Monster is one of the best Kpop songs of all time and has one of the most iconic choreos. I highly recommend "Mama" for your next Exo reaction, it will give a lot of backstory for them. Other options "Growl" or "Tempo" or "Overdose" or more from Lay ( like "Veil" or "Sheep"). You also might enjoy checking out SuperM (Baekhyun and Kai are also in that group, also from SM Ent) - start with "Jopping." Taemin is also a member (his main group is SHINee which is also a great group, try "Don't Call Me"). Taemin has some incredible solo tracks - "Advice" would be a good place to start. The red haired rapper is Chanyeol, black haired rapper with him is Sehun.
Great reaction... if you're looking for an R&B vibe with a dash of rap - EXO's "Tempo" is filthy and so effortless that it boggles the mind!!! The vocals are so freakin sick. EXO is probably, in my opionion is one of the most mullti talented groups in the industry. Their songs give out a different vibe from the previous track to the next. I am so proud of EXO, younger all the way to the present. "KoKo Bop" great island - summer vibe. Younger years #EXO, "Call me baby" & "Growl" (One take video by the way.). I adore Stray Kids who keep pushing forward with their own sick developing abilities. Serious soft spot for them. NCT - all sub units are crazy talented all rounders. Thanks again for the reactions Teddy. I'm a subscriber and a fan.
This is THE song that made me fall in love with EXO. It took my ears & senses on an incredible musical roller coaster ride! And if you liked the song without knowing the lyrics, I think you’ll appreciate it even more after reading the dark yet beautifully crafted lyrics. Here they are: She got me going crazy why is my heart beating 왜 심장이 뛰니 You are beautiful my Goddess 넌 아름다워 나의 Goddess It's closed yeah yeah 닫혀 있지 Yeah yeah I'll knock so you can let me in 두드릴 테니 날 들여 보낼래 I'll give you a hidden thrill 감춰진 스릴을 줄게 in the curiosity of the eyes 눈동자의 호기심에 you've already fallen for it 이미 넌 빠져들었고 Don't be afraid Love is the way Shawty I got it You can call me monster I'm creeping in your heart babe Flip over, knock down and swallow 뒤집고 무너트리고 삼켜 Yes, I steal you and indulge you 그래 널 훔쳐 탐닉해 will ruin you 널 망쳐 놓을 거야 imprinted in your heart 니 맘속에 각인된 채 Even if I die, I want to live forever 죽어도 영원히 살래 (Come here girl) You call me monster I'll go into your heart 니 맘으로 들어갈게 She got me going crazy (Oh yeah, she got me) why is my heart beating 왜 심장이 뛰니 (Oh yeah, oh yeah, she got me) I'm a bit impatient 내가 좀 성격이 급해 I'm not so gentle 그닥 온순하지 못해 (I hated you) (널 미워했어) but i want you 하지만 너를 원해 That's right, my type My heart doesn't lie 가슴은 거짓말 안 해 It started in me 시작됐어 내 안에서 send a dangerous signal 위험한 신호를 보내 Don't be afraid Love is the way Shawty I got it You can call me monster I'm creeping in your heart babe Flip over, knock down and swallow 뒤집고 무너트리고 삼켜 Yes, I steal you and indulge you 그래 널 훔쳐 탐닉해 will ruin you 널 망쳐 놓을 거야 imprinted in your heart 니 맘속에 각인된 채 Even if I die, I want to live forever 죽어도 영원히 살래 (Come here girl) You call me monster I'll go into your heart 니 맘으로 들어갈게 I'm shivering and your whole life 전율이 와 니 삶을 다 turning over 뒤집어 버리는 게 I'm sorry, you make me so crazy you know you do Everyone is afraid of me 모두 날 두려워해 So I'm untouchable man But why can't you reject me in the end? 근데 네 진심은 왜 결국에 날 거부 못해 hide and steal 숨어서 훔쳐보다가 Surprised (Who?) 깜짝 놀라지 (Who?) You're like an antinomy 네겐 안티노미 같은 I'm a part of your existence (How we do?) 난 네 존재의 일부 (How we do?) accept me as i am 날 그대로 받아들여 put away your fearful worries 너의 두려운 걱정은 접어 두렴 enjoy the pain you can bear 니가 견딜 만한 고통을 누려 go deeper 더 깊이 빠져들어 play with you 널 맘대로 가지고 놀아 play with my hands 내 손에서 맘껏 놀아 Don't run away, you linger forever Brah 도망가지 마 넌 영원히 맴돌아 Brah You can call me monster I'm creeping in your heart babe (Yeah yeah yeah yeah) Flip over, knock down and swallow 뒤집고 무너트리고 삼켜 (Yeah yeah yeah yeah) Yes, I steal you and indulge you 그래 널 훔쳐 탐닉해 will ruin you 널 망쳐 놓을 거야 imprinted in your heart 니 맘속에 각인된 채 Even if I die, I want to live forever 죽어도 영원히 살래 (Come here girl) You call me monster I'll go into your heart 니 맘으로 들어갈게 Creeping, creeping, creeping Creeping, creeping, creeping You, oh whoa, creeping
In order to understand the story in EXO's "Monster" MV, as well as all of EXO's content, you have to know that it's all connected, and every new piece that's introduced explains a little more of EXO's story. Each MV is like another chapter in SM Entertainment's SM Culture Universe storyline and it's all part of a larger story that also includes the majority of SM's other groups' and artists' storylines. It's like one giant graphic novel or mystery movie series. Everything EXO is involved in, and I literally mean almost everything -- including all of their MVs, the majority of their sub-sub-unit MVs and members' solo MVs, teaser videos, concert stages, concert VCRs (videos played in between sets at concerts) and choreography, as well as special content included with their albums, etc. -- is designed to help tell a little more of EXO's story. EXO debuted back in 2012, and from the very beginning their concept is that they are aliens from Planet Exo who have come to Earth with superpowers to protect the Tree of Life from the Red Forces. And as otherworldly beings, each of the members has a superpower that is unique to them. "Monster" was released in 2016, so there are 9 members in this MV. As the English lines in "Monster" say ... They're "Creeping, Creeping Creeping .... Creeping in your heart babe" "You can call me Monster (because) I'm creeping in your heart babe." "She got me goin' crazy." The song's called "Monster," so the words are about acting like a monster: "Don't be afraid, love is the way ... I'm sorry, you make me sooo craaaazzzy, you know you dooooo." So the floating watch and the car that is on fire in reverse, etc., I think was -- on top of being a metaphor in the story -- also supposed to be the members using their superpowers. And the snake, like a monster, mirrors the beat of the song, which kind of slithers like a snake as a metaphor for the way the guy slithers in and out of the relationship stealing warmth and affection from the girl, but in the end, leaving her cold and alone like a cold-blooded snake, etc. The snake is also red, which means that it most likely represents something to do with the the Red Force.
