@@marcogennuso welcome to my world. Never loved an artist before as much as I love EXO, everything they produce as a group or individually is priceless.
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 until they physically could not do it anymore. But, if you notice, not even this take was technically "perfect" because, as you saw, Kai drops the hat in the middle of the dance in the Korean version and he smoothly bends down and picks it up. 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. 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 -- There are 6 members that make up EXO-K and 6 members that make up EXO-M and when they come together they are 12 that make up one group as EXO. In the Korean version, 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. 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. It's a drama version 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, th-cam.com/video/sFCvZUSnuus/w-d-xo.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 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. Some say the "girl" that EXO is always singing about and you sometimes see in their MVs is a manifestation of the heart of the Tree of Life and that is why the members are always rescuing or protecting the girl, etc. And why all their songs are about being in love with a girl or being controlled by the power of the girl, such as in "Overdose" for example. Or how they talk about knowing they are bad news for the girl but they want her anyway and they can't help it, but in the end they know they might destroy her -- as they say in "Monster," etc. etc. When you think of the girl as the heart of the Tree of Life the mystery begins to unfold even more.
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 check out their Beauty and Beast performance at the 2013 MAMA Awards to see how impressive they perform "Growl" live, th-cam.com/video/ycql_T6Fc9c/w-d-xo.html. "Growl" and this 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 at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in 2018.
The pink hair guy in growl is luhan Exo debuted with two subunits and 12 members Unfortunately 3 Chinese member ( Kris, luhan and tao ) left exo before 2016
If you wanted to clean your eyes with tears please check the live performance of PAPER CUT EXO-CBX where Baekhyun cracks-up as he looks at XIUMIN (he will be leaving for his military enlightenment) while singing the line of losing or someone leaving.. And PROMISE a song that EXO LAY and the members made for EXO-L and as the same time the sacrifice they made to be on the stage performing even on their birthdays...
You should check out more EXO winter songs they are so soothing. Also some emotional exo songs which made me tear up 1. Sing for you 2. Promise (live performance) 3. Paper cuts( live performance)
It would be better if you also include the link so he won't pick a wrong one, anyway I think you suggested these links: Sing for you LIVE with CC>>th-cam.com/video/gCaWcrpifpQ/w-d-xo.html Promise LIVE with Eng subbed >>th-cam.com/video/jPuwXa0ZrY0/w-d-xo.html Paper cuts LIVE >>th-cam.com/video/3jMa3EgZZwg/w-d-xo.html
This is my favorite exo song kokobop The MV is supposed to focus on the fact that EXO is becoming humanized as they spend more time on earth. As beings from EXO planet, the video gives a glimpse into their lives from the moment they first fell to earth until now. Baekhyun revealed that the scene where all the members were lying together in a field is supposed to represent the moment when they first arrived on earth. However, while their other videos are more focused on their pasts, this MV is supposed to be an accurate representation of their present.Kai also further explained things by stating that their gifts and powers have become weakened as they have spent more time on earth, so that’s why their gifts seem strange and unique as opposed to past MVs where they were fierce and strong. We see Kai lazily reading a book on space travel while floating on a cloud, Chanyeol is seen using his fire power to make pretty fireworks in the sky, Suho uses his water skills to relax and have fun, etc. The reason why they look so spaced out is because they are in such a weakened state as they become more human, losing their powerful gifts that made them so strong and god-like in the past. Thankyou for this you may also watch EXO SINGFORYOU , MIRACLES IN DECEMBER, WHAT IS LOVE, FORLIFE THIS ARE ALSO MY FAVORITE EXO SONGS I HOPE YOU WILL LOVE EXO MORE they are called the vocal kings of kpop all of the mv of exo has storyline please watch guides of exo by cesar oh to know more exo story and personalities i really love your honest reactions 🥰🥰😍😍
Universe is a song from their winter albums which are absolutely amazing. If you want to react to more title tracks from their winter albums you also have Miracles In December, Sing For You and For Life
19:32 The album title The War, has a similar pronunciation to *hot* in Korean. The album came out in the summer, and when fans asked for spoilers for it, the members were keep saying it's hot (더워/deowo). So they just made a pun, the album has nothing to do with the war. And some scenes in the video are part of EXO's concept. In EXO's concept, they have superpowers. Like Suho, whose power is water, jumping into the water, being in it; or D.O., whose power is earth/force, breaking the earth/gorund... If you watch a group guide, it explain concept in more detail.
To understand the story in EXO's "Ko Ko Bop" MV, you have to be aware that the story in "Ko Ko Bop" is connected to the story in their "Lucky One" MV. "Ko Ko Bop" may look trippy and crazy, but if you understand EXO's storyline you will see that everything was done for a specific reason. There are 8 members in "Ko Ko Bop." This MV came out in 2017 and it was the first MV where Lay was unable to participate because of the political issues between the Korean and Chinese government at the time. I can see how people might think that Ko Ko Bop is a drug they are all taking and that is why they are acting like they are high and kind of in a loopy drugged-like state. But to really understand what is happening in "Ko Ko Bop," you have to understand what is happening in their "Lucky One" MV. In "Lucky One" EXO has been captured by the Red Force who is doing experiments on EXO to try and figure out what makes them special, and to find a way to prevent them from finding and protecting the Tree of Life, etc. The members all use their powers to escape from the government facility and this is where theories say that the story in "Ko Ko Bop" picks up right after they have escaped in "Lucky One". The blue Ko Ko Bop drink that Suho mixes and the members drink -- which I now think is connected to the blue drink we see Kai drinking in their "Don't Fight the Feeling" MV -- and the pills or wafers you see them eating, was originally thought to be an elixir that is helping the members to detox from the drugs the Red Force gave them when they were being held against their will in the "Lucky One" MV. According to SM Entertainment the story in "Ko Ko Bop" also shows the members soon after they have arrived on Earth and they are all experimenting with their powers. That is why in "Ko Ko Bop" you see Kai with the power of teleportation using his power to levitate and you see him do the "treadmill" move next to the car. Suho with the power to control water jumps into the water and disappears, and later appears inside the washing machine, etc. Xiumin has the power of snow/ice/frost so he is using his power to create a cloud to fill the glass. Sehun uses his power to control wind to make objects float in the air. D.O. accidentally uses his power of strength/force and splits open the ground when he falls down. You see Chen with the power of thunder/lightning/electricity playing with his power. Baekhyun use his power of light as he throws the ball in the air and creates that huge flash of light, and Chanyeol uses his power of fire to create the fireworks when he bounces the ball into the sky. The car also looks like it's driving by itself because they are using their powers to control the car, etc. Their unbridled use of their powers and the haphazard way they play with their environment around them can be explained by the fact that they were drugged in "Lucky One" and while they are still dealing with the drugs in their system, in "Ko Ko Bop" their inhibitions are lowered and they use their powers without caution. Those tattoos you can see are fake, but like everything SM does, they aren't just random tattoos, they are specific images and messages as part of EXO's storyline. So part of their story goes: The members were trapped in the maze by the Red Force in their "Overdose" MV and while they were trapped they were captured and moved to the government facility in "Lucky One" and after escaping in "Lucky One" we see them detoxing in "Ko Ko Bop." However, since then, we now have more information after EXO's "Obsession" MV part of the story was released, where we have discovered that the Red Force has created X-EXO clones. So some theories now think that instead of "Ko Ko Bop" being about the EXO members, it might be showing us X-EXO. In "Obsession," the members in the bright colors with the crazy hair and makeup were the X-EXO clones and the members in the all black outfits were EXO. So now some theories think that maybe because "Ko Ko Bop" is so colorful, that it is showing us X-EXO right after they were brought to life, and this is their first time out in the world. So X-EXO are playing with their powers and trying to figure out how they work, and they are getting acclimated to their environment, etc. But, as you can see, to make it even more difficult to follow the story, nothing is in chronological order. As fans we have to become detectives and analyze everything that EXO does in order to try and figure out where each piece fits within the larger storyline. Although, at this point it's only theories and educated guesses. With every new release from EXO it adds another piece to their story. Sometimes that new piece helps to confirm what we thought was happening and other times it turns everything on its head and we realize that what we thought was happening wasn't even close. We can only hope that someday SM will finally explain everything, so we will know whether what we have been thinking all along is correct.
the older MV are hilarious because of the different style ( the hair kills me). See the "debut song " they kill it and I still don't understand why "the eve" has only the dance practice. They have so many great songs. But when you see " paper cut " live you can help it, we have to cry.
In Growl, the part that to me sounds like “get it on, get it on” is actually the Korean word for Growl. Their color is Cosmic latte. DO sometimes has buzz cuts because of his kdramas or movie parts.
