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 a giant graphic novel or mystery movie series. Everything EXO is involved in -- including all of their MVs, the majority of their sub-sub-unit MVs and several of the 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. EXO debuted back in 2012, and from the very beginning their concept is that they are aliens from Planet Exo who have come to Earth with superpowers to protect the Tree of Life from the Red Forces. "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." Therefore, the floating watch and the car that is on fire in reverse, etc., I think -- on top of being a metaphor in the story -- also was 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 Red Force.
However, if you look up the English translation of the lyrics, you will see 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. Which could be a metaphor for EXO's connection to the heart of the Tree of Life. The woman in EXO's songs is often thought to be a metaphor and physical representation of the Tree of Life. That is why the members are always trying to save the girl or protect her, or they talk about being controlled by the power of the woman or they are worried about their passion destroying her, etc. It's EXO's job to protect the Tree of Life from the Red Force. EXO was sent to Earth on a mission to find the two halves of the tree and reunite them in order to restore peace in the world. The two halves of the tree -- EXO-K (Korean) represents one half and EXO-M (Mandarin Chinese) represents the other half -- were originally separated in order to keep the Red Force from gaining control. However, now, in order to fix all the things that are going wrong in the world, EXO needs to defeat the Red Force and find where the two halves of the tree have been hidden. Therefore, the story in "Monster" is all about EXO's origin story and about how they are trying to stop the Red Force from corrupting humanity, while also trying to find clues to where the Tree of Life is located. Also, the majority of the choreography for "Monster" has to do with the members using their powers, so when 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. For example, D.O. has the power of super strength, so during his part in the song and choreography we see that he waves his hands and the other members are pushed away from him or pulled toward him. When we 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 we see that each of the members pause as if frozen as he moves in front of them. We see Kai slide backward and forward into the center of the group while waving his arms to represent him teleporting. And when Chanyeol jumps over Lay, Sehun and Xiumin, this could be him using his phoenix fire wings to fly, or it could be showing him leaping over flames because he has the power to control fire. Sehun's superpower is the ability to control wind, so during his parts, we see the other members shuffle around him as if they are creating a windstorm. And at one point we see Baekhyun with his arms in the air when he is in the front of the group, which I think is him summoning the light and dark, etc. (Lay has the power of healing and Chen has the power of Thunder and Lightning, so I am sure their powers are also represented in the dance, however, I'm not sure the specific move.) And the part where they are sitting on the ground with their one knee in the air as they rotate 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 the 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 a prequel, 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 we 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 about EXO, 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 -- EXO's alter ego clones -- 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.) In EXO's "Obsession" MV we discover that the Red Force has created X-EXO clones. In EXO's storyline when we see something that is red this usually means it has something to do with the Red Force, but when we see something that is blue or the members dressed in black or dark colored clothing this means it's supposed to represent EXO. So, in the parts where they are dressed in all black in "Monster" I think this is showing EXO, and where we 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" -- which is one of EXO's more recent releases -- 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. We 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. And 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" MV comeback. For instance, in "Monster" we 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, 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.
I love your reactions to EXO so much, the appreciation too! Baekhyun is the one who did the run at the end, KING OF R&B!!! He released his 4th mini album last month, you should check out his solo music for sure! All of the members have solo music, Baekhyun being the most successful, triple million soloist, most successful Kpop soloist. EXO are KINGS of R&B, check out their song "Tempo" you'll shed tears so I won't spoil much. Other songs you'll freaking LOVE: Their entire discography 😂❤ Okay but specific recommendations: Let Me In (R&B paradise) Honestly their whole EXIST album is freaking gold. MAMA (debut song) Obsession Miracles In December Wait Ya Ya Ya (ik youll like this one) Overdose As for solo music, all the members have such a variety, they don't sound the same AT ALL, heres some of my faves Suho: Grey Suit, 1 to 3, and Curtain Baekhyun: UN Village, Bambi, Pineapple Slice, Get You Alone Lay: Step D.O: About Time, ALL OF HIS COVERS OF DIFFERENT SONGS, YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT HIS COVER with IU of her song LOVE WINS ALL, and his Rewrite The Stars cover too! Chanyeol: Black Out, Clover Kai: ALL Chen: All his music is freaking good and beautiful too Definitely check out the subunits as well, you'll love EXO CBX AND THEIR LIVE PERFORMANCES OMG *VOCAL OVERLOAD* Their Killing Voice is really popular as well as their b-side medley 2024, and some vocal compilations as well 🤌🏿🤌🏿🤌🏿🤌🏿✨✨✨✨
they have 2 r&b title tracks (what is love and tempo) and probably have 30-40ish r&b b-sides. i guess you will like their funky songs too. History, Love me right, Growl and Lucky one etc.
EXO RnB: What if, Sweet Lies, D.O.'s Tell Me What Is Love, the pre-debut What Is Love, any Baekhyun solo album single, any track from their Exist album (You already did Cream Soda, so I highly recommend Hear Me Out and Let Me In), Tempo, White Noise, Thunder, Groove, Day After Day, Artificial Love, Lay's solo Honey, almost any song from D.O's Empathy solo album, Chen's solo Light Of My Life and I'll just stop there before I get tiresome. Thank you for reacting to EXO!
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 a giant graphic novel or mystery movie series.
Everything EXO is involved in -- including all of their MVs, the majority of their sub-sub-unit MVs and several of the 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.
EXO debuted back in 2012, and from the very beginning their concept is that they are aliens from Planet Exo who have come to Earth with superpowers to protect the Tree of Life from the Red Forces. "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."
Therefore, the floating watch and the car that is on fire in reverse, etc., I think -- on top of being a metaphor in the story -- also was 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 Red Force.