If you look up the English translation of the lyrics, you will see the song has very little to do with the story in the MV. In the song the members are talking about a girl and they are telling the girl that "You can call me Monster" because I know I am bad for you and I will ruin you. I know that when we are over that I will have destroyed everything that is good about you, but I don't care because I want you so much that it doesn't matter to me. But the MV is about EXO's origin story and about the fact that they have come to Earth on a mission. Also, the majority of the choreography for "Monster" has to do with the members using their powers, so when/if you watch the dance practice and/or a live performance, if you know what you are looking for, you will see that each move is done for a very specific reason. The X they make to represent EXO is only the beginning of the story in their choreography. For example, D.O. has the power of super strength, so during his part in the song and choreography you will see that he waves his hands and the other members are pushed away from him or pulled toward him. When you see Suho in the middle of the group and they have a hold of his arms, he rotates his body around like swirling water because Suho has the power to control water. Xiumin has the power to control snow/ice/frost, so during one part of the choreography you will see that each of the members pause as if frozen as he moves in front of them. You see Kai slide backward and forward into the center of the group while waving his arms to represent him teleporting. And when Chanyeol jumps over Lay, Sehun and Xiumin, this could be him using his phoenix fire wings to fly, or it could be showing him leaping over flames because his power is the ability to control fire. Sehun has the power to control wind, so during his parts, you will see the other members shuffle around him as if they are creating a windstorm. And when they sit on the ground with their one knee in the air and rotate their bodies, it's supposed to represent a sundial -- EXO gets their power from the eclipse and their powers are affected by planetary and solar phenomenon, so the sundial is meant to represent the passing of time and their connection to the sun. (Even some of EXO's comebacks were released on days when we had a real eclipse or other planetary phenomenon, etc.) You should also make note that "Lotto" is a prequel to "Monster," so when you watch their "Lotto" MV, just keep in mind that what you saw happen in "Monster" is what is going to take place after or in conjunction with the events in "Lotto". How "Monster" and "Lotto" tie into EXOs larger storyline is a little open ended, but because "Lotto" is thought to be the prequel to "Monster," I think the story starts out in "Lotto" where the members have somehow infiltrated this big gambling ring and are undercover as they work to uncover a clue or something they need in order to accomplish their tasks here on Earth. I think the underground gambling establishment is run by a gang of bad guys who are probably members of the Red Force. "Lotto" is where we are introduced to a girl who is being held captive. And ultimately, I think what EXO are trying to do is rescue the girl from the Red Force, but they are trying to do it without blowing their cover or being found out. So, that's why you see in "Lotto," and continued in "Monster," the members are fighting against the police because the police have come in to take down the gambling ring and rescue the girl, which is also what EXO are trying to do. However, the members of EXO don't want to be discovered, so they play along as if they are part of the bad guys. EXO are supposed to be going about their tasks here on Earth incognito, and humanity is never supposed to find out about EXO, so they are trying to keep a low profile. As we see in the end of "Monster," Baekhyun disguises himself as one of the police and helps the other members escape from the back of the police van before they are taken to jail and/or captured by the Red Force, etc. (However, if you look closely, the members who are in the back of the police van are dressed in red, so the ones who Baekhyun rescued may be X-EXO -- EXO's alter ego clones -- and not EXO like we originally thought. Although I'm not sure whether at this point Baekhyun realizes these aren't the EXO members. Or maybe Baekhyun is also a member of X-EXO. Just another giant mystery we have yet to solve.) You also see Lay, EXO's Chinese member, crouched in the middle of what looks like a pile of people -- I'm not sure whether these are the FBI agents, or if these are members of the Red Force -- and I think he is checking to make sure they are OK and possibly trying to use his power of healing to fix things and heal the injured. Because some theories believe that EXO are traveling between time periods and dimensions, I think in "Monster" they also might be showing how some of the members are arriving on scene at different moments in the timeline of events that are taking place in the MV -- the members don't necessarily arrive at the location together -- as explained in their Pathcode teaser videos leading up to their "Call Me Baby" comeback. For instance, in "Monster" you also see Kai standing on or near a giant pile of people as well, and he seems to be standing over them. Some have pointed to this as possibly showing evil X-EXO Kai -- Kai's alter ego clone that was created by the Red Forced and introduced in EXO's "Obsession" MV -- who has done something bad, but I think this may be showing good EXO Kai, who has just shown up at that moment, observing what has taken place. Because Kai has the power of teleportation he is the one that is in charge of bringing the members together and traveling between time and space, so I think he has shown up from a different time or place and is now trying to figure out what has happened, etc. In EXO's "Obsession" MV the members in the bright colored clothing with the crazy makeup and hair are supposed to be X-EXO -- EXO's alter ego clones who have been created by the evil Red Force -- and the ones in the black or dark colored clothing are supposed to be EXO -- the good guys. So, in the parts where they are dressed in all black in "Monster" I think this is showing EXO, and where you see them in the clothing with red accents, this might by showing X-EXO. At the time when "Monster" was first released, we had no idea about X-EXO's existence, but since "Obsession" -- which is one of EXO's most recent releases -- we have started to go back and reanalyze some of their older MVs, and it appears that what we thought was always EXO, may have been in fact X-EXO some of the time. As you can see, EXO's story is always evolving and changing, and just when you think you have one part understood, SM introduces a new piece of the story and changes the direction of the narrative. Also pay attention to when you see red and blue. In EXO's MVs when you see red light or red objects this is where the Red Force has control, and when you see blue light or blue objects this is where EXO has the upperhand. However, if you see purple or red and blue in the same scene this is when EXO and the Red Force are battling for control -- red and blue mixed together make purple. Unfortunately, as you can see, what makes EXO's storyline even more difficult to follow is the fact that nothing is ever in chronological order. So you really have to pay close attention to every detail, to even begin to make connections.