Let me explain one of the theories behind the story in EXO's "Universe" MV. First off, "Universe", as with everything to do with EXO, is connected to EXO's concept and storyline. So some of the scenes are designed to make connections to EXO's story. The most obvious point is that in the lyrics they are talking about "Searching the Universe" for that lost or missing love. So you can see how that parallels how EXO are searching the universe for the Tree of Life and for a way to fix everything that is going wrong, etc. The theme of the MV is “cafe universe" and one theory is that the story is being told through coffee metaphors. Fun fact: EXO's official fan color is Cosmic Latte -- the color that is said to be created when you combine all the colors of the stars in the universe -- which is thought to be why this whole MV uses the creamy tan and brown tones and why it is centred around coffee. In order to understand what is happening in the MV, you should be aware that the story is not unfolding in chronological order. The plot is more like an explanation of feelings than a straight storyline. One theory is that the coffee is a metaphor for the feelings of bitterness. Two guys share a coffee, but they both hate its bitter taste. They think that if they add something to it, it will be less bitter. One person (Chanyeol) wanted to fix things by making it sweet, so he decided to add sugar. The other guy (Suho) tries to fix things with a more mellow, smooth approach, so he adds milk or cream to the coffee. However, there are limits to everything and even when you have the best of intentions, you can take things too far. As the leader of the group, Suho wants to smooth things over, so he keeps adding milk as he tries to cover the bitterness, but in doing so it also masks the sweetness of the sugar and the pure taste of the coffee. So this is where you see the cup overflow as it is overpowered by everything being added to it. By covering the bitterness with an overwhelming amount of cream and sugar it has now made the coffee something neither one wants to drink. So in other words, making hasty decisions without considering others feelings, viewpoints and opinions will ruin relationships in the process. The story seems to primarily focus on Suho, Chanyeol, and Sehun. Some theories say that it looks as though Suho and Chanyeol are not on good terms. Which is thought to be a continuation of how we saw Chanyeol and Suho fighting in "Sing For You," but instead of solving the conflict by talking it out, they turn their backs and build a wall around the problem. At one point you see Chanyeol with his back turned and his cup sitting upside down, and he is staring blankly at an empty spot, which is thought to be Suho's place. The conflict is affecting their friendship as a group and Sehun wants to help his friends. But it is unclear what Suho and Chanyeol are really fighting about because they are hiding their true feelings and are passivagressivly pretending like everything is OK. This is where Kai, Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin enter the plot. Some theories have interpreted the teaser images from "Universe" as showing the members split into two groups. It is thought that Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin and Kai represent the internal struggles of the group because we see them in the MV and in the teaser images for "Universe" sitting at the table almost as if they are restless and struggling to come up with an answer for how to fix things or to smooth things over, etc. And the other members -- Suho, Chanyeol, D.O. and Sehun -- represent the physical manifestation of that conflict. Sehun figures that if he understands his friends' (Suho and Chanyeol) internal struggles he can figure out how to fix things. Sehun's internal struggle is depicted by Xiumin who contemplates how he can fix his friends’ mistakes (Kai and Baekhyun). You see Xiumin sitting at the table with a glass of water and tissue paper. Mirroring the problems caused by Chanyeol and Suho, we see Baekhyun add too much sugar to the coffee and Kai adds too much milk to the cup and spills the coffee. However, Xiumin seems to have come up with a solution: water can dilute the sugar and make it less sweet and the tissue can clean up the spilled coffee. D.O. and Chen are the two that are thought to represent the bitterness of the coffee in their parallel groups. Chen scribbles on the paper almost as if this represents the internal struggle that the group is going through, as if the pain, emotion and conflict is just a big mess that they are struggling to work out. Kai (who is representing Suho's internal struggles) blames himself as the reason for Chen's scribbles (Chen represents the coffee's bitterness, which is the problems within the group). Kai's (Suho's internal struggle) guilt becomes so encompassing that it turned those scribbles into physical ropes that tied him up and traped him. At one point you see Kai sitting at the table covered with cups of coffee. Each cup is different and that is thought to represent a different memory of moments in their friendship. Each memory is unique and special, but Kai seems to be overwhelmed by it all. He sits with his head on the table trying to sort out all his feelings and emotions, etc. But if you notice, what he is focused on the entire time is the plate of sugar cubes. But before Kai's guilt (Suho's internal struggle) can really consume him, Sehun steps in and gives him a new cup of coffee. Allowing Kai to have the chance to start over. Sehun also handed Kai a saucer with sugar cubes. He knows that Kai's (Suho's) regret is rooted in the fact that he was not able to give his friend Baekhyun (Chanyeol) the simple taste of sweet coffee. Which is a metaphor for not being able to provide a simple fix to their problems. If Kai (Suho) can make the coffee the perfect amount of sweet for Baekhyun (Chanyeol) this time he may be able to move on and stop holding on to the guilt, regret and anger, etc. which will help to resolve the conflict within the group. Also, it seems as though parts of the story are being told from Kai's point of view. Some theories think that this connects to the story in their "Sing For You" MV as well. In "Sing For You," Kai was the one that seemed to be interpreting the emotions in that MV through his dance, so some say he is also the interpreter of what is happening in "Universe." Next you see that the table becomes empty and the only things remaining are the sugar cubes, the cup of coffee and the glass of water. Some say the sugar represents their ability to carefully create a sweeter future, while the water is a reminder not to repeat past mistakes. In the end, Kai decides not to add anything to the coffee, and instead, he gives Baekhyun the coffee in its pure black bitter form. Because he has now learned that there is no reason for them to keep trying to change each other. As bitter as life can be, they come to the conclusion that they should accept its imperfections -- that in friendships, there will be struggles and misunderstandings, but sugarcoating it or pretending that everything is watered down or milky good, isn't being honest with themselves. Which is what is really happening within Suho and Chanyeol -- they may be sitting next to each other but deep inside, they're opposing one another as shown through Kai and Baekhyun's actions. On the surface it seems as though the members are all talking about their friendships and the struggles they had over the past few years. But, as we have discovered with many of EXO's songs, SM has actually been planning their song releases and MV storylines since their pre-debut days, way back in 2012, as we hear in EXO's pre-debut teasers. So, if that is the case, then that was before EXO had even gone through any of their major struggles as a group, so I think the meaning of "Universe" may have evolved only because we as listeners have reinterpreted it to fit a new narrative. That's the beauty of songs like this, you can interpret it however you want and make it fit whatever story you want or need it to.
Your reaction is very similar to mine on many songs. I’m frequently in tears while listening to EXO. It’s like their angelic voices reach deep into my body and squeezes my heart just a little. Love them.
Fun fact: the first moment I listened to Universe I got chillbumps. I was in my programming class listening to Spotify and about to bawl my eyes out😂 Kokobop is connected to their concept that they have superpowers and they are being effected by these “pills” but yes they are high😂
EXO originally have 12 members debuted on April 8, 2012 but 3 members left such as Kris and Luhan left around 2014 (Overdose era) and last (member) to leave is Tao in 2015 (that's the guy you don't recognized) he left during Call Me Baby era. So, SM ENT. decided to just promote them as ONE BIG GROUP CALLED EXO since EXO are seperated in to two subunits EXO-K(orea) promotes in S. korea and EXO-M(andarin) promotes in China since they're KOREAN-CHINESE BG. They became a 9 members group but one member which is LAY/YIXING can't participate in any group comeback after Monster/Lotto era (2016) because of Korean-Chinese Political Tension so the ONLY CHINESE EXO MEMBER can't promote with the group since HE IS A AMBASSADOR FOR I THINK POLITICAL/PARTYLIST I FORGOT 🤣 so, EXO continued to promote as 8 members during almost 3 years i think (You watch TEMPO MV you can see LAY there (he have a little screen time there) BUT in 2021 he have lines in DFTF MV he participated since its their 9th debut anniv. and DFTF ALBUM IS GIFT FOR EXOLS WHOSE ALWAYS WITH THEM THROUGH UPS & DOWN they do not promote this album either they just drop this and vanished jk. In 2019 EXO starts to served in (mandatory) military service the first & second members to served is #XIUMIN (oldest, Vocalist, 2:48 ) next is #D.O. (Main Vocal, 4:06, the bald one in Universe MV😄) they're discharged already last 2020, two members also enlists #SUHO (Leader, Vocalist, 10:58 & have curly hair in KoKoBop MV) and #CHEN (Main Vocal, 4:05) they're also discharged already this year last Feb. (Suho) and April (Chen) and in 2021 two members enlists also #BAEKHYUN (Main Vocal, 3:55) he will be discharge next year & #CHANYEOL (Main Rapper, Vocalist, 4:20) he will be discharge this year on September,,, #KAI (Main Dancer, Vocal, 11:06) & #SEHUN (Main Rapper & Dancer, Sub-Vocal, 12:14) they will definitely enlists its either one of them enlist this year (have possibilities) or both of them will go next year and LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST, MY BIAS! #LAY (only chinese member) OR #YIXING (YI-SHING) he is one of the Main Dancer and Vocalist (2:25) of da group,, he also raps somewhat (esp on EXO-M songs and to some of his Solo songs). 6/9 members have solo albums You can react tho to their solo works: LAY - LIT, HONEY, WHAT U NEED, SHEEP, LOSE CONTROL CHEN - SHALL WE, BEAUTIFUL GOODBYE, HELLO, (HAVE OSTs FOR KDRAMA, KING OF OST) BAEKHYUN - UN VILLAGE, CANDY, BAMBI (HAVE OST FOR KDRAMA) KAI - PEACHES, MMMH, KAI: FILM D.O. - ITS OKAY, ROSE SUHO - LETS LOVE, HURDLE, GREY SUIT 3 MEMBERS DONT HAVE SOLO ALBUMS YET BUT THEY HAVE THEIR SOLO SONGS XIUMIN - YOU (HE HAVE OST FOR KDRAMA) SEHUN - ON ME CHANYEOL - SSWF, NOTHIN, YOURS EXO ALSO HAVE SUBUNITS #EXO-CBX (CHEN, BAEKHYUN, XIUMIN) & #EXO-SC (CHANYEOL & SEHUN) YOU CAN CHECK THEIR SONGS CBX - BLOOMING DAYS, KA-CHING, THE ONE SC - WHAT A LIFE, 1 BILLION VIEWS, JUST US 2 8/9 MEMBERS ACTS THE ONLY ONE WHO DON'T IS #CHEN BUT HE SINGS OSTs like for example MAKE IT RIGHT, EVERYTIME and etc... and he also have 1 Musical/Theatre Act. EXO's SOLO MEMBERS GENRE/VIBE IS SO DIFF. FROM THEIR GROUP SOUNDS THEY'RE SO DIVERSE.
Incredible write up, thank you for all that detail! I'm going to do a guide soon. And I'll check out all their solo stuff as well. Baekhyun and Kai - I already know their works. Amaaaaaazzing! 💙
Thank you for your reaction! 🙌❤ I can't wait for you to dive into their live concert performances and their individual works, if you havent seen them already. You won't be disappointed!
I loooove Kai. He’s an amazing artist and human being; I adore him 💕🥰 Unfortunately his style team went through a period of questionable choices when he was early in his career with much less agency and freedom. They tried to craft this ‘urban bad boy’ persona based on the fact that his skin tone is on the darker side for a Korean 🙄 Thankfully those days are far behind us. With his solo endeavours it’s clear to see that he brings a much more authentic and charismatic style to the table now that he has so much more creative freedom! Glad you enjoyed these!! You’re diving into some of my faves ^-^ NCT, GOT7 & EXO (my ult group ♥️) All that’s left is Stray Kids and you’ll have me in the palm of your hand 😂😅
Ma'am I'm already a huge Stray Kids fan 😂😂😭😭 Love them! I'll have to add more of their content on my channel for sure. It's a little difficult seeing as I already know so much about them and have seen most of their stuff. Maybe I can do a jam session? NoEasy was my favourite album of last year! 🔥🔥🔥
Not popular song by exo, but my fave are thunder, ooh la la la, beenthrough, diamond,... Its really makes them diff than the other kpop group. Dont get me wrong, i like nct too, but some song is like design for exo, design for nct. SM ent really are good at digging n producing talents.
