one another and it's been great seeing them display their own talents individually. I'd also love to see you react to Block B. I think you'll enjoy their sound, they have great vocals and raps (and they are one of the few groups that have creepy concepts, it's a shame we don't see that in Kpop anymore). They have three songs that are connected through their music videos so if you want you can react to them in this order: Be the light, Very Good, Jackpot Yeah and great video!! I love how you did 5 songs all at once, keep it up! 😊❤
I’ve added those Block B songs to my playlist! And there is definitely more to come with EXO! I’ve already began to love them, cannot wait for me! Thank you for nice comments! I’m grateful ☺️
Thank you for reacting to EXO. You chose the best of the best, creme de la creme 👑👑👑. They are not just Vocal Kings of Kpop, but The Kings of Kpop for sure. The most prominent group in years! They've hit so many records and are still on top even being on a long hiatus. Please, react to their live performances, they are better live than the studio version 🔥
Growl is the 'Queen' of all the KPop songs. Every Kpop idols know that song. You should check Call Me Baby's acoustic version. Exo's early days, they are composed of 12 member. Exo-K (stands for Korean composed of 6 members), Exo-M (stands for Mandarin composed of 6 members) Currently, there are only 9members left. They are still active up until now but as solo artists because 2 members are still in the army and 1 member is in China. All of them are famous solo artists, brand ambassadors, actors, theatre artists and models. Suho- leader Baekhyun, DO, Chen -main vocals Kai-main dancer Chanyeol- main rapper Sehun-rapper and visual Lay-rapper, dancer, vocals Xiumin-jack of all trades. aside from solo albums, they have sub units Exo CBX (Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin) and Exo SC (Chanyeol, Sehun) Kai and Baekhyun are members of SuperM (a group consisting of different idols from different groups) All of them can sing. You should check their live performances. They are the Kings of Vocals. Even their rappers can sing and play instruments.
EXO are the vocal kings...you will enjoy them. You haven't even hit their major hits. I hope you check out MonstaX. They are awesome also. Feel better.
I’m so glad you tuned into EXO. I can’t add much more than what’s already been said. You’ve gotta watch them live. NO lip syncing! Urban legend says they trained their vocals by running on treadmills while singing. I would recommend live versions of El Dorado; the pub scene with Call Me Baby, Chill, etc; their Acapella performance; their live medley including Thunder, Play Boy, and Artificial Love. But their live performance with Drop It and Coming Over is A+. So is their live of Wolf with amazing choreography and special effects. Don’t overlook CBX, the subgroup of EXO with Baekyun, Chen, and Xiumin. Mostly upbeat and humorous, except for Paper Cuts, which is a tear maker, especially knowing the reason for Baekyun not being able to continue. Anyway, I’m subscribed. And I hope your congestion is improved. 145 comments in three days! That shows how dedicated EXO-Ls are. We are constantly sniffing around for new reactors.
Hi!! Thank you for the comment!! I’m growing more and more of an EXO fan as we speak! Thank you for the One piece love too! Always nice to speak to a fan of the anime ☺️
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EXO is the only group that got me in kpop. Their music, rap, dance choreos, visuals, vocals and personalities are exactly my type. Thanks for checking them out. Drink plenty of liquid. 👍
I can tell why for sure! Definitely a stand out and a group for sure that define what Kpop is! And thank you so much ✌️
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Sir... Vinsmoke please react Exo concert live. Theres more Amazing and high performance that you seen. Thank you for react on EXO video. Godbless you.
@@joselitoumbina5925 I’ll try my best to get around to them!! Thank you for recommending!
@@vinsmokecam6294 tips on reacting on their live.. STAY AWAY from Japan one..
EXO is one of the fewest kpop groups who never stick to one genre only. pop? ballad? hiphop? r&b? reggae? jazz? rock? Trap? they've tried everything and the most important thing is they rarely follow the trend. They're the one who start the trend either in music, fashion, and more...
EXO are known for their vocals abilities and we can put them in the top 3 the best vocals kpop boy group all of the time. why? because every members can sing very well including the main rapper. if you put the rappers in other kpop group, they can be in the vocal line and maybe become their lead vocal. Also, their 3 main vocalists, Chen, Baekhyun and D.O are known as one of kpop vocals holy trinity.
Right now they are taking a break as a full group and focusing on solo activities. One of the members are still serving in the military and 2 of them will enlist next year.
I heard that their return is rumoured for next year which sounds super exciting! Everything you’ve listed I already adore about them, different themes and genres, style and looks it’s such good variety and well fitted for their art
EXO..kings of vocals…great diversity…legendary! My favorite kpop group! Try Tempo and Obsession and Love Shot!
Already tell why they get the title of vocal kings 🤩 and a incredible fav to have! I love that ☺️ I’ll be sure to check out their most popular ones soon!!
As you discovered, the performance version of EXO's "Growl" is a one take video, which means that it was shot all in one take without any cuts or edits. However, although it is a one take video, this does not mean they used the very first take, it just means that every time anyone made a mistake they had to start all over again from the very beginning. While filming the one take MV they had to dance the choreography about 7 times and this was the take the director and producer decided to use. They actually danced this choreography for the filming of this MV until they physically could not do it anymore.
But not even this take was technically "perfect." If you notice, Kai drops the hat in the middle of the dance in the Korean version and he smoothly bends down and picks it up. (The stealing of the hat is actually part of the choreography.) He needed the hat at the end. But because it was done so effortlessly that most people don't even notice the mistake, or assume it's just part of the choreography, they decided to use this footage anyway.
And if you watch the Mandarin version, if you look closely, you will see Suho steps on Sehun's foot. :D.
When EXO debuted in 2012 they had 12 members and they were split up into 2 groups EXO-K and EXO-M. EXO-K sang and performed their songs in Korean and EXO-M sang and performed those same songs in Mandarin Chinese. EXO-K had 6 Korean members and EXO-M had 4 Chinese members and 2 Korean members.
Therefore, in the beginning of the performance MV you start out by seeing 6 of the members and as the camera spins around you see the other 6 members. In the Korean version -- which is the version you watched -- you see the EXO-K (Korean) members featured first in the two groups. and if you watch the EXO-M (Mandarin Chinese) version, you will see the EXO-M members featured more prominently. (Anything that takes place before 2014, you will see all 12 members involved.)
However, what is even more impressive about "Growl", is the fact that they filmed 4 versions of the "Growl" MV, so not only did they have to perfect the dance in the Korean performance version, but they also had to do it again in the Mandarin version and then again in both the 2nd MV versions. And it wasn't like they could use the same footage, because the Korean and Mandarin versions aren't exactly the same -- the EXO-M and EXO-K members had different parts in each of the MVs -- so that just adds another element to this.
EXO actually filmed 5 different videos for the song "Growl." There is still one more video that was released as part of their "Wolf" and "Growl" promotions. There is a drama video that combines their two songs "Growl" and "Wolf" and it's like a mini K-drama that is more like a movie or TV show with a complete story and the members playing characters. Here is a link to the full "Growl" and "Wolf" drama version, ruclips.net/video/sFCvZUSnuus/видео.html. Plus, there are several iconic live performances of "Growl" as well.