EXO hit hard. Main vocalist Chen did the lead into the rap, then red haired Chanyeol does the main rap with Sehun. EXO's B sides are just as amazing. You might like the live performance of Gravity as an introduction to their unbelievably good live stages and to their B sides. Monster was released as a double title track with Lucky One, but is often linked more closely to Lotto, which is also quite dark.
This song and MV is a whole experience! I thoroughly enjoy watching reactions to Monster hehe, I know everyone will be mind blown by this one. Chanyeol's rap is my favorite part, DO's lines, Chen's high notes and Baekhyun's vocals connecting everything into one solid piece... And the choreo performed by the best dancers in the industry. I still can't believe Kai has his whole spine screwed up looking how effortlessly he rises in a wave in front of Suho. Best boys. Kings for a million of reasons.
I'm so glad you got into exo. They are a whole genre in themselves. You must listen to love shot and don't mess up my tempo. I mean their whole discography is lit but those two are fiireeee
Thank you for your reaction! Vocally I love their song, Sweet Lies, but you shouldn’t miss Call Me Baby and any of their live performances. They are top tier talents!🤍
Once again you pointed out Chen the main vocalist and Chanyeol the main rapper and Baekhyun made the last run, you'd love EXO live performances even more
Thanks for another EXO reaction!!! I would highly recommend for you to react to Tempo, I feel like you would lose your mind whenever you get the chance to hear it. Hope you get to react to more of their stuff soon!
Ah yes older SM MVs and their complete lack of subtitles * sigh * If you want more R&B, maybe check out Tempo or Love Shot (MVs), The Eve or Sweet Lies (no MVs, fantastic concert lives if you're interested). EXOs b-sides may not have MVs but _daaamn_ do they deliver quality music. They also do pop, funk, ballads, experimental stuff - usually with some kind R&B influence bc they have too many fantastic R&B voices not to. Their pre-debut What Is Love is just two of the main vocals (Baekhyun and D.O.) on an actual Teddy Riley joint, full-on baby-making music when they were basically infants, and they KILLED IT. 8:47 no THAT is Chen (I'm sorry you make we so crazy! You know you do!). The rap back-and-forth is Chanyeol (red hair) and Sehun
You were in shock for a moment lol Yes! that was Baekhyun and Chen high note! Thank u so much for reacting to EXO again! 'Growl' is the song that broke the record in the records (Young EXO sir!). I should warn you that if 'Monster' left you at a loss for what to say. I don't think you're ready to hear 'Tempo' 🤭 It's one of the most complicated songs and no one but EXO could perform it like they did!! I look forward to the next video! xoxo from EXO-L Argentina!
Took me back to the time kpop groups wanted to make a Monster song for themselves to go viral as EXO did with it, EPIC production with their epic vocals
Loves your reaction to EXO's Monster. It's an iconic song ... never seen another K-pop group try to cover of it. Please react to TEMPO ... it's truly one of a kind. You'll love it. :) Thanks! Catherine
the one who hit the highnote before the rap part is Chen ❤ hope you check out his solo music too ~ He's just amazing 🔥 The red haired rapper is Chanyeol and black haired rapper is Sehun. they also have a sub unit called EXO-SC, you can check them out too
omg I remember a few months ago, I had already listened to Love Shot but this one made me dig deeper into Exo's work cause the vocals were so good, so was the rap, so was the beat, so was the insane choreo 😭 I just love Monster
I'm an EXO-L since 2012...they made me fall with Mama at first, and with Monster, they took my heart! EVERY SINGLE TITLES ARE MASTERPIECES!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
if you enjoyed that harmony im highly recommend live remix version of "wolf" from exo. they are "live vocal kings" of kpop and live versions from their concerts are completely different, make sure to check out live versions :))
I had no doubt you'd like Exo so much. Monster is one of the many songs that I recommended you to listen to under the "Obsession" video. I'm glad you've started reacting to their songs.. I can't wait to hear more.