Check out their Live Performances /concerts, the concepts, vocals, everything is OUT OF THE WORLD. I'm not kidding, you can start with: - "EXO ACOUSTIC MEDLEY LIVE" th-cam.com/video/vhT0QIQoGD8/w-d-xo.html - "Club" Sessions that have CRAZY Drop th-cam.com/video/tmuUOALe5pc/w-d-xo.html - "ROCK SESSIONS" (THIS IS 10/10) th-cam.com/video/wCw4dNlVjsQ/w-d-xo.html - "Rock Sessions with Chanyeol Live Guitar" th-cam.com/video/HavTlSmzmmI/w-d-xo.html - "Fun Christmas Sessions" th-cam.com/video/BKrNw9jm4ms/w-d-xo.html - "Colorful Sessions" th-cam.com/video/eiBow5ofNNc/w-d-xo.html - "Bar Sessions" th-cam.com/video/ckNzqJx6b4g/w-d-xo.html - "Sweet Lies" th-cam.com/video/BFGNMYlZouw/w-d-xo.html - "Sultry Sessions" (hide your girl) th-cam.com/video/qi6vqNaEe14/w-d-xo.html
thank you for showing love to kyungsoo's iconic buzzcut! It is unheard of to have one as an idol who are more known for multicolored long hair but he was filming a movie he starred as a North Korean soldier. He is a multi awarded actor too and no 1 actor-idol. I think he went beyond the tag of beingan idol actor- just actor. He's very good at both!!Everyone was shocked at first(buzzcut) but it just emphasized his beautiful features, the perfect shape of his head too. Also, he looks amazing in Kokobop and sound good too as always! Please do more EXO marathons!!! Im excited for the guides!
@@marcogennuso there's a list but the last one he did was Swing Kids before he enlisted. I hope you can watch that, its a Korean movie that's going the rounds to showcase Korean Filmaking in other countries during Film Fests. That's why he did the buzzcut. He is the only SM artist who received the Blue Dragon Award as a newbie actor- that's their equivalent of an Oscar there. He got the award as they were doing a concert, it was announced during their "talk portion" and he got to do his acceptance speech during the concert it was great! also you'd see a list of his movies when you start doing EXO guides- i suggest Caesar Oh's its a little extensive and needs updating because it does not include his solo album (which I hope you get to react too also somewhere down the line, its amazing! I love his voice the most!) After coming back from the army ( where he served as an army chef) in January last year, he worked on the EXO Comeback Dont Fight The Feeling and his own Solo "Empathy" and proceeded to shoot back to back 2 highly anticipated movies to come out this year: -"The Moon" a big budget, sci-fi movie where he plays an astronaut stranded on the Moon ; and a Taiwanese movie remake of "The Secret" where he gets to play a genius pianist college student who met a mysterious girl- romcom and with a bit of supernatural. Right now he's shooting his Korean drama, playing as an unconventional and a bit unhinged lawyer whose determined to fight corruption in the justice system. Its coming out in October and we all went nuts after a 15 minute preview- he looked crazy and awesome! His last Kdrama, a historical one -100 Days My Prince in 2018 is still one of the highest rated cable drama until now. He has diverse roles and directors love him. They love how his eyes convey a multitude of emotion with just a look. He never got a formal acting training, he;s a natural. He overcame the acting industry's prejudice against idols acting on tv and film. (they say most of them gets the gig because of good looks and popularity and not much else.) Im sorry hahaha word vomit! Just to give you a glimpse, please watch this 2 minute video just to get a bitof a feel how he is as an actor: th-cam.com/video/ADB7kNi1efE/w-d-xo.html
Because you like this song so much, 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. 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. In "Call Me Baby," as you see, there are only 10 members. (They originally had 12 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 the 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. 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. Fun fact: Leading up to the release of the "Call Me Baby" MV, there were 10 Pathcode teasers that were released over several weeks. There was a short teaser video for each of the members, and combined with clues from an SM Entertainment twitter account, we had to piece together the story and solve the mystery to reveal the release date and title of EXO's new song, which ended up being "Call Me Baby." If you notice, there are 10 letters in the title "Call Me Baby" so there was one letter per EXO member. If you want to watch their Pathcode teasers just search SM's TH-cam channel. They are all there. The stories in the teasers also connect to EXO's larger storyline as well, and it is thought that they not only show clues to "Call Me Baby," but they also reveal more clues to EXO's storyline and tell a little more of EXO's story. The Pathcodes are super interesting and very mysterious, just like everything EXO does.
Omgosh! I love your reaction! Thank you so much for listening and reacting to EXO! Definitely check out their live performances even if you don't react to them, highly recommend EXO live, they are incredible live! ❤️ hope you have a great day!
EXO is the first ever K-Pop group to debut with a whole concept and backstory which are intertwined into their MVs and concert VCRs. As you've observed, their sound is highly experimental. Their diverse discography is among the best, if not the best in the K-Pop industry. EXO easily slay any genre though they gravitate more toward the old-school 90s RnB. Critics call them K-Pop's vocal kings for good reason. They're all-rounders: vocalists can rap and rappers can sing. Their live stages are legendary. Fun Facts: CALL ME BABY was produced by the acclaimed American singer/songwriter TEDDY RILEY. GROWL is considered as Korea's second national anthem. This track catapulted EXO to superstardom. KO KO BOP was completely shot in Seoul.
Hey Marco, these EXO Marathons are just amazing!! I love seeing them all of the time!! Call Me Baby I actually learned the choreography the one time because I kept hearing it on my Spotify & Pandora a bunch of times! I actually have the dance perfectly now every time that I decide to dance to it! Call Me Baby's Backstory is: Now that they're free, they decided to try their luck again with a girl, "I was once trapped in a dark maze, but I heard your voice that woke me up." The members are so young in it since it is from 2015 and the way they kept aging over the years is just amazing!! The vocals of Call Me Baby are amazing because it's all 12 members!! The dancing is just so on point!! The backstory for Growl is: They become better at expressing their love in this mysterious school-boy theme, but they still growl, meaning they are still tied to their identity. The way the dancing and vocals in Growl are just amazing!! Chen doing the long/high notes in this song is just incredible!! The way that Growl Music Video was shot all in one place is just incredible! I think they are dancing in suits because of the way the clothes are in this MV. The backstory to Universe is: They start missing their girl again (relationship goals ammiright), "I’ll search the universe. Until I can find you again." The universe sometimes makes me feel like crying or being emotional because of the lyrics and the way it sounds. Baekhyun doing the high/long note in Universe is incredible! Then Xiumin continues the next lyric as Baekhyun is just doing the high/long note. The backstory for Ko Ko Bop is: Shimmie Shimmie EXO's back. They're freed from their attachment to the girl and their alien superpowers resurface, making them strong once again. The dancing for Ko Ko Bop is just amazing!!! The sets and outfits for Ko Ko Bop are always amazing!!
Hay muchas canciones bellas que escuchas y te emocionan me pasa con " miracle in december ", "promise" , " angel" es hermosa y " don't go" 💕 hermososima , gracias por tú reacción a EXO 💗 sus live stage son geniales
Sir, there are times that I am in tears watching them too. And it's very much okay. Before, when I see other people shed tears watching them, I thought to myself, I'll never do that. I'm not that kind of person. But some time later, I found myself crying watching them performing their songs live. For real I'm watching a hype song while shedding tears face to face on my laptop. All I can say is that a person never cry watching something unless they're fond of it or they care about it.
Yeah! There's nothing wrong with shedding tears. Our bodies have a language all on their own, and that's one of the ways it communicates. Such a beautiful song 👽
The first guy you didn't recognize in call me baby is Tao, and the colored hair guy in Growl is Luhan, both left the group way back. The word growl is all over the lyrics, so it's not about the sound, but growl in the lyrics, so whenever you hear "orong" that's growl in korean
Thank you for the reaction video. Please also check their live performance - MAMA+MONSTER+WOLF - INTRO+THEEVE+FOREVER -LIGHTSABER -DIAMOND+RUNTHIS+COMINGOVER+DROPTHAT+POWER
EXO has a superpower concept. in Ko Ko Bop, they are not high. 😅 you see 1 member in the washing machine he controls water. d.o. breaking the ground when he laid down because his powers is force/strength. these are just some of the references but since you'll be doing a guide anyways, you'll learn it there. they have great ballads aside from bops so please check them out. enjoy more of EXO
It’s heavily implied that they’re high tho… High on something; perhaps freedom and misuse of their powers which then leads to temporary loss of said powers. I think it connects to the storyline in one of their concert VCRs
When you said no cuts on the call me baby rap section I just knew you were gonna comment on growl being a one-take music video! Growl is instantly catchy and that’s how it became Korea’s national anthem lol. There’s not a soul who doesn’t know how growl goes. The world has become a worse place since exo stopped releasing winter albums 😭😭. Also don’t know if you noticed but they ALL sang in that song even the rappers have such strong vocals ❤️. They all have acted in some way or another. They have all been in several Korean AND Chinese dramas and movies, and/or performed in musicals. D.O is one of the best and most recognizable actors today. He actually had that buzz cut for several years because he had several roles that required it but it is such an iconic look we love bald d.o. Trust me we all know what’s going on in the kokobop mv 😂 and yes with the unsaid conversation it’s been said. Kai himself has said he doesn’t like it when his hair is styled this way (bc unfortunately it wasn’t the first time) but clearly an executive decision was made. Korea has a lot of luscious nature and the kokobop mv was actually filmed in Korea! Again loved the reaction!