However, if you look up the English translation of the lyrics, you will see 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. Which could be a metaphor for EXO's connection to the heart of the Tree of Life.
The woman in EXO's songs is often thought to be a metaphor and physical representation of the Tree of Life. That is why the members are always trying to save the girl or protect her, or they talk about being controlled by the power of the woman or they are worried about their passion destroying her, etc. It's EXO's job to protect the Tree of Life from the Red Force. EXO was sent to Earth on a mission to find the two halves of the tree and reunite them in order to restore peace in the world. The two halves of the tree -- EXO-K (Korean) represents one half and EXO-M (Mandarin Chinese) represents the other half -- were originally separated in order to keep the Red Force from gaining control. However, now, in order to fix all the things that are going wrong in the world, EXO needs to defeat the Red Force and find where the two halves of the tree have been hidden.
Therefore, the story in "Monster" is all about EXO's origin story and about how they are trying to stop the Red Force from corrupting humanity, while also trying to find clues to where the Tree of Life is located.
Also, the majority of the choreography for "Monster" has to do with the members using their powers, so when 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.
For example, D.O. has the power of super strength, so during his part in the song and choreography we see that he waves his hands and the other members are pushed away from him or pulled toward him. When we 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 we see that each of the members pause as if frozen as he moves in front of them. We see Kai slide backward and forward into the center of the group while waving his arms to represent him teleporting. And when Chanyeol jumps over Lay, Sehun and Xiumin, this could be him using his phoenix fire wings to fly, or it could be showing him leaping over flames because he has the power to control fire. Sehun's superpower is the ability to control wind, so during his parts, we see the other members shuffle around him as if they are creating a windstorm. And at one point we see Baekhyun with his arms in the air when he is in the front of the group, which I think is him summoning the light and dark, etc. (Lay has the power of healing and Chen has the power of Thunder and Lightning, so I am sure their powers are also represented in the dance, however, I'm not sure the specific move.) And the part where they are sitting on the ground with their one knee in the air as they rotate 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 the 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 a prequel, 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 we 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 about EXO, 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 -- EXO's alter ego clones -- 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.)
In EXO's "Obsession" MV we discover that the Red Force has created X-EXO clones. In EXO's storyline when we see something that is red this usually means it has something to do with the Red Force, but when we see something that is blue or the members dressed in black or dark colored clothing this means it's supposed to represent EXO. So, in the parts where they are dressed in all black in "Monster" I think this is showing EXO, and where we 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" -- which is one of EXO's more recent releases -- 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.
We 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.
And 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" MV comeback. For instance, in "Monster" we 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, 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.
I love your reactions to EXO so much, the appreciation too!
Baekhyun is the one who did the run at the end, KING OF R&B!!!
He released his 4th mini album last month, you should check out his solo music for sure!
All of the members have solo music, Baekhyun being the most successful, triple million soloist, most successful Kpop soloist.
EXO are KINGS of R&B, check out their song "Tempo" you'll shed tears so I won't spoil much.
Other songs you'll freaking LOVE:
Their entire discography 😂❤
Okay but specific recommendations:
Let Me In (R&B paradise)
Honestly their whole EXIST album is freaking gold.
MAMA (debut song)
Obsession
Miracles In December
Wait
Ya Ya Ya (ik youll like this one)
Overdose
As for solo music, all the members have such a variety, they don't sound the same AT ALL, heres some of my faves
Suho: Grey Suit, 1 to 3, and Curtain
Baekhyun: UN Village, Bambi, Pineapple Slice, Get You Alone
Lay: Step
D.O: About Time, ALL OF HIS COVERS OF DIFFERENT SONGS, YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT HIS COVER with IU of her song LOVE WINS ALL, and his Rewrite The Stars cover too!
Chanyeol: Black Out, Clover
Kai: ALL
Chen: All his music is freaking good and beautiful too
Definitely check out the subunits as well, you'll love EXO CBX
AND THEIR LIVE PERFORMANCES OMG
*VOCAL OVERLOAD*
Their Killing Voice is really popular as well as their b-side medley 2024, and some vocal compilations as well 🤌🏿🤌🏿🤌🏿🤌🏿✨✨✨✨
Okay this is the second time Tempo was mentioned so we gotta check it out! Also thank you for all the info
@@BnBReactions Ah fs, you'll have no regrets!
@@BnBReactions check baekhyun solo music!!! he is the king of R&B!!!!!
they have 2 r&b title tracks (what is love and tempo) and probably have 30-40ish r&b b-sides. i guess you will like their funky songs too. History, Love me right, Growl and Lucky one etc.
Thank you could yall react to Exo's Tempo it's real R&B vibes and also their Killing Voice
Thanks for reacting to EXO!!!! 💜💜💜
EXO on Dingo Killing voice .... sooner ..
Thanks for the reaction ❤
Thank you 😊. More EXO please?
Of course! We're looking to do their Killing Voice next
Thanks for the reaction!
Check EXO Killling voice!!!
Pls react to their killing voice on Dingo
Its amazing❤❤
Its on the list!
EXO RnB: What if, Sweet Lies, D.O.'s Tell Me What Is Love, the pre-debut What Is Love, any Baekhyun solo album single, any track from their Exist album (You already did Cream Soda, so I highly recommend Hear Me Out and Let Me In), Tempo, White Noise, Thunder, Groove, Day After Day, Artificial Love, Lay's solo Honey, almost any song from D.O's Empathy solo album, Chen's solo Light Of My Life and I'll just stop there before I get tiresome. Thank you for reacting to EXO!
Please reaction Exo killing voice to
Have you watch EXO Dingo Killing Voice?