Thank you for your reaction to EXO. If you want more R&B song from them, I suggest you to check out their predebut song What is Love and Tempo. EXO also have many R&B B-side track such as Sweet Lies, 24/7, One and Only, Cloud 9, What If. You can watch the lives. They're amazing. EXO vocals never disappoint.
Love your reaction. ❤ Try to see one of their live proformances. Exo Diamond+Coming Over+Run This+Drop That+Power. When I saw this for the first time, I wished I had been there myself.
EXO was my intro to KPop, and this MV was the first MV I ever saw in the genre. They are the gold standard, and still my ult bias as a group. They do not miss.
This song has a dance practice u shouldn't miss also the raper with red hair is chanyeol and chen is the one who said "am sorry u make me so craaazy" and u really should listen to some of exo R&B if you're into it then and maybe listen to their acoustic medley it's soooo gooood 🤌😘
love your reactions every time!! exo truly never disappoint i think they're just so listonable bc like you said their vocals are insane individually but just mesh so well as a whole too. truly vocal kings. would love to see your reaction to ya ya ya!
Can't wait for your reactions if live performances of EXO. MAMA+Monster+Wolf at Tokyo Dome is the most iconic and representative of what they're capable live. Next are Acoustic Medley and One and Only+Stronger imo.
Another great EXO reaction, thank you! You should check out all their logos. Speaking of the use of the X, every one of their comebacks has its own logo and E X O is incorporated into every one. They’re all very clever, some of them are brilliant. The War is a work of art but I think Tempo and Obsession are my favorites. Also, the whole group forms E X O moving in formation during the live performance of Transformer but if you blink you’ll miss it!
The moment I saw your notification my heart told me "It's Exo" but I couldn't see it because I was really busy. I was not wrong. I was waiting for this. Thank you so much. Exo is a fascinating and talented group and their immense discography is incredibly diverse. The impressive thing is that everything is great on them. I know that the wonderful world of Kpop is very big but I hope at some point more reactions to Exo, my favorite group.
BAEKHYUN is pronounced as: Bake-hyeon and CHANYEOL is the rapper you can call him yeol or loey (his producer name as yeol backwards) to not get confused .. Chen is the one who usually sing the high notes
😂😂 fun reaction. You should do the color coded lyrics on this one so you can see who is singing. Baekhyun and Chen are splitting lines sometimes and it's hard to tell when you aren't familiar with their vocals. Next suggestion: Lotto
Chen is 1 out of 3 MAIN VOCALISTs of Exo who sang the high note before Chanyeol (Red Hair) started rapping along with Sehun. They are both Exo's MAIN RAPPERS. they made a sub-unit (EXO-SC) of the rappers and chen is in the EXO-CBX sub-unit.
Wuaaa...thank you for your reacting to EXO. They are the best kpop group I ever know and in love...all their songs are my kind of music. Better react their dance practice MV or live performance. They are in another level 👍
Yo comence a seguirlos con la presentación de WOLF en vivo fue una locura y me declare su fan enseguida, después vi monster y fue asombroso asi que estaría genial que vieras esa presentación en vivo porque te aseguro te convertirás en su fan, mis muchachos son inigualables y talentosos. ❤️✨
I believe this is the last MV for EXO that Lay was really in and sang. He did a cameo in Tempo. He is still is a member, but unable to perform with EXO.
oooooh thank you for your reaction!! that voice crack at the end was hella relatable 😂 might I suggest watching the lyric videos for some of these older kpop M/Vs that don't have English subtitles ~ also there sometimes are fan edit versions of these with the lyrics on them but it take a bit of searching.
Its so funny that multiple companies tried hiring EXO producers just to replicate EXO songs. Even after all these years, the uniqueness of their songs is still not replicated.
EXO YASS Yo Teddy your reaction are the highlight of my day much love from the Midwest highly recommend -Overdose -Mama -Miracles in December Please react to Mamamoo- HIP CL-Spicy
I actually also just recently heard this song. I think they did this song as part of a kpop idol survival show recently(fantasy boys). I also like ko ko bop and love shot. This song is really good though. I also heard btob's ex-members solo She's Gone by Ilhoon. I recommend 👌. Also, I hope you continue to do comeback reactions. Xikers, Ateez, and Stray kids. And if you'll consider giving P1harmony a shot they are very talented!
The high note before the rap part is Chen , rap part red hair Chanyeol black hair sehun
Monster is one of the best Kpop songs of all time and has one of the most iconic choreos. I highly recommend "Mama" for your next Exo reaction, it will give a lot of backstory for them. Other options "Growl" or "Tempo" or "Overdose" or more from Lay ( like "Veil" or "Sheep"). You also might enjoy checking out SuperM (Baekhyun and Kai are also in that group, also from SM Ent) - start with "Jopping." Taemin is also a member (his main group is SHINee which is also a great group, try "Don't Call Me"). Taemin has some incredible solo tracks - "Advice" would be a good place to start.
The red haired rapper is Chanyeol, black haired rapper with him is Sehun.
Yeah i double at MAMA being the next reaction
It's a pretty interesting song
EXO is a legendary group ❤
Great reaction... if you're looking for an R&B vibe with a dash of rap - EXO's "Tempo" is filthy and so effortless that it boggles the mind!!! The vocals are so freakin sick. EXO is probably, in my opionion is one of the most mullti talented groups in the industry. Their songs give out a different vibe from the previous track to the next. I am so proud of EXO, younger all the way to the present. "KoKo Bop" great island - summer vibe. Younger years #EXO, "Call me baby" & "Growl" (One take video by the way.). I adore Stray Kids who keep pushing forward with their own sick developing abilities. Serious soft spot for them. NCT - all sub units are crazy talented all rounders. Thanks again for the reactions Teddy. I'm a subscriber and a fan.