I first got acquainted with K*pop a year ago... I think the difference between K*pop and other music is in the dance. K*pop is famous for its dances. When I got to know K*pop, I first watched the music video and K*pop dance is attractive to me. And the next step was to look at the meaning of that song and if the meaning and dance of that music was good, I would listen to that music... until I met E*xo. For me, E*xo is music without subtitles, which means I don't need to know the meaning. I don't have their lyrics, I just enjoy listening to their beautiful voice and wonderful music. Whenever I want to see K*pop or listen to it, I listen to other groups' music or watch other groups' music videos. But whenever I want to listen to really good music, I only listen to E*XO. E*XO has everything I like and expect from a very good music. E*XO dances very well and skillfully. E*XO has meaningful and beautiful music. E*XO has the best and most important characteristic of a singer group, which is the ability to sing. E*XO has the 8 best singers in K*orea. The 8 best vocalists in the history of K*pop. 8 vocalists and rappers. That means all the members can rap in addition to vocals. The power of the notes and the magical voice of E*XO members is not in any group. When they start singing, I am with myself. I say, are they really normal people? How can they sing so well and powerfully? It's as if they are extraterrestrial with a voice that comes from heaven. E*XO can perform live music in such a way that you scream with excitement and surprise. They sing so strong and well that recently they protested to them not to perform live music so much and not to show off your good voice. In addition to singing, they are actors. They are also very good. In fact, E*XO are the most talented and best singers, actors, dancers, and models in the K*pop and K*drama industry... I admire many groups besides EXO and I like their music, such as Stray Kids, Ateez, seventeen, TXT, TNX, NCT, Black Pink, TWICE, Girls Generation, BTS, and... but E*XO is an unrepeatable legend in the K*pop music industry. This talented group It has the best members, especially the talent of singing, acting, dancing, and modeling. E*XO deserves to be called the king/emperor of K*pop.
@@marcogennuso dont blame yourself..EXO's BALAD SONG is on another level...I've seen some reactors crying because of exo's music..even when they didnt understand the meaning of the song.they feel it through the music and incredibly beautifull vocals of exo..try to watch "Miracle in December" thats a crying song too
I just discovered your channel through your "reacting to EXO" videos I really loved it ♥️ I identify a lot with your reactions because the exact same thing happened to me with "Universe" when I heard it for the first time I didn't understand what they were singing, but I was still crying, it's a really beautiful song. I hope you are encouraged to continue reacting to EXO! I recommend their presentations in Japan, especially in that country they make amazing presentations, I would also like your reactions to KAI-FILM, it is a masterpiece! take care!
Awwww thank you Andy!! Yes I'm going to continue reacting to EXO! In fact, I'm going to be reacting to a guide for each individual member, as part of my new series "A JOURNEY WITH..." I just have to spread these videos out from one another otherwise I'll get burnt out focusing on just one group haha 😂😂
Universe is the finest rock balad I've listened to for years. I really am sorry for the music lovers who are missing them because of prejudice. Lil note: Exo's color is "Cosmic Latte". (Vikipedia: is the average color of the universe, found by a team of astronomers from Johns Hopkins University. )
I love that for them, cosmic latte! I've always associated them with the colour blue for some reason. That’s why I think the 💙 emoji I use is so fitting for them. Maybe I should change it to.....something else?
It will never not amuse me how the concept for all EXO Winter singles is HAPPY HOLIDAYS ENJOY YOUR FUCKING TEARS. You should def check out the others (Miracles in December, Sing For You, For Life) though...maybe not all in a row bc they will absolutely make you cry lol
The cc turned Baekhyun into "Backyard" i died. Thanks for another great reaction and i would also say you should listen to "what is love" (pre-debut) which feats only Baekhyun and D.O, you'll love it. Also "Miracles in December" and "baby don't cry" but they really nail every damn ballad just like everything else.
I haven't heard of What Is Love, so I definitely gotta check it out. The other songs I already have on my list!! I'll be adding more EXO reactions shortly! 🥰👽
I have A LOT A LOT on my hands 😭😂 I've literally been mapping everything out and organizing groups and dates with albums + performances etc etc.....but fans talking to me and telling me what's what helps a little!! 😂😂
15:10 funny because maybe since this release this is my 3rd time watching this MV of EXO hahahha Because I always avoid sad songs😅 it's kinda personal reasons but I think I'm okay now....
There is a theory that this MV is linked or related to the "Lucky one" MV when they are captured by the red force (their enemy in their story line) and are injected with some kind of drug that inhibits their powers. Reportedly, this happens while they are on the stretchers and that is why in "Ko ko Bop" they are seen drugged.
If ur reacting to Guide plz react to ultimate guide by paistel kookies , for individual Guides plz react to Cesar Oh its the best guides out there. Thank you so much❤
@@marcogennuso I recommend to you watch cesar oh's individual guides, because if you do so you don't have to do paistel kookies (she also covered a lot for overall guide but it has some lacking in member's info) but if you want to do it all together in one video then , do paistel kookies'.Both will be repetitive on most part .
I think you are fully realising the diversity of EXO, and you haven't seen them live yet! EXO are called a Performance Group which means their main focus is live performance. You won't believe how they are live until you see them. KoKoBop is not about drug taking as such. South Korean regulations are quite strict - you won't see them smoking either (hence the lollipops). This is very much about their concept where they have lost their powers and are trying to get them back which is why their leader is giving them the blue drink and sweets. I believe (I could be wrong) that it was shot in Hawaii. Call me Baby is linked to Love Me Right, Growl is not linked to them. There are a whole load of songs in between. Growl was their first mega hit and was called South Korea's unofficial anthem as it was so well known and played everywhere.
You should check out the ret of their title tracks, especially Overdose, my favorite. And they have a no-skip albums, strongly suggest you to give it a listen
They were drugged by the Red force which is their enemy (this is supposedly after "Overdose" & "Lucky One" where they were kidnapped). You should know that EXO has a unique concept since debut and nothing in their MVs, lives, lyrics is meaningless. If you check out a guide, you'll understand more. They're aliens coming from EXOPlanet and each have a different superpower that you can see in this MV: - The one who made the little cloud on the ice glass - Xiumin (Ice/Frost) - The one sitting on a floating cloud - Kai (Teleportation) - The one playing with electricity cables - Chen (Thunder/Lightning) - The one who threw the ball to the sky and made fireworks - Chanyeol (Fire) - The 2nd one who threw the ball and made a light - Baekhyun (Light) - The one whose head fell on the ground and it cracked - D.O. (Force/Earth) - The one sitting in the washing machine - Suho (Water) - The one chilling in his car outside - Sehun (Wind)
You should react to the sub units of EXO, EXO CBX 'Blooming days' 'Horololo' and EXO SC 'What a Life' 'Telephone' or soloists LAY 'Lit', SUHO 'Hurdle', D.O. 'Rose', CHEN 'Beautiful Goodbye'.
EXO live performances will blow u away. They live is insane
Kyungsoo does always look so good, eih? Hahaha
Fun fact: Call me baby is the most awarded exo song in different music shows garnered 18 awards! 🎉😍
The ballads of EXO are out of this world. You should react to many of their b-sides among which you will find unique ballads.
I will and next time I'll have a box of tissues ready! 😂💙
@@marcogennuso welcome to my world. Never loved an artist before as much as I love EXO, everything they produce as a group or individually is priceless.
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 until they physically could not do it anymore. But, if you notice, not even this take was technically "perfect" because, as you saw, Kai drops the hat in the middle of the dance in the Korean version and he smoothly bends down and picks it up. 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.
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 -- There are 6 members that make up EXO-K and 6 members that make up EXO-M and when they come together they are 12 that make up one group as EXO. In the Korean version, 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.
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. It's a drama version 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, th-cam.com/video/sFCvZUSnuus/w-d-xo.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 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.
Some say the "girl" that EXO is always singing about and you sometimes see in their MVs is a manifestation of the heart of the Tree of Life and that is why the members are always rescuing or protecting the girl, etc. And why all their songs are about being in love with a girl or being controlled by the power of the girl, such as in "Overdose" for example. Or how they talk about knowing they are bad news for the girl but they want her anyway and they can't help it, but in the end they know they might destroy her -- as they say in "Monster," etc. etc. When you think of the girl as the heart of the Tree of Life the mystery begins to unfold even more.
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 check out their Beauty and Beast performance at the 2013 MAMA Awards to see how impressive they perform "Growl" live, th-cam.com/video/ycql_T6Fc9c/w-d-xo.html.
"Growl" and this 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 at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in 2018.
I love EXO, I love each of them, but D.O.(Kyungsoo) is very very special... his voice is like something warm, comforting, caressing...
The pink hair guy in growl is luhan
Exo debuted with two subunits and 12 members
Unfortunately 3 Chinese member ( Kris, luhan and tao ) left exo before 2016
If you wanted to clean your eyes with tears please check the live performance of PAPER CUT EXO-CBX where Baekhyun cracks-up as he looks at XIUMIN (he will be leaving for his military enlightenment) while singing the line of losing or someone leaving.. And PROMISE a song that EXO LAY and the members made for EXO-L and as the same time the sacrifice they made to be on the stage performing even on their birthdays...
You should check out more EXO winter songs they are so soothing. Also some emotional exo songs which made me tear up
1. Sing for you
2. Promise (live performance)
3. Paper cuts( live performance)
omg he's gonna be cutting onions
It would be better if you also include the link so he won't pick a wrong one, anyway I think you suggested these links:
Sing for you LIVE with CC>>th-cam.com/video/gCaWcrpifpQ/w-d-xo.html
Promise LIVE with Eng subbed >>th-cam.com/video/jPuwXa0ZrY0/w-d-xo.html
Paper cuts LIVE >>th-cam.com/video/3jMa3EgZZwg/w-d-xo.html
Ooh oohhhh add 'Miracles In December' on the list plss
You're gonna need tissues...
Omg you should check out
Wait ... If you like ballads. it makes me cry every time.