If you notice, the camera movements are actually part of the choreography, because the camera is another character in the performance. The camera is supposed to represent the girl that they are singing to. So that is why they are looking at the camera so intensely because they are trying to get the girl's attention. They are each trying to impress her with their moves.
If you look up the English translation of the lyrics for "Growl," you will see they are pretty much acting like a wolf or beast, that can no longer control themselves around the girl and they are warning her to be careful because all she does is make them want to growl and grab her and possess her, etc. "I’m warning you just in case (listen carefully)
It’s dangerous now (so dangerous) Stop provoking me (there’s going to be trouble) I don’t even know myself ... My breath keeps on stopping You walk towards me You smile at me Maybe you’re attracted to me too .... A dark shadow has woken up inside of me Sparks fly in my eyes as I look at you
Everyone step away from her (step away) It’s going to get fierce from now on I’m growling, growling, growling I’m growling, growling, growling I’m growling, growling, growling If you don’t back away then I don’t care if you get hurt ..." etc.
EXO got so good at this choreography that they were able to perform the whole thing live on award shows and music programs just like they did in the MV while singing live as well. You should also check out their Beauty and Beast performance at the 2013 MAMA Awards to see how impressive they perform the full "Growl" choreography live, ruclips.net/video/ycql_T6Fc9c/видео.html.
"Growl" and their one take performance is what launched EXO into superstardom and it's what made them the most popular group in Korea. It's one of the reasons why the government has given EXO the title of Korea's national Idols.
However, "Growl" came out in 2013 about a year after EXO debuted, and up until that point EXO weren't very well known or popular. When they first debuted, many people called them "SM's biggest mistake." Because the concept of them being aliens from Planet Exo and the fact that they were designed specifically to debut in both Korea and China and several foreign Chinese members were chosen specifically to make up their own sub-unit, etc. many people had a hard time understanding how EXO would ever be successful. The group started out being branded as SM's first failure, and they thought Lee SooMan (the founder of SM) was crazy for coming up with the group.
But when the one take video for "Growl" was released, everyone began to take notice. This video was pretty groundbreaking, no group had done a one take video quite like this and it proved to the mainstream audiences that SM really did know what they were doing. Now everyone in Korea and around the world knows EXO and they have become one of the most popular groups that are one of the biggest money-makers for SM. "Growl" has become what they are most known for.
EXO even performed this song, along with their song "Power," at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in 2018, and both songs were Olympic theme songs that could be heard at venues and events throughout the games that year. EXO was the only Kpop group to be asked to perform at the Olympics that year, which just goes to show you how influential and popular they have become.
Thank you so much for the comment, I appreciate the time it took! And has educated me a lot on the group and lads! It doesn’t go unnoticed ☺️🔥
EXO (pronounced as in exoskeleton or X O) started with 12 members (6 promoting in Mandarin (EXO-M) and 6 promoting in Korean (EXO-K) and their early videos have two versions for each song (even if all twelve are performing). It's complicated. Three members left the group (2014 & 2015) and with Lay (EXO's remaining Chinese member) unable to promote in Korea for some years now and with the guys going in & out of the military their later MVs have 6-9 members in them. Growl had 12, Call Me Baby had 10, Overdose had 12, Love Me Right had 9 and Monster also had 9.
I can see how it becomes confusing 😅 thank you for letting me know!! I was actually really confused when looking into it so you have helped clear it up for me!!
They debuted 2012 but they're still active right now! They do solo stuffs since other members are in the korea's mandatory military but once they're all finish, they'll have a comeback :)
That’s so exciting! Happy to hear they’ll return 🤩
@@vinsmokecam6294 Rumors have been roaming that they will be having a comeback on the first quarter of 2023.
@@jae7082 Guess I have joined at the best possible time! Fingers crossed these rumours come true!!!
@@jae7082 D.o. said its happening on Bubble when Baekhyun gets back from military
Just pray for the ticket bro. If you can avail.
Hi! EXO is a multi-talented, top-tier Kpop group. This group is considered as the vocal kings of Kpop. Being so diverse (each member has his own sound), the group's harmonies & vocal range are extremely good. They have the most varied discography in Kpop. They have covered almost all genres w/ different vocal techniques, plus their fantastic dance skills & impressive visuals make EXO one of the most influential acts in Kpop. It's amazing EXO maintain their popularity despite being inactive as a group due to conscription. Pls check their live performances & you'll see that EXO is truly in a class of their own. Thanks for reacting to EXO.
Woah! That is amazing!! Thank you for letting me know about it all! I’ve been stunned at their work and adore their vocals too! I’ll definitely check out more soon!
EXO.. MOST TALENTED GROUP AND VOCAL KINGS OF KPOP 👑. 7/9 MEMBERS HAVE SOLO ALBUMS. 2COMING UP. 8/9 ARE MUSICAL/ TV/ MOVIE ACTORS. GLOBAL LUXURY BRANDS AMBASADORS.. DIOR,GUCCI,PRADA, VALENTINO, BURBERRY.BVLGARI, CK..THEY CAN DO ANY GENRES! THEY HAVE THE BEST DISCOGRAPHY FOR ME..THAT WHY I CAN'T STAN OTHER GROUP COZ THEY HAVE IT ALL!!
Unbelievably talented! I can tell just from those songs how much talent they all have, credit to each and everyone of them! Thank you for letting me know ☺️
don't forget that one of em is a CEO of his own entrteinment company too !! EXO arerealy something
9/9 are actors
Xiumin - Musical
Suho - Musical/ TV
Lay - TV/Movie
Baekhyun -TV
Chen - Musical
Chanyeol - Musical/TV/Movie
D.O - Musical/TV/Movie
Kai - TV/Movie
Sehun - TV/Movie
EXO is my Ult. They are absolutely stunning. Their ballards and winter albums are absolutely my favorite. Hope to see more if your up for it!
Welcome to the world of Exo - said as a word, chanted at letters - They are at the top of the game, much admired by other Kpop groups, who dominated the third generation, being called within the industry the Powerhouse of Kpop. Even now while on hiatus as their members go through military service, they are still at the top - their solo work and other projects are insanely popular. You will hear this from many people and like many others new to Exo, not believe it until you see it for yourself, but if you think their studio work is good, their live performances are even better. The talent, the stage presence and sheer joy of performing is something to experience.
I’ve heard so much praise for the live performances and they’re ones I’ll definitely be checking out soon! Nice to go back and listen to such a powerhouse and one hopefully on the return!
There are many many groups now. So people talk about who they stan now but when EXO was at the top, people talked about who was their bias in the group. EXO was first to do many things. EXO was never promoted in the West but despite that, their popularity is incredible.
EXO is the first & the only Kpop group I’ve ever liked ! They are just amazing !! ❤️🔥
They are still an active group and one of the biggest Kpop groups ever !!
EXO celebrated their 10th anniversary this year 😘 There’s 9 members in the group now (12 in the past)
Hope you react more recent songs from EXO too !!