My all time fav, young exo MAMA💓💓💓💓
i'm not even an exoL but this song is on of the best kpop song out there and I'm so happy you reacted to it😁
EXO ‘Tempo’ is a must to react to next! You will love it! :D
This is THE song that made me fall in love with EXO. It took my ears & senses on an incredible musical roller coaster ride!
And if you liked the song without knowing the lyrics, I think you’ll appreciate it even more after reading the dark yet beautifully crafted lyrics.
Here they are:
She got me going crazy
why is my heart beating
왜 심장이 뛰니
You are beautiful my Goddess
넌 아름다워 나의 Goddess
It's closed yeah yeah
닫혀 있지 Yeah yeah
I'll knock so you can let me in
두드릴 테니 날 들여 보낼래
I'll give you a hidden thrill
감춰진 스릴을 줄게
in the curiosity of the eyes
눈동자의 호기심에
you've already fallen for it
이미 넌 빠져들었고
Don't be afraid
Love is the way
Shawty I got it
You can call me monster
I'm creeping in your heart babe
Flip over, knock down and swallow
뒤집고 무너트리고 삼켜
Yes, I steal you and indulge you
그래 널 훔쳐 탐닉해
will ruin you
널 망쳐 놓을 거야
imprinted in your heart
니 맘속에 각인된 채
Even if I die, I want to live forever
죽어도 영원히 살래
(Come here girl)
You call me monster
I'll go into your heart
니 맘으로 들어갈게
She got me going crazy
(Oh yeah, she got me)
why is my heart beating
왜 심장이 뛰니
(Oh yeah, oh yeah, she got me)
I'm a bit impatient
내가 좀 성격이 급해
I'm not so gentle
그닥 온순하지 못해
(I hated you)
(널 미워했어)
but i want you
하지만 너를 원해
That's right, my type
My heart doesn't lie
가슴은 거짓말 안 해
It started in me
시작됐어 내 안에서
send a dangerous signal
위험한 신호를 보내
Don't be afraid
Love is the way
Shawty I got it
You can call me monster
I'm creeping in your heart babe
Flip over, knock down and swallow
뒤집고 무너트리고 삼켜
Yes, I steal you and indulge you
그래 널 훔쳐 탐닉해
will ruin you
널 망쳐 놓을 거야
imprinted in your heart
니 맘속에 각인된 채
Even if I die, I want to live forever
죽어도 영원히 살래
(Come here girl)
You call me monster
I'll go into your heart
니 맘으로 들어갈게
I'm shivering and your whole life
전율이 와 니 삶을 다
turning over
뒤집어 버리는 게
I'm sorry, you make me so crazy
you know you do
Everyone is afraid of me
모두 날 두려워해 So I'm untouchable man
But why can't you reject me in the end?
근데 네 진심은 왜 결국에 날 거부 못해
hide and steal
숨어서 훔쳐보다가
Surprised (Who?)
깜짝 놀라지 (Who?)
You're like an antinomy
네겐 안티노미 같은
I'm a part of your existence (How we do?)
난 네 존재의 일부 (How we do?)
accept me as i am
날 그대로 받아들여
put away your fearful worries
너의 두려운 걱정은 접어 두렴
enjoy the pain you can bear
니가 견딜 만한 고통을 누려
go deeper
더 깊이 빠져들어
play with you
널 맘대로 가지고 놀아
play with my hands
내 손에서 맘껏 놀아
Don't run away, you linger forever Brah
도망가지 마 넌 영원히 맴돌아 Brah
You can call me monster
I'm creeping in your heart babe
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Flip over, knock down and swallow
뒤집고 무너트리고 삼켜
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Yes, I steal you and indulge you
그래 널 훔쳐 탐닉해
will ruin you
널 망쳐 놓을 거야
imprinted in your heart
니 맘속에 각인된 채
Even if I die, I want to live forever
죽어도 영원히 살래
(Come here girl)
You call me monster
I'll go into your heart
니 맘으로 들어갈게
Creeping, creeping, creeping
Creeping, creeping, creeping
You, oh whoa, creeping
Same!
In order to understand the story in EXO's "Monster" MV, as well as all of EXO's content, you have to know that it's all connected, and every new piece that's introduced explains a little more of EXO's story. Each MV is like another chapter in SM Entertainment's SM Culture Universe storyline and it's all part of a larger story that also includes the majority of SM's other groups' and artists' storylines. It's like one giant graphic novel or mystery movie series.
Everything EXO is involved in, and I literally mean almost everything -- including all of their MVs, the majority of their sub-sub-unit MVs and members' solo MVs, teaser videos, concert stages, concert VCRs (videos played in between sets at concerts) and choreography, as well as special content included with their albums, etc. -- is designed to help tell a little more of EXO's story.
EXO debuted back in 2012, and from the very beginning their concept is that they are aliens from Planet Exo who have come to Earth with superpowers to protect the Tree of Life from the Red Forces. And as otherworldly beings, each of the members has a superpower that is unique to them.
"Monster" was released in 2016, so there are 9 members in this MV.
As the English lines in "Monster" say ... They're "Creeping, Creeping Creeping .... Creeping in your heart babe" "You can call me Monster (because) I'm creeping in your heart babe." "She got me goin' crazy." The song's called "Monster," so the words are about acting like a monster: "Don't be afraid, love is the way ... I'm sorry, you make me sooo craaaazzzy, you know you dooooo."