D.O es actor así que si, tiene miradas que matan!!! Por si no se nota es el que más me gusta de EXO, aunque me encantan todos
I am assuming u becoming a D.O bias
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This is my favorite exo song kokobop The MV is supposed to focus on the fact that EXO is becoming humanized as they spend more time on earth. As beings from EXO planet, the video gives a glimpse into their lives from the moment they first fell to earth until now. Baekhyun revealed that the scene where all the members were lying together in a field is supposed to represent the moment when they first arrived on earth. However, while their other videos are more focused on their pasts, this MV is supposed to be an accurate representation of their present.Kai also further explained things by stating that their gifts and powers have become weakened as they have spent more time on earth, so that’s why their gifts seem strange and unique as opposed to past MVs where they were fierce and strong. We see Kai lazily reading a book on space travel while floating on a cloud, Chanyeol is seen using his fire power to make pretty fireworks in the sky, Suho uses his water skills to relax and have fun, etc. The reason why they look so spaced out is because they are in such a weakened state as they become more human, losing their powerful gifts that made them so strong and god-like in the past. Thankyou for this you may also watch EXO SINGFORYOU , MIRACLES IN DECEMBER, WHAT IS LOVE, FORLIFE THIS ARE ALSO MY FAVORITE EXO SONGS I HOPE YOU WILL LOVE EXO MORE they are called the vocal kings of kpop all of the mv of exo has storyline please watch guides of exo by cesar oh to know more exo story and personalities i really love your honest reactions 🥰🥰😍😍
Interesting, thanks for all that info! 💙
@@marcogennuso will you react to their individual guides? 😁
That might be tooooo much but we'll see haha. I have a lot on my plate in regards to content. We shall seeeeeee 💙🙏🏻
@@marcogennuso of course hehehe its worth the wait 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Universe is a song from their winter albums which are absolutely amazing. If you want to react to more title tracks from their winter albums you also have Miracles In December, Sing For You and For Life
Growl tienes que verla en directo y si que hay gruñido, el de D.O, que es una pasada...
19:32 The album title The War, has a similar pronunciation to *hot* in Korean. The album came out in the summer, and when fans asked for spoilers for it, the members were keep saying it's hot (더워/deowo). So they just made a pun, the album has nothing to do with the war. And some scenes in the video are part of EXO's concept. In EXO's concept, they have superpowers. Like Suho, whose power is water, jumping into the water, being in it; or D.O., whose power is earth/force, breaking the earth/gorund... If you watch a group guide, it explain concept in more detail.
That's how we feel when "UNIVERSE" plays.
To understand the story in EXO's "Ko Ko Bop" MV, you have to be aware that the story in "Ko Ko Bop" is connected to the story in their "Lucky One" MV. "Ko Ko Bop" may look trippy and crazy, but if you understand EXO's storyline you will see that everything was done for a specific reason.
There are 8 members in "Ko Ko Bop." This MV came out in 2017 and it was the first MV where Lay was unable to participate because of the political issues between the Korean and Chinese government at the time.
I can see how people might think that Ko Ko Bop is a drug they are all taking and that is why they are acting like they are high and kind of in a loopy drugged-like state. But to really understand what is happening in "Ko Ko Bop," you have to understand what is happening in their "Lucky One" MV. In "Lucky One" EXO has been captured by the Red Force who is doing experiments on EXO to try and figure out what makes them special, and to find a way to prevent them from finding and protecting the Tree of Life, etc. The members all use their powers to escape from the government facility and this is where theories say that the story in "Ko Ko Bop" picks up right after they have escaped in "Lucky One".
The blue Ko Ko Bop drink that Suho mixes and the members drink -- which I now think is connected to the blue drink we see Kai drinking in their "Don't Fight the Feeling" MV -- and the pills or wafers you see them eating, was originally thought to be an elixir that is helping the members to detox from the drugs the Red Force gave them when they were being held against their will in the "Lucky One" MV.
According to SM Entertainment the story in "Ko Ko Bop" also shows the members soon after they have arrived on Earth and they are all experimenting with their powers.
That is why in "Ko Ko Bop" you see Kai with the power of teleportation using his power to levitate and you see him do the "treadmill" move next to the car. Suho with the power to control water jumps into the water and disappears, and later appears inside the washing machine, etc. Xiumin has the power of snow/ice/frost so he is using his power to create a cloud to fill the glass. Sehun uses his power to control wind to make objects float in the air. D.O. accidentally uses his power of strength/force and splits open the ground when he falls down. You see Chen with the power of thunder/lightning/electricity playing with his power. Baekhyun use his power of light as he throws the ball in the air and creates that huge flash of light, and Chanyeol uses his power of fire to create the fireworks when he bounces the ball into the sky. The car also looks like it's driving by itself because they are using their powers to control the car, etc.
Their unbridled use of their powers and the haphazard way they play with their environment around them can be explained by the fact that they were drugged in "Lucky One" and while they are still dealing with the drugs in their system, in "Ko Ko Bop" their inhibitions are lowered and they use their powers without caution.
Those tattoos you can see are fake, but like everything SM does, they aren't just random tattoos, they are specific images and messages as part of EXO's storyline.
So part of their story goes: The members were trapped in the maze by the Red Force in their "Overdose" MV and while they were trapped they were captured and moved to the government facility in "Lucky One" and after escaping in "Lucky One" we see them detoxing in "Ko Ko Bop."
However, since then, we now have more information after EXO's "Obsession" MV part of the story was released, where we have discovered that the Red Force has created X-EXO clones. So some theories now think that instead of "Ko Ko Bop" being about the EXO members, it might be showing us X-EXO. In "Obsession," the members in the bright colors with the crazy hair and makeup were the X-EXO clones and the members in the all black outfits were EXO. So now some theories think that maybe because "Ko Ko Bop" is so colorful, that it is showing us X-EXO right after they were brought to life, and this is their first time out in the world. So X-EXO are playing with their powers and trying to figure out how they work, and they are getting acclimated to their environment, etc.
But, as you can see, to make it even more difficult to follow the story, nothing is in chronological order. As fans we have to become detectives and analyze everything that EXO does in order to try and figure out where each piece fits within the larger storyline. Although, at this point it's only theories and educated guesses. With every new release from EXO it adds another piece to their story. Sometimes that new piece helps to confirm what we thought was happening and other times it turns everything on its head and we realize that what we thought was happening wasn't even close. We can only hope that someday SM will finally explain everything, so we will know whether what we have been thinking all along is correct.
the older MV are hilarious because of the different style ( the hair kills me). See the "debut song " they kill it and I still don't understand why "the eve" has only the dance practice. They have so many great songs. But when you see " paper cut " live you can help it, we have to cry.
In Growl, the part that to me sounds like “get it on, get it on” is actually the Korean word for Growl.
Their color is Cosmic latte.
DO sometimes has buzz cuts because of his kdramas or movie parts.
The closest I can get to cosmic latte is: 🤎🤍😭😂
Let me explain one of the theories behind the story in EXO's "Universe" MV. First off, "Universe", as with everything to do with EXO, is connected to EXO's concept and storyline. So some of the scenes are designed to make connections to EXO's story. The most obvious point is that in the lyrics they are talking about "Searching the Universe" for that lost or missing love. So you can see how that parallels how EXO are searching the universe for the Tree of Life and for a way to fix everything that is going wrong, etc.
The theme of the MV is “cafe universe" and one theory is that the story is being told through coffee metaphors. Fun fact: EXO's official fan color is Cosmic Latte -- the color that is said to be created when you combine all the colors of the stars in the universe -- which is thought to be why this whole MV uses the creamy tan and brown tones and why it is centred around coffee.
In order to understand what is happening in the MV, you should be aware that the story is not unfolding in chronological order. The plot is more like an explanation of feelings than a straight storyline.
One theory is that the coffee is a metaphor for the feelings of bitterness. Two guys share a coffee, but they both hate its bitter taste. They think that if they add something to it, it will be less bitter. One person (Chanyeol) wanted to fix things by making it sweet, so he decided to add sugar. The other guy (Suho) tries to fix things with a more mellow, smooth approach, so he adds milk or cream to the coffee. However, there are limits to everything and even when you have the best of intentions, you can take things too far. As the leader of the group, Suho wants to smooth things over, so he keeps adding milk as he tries to cover the bitterness, but in doing so it also masks the sweetness of the sugar and the pure taste of the coffee. So this is where you see the cup overflow as it is overpowered by everything being added to it. By covering the bitterness with an overwhelming amount of cream and sugar it has now made the coffee something neither one wants to drink. So in other words, making hasty decisions without considering others feelings, viewpoints and opinions will ruin relationships in the process.
The story seems to primarily focus on Suho, Chanyeol, and Sehun. Some theories say that it looks as though Suho and Chanyeol are not on good terms. Which is thought to be a continuation of how we saw Chanyeol and Suho fighting in "Sing For You," but instead of solving the conflict by talking it out, they turn their backs and build a wall around the problem. At one point you see Chanyeol with his back turned and his cup sitting upside down, and he is staring blankly at an empty spot, which is thought to be Suho's place.
The conflict is affecting their friendship as a group and Sehun wants to help his friends. But it is unclear what Suho and Chanyeol are really fighting about because they are hiding their true feelings and are passivagressivly pretending like everything is OK.
This is where Kai, Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin enter the plot. Some theories have interpreted the teaser images from "Universe" as showing the members split into two groups. It is thought that Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin and Kai represent the internal struggles of the group because we see them in the MV and in the teaser images for "Universe" sitting at the table almost as if they are restless and struggling to come up with an answer for how to fix things or to smooth things over, etc. And the other members -- Suho, Chanyeol, D.O. and Sehun -- represent the physical manifestation of that conflict.
Sehun figures that if he understands his friends' (Suho and Chanyeol) internal struggles he can figure out how to fix things. Sehun's internal struggle is depicted by Xiumin who contemplates how he can fix his friends’ mistakes (Kai and Baekhyun). You see Xiumin sitting at the table with a glass of water and tissue paper. Mirroring the problems caused by Chanyeol and Suho, we see Baekhyun add too much sugar to the coffee and Kai adds too much milk to the cup and spills the coffee. However, Xiumin seems to have come up with a solution: water can dilute the sugar and make it less sweet and the tissue can clean up the spilled coffee.
D.O. and Chen are the two that are thought to represent the bitterness of the coffee in their parallel groups.
Chen scribbles on the paper almost as if this represents the internal struggle that the group is going through, as if the pain, emotion and conflict is just a big mess that they are struggling to work out. Kai (who is representing Suho's internal struggles) blames himself as the reason for Chen's scribbles (Chen represents the coffee's bitterness, which is the problems within the group). Kai's (Suho's internal struggle) guilt becomes so encompassing that it turned those scribbles into physical ropes that tied him up and traped him.