More definitely to come! So happy to have found them
And also Exo is not just about vocals, Kai and Lay are the dancing machine's of the group which slay the stage . Some their stages like Kai's tempo and love shot focus fancam and Lay's Lit and Veil performance videos are a bop. Exo's rapline also a seperate unit Exo-Sc which is also perfect without any doubt
Welcome to greatness. Everything about them, group discography, solo discographies, lives, side projects and them as human beings are out of this world. They are the most versatile group out there and by right ‘The King of Vocals’.
Best group! The only group that still charting even in their hiatus era, The vocal king of kpop, the trendsetter and the legendary group. Members ate not only and idol who can sing and dance but all of them is an actor, musical actor, CEO, ambassador of very famous brand such as Gucci, Dior and Calvin Klein. You're mind might blown out if you know them more hehehehe
I’ve heard so much about them that has already blown me away, so the more I learn I think your statement will be true 🤩
Thanks for reacting to EXO! They have so much variety to offer… I hope that you’ll continue your journey, especially live performances because that’s where they really shine!
Can't believe you hadn't heard of them! They're the Kings of Kpop~ Thank you so much for reacting to them, I'm so happy you liked them!
I’m see the crown upon their heads already 🙌🏻 thank you for watching ☺️
Title tracks are superb but love love their b-sides. When they harmonize, it's heaven. Thanks for the reaction!
Yeah...VOCAL KINGS of kpop ....EXO ...
Top tier vocals
Top tier visuals
Top tier discography .,...entire Discography including EXO K,EXO M
EXO CBX ,EXO SC ....and seven soloists Discography ....pure gold ..
The vocals powerhouse of kpop ....
Ten years of caree they never disappoint ...
They known as best live and stable vocals in kpop...
Hope u dive more....
Thank u for the reaction ..
Definitely be looking into them more! Their vocals were such a highlight for me, thank you for commenting and watching ☺️
Exo is awsome I hope you can enjoy them as much as us exo-L
Thank you! I hope to do so too!
Thanks for checking out EXO.
They are my favourite group, especially for the vocals!!
EXO does many genres, and they also do experimental music once a while. However, their essence is RnB.
Their vocals absolutely blown me away! Thank you for watching!!
Two members still have to spend their time in the service. They have not dissolved as a unit but while various members are doing their military service in staggered stages the others are doing a lot of solo work. Each is an extremely talented vocalist while also being a skilled dancer and performer. Several members also act on stage., screen and in TV dramas. They really are superior performers
i see EXO kpop vocal kingsss i click right away!
anyway hope you'll be back healthy asap
Their vocals are sooooo good!!! Definitely a star shine! And thank you so much ☺️
In order to understand the story in EXO's "Monster" MV, as well as all of EXO's content, you have to know that it's all connected, and every new piece that's introduced explains a little more of EXO's story. Each MV is like another chapter in SM Entertainment's SM Culture Universe storyline and it's all part of a larger story that also includes the majority of SM's other groups' and artists' storylines. It's like one giant graphic novel or mystery movie series.
Everything EXO is involved in, and I literally mean almost everything -- including all of their MVs, the majority of their sub-sub-unit MVs and members' solo MVs, teaser videos, concert stages, concert VCRs (videos played in between sets at concerts) and choreography, as well as special content included with their albums, etc. -- is designed to help tell a little more of EXO's story.
"Monster" was released in 2016, so there are 9 members in this MV.
As the English lines in "Monster" say ... They're "Creeping, Creeping Creeping .... Creeping in your heart babe" "You can call me Monster (because) I'm creeping in your heart babe." "She got me goin' crazy." The song's called "Monster," so the words are about acting like a monster: "Don't be afraid, love is the way ... I'm sorry, you make me sooo craaaazzzy, you know you dooooo."
So the floating watch and the car that is on fire in reverse, etc., I think was -- on top of being a metaphor in the story -- also supposed to be the members using their superpowers. And the snake, like a monster, mirrors the beat of the song, which kind of slithers like a snake as a metaphor for the way the guy slithers in and out of the relationship stealing warmth and affection from the girl, but in the end, leaving her cold and alone like a cold-blooded snake, etc. The snake is also red, which means that it most likely represents something to do with the the Red Force.
If you want to understand the song, you should look up an English translation of the lyrics. Because the lyrics of the song have very little to do with the story in the MV. In the song the members are talking about a girl and they are telling the girl that "You can call me Monster" because I know I am bad for you and I will ruin you. I know that when we are over that I will have destroyed everything that is good about you, but I don't care because I want you so much that it doesn't matter to me. But the MV is about EXO's origin story and about the fact that they have come to Earth on a mission.
Also, the majority of the choreography for "Monster" has to do with the members using their powers, so when/if you watch the dance practice and/or a live performance, if you know what you are looking for, you will see that each move is done for a very specific reason. The X they make to represent EXO is only the beginning of the story in their choreography.
Every move of the choreography has been designed to be an extension of their story and it uses elements of their dance to represent several of the members using their powers. For example, D.O. has the power of super strength, so during his part in the song and choreography you will see that he waves his hands and the other members are pushed away from him or pulled toward him. When you see Suho in the middle of the group and they have a hold of his arms, he rotates his body around like swirling water because Suho has the power to control water. Xiumin has the power to control snow/ice/frost, so during one part of the choreography you will see that each of the members pause as if frozen as he moves in front of them. You see Kai slide backward and forward into the center of the group while waving his arms to represent him teleporting. And when Chanyeol, the rapper, jumps over Lay, Sehun and Xiumin, this could be him using is his phoenix fire wings to fly, or it could be showing him leaping over flames because his power is the ability to control fire. Sehun has the power to control wind, so during his parts, you will see the other members shuffle around him as if they are creating a windstorm. And the part where they are sitting on the ground is supposed to represent a sundial -- EXO gets their power from the eclipse and their powers are affected by planetary and solar phenomenon, so the sundial is meant to represent the passing of time and their connection to the sun.
You should also make note that "Lotto" is a prequel to "Monster," so when you watch their "Lotto" MV, just keep in mind that what you saw happen in "Monster" is what is going to take place after or in conjunction with the events in "Lotto".
How "Monster" and "Lotto" tie into EXOs larger storyline is a little open ended, but because "Lotto" is thought to be the prequel to "Monster," I think the story starts out in "Lotto" where the members have somehow infiltrated this big gambling ring and are undercover as they work to uncover a clue or something they need in order to accomplish their tasks here on Earth. I think the underground gambling establishment is run by a gang of bad guys who are probably members of the Red Force.
"Lotto" is where we are introduced to a girl who is being held captive. And ultimately, I think what EXO are trying to do is rescue the girl from the Red Force, but they are trying to do it without blowing their cover or being found out. So, that's why you see in "Lotto," and continued in "Monster," the members are fighting against the police because the police have come in to take down the gambling ring and rescue the girl, which is also what EXO are trying to do. However, the members of EXO don't want to be discovered, so they play along as if they are part of the bad guys. EXO are supposed to be going about their tasks here on Earth incognito, and humanity is never supposed to find out that EXO are other-worldly beings, so they are trying to keep a low profile.