So the floating watch and the car that is on fire in reverse, etc., I think was -- on top of being a metaphor in the story -- also supposed to be the members using their superpowers. And the snake, like a monster, mirrors the beat of the song, which kind of slithers like a snake as a metaphor for the way the guy slithers in and out of the relationship stealing warmth and affection from the girl, but in the end, leaving her cold and alone like a cold-blooded snake, etc. The snake is also red, which means that it most likely represents something to do with the the Red Force.
If you look up the English translation of the lyrics, you will see the song has very little to do with the story in the MV. In the song the members are talking about a girl and they are telling the girl that "You can call me Monster" because I know I am bad for you and I will ruin you. I know that when we are over that I will have destroyed everything that is good about you, but I don't care because I want you so much that it doesn't matter to me. But the MV is about EXO's origin story and about the fact that they have come to Earth on a mission.
Also, the majority of the choreography for "Monster" has to do with the members using their powers, so when/if you watch the dance practice and/or a live performance, if you know what you are looking for, you will see that each move is done for a very specific reason. The X they make to represent EXO is only the beginning of the story in their choreography.
For example, D.O. has the power of super strength, so during his part in the song and choreography you will see that he waves his hands and the other members are pushed away from him or pulled toward him. When you see Suho in the middle of the group and they have a hold of his arms, he rotates his body around like swirling water because Suho has the power to control water. Xiumin has the power to control snow/ice/frost, so during one part of the choreography you will see that each of the members pause as if frozen as he moves in front of them. You see Kai slide backward and forward into the center of the group while waving his arms to represent him teleporting. And when Chanyeol jumps over Lay, Sehun and Xiumin, this could be him using his phoenix fire wings to fly, or it could be showing him leaping over flames because his power is the ability to control fire. Sehun has the power to control wind, so during his parts, you will see the other members shuffle around him as if they are creating a windstorm. And when they sit on the ground with their one knee in the air and rotate their bodies, it's supposed to represent a sundial -- EXO gets their power from the eclipse and their powers are affected by planetary and solar phenomenon, so the sundial is meant to represent the passing of time and their connection to the sun. (Even some of EXO's comebacks were released on days when we had a real eclipse or other planetary phenomenon, etc.)
You should also make note that "Lotto" is a prequel to "Monster," so when you watch their "Lotto" MV, just keep in mind that what you saw happen in "Monster" is what is going to take place after or in conjunction with the events in "Lotto".
How "Monster" and "Lotto" tie into EXOs larger storyline is a little open ended, but because "Lotto" is thought to be the prequel to "Monster," I think the story starts out in "Lotto" where the members have somehow infiltrated this big gambling ring and are undercover as they work to uncover a clue or something they need in order to accomplish their tasks here on Earth. I think the underground gambling establishment is run by a gang of bad guys who are probably members of the Red Force.
"Lotto" is where we are introduced to a girl who is being held captive. And ultimately, I think what EXO are trying to do is rescue the girl from the Red Force, but they are trying to do it without blowing their cover or being found out. So, that's why you see in "Lotto," and continued in "Monster," the members are fighting against the police because the police have come in to take down the gambling ring and rescue the girl, which is also what EXO are trying to do. However, the members of EXO don't want to be discovered, so they play along as if they are part of the bad guys. EXO are supposed to be going about their tasks here on Earth incognito, and humanity is never supposed to find out about EXO, so they are trying to keep a low profile.
As we see in the end of "Monster," Baekhyun disguises himself as one of the police and helps the other members escape from the back of the police van before they are taken to jail and/or captured by the Red Force, etc. (However, if you look closely, the members who are in the back of the police van are dressed in red, so the ones who Baekhyun rescued may be X-EXO -- EXO's alter ego clones -- and not EXO like we originally thought. Although I'm not sure whether at this point Baekhyun realizes these aren't the EXO members. Or maybe Baekhyun is also a member of X-EXO. Just another giant mystery we have yet to solve.)
You also see Lay, EXO's Chinese member, crouched in the middle of what looks like a pile of people -- I'm not sure whether these are the FBI agents, or if these are members of the Red Force -- and I think he is checking to make sure they are OK and possibly trying to use his power of healing to fix things and heal the injured.
Because some theories believe that EXO are traveling between time periods and dimensions, I think in "Monster" they also might be showing how some of the members are arriving on scene at different moments in the timeline of events that are taking place in the MV -- the members don't necessarily arrive at the location together -- as explained in their Pathcode teaser videos leading up to their "Call Me Baby" comeback. For instance, in "Monster" you also see Kai standing on or near a giant pile of people as well, and he seems to be standing over them. Some have pointed to this as possibly showing evil X-EXO Kai -- Kai's alter ego clone that was created by the Red Forced and introduced in EXO's "Obsession" MV -- who has done something bad, but I think this may be showing good EXO Kai, who has just shown up at that moment, observing what has taken place. Because Kai has the power of teleportation he is the one that is in charge of bringing the members together and traveling between time and space, so I think he has shown up from a different time or place and is now trying to figure out what has happened, etc.
In EXO's "Obsession" MV the members in the bright colored clothing with the crazy makeup and hair are supposed to be X-EXO -- EXO's alter ego clones who have been created by the evil Red Force -- and the ones in the black or dark colored clothing are supposed to be EXO -- the good guys. So, in the parts where they are dressed in all black in "Monster" I think this is showing EXO, and where you see them in the clothing with red accents, this might by showing X-EXO. At the time when "Monster" was first released, we had no idea about X-EXO's existence, but since "Obsession" -- which is one of EXO's most recent releases -- we have started to go back and reanalyze some of their older MVs, and it appears that what we thought was always EXO, may have been in fact X-EXO some of the time.