At one point you see Kai sitting at the table covered with cups of coffee. Each cup is different and that is thought to represent a different memory of moments in their friendship. Each memory is unique and special, but Kai seems to be overwhelmed by it all. He sits with his head on the table trying to sort out all his feelings and emotions, etc. But if you notice, what he is focused on the entire time is the plate of sugar cubes.
But before Kai's guilt (Suho's internal struggle) can really consume him, Sehun steps in and gives him a new cup of coffee. Allowing Kai to have the chance to start over. Sehun also handed Kai a saucer with sugar cubes. He knows that Kai's (Suho's) regret is rooted in the fact that he was not able to give his friend Baekhyun (Chanyeol) the simple taste of sweet coffee. Which is a metaphor for not being able to provide a simple fix to their problems. If Kai (Suho) can make the coffee the perfect amount of sweet for Baekhyun (Chanyeol) this time he may be able to move on and stop holding on to the guilt, regret and anger, etc. which will help to resolve the conflict within the group.
Also, it seems as though parts of the story are being told from Kai's point of view. Some theories think that this connects to the story in their "Sing For You" MV as well. In "Sing For You," Kai was the one that seemed to be interpreting the emotions in that MV through his dance, so some say he is also the interpreter of what is happening in "Universe."
Next you see that the table becomes empty and the only things remaining are the sugar cubes, the cup of coffee and the glass of water. Some say the sugar represents their ability to carefully create a sweeter future, while the water is a reminder not to repeat past mistakes.
In the end, Kai decides not to add anything to the coffee, and instead, he gives Baekhyun the coffee in its pure black bitter form. Because he has now learned that there is no reason for them to keep trying to change each other. As bitter as life can be, they come to the conclusion that they should accept its imperfections -- that in friendships, there will be struggles and misunderstandings, but sugarcoating it or pretending that everything is watered down or milky good, isn't being honest with themselves. Which is what is really happening within Suho and Chanyeol -- they may be sitting next to each other but deep inside, they're opposing one another as shown through Kai and Baekhyun's actions.
On the surface it seems as though the members are all talking about their friendships and the struggles they had over the past few years. But, as we have discovered with many of EXO's songs, SM has actually been planning their song releases and MV storylines since their pre-debut days, way back in 2012, as we hear in EXO's pre-debut teasers. So, if that is the case, then that was before EXO had even gone through any of their major struggles as a group, so I think the meaning of "Universe" may have evolved only because we as listeners have reinterpreted it to fit a new narrative. That's the beauty of songs like this, you can interpret it however you want and make it fit whatever story you want or need it to.
The rap line slaying a ballad in Universe! Vocal Kings👑!
EXO live performances are even better, especially those at their own concerts
Your reaction is very similar to mine on many songs. I’m frequently in tears while listening to EXO. It’s like their angelic voices reach deep into my body and squeezes my heart just a little. Love them.
Awwwww yeahhhhh! Music without any emotion isn't really music, I don’t think. Even the bad emotions count. EXO got me 🥹🥹
Fun fact: the first moment I listened to Universe I got chillbumps. I was in my programming class listening to Spotify and about to bawl my eyes out😂 Kokobop is connected to their concept that they have superpowers and they are being effected by these “pills” but yes they are high😂
Wasn’t expecting tears for Universe (except my own, of course) but so glad you appreciated it.
Sooooo good! 💙
Universe is my favorite EXO album in general! All the tracks are magnificent! ❤️😍
EXO originally have 12 members debuted on April 8, 2012 but 3 members left such as Kris and Luhan left around 2014 (Overdose era) and last (member) to leave is Tao in 2015 (that's the guy you don't recognized) he left during Call Me Baby era. So, SM ENT. decided to just promote them as ONE BIG GROUP CALLED EXO since EXO are seperated in to two subunits EXO-K(orea) promotes in S. korea and EXO-M(andarin) promotes in China since they're KOREAN-CHINESE BG.
They became a 9 members group but one member which is LAY/YIXING can't participate in any group comeback after Monster/Lotto era (2016) because of Korean-Chinese Political Tension so the ONLY CHINESE EXO MEMBER can't promote with the group since HE IS A AMBASSADOR FOR I THINK POLITICAL/PARTYLIST I FORGOT 🤣 so, EXO continued to promote as 8 members during almost 3 years i think (You watch TEMPO MV you can see LAY there (he have a little screen time there) BUT in 2021 he have lines in DFTF MV he participated since its their 9th debut anniv. and DFTF ALBUM IS GIFT FOR EXOLS WHOSE ALWAYS WITH THEM THROUGH UPS & DOWN they do not promote this album either they just drop this and vanished jk.
In 2019 EXO starts to served in (mandatory) military service the first & second members to served is #XIUMIN (oldest, Vocalist, 2:48 ) next is #D.O. (Main Vocal, 4:06, the bald one in Universe MV😄) they're discharged already last 2020, two members also enlists #SUHO (Leader, Vocalist, 10:58 & have curly hair in KoKoBop MV) and #CHEN (Main Vocal, 4:05) they're also discharged already this year last Feb. (Suho) and April (Chen) and in 2021 two members enlists also #BAEKHYUN (Main Vocal, 3:55) he will be discharge next year & #CHANYEOL (Main Rapper, Vocalist, 4:20) he will be discharge this year on September,,, #KAI (Main Dancer, Vocal, 11:06) & #SEHUN (Main Rapper & Dancer, Sub-Vocal, 12:14) they will definitely enlists its either one of them enlist this year (have possibilities) or both of them will go next year and LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST, MY BIAS! #LAY (only chinese member) OR #YIXING (YI-SHING) he is one of the Main Dancer and Vocalist (2:25) of da group,, he also raps somewhat (esp on EXO-M songs and to some of his Solo songs).
6/9 members have solo albums
You can react tho to their solo works:
LAY - LIT, HONEY, WHAT U NEED, SHEEP, LOSE CONTROL
CHEN - SHALL WE, BEAUTIFUL GOODBYE, HELLO, (HAVE OSTs FOR KDRAMA, KING OF OST)
BAEKHYUN - UN VILLAGE, CANDY, BAMBI (HAVE OST FOR KDRAMA)
KAI - PEACHES, MMMH, KAI: FILM
D.O. - ITS OKAY, ROSE
SUHO - LETS LOVE, HURDLE, GREY SUIT
3 MEMBERS DONT HAVE SOLO ALBUMS YET BUT THEY HAVE THEIR SOLO SONGS
XIUMIN - YOU (HE HAVE OST FOR KDRAMA)
SEHUN - ON ME
CHANYEOL - SSWF, NOTHIN, YOURS
EXO ALSO HAVE SUBUNITS #EXO-CBX (CHEN, BAEKHYUN, XIUMIN) & #EXO-SC (CHANYEOL & SEHUN)
YOU CAN CHECK THEIR SONGS
CBX - BLOOMING DAYS, KA-CHING, THE ONE
SC - WHAT A LIFE, 1 BILLION VIEWS, JUST US 2
8/9 MEMBERS ACTS THE ONLY ONE WHO DON'T IS #CHEN BUT HE SINGS OSTs like for example MAKE IT RIGHT, EVERYTIME and etc... and he also have 1 Musical/Theatre Act.
EXO's SOLO MEMBERS GENRE/VIBE IS SO DIFF. FROM THEIR GROUP SOUNDS THEY'RE SO DIVERSE.
Incredible write up, thank you for all that detail! I'm going to do a guide soon. And I'll check out all their solo stuff as well. Baekhyun and Kai - I already know their works. Amaaaaaazzing! 💙
@@marcogennuso Awe, i didn't know that but thanks for appreciating EXO as a group and their individual works.
Thank you for reacting to EXO songs...they're amazing in every way 👍👍👍
Thank you for your reaction! 🙌❤
I can't wait for you to dive into their live concert performances and their individual works, if you havent seen them already. You won't be disappointed!
I haven't, but I will! Thank you for watching!
Thank you for reacting to my beloved ones.
Thank you for reacting to these kings!! Please react to their live performances, they are OUT OF THIS WORLD.
I loooove Kai. He’s an amazing artist and human being; I adore him 💕🥰
Unfortunately his style team went through a period of questionable choices when he was early in his career with much less agency and freedom. They tried to craft this ‘urban bad boy’ persona based on the fact that his skin tone is on the darker side for a Korean 🙄
Thankfully those days are far behind us. With his solo endeavours it’s clear to see that he brings a much more authentic and charismatic style to the table now that he has so much more creative freedom!
Glad you enjoyed these!! You’re diving into some of my faves ^-^ NCT, GOT7 & EXO (my ult group ♥️)
All that’s left is Stray Kids and you’ll have me in the palm of your hand 😂😅
Ma'am I'm already a huge Stray Kids fan 😂😂😭😭 Love them! I'll have to add more of their content on my channel for sure. It's a little difficult seeing as I already know so much about them and have seen most of their stuff. Maybe I can do a jam session? NoEasy was my favourite album of last year! 🔥🔥🔥
Not popular song by exo, but my fave are thunder, ooh la la la, beenthrough, diamond,... Its really makes them diff than the other kpop group. Dont get me wrong, i like nct too, but some song is like design for exo, design for nct. SM ent really are good at digging n producing talents.
Beenthrough ...... not breakthrough ????
@@liemnq hhahaha yes
Check out their Live Performances /concerts, the concepts, vocals, everything is OUT OF THE WORLD. I'm not kidding, you can start with:
- "EXO ACOUSTIC MEDLEY LIVE" th-cam.com/video/vhT0QIQoGD8/w-d-xo.html
- "Club" Sessions that have CRAZY Drop th-cam.com/video/tmuUOALe5pc/w-d-xo.html
- "ROCK SESSIONS" (THIS IS 10/10)
th-cam.com/video/wCw4dNlVjsQ/w-d-xo.html
- "Rock Sessions with Chanyeol Live Guitar" th-cam.com/video/HavTlSmzmmI/w-d-xo.html
- "Fun Christmas Sessions" th-cam.com/video/BKrNw9jm4ms/w-d-xo.html
- "Colorful Sessions" th-cam.com/video/eiBow5ofNNc/w-d-xo.html
- "Bar Sessions" th-cam.com/video/ckNzqJx6b4g/w-d-xo.html
- "Sweet Lies" th-cam.com/video/BFGNMYlZouw/w-d-xo.html
- "Sultry Sessions" (hide your girl)
th-cam.com/video/qi6vqNaEe14/w-d-xo.html
I very much appreciate this, thank you! It's always easier to collect all this content with a little help haha. I'll react to those for sure! 💙
What a great commendation ! It's a perfect list of exo's lives 🤘🤘🤘
thank you for showing love to kyungsoo's iconic buzzcut! It is unheard of to have one as an idol who are more known for multicolored long hair but he was filming a movie he starred as a North Korean soldier. He is a multi awarded actor too and no 1 actor-idol. I think he went beyond the tag of beingan idol actor- just actor. He's very good at both!!Everyone was shocked at first(buzzcut) but it just emphasized his beautiful features, the perfect shape of his head too. Also, he looks amazing in Kokobop and sound good too as always! Please do more EXO marathons!!! Im excited for the guides!