As we see in the end of "Monster," Baekhyun disguises himself as one of the police and helps the other members escape from the back of the police van before they are taken to jail and/or captured by the Red Force, etc. (However, if you look closely, the members who are in the back of the police van are dressed in red, so the ones who Baekhyun rescued may be X-EXO and not EXO like we originally thought. Although I'm not sure whether at this point Baekhyun realizes these aren't the EXO members. Or maybe Baekhyun is also a member of X-EXO. Just another giant mystery we have yet to solve.)
You also see Lay, EXO's Chinese member, crouched in the middle of what looks like a pile of people -- I'm not sure whether these are the FBI agents, or if these are members of the Red Force -- and I think he is checking to make sure they are OK and possibly trying to use his power of healing to fix things and heal the injured.
Because some theories believe that EXO are traveling between time periods and dimensions, I think in "Monster" they also might be showing how some of the members are arriving on scene at different moments in the timeline of events that are taking place in the MV -- the members don't necessarily arrive at the location together -- as explained in their Pathcode teaser videos leading up to their "Call Me Baby" comeback. For instance, in "Monster" you also see Kai standing on or near a giant pile of people as well, and he seems to be standing over them. Some have pointed to this as possibly showing evil X-EXO Kai -- Kai's alter ego clone that was created by the Red Forced and introduced in EXO's "Obsession" MV -- who has done something bad, but I think this may be showing good EXO Kai, who has just shown up at that moment, observing what has taken place. Because Kai has the power of teleportation he is the one that is in charge of bringing the members together and traveling between time and space, so I think he has shown up from a different time or place and is now trying to figure out what has happened, etc.
In EXO's "Obsession" MV the members in the bright colored clothing with the crazy makeup and hair are supposed to be X-EXO and the ones in the black or dark colored clothing are supposed to be EXO. So, in the parts where they are dressed in all black in "Monster" I think this is showing EXO, and where you see them in the clothing with red accents, this might by showing X-EXO. At the time when "Monster" was first released, we had no idea about X-EXO's existence, but since "Obsession", we have started to go back and reanalyze some of their older MVs, and it appears that what we thought was always EXO, may have been in fact X-EXO some of the time.
As you can see, EXO's story is always evolving and changing, and just when you think you have one part understood, SM introduces a new piece of the story and changes the direction of the narrative.
Also pay attention to when you see red and blue. In EXO's MVs when you see red light or red objects this is where the Red Force has control, and when you see blue light or blue objects this is where EXO has the upperhand. However, if you see purple or red and blue in the same scene this is when EXO and the Red Force are battling for control -- red and blue mixed together make purple.
Unfortunately, as you can see, what makes EXO's storyline even more difficult to follow is the fact that nothing is ever in chronological order. So you really have to pay close attention to every detail, to even begin to make connections.
Great synopsis! Usually, I scan these longer posts, but yours held me the entire post. Good analysis. I’ve seen other interpretations of some of the scenes you mentioned, but these are well grounded. Good job!
Please react to their concert performance.. Diamond +coming over +Run this +Drop that +Power. You'll be amazed. They are just on another level
One of their best!!
Exo is insane ❤❤🔥vocal kings
Couldn’t agree more!
as a frequent r&b listener i literally love exo w my whole life
EXO- The Vocal Kings of Kpop, The richest Korean boygroup/artist, The Guiness World Record holder for the fastest sold out concert (.2 seconds beating thier own record of .4 secs). The Nation's Pick named by SoKor govt. They also have the most diverse discog in Korean ent industry.
EXO is the only group of kpop that got me. I love how different they are in every comeback, I love that their are insane vocals and amazing songs. I hope they like you also and thanks for react to them.
You should see EXO lives performance are amazing.👌🏼
Thanks for reacting to EXO! The talent of all the members in this group is unreal. There is no shortage of music, MV’s and live stages to jump into. Plus with the subunits (EXO-CBX and EXO-SC) and all the solo works of the members, we are truly blessed as EXO-L’s (the fan name) with amazing music. Hope you keep checking out some of their music. 😀
Thank you for watching and I will definitely be checking out more of their content for sure!!
You picked THE best Kpop group to start with. They are a hard act to follow. Are very respected in the industry.
So you know "quicksilver" from call me baby is the main Rapper with red hair in monster. His name is Chanyeol and he finally finished his military time in September.
EXO together with all sm artist are having a concert the 1st of January live and free in their RUclips channel so I reccomend you to watch it ^_^ ( be aware the one they did last year was really long)
Welcome to EXOplanet. We hope you enjoy your time with EXO and us EXO-Ls.
Haha thank you for giving me his name 😅 he caught my eye instantly and also heard about the military training come them! Oooo I’ll definitely be there to check that out, heard from most their return could be soon 😄
Thank you for this reaction to EXO, they really are an amazing group to listen to
Wow just found your channel and love your EXO reaction!! Already subscribed! Hope to see more EXO contents :)
THE VOCAL KINGS!! EXO is a versatile group composed of 9 multi talented artists. I swear their music won’t disappoint you. They can jump from one genre to another while maintaining their EXO color on every songs. Even ballad songs like Miracles in December and Universe. From top tier vocals, powerful rap, amazing choreo and insane stage presence. That’s why, they still have one of the biggest fandoms out there. These boys are amazingly talented.
I highly suggest Tempo, Obsession, Love Shot.
Thank you so much! I can already tel their music will not disappoint me! Their mvs, vocals, choreography and variety just stands out to me and is something I cannot help but loveeeee! Thank you for the support and I’ll keep their content coming 🔥
Thank you for this reaction.. please keep reacting to exo.. they are amazing vocals,rappers,dancers and idols.. and their live performances are on another level..
Todo lo de exo es bueno, bonito, incomparable.
ya puedo ver por qué 🔥
Their live performances are insane! I’m a Fan of all types of music - been front row vip of Beyonce concert, Guns n Roses, Bruno Mars… watched a ton of concert dvds and yt videos of various genres… but only discovered Exo last year. Never seen anything like Exo live concert videos!!! Wishing I can attend one in 2023 they hold guiness record of fastest sold out concerts 0.2sec for close to 70,000 tickets. Good luck to all of us Exo-Ls!!! Watch their concert vids!!!!
i'm glad you enjoyed exo! you covered a lot of their most iconic tracks. for other recommendations i'd say love shot (one of the most recognizable dances in kpop), tempo (has a heavenly acapella section), and ko ko bop (iconic mullet, i'll leave it at that). they are known for their vocals (including the rapline) and growl is actually kind of like an anthem in south korea.
another boy group you may enjoy (especially from their vocals) would be infinite. they're a bit older than exo, but i think they're "dramatic" sound would be interesting to hear. highly recommend "back", "bad", and the iconic "the chaser".