As you can see, EXO's story is always evolving and changing, and just when you think you have one part understood, SM introduces a new piece of the story and changes the direction of the narrative.
Also pay attention to when you see red and blue. In EXO's MVs when you see red light or red objects this is where the Red Force has control, and when you see blue light or blue objects this is where EXO has the upperhand. However, if you see purple or red and blue in the same scene this is when EXO and the Red Force are battling for control -- red and blue mixed together make purple.
Unfortunately, as you can see, what makes EXO's storyline even more difficult to follow is the fact that nothing is ever in chronological order. So you really have to pay close attention to every detail, to even begin to make connections.
EXO hit hard. Main vocalist Chen did the lead into the rap, then red haired Chanyeol does the main rap with Sehun. EXO's B sides are just as amazing. You might like the live performance of Gravity as an introduction to their unbelievably good live stages and to their B sides. Monster was released as a double title track with Lucky One, but is often linked more closely to Lotto, which is also quite dark.
Monster produced by LDN the Grammy nominated team, they even showed us the making of it with EXO RAW vocals, genius work, still one of my top 3 EXO tt
The song that got me into EXO and my first kpop vid ever 🔥
SAME! ❤
Same, but in my case it was the practice video of Monster 😂
Exo the actual best in the industry get into iiiiiiit. They are unmatched live! Insane vocals, rap and dance
This song and MV is a whole experience! I thoroughly enjoy watching reactions to Monster hehe, I know everyone will be mind blown by this one. Chanyeol's rap is my favorite part, DO's lines, Chen's high notes and Baekhyun's vocals connecting everything into one solid piece... And the choreo performed by the best dancers in the industry. I still can't believe Kai has his whole spine screwed up looking how effortlessly he rises in a wave in front of Suho. Best boys. Kings for a million of reasons.
I'm so glad you got into exo. They are a whole genre in themselves. You must listen to love shot and don't mess up my tempo. I mean their whole discography is lit but those two are fiireeee
Welcome to the rabbit hole after monster you will never be the same exo are creeping in your heart 😂❤
6:33 they way he reacted to Lay in this part is wholesome 😂❤
Thank you for your reaction! Vocally I love their song, Sweet Lies, but you shouldn’t miss Call Me Baby and any of their live performances. They are top tier talents!🤍
Once again you pointed out Chen the main vocalist and Chanyeol the main rapper and Baekhyun made the last run, you'd love EXO live performances even more
Thanks for another EXO reaction!!! I would highly recommend for you to react to Tempo, I feel like you would lose your mind whenever you get the chance to hear it. Hope you get to react to more of their stuff soon!
Tempo has a mind blowing surprise in it hushhhhhhh🤫 don't tell him he can't take it🤭
Ah yes older SM MVs and their complete lack of subtitles * sigh * If you want more R&B, maybe check out Tempo or Love Shot (MVs), The Eve or Sweet Lies (no MVs, fantastic concert lives if you're interested). EXOs b-sides may not have MVs but _daaamn_ do they deliver quality music. They also do pop, funk, ballads, experimental stuff - usually with some kind R&B influence bc they have too many fantastic R&B voices not to. Their pre-debut What Is Love is just two of the main vocals (Baekhyun and D.O.) on an actual Teddy Riley joint, full-on baby-making music when they were basically infants, and they KILLED IT.
8:47 no THAT is Chen (I'm sorry you make we so crazy! You know you do!). The rap back-and-forth is Chanyeol (red hair) and Sehun
You were in shock for a moment lol Yes! that was Baekhyun and Chen high note! Thank u so much for reacting to EXO again! 'Growl' is the song that broke the record in the records (Young EXO sir!). I should warn you that if 'Monster' left you at a loss for what to say. I don't think you're ready to hear 'Tempo' 🤭 It's one of the most complicated songs and no one but EXO could perform it like they did!! I look forward to the next video!
xoxo from EXO-L Argentina!
they have like the best vocal line to ever exist ❤
Took me back to the time kpop groups wanted to make a Monster song for themselves to go viral as EXO did with it, EPIC production with their epic vocals
My favorite EXO song!!!!!!
Loves your reaction to EXO's Monster. It's an iconic song ... never seen another K-pop group try to cover of it. Please react to TEMPO ... it's truly one of a kind. You'll love it. :) Thanks! Catherine
Next MV is Tempo. Their acapella there was insaneeee!
The legends
the one who hit the highnote before the rap part is Chen ❤ hope you check out his solo music too ~ He's just amazing 🔥
The red haired rapper is Chanyeol and black haired rapper is Sehun. they also have a sub unit called EXO-SC, you can check them out too
omg I remember a few months ago, I had already listened to Love Shot but this one made me dig deeper into Exo's work cause the vocals were so good, so was the rap, so was the beat, so was the insane choreo 😭 I just love Monster
I'm an EXO-L since 2012...they made me fall with Mama at first, and with Monster, they took my heart!
EVERY SINGLE TITLES ARE MASTERPIECES!!!
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
This was the 1st song I saw of EXO and was hooked from then on. Their vocals and choreo are outstanding. Try Tempo too by EXO. Thanks
Live performances are what EXO does best❤
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if you enjoyed that harmony im highly recommend live remix version of "wolf" from exo. they are "live vocal kings" of kpop and live versions from their concerts are completely different, make sure to check out live versions :))
I had no doubt you'd like Exo so much. Monster is one of the many songs that I recommended you to listen to under the "Obsession" video.