What movies or shows has he been on?? Thanks for the info! 💙🙏🏻
@@marcogennuso there's a list but the last one he did was Swing Kids before he enlisted. I hope you can watch that, its a Korean movie that's going the rounds to showcase Korean Filmaking in other countries during Film Fests. That's why he did the buzzcut. He is the only SM artist who received the Blue Dragon Award as a newbie actor- that's their equivalent of an Oscar there. He got the award as they were doing a concert, it was announced during their "talk portion" and he got to do his acceptance speech during the concert it was great! also you'd see a list of his movies when you start doing EXO guides- i suggest Caesar Oh's its a little extensive and needs updating because it does not include his solo album (which I hope you get to react too also somewhere down the line, its amazing! I love his voice the most!) After coming back from the army ( where he served as an army chef) in January last year, he worked on the EXO Comeback Dont Fight The Feeling and his own Solo "Empathy" and proceeded to shoot back to back 2 highly anticipated movies to come out this year: -"The Moon" a big budget, sci-fi movie where he plays an astronaut stranded on the Moon ; and a Taiwanese movie remake of "The Secret" where he gets to play a genius pianist college student who met a mysterious girl- romcom and with a bit of supernatural. Right now he's shooting his Korean drama, playing as an unconventional and a bit unhinged lawyer whose determined to fight corruption in the justice system. Its coming out in October and we all went nuts after a 15 minute preview- he looked crazy and awesome! His last Kdrama, a historical one -100 Days My Prince in 2018 is still one of the highest rated cable drama until now. He has diverse roles and directors love him. They love how his eyes convey a multitude of emotion with just a look. He never got a formal acting training, he;s a natural. He overcame the acting industry's prejudice against idols acting on tv and film. (they say most of them gets the gig because of good looks and popularity and not much else.) Im sorry hahaha word vomit! Just to give you a glimpse, please watch this 2 minute video just to get a bitof a feel how he is as an actor: th-cam.com/video/ADB7kNi1efE/w-d-xo.html
17:48 LMAOOO why do i know what r u thinking about
That SMILE 😂😂💙
Amo a estos chicos, EXO es mi vidaaaaa ❤️!!!!
Because you like this song so much, 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. 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.
In "Call Me Baby," as you see, there are only 10 members. (They originally had 12 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 the 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. 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.
Fun fact: Leading up to the release of the "Call Me Baby" MV, there were 10 Pathcode teasers that were released over several weeks. There was a short teaser video for each of the members, and combined with clues from an SM Entertainment twitter account, we had to piece together the story and solve the mystery to reveal the release date and title of EXO's new song, which ended up being "Call Me Baby." If you notice, there are 10 letters in the title "Call Me Baby" so there was one letter per EXO member. If you want to watch their Pathcode teasers just search SM's TH-cam channel. They are all there. The stories in the teasers also connect to EXO's larger storyline as well, and it is thought that they not only show clues to "Call Me Baby," but they also reveal more clues to EXO's storyline and tell a little more of EXO's story. The Pathcodes are super interesting and very mysterious, just like everything EXO does.
Omgosh! I love your reaction! Thank you so much for listening and reacting to EXO! Definitely check out their live performances even if you don't react to them, highly recommend EXO live, they are incredible live! ❤️ hope you have a great day!
Thank you for watching! I've been compiling a list and sorting everything out, so no worries. More EXO on the way! 💙
Universe literally will make me cry every single time
I really love your exo reaction. Thank you very much💙💙
I think nobody mentioned this but the fandom color is called "cosmic latte" and in Universe mv they're making lattes soooo
Yes! Love those colours!! I wore a colour like that in my guide reaction to EXO - I think only one person pointed that out haha
ok so ur biased is D.O. ig 😎
Eeeeeek! 😬
EXO is the first ever K-Pop group to debut with a whole concept and backstory which are intertwined into their MVs and concert VCRs. As you've observed, their sound is highly experimental. Their diverse discography is among the best, if not the best in the K-Pop industry. EXO easily slay any genre though they gravitate more toward the old-school 90s RnB. Critics call them K-Pop's vocal kings for good reason. They're all-rounders: vocalists can rap and rappers can sing. Their live stages are legendary.
Fun Facts:
CALL ME BABY was produced by the acclaimed American singer/songwriter TEDDY RILEY.
GROWL is considered as Korea's second national anthem. This track catapulted EXO to superstardom.
KO KO BOP was completely shot in Seoul.
Shot in Seoul! Didn't know that, thank you! 💙
Hey Marco, these EXO Marathons are just amazing!! I love seeing them all of the time!! Call Me Baby I actually learned the choreography the one time because I kept hearing it on my Spotify & Pandora a bunch of times! I actually have the dance perfectly now every time that I decide to dance to it! Call Me Baby's Backstory is: Now that they're free, they decided to try their luck again with a girl, "I was once trapped in a dark maze, but I heard your voice that woke me up." The members are so young in it since it is from 2015 and the way they kept aging over the years is just amazing!! The vocals of Call Me Baby are amazing because it's all 12 members!! The dancing is just so on point!! The backstory for Growl is: They become better at expressing their love in this mysterious school-boy theme, but they still growl, meaning they are still tied to their identity. The way the dancing and vocals in Growl are just amazing!! Chen doing the long/high notes in this song is just incredible!! The way that Growl Music Video was shot all in one place is just incredible! I think they are dancing in suits because of the way the clothes are in this MV. The backstory to Universe is: They start missing their girl again (relationship goals ammiright), "I’ll search the universe. Until I can find you again." The universe sometimes makes me feel like crying or being emotional because of the lyrics and the way it sounds. Baekhyun doing the high/long note in Universe is incredible! Then Xiumin continues the next lyric as Baekhyun is just doing the high/long note. The backstory for Ko Ko Bop is: Shimmie Shimmie EXO's back. They're freed from their attachment to the girl and their alien superpowers resurface, making them strong once again. The dancing for Ko Ko Bop is just amazing!!! The sets and outfits for Ko Ko Bop are always amazing!!
Absolutely loved your reaction 💖
Subscribed! Hoping to see many more EXO reactions from you ☺️
Oh you will! Thanks for the sub! 💙🙏🏻
Universe was my first EXO song / mv and I’ve been addicted since
Pink hair in growl not baekhyun ,but luhan
Hay muchas canciones bellas que escuchas y te emocionan me pasa con " miracle in december ", "promise" , " angel" es hermosa y " don't go" 💕 hermososima , gracias por tú reacción a EXO 💗 sus live stage son geniales
Sir, there are times that I am in tears watching them too. And it's very much okay. Before, when I see other people shed tears watching them, I thought to myself, I'll never do that. I'm not that kind of person. But some time later, I found myself crying watching them performing their songs live. For real I'm watching a hype song while shedding tears face to face on my laptop.
All I can say is that a person never cry watching something unless they're fond of it or they care about it.
Yeah! There's nothing wrong with shedding tears. Our bodies have a language all on their own, and that's one of the ways it communicates. Such a beautiful song 👽
Miracles in December realmente te hará llorar...
The first guy you didn't recognize in call me baby is Tao, and the colored hair guy in Growl is Luhan, both left the group way back.
The word growl is all over the lyrics, so it's not about the sound, but growl in the lyrics, so whenever you hear "orong" that's growl in korean
New friend here! Love your reaction to EXO! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you Kaying! More EXO on the way haha 👽
Univers song has a very deep meaning for EXO
I felt u got the same taste as me, in exo my bias is d.o, in nct its mark
Same!!
Thank you for the reaction video. Please also check their live performance
- MAMA+MONSTER+WOLF
- INTRO+THEEVE+FOREVER
-LIGHTSABER
-DIAMOND+RUNTHIS+COMINGOVER+DROPTHAT+POWER
Guy who you dont recognize is Tao. Former member. Exo originally has 12 members. Kris, Luhan and Tao left the group.
Oh no! Thanks for the info though. I'll be doing a guide soon!
Me crying in *HUANG ZI TAO*
Universe was the that make me an EXO-L..
The tall blonde was Z.tao our baby panda, and the orange hair in Growl isn't Baekhyun, It's Luhan , both are ex-members of EXO
EXO The kings
EXO has a superpower concept. in Ko Ko Bop, they are not high. 😅 you see 1 member in the washing machine he controls water. d.o. breaking the ground when he laid down because his powers is force/strength. these are just some of the references but since you'll be doing a guide anyways, you'll learn it there. they have great ballads aside from bops so please check them out. enjoy more of EXO
Thank you for that info! Guide coming sooooon! 💙
@@marcogennuso Cesar oh's guides are detailed and awesome. You should check Cesar Oh channel.