Thank you so much for the recommendations! I’ll add them to the watchlist for sure ☺️
from watching the reaction throughout, I think he has stanned Chanyeol already lol
Casi me da un paro cardiaco cuando al principio dice que es un grupo antiguo. Quede así de "No son viejos. No debutaron hace taaanto tiempo" y después me puse a pensar y si, debutaron hace 10 años. No es poco realmente. Como pasa el tiempo, que locura 😆
Ame a las preciosas niñas de Twice y OnegodPiece de fondo 🕴️❤️
¡Pienso eso sobre muchos de mis grupos favoritos y cuánto ha cambiado! ¡realmente es una locura! ¡También gracias por el apoyo de Twice and One piece! mucho amor ☺️
thank you for reacting to my beloved EXO
I have never seen a group whose members all have great and perfect vocals and visuals like EXO they really do have everything
Los reyes vocales EXO 👑 ❤️
Ya se puede ver esa corona 🙌🏻
EXO are know as VOCAL KINGS in KPOP all the members can sing & can outshine many other but then they hv main vocalist for an already vocal group the EXO VOCAL Trinity ( CHEN, D. O, BEAKHYUN) the main vocalist of exo hv insane talent not only that they hv
KOREA' S Best dancer - KAI &
CHINA'S Best dancer - LAY in their team
They are currently worlds richest BOY BAND with 1 billion USD net worth
They are ACTORS,RAPPERS, SINGERS, PRODUCERS, DIRECTORS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, LYRICISTS, CEO's, MODELS, BRAND AMBASSADORS... they are called as NATIONS PICK by KOREANS THEMSELVES
you hv to react to their individual guides even though they r a bit old but still u can get a glimpse of them.... React to their LIVE performances they r best in their lives.... & yes THEY are 9 member boy band.... They are IDOLS IDOL & TRENDSETTERS so you can see their influence in the other groups as well. Also
Thanks for this video, I appreciate your effort, & Get well soon
Thanks for the reaction video..more of EXO please😊
Plz react to them more, their Live Performance always better than the studio version they are called Vocal Kings of Kpop. Plz react to Ultimate guide to EXO by Paistel Kookies . Thank u so much❤
I’ll add some more of their content to my list! Thank you for letting me know ☺️
More EXO reaction pls... Exo is the kings of vocals..❤️
You really strated with legends. Never seen someone started to reacting with growl. That song has been nicknamed as the national anthem of korea. I would like to recommend their olympic performance in 2018 winter olympics. Plus the live stages. They have covered almost every genre. The more you dig in the more you get
They are the KING OF VOCALS!🔥 YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THEM LIVE VIDEOS!
EXO KINGS AND LEGENDS OF K-POP
FOREVER ETERNA-A FACT THAT HAS
NO LONGER NEEDS ANYONE'S APPROVAL.
The national men's group of South Korea. They became the first artists in 12 years who managed to sell more than a million copies of the album. XOXO was named "Album of the Year" at the 2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards, making EXO the youngest male group ever to receive this award. They performed at the closing ceremony of the Universiade 2013 in Kazan. They performed at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon. They sell out concert tickets in 0.2 seconds, which is a WORLD RECORD TO THIS DAY. They received the first Prime Minister's award at the 2017 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards for their contribution to Korean culture. They were included in the TOP-50 most popular male groups in the world of the last decade according to "24/7 Wall St" (EXO took the 10th place, becoming the only representative of Asia, indicators in Billboard, Spotify and Wikipedia were taken into account). They were included in the Guinness Book of Records as the group that received the largest number of daesans at the MAMA Award. They are the security ambassadors of Seoul.
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To say that in EXO someone is better and someone is worse is simply IMPOSSIBLE because absolutely every participant is unrealistically talented, this is literally an IDEAL GROUP. Every EXO group and solo album is on a completely different level to this day, even after 10 years of career. I am absolutely not afraid to say that EXO is a real K-POP, now there are countless groups in the fourth generation, but they absolutely do not stand out in any way, trying to focus more and more on the West and POP music, thereby becoming monotonous and disposable. EXO is the only band in the entire K-POP industry, by the way, to this day where literally every member sings amazingly, including rappers and dancers. Minute popularity does not determine the talent and legendarity of the artist, because even after 10 years of his career, EXO songs are literally sung by the whole of Asia, because EXO is the real K-POP. I will never stop admiring this amazing band, even if 40 years pass, let a billion more bands like bts be released, they will never surpass EXO because their music is timeless, this is what defines the legendary artist.
PLEASE REACTION TO MV EXO: WOLF. MAMA. TEMPO. LOTTO. POWER. HISTORY. DECEMBER. UNIVERSE. OBSESSION. LOVE SHOT. LUCKY ONE. KO KO BOP. ELECTRIC KISS. COMING OVER. DANCING KING. SING FOR YOU. CALL
ME BABY. DON'T FIGHT THE FEELING.
Good work at naming their achievements! I also like that you called them the men’s group. They never were a boys group in my opinion. They were my first entry into Kpop four years ago and are still my favorite by far. The only other groups I watch with any regularity are Shinee and Super Junior, with Super M close behind (even though I’m not aware of very many of their songs). I’ve also started watching Astro, but that’s mainly because of Moon Bin who likes to perform shirtless!😊.
Again, kudos to your informative comments.
I'm exo-l and I love one piece too..^^
And the exo's member luvv one piece too, especially Chanyeol (the main reapper) and Xiumin (the oldest member).
Thankyou for your reaction..^^
Your comment about the one in the middle of the car popping up from the back of the car being so cute: are you talking about the one in the back or front middle. Sehun is the gorgeous hunk in the back. He’s their maknae (baby of the group.). Xiumin is in the front. He’s adorable, dreamiest eyes and smile. He’s also the oldest member of the group.
It would’ve been Sehun, haha! But both I found extremely adorable! And also amazing performers!
Looking forward to the next exo reactions
I like your EXO reaction you must reaction to each of EXO Members
Thank you! And I’ll add it to the list!
EXO-OBSESSION
EXO-WOLF
EXO-KoKoBob
EXO-Love Shot
EXO-LOTTO
As you saw EXO originally had 12 members. However, in "Call Me Baby," there are only 10 members. This MV came out in 2015 and it was the first MV after 2 of EXO's Chinese members left -- Kris left right after their "Overdose" MV came out and Luhan left about 6 months later in 2014. This also was the last MV were we see Tao, the third Chinese member that left the group. Tao (The tall, blond with the orange shoes who is the youngest member of EXO-M) left the group shortly after "Call Me Baby."
After 3 of the 4 Chinese members left, they no longer had enough EXO-M members to promote on their own so they officially combined the groups into one with 9 members. But there is still one Chinese member left, Lay.
Now that they no longer promote as the two separate groups, they now only produce their main tracks in both Korean and Mandarin. However, they still produce a Korean version and a Mandarin version of almost all of their MVs. Lay is the only Chinese member left, but all the members learn the lyrics in Mandarin for their Chinese versions of their songs.
As an SM Entertainment group, for anyone who knows SM, it shouldn't be a surprise that EXO are amazing vocalists. That is just what SM is known for. You can't be an SM artist without having amazing vocals and dance skills. That's just a fact about the type of people SM selects to become part of its company. All of SM's artists were first chosen for their visuals, vocals and/or dancing, and even the rappers get intense training as vocalists. That is why SM is known as the vocal powerhouse of the industry, who happens to also have some of the BEST dancers in all of Kpop. And EXO is a perfect example of that.
You should also check out the EXO-M Mandarin Chinese version of "Call Me Baby." If you watch the two versions side by side, you will see that the members that are featured in each part are different and even in the dance sections where you might think "it looks the same" there are different members doing different parts. The two versions of their MVs may look similar, but that's only because they filmed the MV twice and deliberately made the scenes look the same. Also if you really pay attention, the scenes may look the same, but the members who sing the parts are different depending on the version that you watch.
For example, in the Mandarin version you will see the EXO-M (Chinese) members featured more (Lay, Xiumin, Chen and Tao) and they sing the main parts, and in the Korean version the EXO-K members (D.O., Baekhyun, Chanyeol, Sehun, Suho and Kai) sing those same parts. In the Korean version a lot of the main parts were sung by D.O., but if you watch the mandarin version you will see that Lay sings those parts, and in the Mandarin version the rap was done by Tao and Xiumin, where in the Korean version it's Chanyeol and Sehun, etc. Also if you watch the Mandarin version you will be able to see a different sports car with Tao driving the car instead of Kai.
Not quite but the biggest group. They’re K-pop legends. Talent overload. Vocal Kings. They’re technically on an enlistment hiatus since 2019 but still as active as always as soloists and even released an album in 2021 ❤
Cannot wait to check out more from them ☺️
EXO!!!! the idol of kpop idols
thank you so much for reacting to exo and ofc im looking forward your another reaction to exo, especially to their live performance
EXO is the only reason i am in Kpop. They have managed to keep my attention for more than 7 years and i love them even more now than i did when i fell in love with them. To me, they never miss. Thank you for appreciating them
The rightful kings of kpop! They made kpop to what it is now!
wooow!!!!my favorites in one reaction👏👏👏 thank u sir for reacting to our kings❤
EXO is only my Idol in kpop. Thank you for your reaction.
Hola a si es Exo es un gran grupo y solo espero que sigas reaccionando a ellos por que tienen un muy gran discografía son conocidos como los Reyes vocales del kpop saludos
hola, gracias por tu comentario! ¡He escuchado tanto amor por sus voces y definitivamente puedo ver por qué! son exelentes!! solo vendrán más reacciones
Thank you for react to EXO
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EXO 🔥🔥🥰🥰❤️❤️
To understand what is happening in EXO's "Overdose" MV, you have to be aware that everything EXO is involved in, and I literally mean almost everything, is connected in some way to their concept and storyline. EXO's MVs are kind of like a movie -- it's a movie that has been going on for the past 10+ years -- since predebut -- and it has no sign of coming to an end any time soon. The one thing you have to keep in mind with all of EXO's MVs, and I really mean all of them -- including their sub-sub-unit MVs and a majority of the member's solo MVs -- is that they are all connected and they all tell a little more of EXO's story.
To truly understand EXO you need to know that EXO debuted in 2012. From day one, EXO's concept is that they are aliens from planet Exo and they came to Earth with superpowers to protect the Tree of Life from the Red Forces. Each of the members has a superpower that is unique to them and almost every MV will have at least one, if not all of them, using their powers.
Exo, as in exoskeleton, means "outer," so as a member of EXO they are outside the ordinary. The group's concept comes from the real term exoplanet, which is a term that is used for a planet that is outside our solar system, so their name was chosen to represent the fact that they are stars that are "out of this world" when it comes to their talents. SM Entertainment has all of EXO's release dates and concepts planned out for years in advance, and it is all designed to be another chapter in EXO's story.
In the "Overdose" MV what you saw is that the members have been trapped in a maze by the Red Force and they are trying to use their superpowers to escape the maze. For example, in the Korean version you see Chen throw a beam of light, which is an example of them using their powers. Chen has the power to control lightning so he tossed a lightning bolt to Lay who has the power of healing. Lay is the only one who could have caught that light beam without being injured because Lay has the power of healing and he can heal himself.
So, the story in the MV is pretty much the members trying to summon their powers to try and escape from the maze.The box that D.O. had at the beginning of the MV was full of dirt. D.O.'s superpower is force, which is summoned by the manipulation of earth or dirt, and it gives him super strength, so he was using the sand to build his strength back up. The other members were also trying to use their powers of teleportation, fire, light, etc.
In the beginning when you see the EXO-K members making that picture while standing on each other, they are forming their hexagon symbol, which is EXO's official symbol. (In the M version, you will notice it's different members.) The different sets you see, are thought to be different rooms within the maze, or maybe alternate realities or time periods created by the Red Force to lure the EXO members to them.
Also something to note, you see Kai in the beginning and end of the MV in the Korean version because he is the center and visual of EXO-K. However, in the Mandarin version you will see Luhan fills that same role because he is the center and visual of EXO-M. Plus, Kai and Luhan were each others' power counterparts as well. So this establishes the connection between EXO-K and EXO-M. Kai and Luhan were supposed to have a bond that connected the two groups and made them one as part of EXO's storyline.
How EXO worked back when they were split up into the two groups was that all the members were in both MVs, but the K members -- Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun -- were featured more prominently in the K version of the song and the M members -- Kris, Xiumin, Luhan, Lay, Chen and Tao -- were featured in the M version. In the EXO-K version of "Overdose" the K members sing the main parts of the song and they are the first group of 6 you see. (When you see them revisit the same sets in the MV the group you see is the 6 EXO-M members.) If you watch the Mandarin version, you will see the M members take over the main parts of the song and the K members are the ones you see second. So, even when the MVs look the same, they will always be slightly different because the members are assigned different parts in each MV.
For example, in the Korean version, the EXO-K rappers (Chanyeol and Sehun) are the ones that are part of the rap section. If you watch the Mandarin version, you will see Kris, Xiumin and Tao are the rappers because they are EXO-M's rappers. Tao is also the martial artist of the group, so he is the one that does the flips and stunts in EXO's routines. And the main vocal parts and high notes are done by Baekhyun in the Korean version, but in the Mandarin version that part is Chen's because he is EXO-M's main vocalist, etc.
At the end of the MV we discover that the maze has only one way in and no way out. Which I think is meant to represent and mirror the fact that they are saying they are trapped by love and once you are in there is no way out. The maze was also EXO's logo for this album and it is shaped like EXO's hexagon symbol.
Although, in the song they're not overdosing on anything except love. As the English lines in the song say: "So bad, no one can stop her ... her love, her love (is) fantasy ... Oh she wants me, Oh she's got me ... Oh she hurts me ... someone call the doctor ... (her love makes me) overdose ... too much of your love makes me overdose ... too much overdose ... You're in my heart ... with you I can't stop", etc. This song is kind of a love song about how powerful love can be that it feels like no matter how much you try to resist it you keep getting pulled back in like a drug.
However, for the storyline in the MV there might be a little more at play than just being drugged by love. Some theories say that the story in "Overdose" is connected to the story in their "Lucky One" MV. In "Overdose" the members get trapped in the maze and they can't find their way out. The red light represents the Red Force who have trapped them in the maze. It is thought that the maze causes the members to get disoriented and sort of become incapacitated so they are unable to defend themselves. The maze dulls their senses and makes it so they lose the ability to use their powers at full strength, etc.