I will! Thank you 💙
It’s heavily implied that they’re high tho…
High on something; perhaps freedom and misuse of their powers which then leads to temporary loss of said powers. I think it connects to the storyline in one of their concert VCRs
Yo tambien lloré la primera vez q vi Universe y no sabia que decía la letra, la amé aun más porque transmiten tanto en sus interpretaciones :)
11:57 pls that's so relatable lmao I always cry when I hear something that pleasantly shocks me
Right?? Ahhhhhh 🥲🥲
When you said no cuts on the call me baby rap section I just knew you were gonna comment on growl being a one-take music video! Growl is instantly catchy and that’s how it became Korea’s national anthem lol. There’s not a soul who doesn’t know how growl goes. The world has become a worse place since exo stopped releasing winter albums 😭😭. Also don’t know if you noticed but they ALL sang in that song even the rappers have such strong vocals ❤️. They all have acted in some way or another. They have all been in several Korean AND Chinese dramas and movies, and/or performed in musicals. D.O is one of the best and most recognizable actors today. He actually had that buzz cut for several years because he had several roles that required it but it is such an iconic look we love bald d.o. Trust me we all know what’s going on in the kokobop mv 😂 and yes with the unsaid conversation it’s been said. Kai himself has said he doesn’t like it when his hair is styled this way (bc unfortunately it wasn’t the first time) but clearly an executive decision was made. Korea has a lot of luscious nature and the kokobop mv was actually filmed in Korea! Again loved the reaction!
Thank you for all that info!! And thank you for watching! Hope you'll watch more of my stuff! 🥰🙏🏻
Overdose please!!! Although it was released in 8 years ago ,it is an amazing song in my heart!!!
"Overdose" EXO-k
I first got acquainted with K*pop a year ago... I think the difference between K*pop and other music is in the dance. K*pop is famous for its dances. When I got to know K*pop, I first watched the music video and K*pop dance is attractive to me. And the next step was to look at the meaning of that song and if the meaning and dance of that music was good, I would listen to that music... until I met E*xo. For me, E*xo is music without subtitles, which means I don't need to know the meaning. I don't have their lyrics, I just enjoy listening to their beautiful voice and wonderful music. Whenever I want to see K*pop or listen to it, I listen to other groups' music or watch other groups' music videos. But whenever I want to listen to really good music, I only listen to E*XO.
E*XO has everything I like and expect from a very good music. E*XO dances very well and skillfully. E*XO has meaningful and beautiful music. E*XO has the best and most important characteristic of a singer group, which is the ability to sing. E*XO has the 8 best singers in K*orea. The 8 best vocalists in the history of K*pop. 8 vocalists and rappers. That means all the members can rap in addition to vocals. The power of the notes and the magical voice of E*XO members is not in any group. When they start singing, I am with myself. I say, are they really normal people? How can they sing so well and powerfully? It's as if they are extraterrestrial with a voice that comes from heaven.
E*XO can perform live music in such a way that you scream with excitement and surprise. They sing so strong and well that recently they protested to them not to perform live music so much and not to show off your good voice. In addition to singing, they are actors. They are also very good. In fact, E*XO are the most talented and best singers, actors, dancers, and models in the K*pop and K*drama industry... I admire many groups besides EXO and I like their music, such as Stray Kids, Ateez, seventeen, TXT, TNX, NCT, Black Pink, TWICE, Girls Generation, BTS, and... but E*XO is an unrepeatable legend in the K*pop music industry. This talented group It has the best members, especially the talent of singing, acting, dancing, and modeling.
E*XO deserves to be called the king/emperor of K*pop.
Universe is in my top 10 EXO songs 🥰
Looooove 🥰☕️
Yah, Kyungsoo owns the buzz cut. Baldsoo.
Thanks for reacting to EXO
You cried 😭😭😭😭😭
I love your genuine reaction ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
MORE EXO PLEASE🙏
SUBSCRIBED 👍
Thank you!! And yes, this big boy cried haha 😭😂😂 More EXO coming soon!! 👽🙏🏻
@@marcogennuso dont blame yourself..EXO's BALAD SONG is on another level...I've seen some reactors crying because of exo's music..even when they didnt understand the meaning of the song.they feel it through the music and incredibly beautifull vocals of exo..try to watch "Miracle in December" thats a crying song too
Love your reactions more from EXO 🤚🥰 love your tears.
aaaaaaa I love EXO sooo much,thank you for your reaction please we need more for EXO
You'll get more! 👽🙏🏻
FYI this version of Growl's MV is literary one take😂
Can't wait you check their live performance
Ugh universe is my go to cry song, my ass acts way to dramatic when it comes on, it really got me thinking I’m the main character 😩😂
Maybe you are! 🥰
I just discovered your channel through your "reacting to EXO" videos I really loved it ♥️
I identify a lot with your reactions because the exact same thing happened to me with "Universe" when I heard it for the first time I didn't understand what they were singing, but I was still crying, it's a really beautiful song.
I hope you are encouraged to continue reacting to EXO! I recommend their presentations in Japan, especially in that country they make amazing presentations, I would also like your reactions to KAI-FILM, it is a masterpiece! take care!
Awwww thank you Andy!! Yes I'm going to continue reacting to EXO! In fact, I'm going to be reacting to a guide for each individual member, as part of my new series "A JOURNEY WITH..." I just have to spread these videos out from one another otherwise I'll get burnt out focusing on just one group haha 😂😂
Universe is the finest rock balad I've listened to for years. I really am sorry for the music lovers who are missing them because of prejudice.
Lil note: Exo's color is "Cosmic Latte". (Vikipedia: is the average color of the universe, found by a team of astronomers from Johns Hopkins University. )
I love that for them, cosmic latte! I've always associated them with the colour blue for some reason. That’s why I think the 💙 emoji I use is so fitting for them. Maybe I should change it to.....something else?
You are so cute🥹... I don't know what to say... Sometimes I cry with the song of Universe 🥲
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tks to EXO for introducing your chnl to me :)
tks for reacting to my #EXO
It will never not amuse me how the concept for all EXO Winter singles is HAPPY HOLIDAYS ENJOY YOUR FUCKING TEARS. You should def check out the others (Miracles in December, Sing For You, For Life) though...maybe not all in a row bc they will absolutely make you cry lol
ENJOY YOUR FUCKING TEARS 😭😭😭😂
We all miss the Winter albums of EXO, Universe was the last, it's so sad :(
I'm gonna react to it!! How many winter albums do they have?
The cc turned Baekhyun into "Backyard" i died.
Thanks for another great reaction and i would also say you should listen to "what is love" (pre-debut) which feats only Baekhyun and D.O, you'll love it. Also "Miracles in December" and "baby don't cry" but they really nail every damn ballad just like everything else.
He can visit my backyard any day he wants 😭😭😂😂😂😭😭😂😂
I haven't heard of What Is Love, so I definitely gotta check it out. The other songs I already have on my list!! I'll be adding more EXO reactions shortly! 🥰👽
@@marcogennuso i know right?! 🤣🤣🤣😭😭
What is love is amazing, you won't regret it, promise!
@@marcogennuso also thank you for your work and listening to our requests, I'm sure you have a lot on your hands hahah
I have A LOT A LOT on my hands 😭😂 I've literally been mapping everything out and organizing groups and dates with albums + performances etc etc.....but fans talking to me and telling me what's what helps a little!! 😂😂
Plss react call me baby+ touch it+chill live
9:20 "erirong" is growl in Korea
More EXO Pls..thankyou thankyou
15:10 funny because maybe since this release this is my 3rd time watching this MV of EXO hahahha Because I always avoid sad songs😅 it's kinda personal reasons but I think I'm okay now....
Pls check the individual guides of exo by cesar oh. Ty
u can react their live performance too 🤩
I will! 👽
Well, the song doing a lot of growling actually
There is a theory that this MV is linked or related to the "Lucky one" MV when they are captured by the red force (their enemy in their story line) and are injected with some kind of drug that inhibits their powers. Reportedly, this happens while they are on the stretchers and that is why in "Ko ko Bop" they are seen drugged.
If ur reacting to Guide plz react to ultimate guide by paistel kookies , for individual Guides plz react to Cesar Oh its the best guides out there. Thank you so much❤
Noted! Thank you for watching 💙
@@marcogennuso I recommend to you watch cesar oh's individual guides, because if you do so you don't have to do paistel kookies (she also covered a lot for overall guide but it has some lacking in member's info) but if you want to do it all together in one video then , do paistel kookies'.Both will be repetitive on most part .
love shot
Thanks for video react to EXO.. I love it
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I think you are fully realising the diversity of EXO, and you haven't seen them live yet! EXO are called a Performance Group which means their main focus is live performance. You won't believe how they are live until you see them.
KoKoBop is not about drug taking as such. South Korean regulations are quite strict - you won't see them smoking either (hence the lollipops). This is very much about their concept where they have lost their powers and are trying to get them back which is why their leader is giving them the blue drink and sweets. I believe (I could be wrong) that it was shot in Hawaii.
Call me Baby is linked to Love Me Right, Growl is not linked to them. There are a whole load of songs in between. Growl was their first mega hit and was called South Korea's unofficial anthem as it was so well known and played everywhere.
If Universe killed you, I can´t even imagine what Miracles in December will do to you. I would suggest to watch the MV that has eng subs in it
Already on my to-watch list! I can’t wait to suffer! 😂😂😭
You should check out the ret of their title tracks, especially Overdose, my favorite.
And they have a no-skip albums, strongly suggest you to give it a listen
Thank you for react to EXO
They were drugged by the Red force which is their enemy (this is supposedly after "Overdose" & "Lucky One" where they were kidnapped). You should know that EXO has a unique concept since debut and nothing in their MVs, lives, lyrics is meaningless. If you check out a guide, you'll understand more. They're aliens coming from EXOPlanet and each have a different superpower that you can see in this MV:
- The one who made the little cloud on the ice glass - Xiumin (Ice/Frost)
- The one sitting on a floating cloud - Kai (Teleportation)
- The one playing with electricity cables - Chen (Thunder/Lightning)
- The one who threw the ball to the sky and made fireworks - Chanyeol (Fire)
- The 2nd one who threw the ball and made a light - Baekhyun (Light)
- The one whose head fell on the ground and it cracked - D.O. (Force/Earth)
- The one sitting in the washing machine - Suho (Water)
- The one chilling in his car outside - Sehun (Wind)
I'm definitely gonna do an EXO guide!! 💙
@@marcogennuso "The Ultimate Guide to Exo" please. It’s the more informative 😊
You should react to the sub units of EXO, EXO CBX 'Blooming days' 'Horololo' and EXO SC 'What a Life' 'Telephone' or soloists LAY 'Lit', SUHO 'Hurdle', D.O. 'Rose', CHEN 'Beautiful Goodbye'.
I will!!! 👽
univerce se supone q es para los q somos sus fanaticos