The theory speculates that sometime after the end of the "Overdose" MV, EXO gets captured or transferred from the maze -- or possibly moved to another room within the maze -- and brought to the government facility by the Red Force. That is why we see them in a hospital-like setting in their "Lucky One" MV. In the story in the "Lucky One" MV the members are drugged by the Red Force and they are being experimented on to discover what makes them so special. So the maze is thought to be created by the Red Force in order to gain control of the EXO members.
As you can see, their "Overdose" MV establishes the fact that EXO are trapped in a maze, which is why we believe that several of EXO's other MVs are also showing them trapped in the maze and trying to figure out how to excaple, etc. This storyline doesn't end here, it continues in several of their other MVs.
As you can see all of the stories in EXO's MVs are connected. We just have to pay close attention to every detail and put the pieces together.
"Overdose" came out in 2014 and this is one of the last MVs where all 12 members are part of the song and MV. (Kris left the group right after this MV was released and Luhan will leave within the next 6 months.)
You should watch the Mandarin versions of "Overdose," as well. :D If you watch EXO-M's version of "Overdose" you will understand why we say even though they may seem like they are similar MVs, there are distinct differences between the Korean and Mandarin versions that are important to EXO's storyline.
Plus, I think you may even enjoy the Mandarin version of the song just as much, or more.
And even more tidbits to add to the EXO storyline. 👍🏼👏🏻👍🏼👏🏻!!! Thanks for your comments.
You should also check out their most (relatively) recent works - and yes, they're still active, just focusing on their solo careers for now as the members go through military enlistment -, such as Ko Ko Bop, Tempo, Love Shot, Obsession and Don't Fight the Feeling. And since you react to solos too, let me recommend Kai's and Baekhun's, they're my favorites!!
Thank you for your reaction, Love Me Right is also my favorite title and I also have a bone to pick with whoever envisioned that MV! This song deserved so much better!!!
I’ll definitely be checking out more! Thank you for the comment! And ayyy glad we share the “Love Me Right” love ☺️
One theory is that "Love Me Right" is showing the members in all different dimensions or time periods throughout history, so that is why you see EXO in so many different scenes in this MV. As aliens from Planet Exo, it is thought that the members of EXO are able to travel throughout history and time and space in their quest to reunite as a group and to find the Tree of Life. So, each scene you see is thought to be in a different location or time period -- or possibly, part of a dream-like existence, created by the Red Force to trap the members within the maze, like we see in their "Overdose" MV. (So if EXO are still trapped in the maze, some of the scenes are also thought to be them fighting to break free from the fog that the Red Force has them in and escape, etc.)
Some say "Love Me Right" establishes how EXO are traveling through history looking for the Red Force and trying to fix all the problems that the Red Force has caused, while they search for the Tree of Life. That is why we see them in so many different scenes in the MV and why each scene looks like it is from a different time period.
You see the red light because, as with everything EXO does, red represents the Red Force. So some theories are that the scenes with the red light are scenes where the Red Force has control, and the scenes where you see the blue light are when EXO has the upperhand. And the scenes where you see the purple colors are times when the line is blurred and EXO and the Red Force are crossing paths -- red and blue mixed together make purple. Also since we now have more information about X-EXO, which are EXO's alter ego clones, who were introduced in EXO's "Obsession" MV, some new theories are starting to suggest that maybe the red scenes are actually the X-EXO clones and the blue scenes are the EXO members.
And, although the smoke looks pink, I think we are supposed to recognize it as red smoke, which is another indication that whatever is causing the smoke has something to do with the Red Force. Some theories even think that scene might be connected to EXO's "Lucky One" MV storyline. In "Lucky One" we see the Red Force experimenting on EXO and, in the EXO-M version, Xiumin is trapped in a box filled with smoke or fog. In "Love Me Right" we see Xiumin doing some sort of experiment in the room with the red smoke.
At one point you see Xiumin mixing some sort of purple liquid and, although I am not sure what he is making or why, some theories speculate that that potion is created from flowers. And flowers are a central theme in almost all of EXO's MVs. You see Xiumin mixing a similar liquid with flowers in EXO-CBX's "Blooming Day" MV. Also, because this liquid is purple, I think it could potentially be some sort of potion that will help the EXO members break the spell the Red Force has over them or it will help to identify who are the real EXO members and who are the evil X-EXO alter ego clones in disguise, etc.
The smashed TV is also thought to be connected to EXO's "Coming Over" MV storyline. In "Coming Over" you see EXO smashing TVs, mirrors, and surveillance cameras, in what is thought to be an attempt at stopping and preventing the Red Force from controlling humanity. And in EXO-CBX's MV for "Hey Mama" you will see that the CBX members have now infiltrated a TV news studio and they are working to stop the Red Force from controlling the news anchors and corrupting society by controlling the flow of news, etc.
Some have pointed out that the smashed TVs look like running water. Water is Suho's superpower and fire is Chanyeol's power. And you see Suho and Chanyeol in that scene. So, Suho and Chanyeol are most likely involved with whatever is happening in this scene.
The scene where you see Baekhyun laying on the train tracks could possibly be connected to the storyline in EXO-CBX's "Horololo" MV where we see Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin searching the train tracks for clues.
And the scene where you see Xiumin laying on the ground, almost as if he is passed out, in the middle of the forest looks as though it is connected to Suho's "Call Me Baby" pathcode teaser video storyline, as well as the scenes with Suho in the forest in EXO's "For Life" MV.
To really understand what might be going on in this MV you pretty much have to pause the MV at every scene and really analyze what is happening in each frame. And, although I have watched this MV numerous times, because it is so complex, I still have no idea what most of the MV is trying to tell us.
Although I am not sure what the marbles mean, I know they are somehow connected to EXO's "Call Me Baby" pathcode teaser videos -- and more specifically D.O.'s teaser -- where we see D.O. with marbles, and SM specifically points out that we need to pay attention to the marbles to solve the riddle. And we see a newer reference to the mables in EXO's most recent MV for "Don't Fight the Feeling."
As you can see, everything EXO does is connected to their concept and storyline and it's all about the fact that they are fighting the Red Force and searching for the Tree of Life. And because EXO are trying to undo everything and stop the Red Force from corrupting humanity, the Red Force is always standing in EXO's way, trying to stop them from accomplishing their tasks and prevent them from reuniting the two halves of the Tree of LIfe in order to prevent peace from being restored in the world.
And the story continues in every MV.
But what makes their storyline even more complicated is that nothing is in chronological order, so you really have to pay attention to even the most minute of details to figure out where each MV or each scene within an MV might fit within EXO's larger storyline.
And the storyline even continues with the choreography. If you watch their dance practice video, you might notice that there are several dance moves where it could be interpreted as some of the members using their powers. For example, D.O. waves his arms and the rest of the membres are pulled toward him or pushes away from him. D.O. has the power of earth/force which gives him strength. I also see the gliding movements representing how the members are traveling across time and place as they fight to regain control from the Red Force, etc.
"Love Me Right" was released in June 2015 -- Kris and Luhan left the group in 2014 and Tao left around April 2015 -- so this was the first MV where there are 9 members. From now on, if you are going in order of release date, you will see 9, 8 or 6 members depending on how recent the MV is.
To really appreciate their vocals and dancing, you should also see "Love Me Right" live. Check out a comeback stage or one of their live concert videos, even if it's just on your own time. :D
WOW! Another great story line interpretation. I just take the various interpretations and try to blend them together to make sense. The comments on this reaction is the first time I remember the blue, red, and purple importance. If you came up with your interpretation on your own, I am so very impressed. I’m still impressed if you blended parts of the storyline from other interpretations!
@@judycasley108 It's good you take everyone's interpretations and blend them together to create your own understanding, because my theories aren't the only ones and no one really knows for sure what is actually right. My theories are also a combination of other people's thoughts mixed with my own understanding of how I see the story unfolding.
get well soon sir. thank you for reacting to EXO.
Aww thank you 😊 and thank you for the comment 😄
EXO is such a right choice... you have no doubts about their vocals, they are known as the kings of vocals... every member has their solo work... there are more songs to react to... you should definitely react to Tempo especially, it has many styles in it... in short, EXO The most perfect group of Kpop, constantly renewing their style…
Thanks to reaction EXO 💕
wow cant imagine seeing this after stanning exo just now
so exo is actually a group with my favorite discography in kpop. They are very vocal based, actually also known as vocal kings. They are also famous for their rnb(seriously no one does rnb better than exo in kpop and i listen to almost every group in kpop . Runner ups are red velvet and NCT. Maybe cause SM ent. actually takes the time to hire a bunch of talented black producers.) Their discography is also versatile though. My top three fav albums which i'm sure is also included in almost everyone's top 5 at least are:
1. DMUMT album
2. The War album
3. Obsession album
I noticed that you maybe liked brighter songs? exo isn't really a dark concept kind of boy group, but they do a lot more sexy and mature ones. If you want a boy group that does bright and refreshing concept the best, then I recommend reacting to NCT Dream. They're a bit more younger than exo but they've been in the industry since small teens. I also love their discography in a different way from EXO. Thank you for reacting to them btw
Thank you so much! I’ll be sure to check them out! And thank you for sharing with me!!
Our King EXO 🤴 🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴
Thank you for giving Exo a listen.
There used to be 12 members in the group but three have left.
They started as a group with 2 units, Exo K (in charge of promoting in Korean) and Exo M (in charge of promoting in Mandarin).
When the 3 members left they are now just called Exo.
Thanks for reacting to EXO. They are definitely still going but are having members doing mandatory military service so right now they’re mostly doing solos. They’re my absolute favorites
Thank you for doing this reaction video There are still many MVs that you haven't seen or hear
Reaction to EXO concert 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
First time watching a reaction from you and I loved it!! I love EXO they have such amazing songs, vocals, and concepts I regret not getting into them sooner. And their solo releases are something else entirely. Very different from one another and it's been great seeing them display their own talents individually.
I'd also love to see you react to Block B. I think you'll enjoy their sound, they have great vocals and raps (and they are one of the few groups that have creepy concepts, it's a shame we don't see that in Kpop anymore). They have three songs that are connected through their music videos so if you want you can react to them in this order: Be the light, Very Good, Jackpot
Yeah and great video!! I love how you did 5 songs all at once, keep it up! 😊❤
I’ve added those Block B songs to my playlist! And there is definitely more to come with EXO! I’ve already began to love them, cannot wait for me! Thank you for nice comments! I’m grateful ☺️
Thanks for reacting to EXO
Exo'd so great in everythings:)
Thank you for reacting to EXO. You chose the best of the best, creme de la creme 👑👑👑. They are not just Vocal Kings of Kpop, but The Kings of Kpop for sure. The most prominent group in years! They've hit so many records and are still on top even being on a long hiatus. Please, react to their live performances, they are better live than the studio version 🔥
Watch some of their stage and concert performances. Their live performances are impressive and set standards others attempt to achieve.
Growl is the 'Queen' of all the KPop songs. Every Kpop idols know that song.
You should check Call Me Baby's acoustic version.
Exo's early days, they are composed of 12 member. Exo-K (stands for Korean composed of 6 members), Exo-M (stands for Mandarin composed of 6 members)
Currently, there are only 9members left. They are still active up until now but as solo artists because 2 members are still in the army and 1 member is in China.
All of them are famous solo artists, brand ambassadors, actors, theatre artists and models.
Suho- leader
Baekhyun, DO, Chen -main vocals
Kai-main dancer
Chanyeol- main rapper
Sehun-rapper and visual
Lay-rapper, dancer, vocals
Xiumin-jack of all trades.
aside from solo albums, they have sub units Exo CBX (Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin) and Exo SC (Chanyeol, Sehun)
Kai and Baekhyun are members of SuperM (a group consisting of different idols from different groups)
All of them can sing. You should check their live performances. They are the Kings of Vocals. Even their rappers can sing and play instruments.
my favourite EXO💙
Exo is the only reason I appreciate kpop so much, their quality is top!
Growl is Kpop anthem 🔥
Thanks for the reaction 😊
Kings kpop EXO
EXO is the best group in Korea
I really love EXO
You can reaction to the ultimate guide to exo please reaction to it
I’ve added it to the list 😄
EXO are the vocal kings...you will enjoy them. You haven't even hit their major hits. I hope you check out MonstaX. They are awesome also. Feel better.
I adore their vocals already! And omg I’ve heard MonstaX before I adore some of their content 🔥 thanks for the support ✌️
Thanks for reaction EXO ❤️
Please more the EXO is amazing
Growl is the second korean national anthem since 2013.
I would recommend the performance video for Love Me Right over the MV
I’m so glad you tuned into EXO. I can’t add much more than what’s already been said. You’ve gotta watch them live. NO lip syncing! Urban legend says they trained their vocals by running on treadmills while singing.
I would recommend live versions of
El Dorado; the pub scene with Call Me Baby, Chill, etc; their Acapella performance; their live medley including Thunder, Play Boy, and Artificial Love. But their live performance with Drop It and Coming Over is A+. So is their live of Wolf with amazing choreography and special effects.
Don’t overlook CBX, the subgroup of EXO with Baekyun, Chen, and Xiumin. Mostly upbeat and humorous, except for Paper Cuts, which is a tear maker, especially knowing the reason for Baekyun not being able to continue.
Anyway, I’m subscribed.
And I hope your congestion is improved.
145 comments in three days! That shows how dedicated EXO-Ls are. We are constantly sniffing around for new reactors.
HI! Thank you for reacting to EXO. I am an EXO-L and a One Piece lover as well! Love seeing the OP posters in your room.
Hi!! Thank you for the comment!! I’m growing more and more of an EXO fan as we speak! Thank you for the One piece love too! Always nice to speak to a fan of the anime ☺️
Exo the kings of kpop