I'm glad you've started reacting to their songs.. I can't wait to hear more.
Omg teddy I was waiting for this😍 thanks for reacting
Your energy is everything as an Exol, I'm satisfied.❤
Thank you for your reaction to EXO. If you want more R&B song from them, I suggest you to check out their predebut song What is Love and Tempo. EXO also have many R&B B-side track such as Sweet Lies, 24/7, One and Only, Cloud 9, What If. You can watch the lives. They're amazing. EXO vocals never disappoint.
Love your reaction. ❤ Try to see one of their live proformances. Exo Diamond+Coming Over+Run This+Drop That+Power. When I saw this for the first time, I wished I had been there myself.
Love the EXO reactions
EXO was my intro to KPop, and this MV was the first MV I ever saw in the genre. They are the gold standard, and still my ult bias as a group. They do not miss.
EXO = EXtraOrdinary
Exo is the best boy group out there, talented as f.
I left everything for this! 😱😱
Monster is amazing. Fight me. It doesn't get old. And i don't get tired of it even when i have played it 1000 times
Yees 🤟🏼 this is fire dude. Pleaselisten to exo tempo and overdose and moree lol
This song has a dance practice u shouldn't miss also the raper with red hair is chanyeol and chen is the one who said "am sorry u make me so craaazy" and u really should listen to some of exo R&B if you're into it then and maybe listen to their acoustic medley it's soooo gooood 🤌😘
You gotta watch their live performance for Wolf
Iconic performance
love your reactions every time!! exo truly never disappoint i think they're just so listonable bc like you said their vocals are insane individually but just mesh so well as a whole too. truly vocal kings. would love to see your reaction to ya ya ya!
I became an exol because of monster Kai since 2016. It will always be top1 in my heart.
Can't wait for your reactions if live performances of EXO. MAMA+Monster+Wolf at Tokyo Dome is the most iconic and representative of what they're capable live. Next are Acoustic Medley and One and Only+Stronger imo.
Thanks for the reaction!!!! Monster is really perfect, still my favorite one!
and their live performances are FIREEEE
I'd do anything to hear this song for the first time again 😩 . Anyways, a very good reaction and expected nothing less from you. The best❤
I hope you'll react to tempo their vocaaals are everything
Great reaction. TEDDY, long overdue....thanks 💫💫🎎
Waiting for more exo reaction from u❤ gob bless🙏 more exo pls☺❤ exoL from philippines here❤❤❤
Another great EXO reaction, thank you! You should check out all their logos. Speaking of the use of the X, every one of their comebacks has its own logo and E X O is incorporated into every one. They’re all very clever, some of them are brilliant. The War is a work of art but I think Tempo and Obsession are my favorites. Also, the whole group forms E X O moving in formation during the live performance of Transformer but if you blink you’ll miss it!
The moment I saw your notification my heart told me "It's Exo" but I couldn't see it because I was really busy. I was not wrong. I was waiting for this. Thank you so much. Exo is a fascinating and talented group and their immense discography is incredibly diverse. The impressive thing is that everything is great on them. I know that the wonderful world of Kpop is very big but I hope at some point more reactions to Exo, my favorite group.
The Kings 😌
I'm loving these EXO reactions! 💜
BAEKHYUN is pronounced as: Bake-hyeon
and CHANYEOL is the rapper you can call him yeol or loey (his producer name as yeol backwards) to not get confused
.. Chen is the one who usually sing the high notes
😂😂 fun reaction. You should do the color coded lyrics on this one so you can see who is singing. Baekhyun and Chen are splitting lines sometimes and it's hard to tell when you aren't familiar with their vocals.
Next suggestion: Lotto
Sir thank you for appreciating exos music.. pls watch their live performances too..
Chen is 1 out of 3 MAIN VOCALISTs of Exo who sang the high note before Chanyeol (Red Hair) started rapping along with Sehun. They are both Exo's MAIN RAPPERS. they made a sub-unit (EXO-SC) of the rappers and chen is in the EXO-CBX sub-unit.
Exo let's go this song is insane ❤❤❤
Their live performance is another thing to watch
Wow finally 😭 EXO Tempo next pleaseeeee
Monster is Exo's masterpece 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
You want to see amazing watch the live an their acoustic live so good.
The song that EVERYONE in k-pop vibes with 😎
You're in for a ride with EXO. They're fckn 🔥🔥🔥
NEXT "TEMPO" PLEASE its gonna be different in a pleasant way 😊
Wuaaa...thank you for your reacting to EXO. They are the best kpop group I ever know and in love...all their songs are my kind of music.
Better react their dance practice MV or live performance. They are in another level 👍
Yayyyyy my EXO❤ EXO FOREVER WE ARE ONE❤
Yaaaaasssss I'm so excited!!!! ❤
The best song in the history of Kpop
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This may be my favourite EXO song 🤘😎🤘 the red haired rapper is Chanyeol 👌👍
Love everything EXO!❤. Try Super M…which includes Baekhyun and Kai!
EXO hit hard! 🔥
Yo comence a seguirlos con la presentación de WOLF en vivo fue una locura y me declare su fan enseguida, después vi monster y fue asombroso asi que estaría genial que vieras esa presentación en vivo porque te aseguro te convertirás en su fan, mis muchachos son inigualables y talentosos. ❤️✨
Kai's dancing kills in this MV. 💜🤩😍❤
I believe this is the last MV for EXO that Lay was really in and sang. He did a cameo in Tempo. He is still is a member, but unable to perform with EXO.
Woah, I just love your reactions!!!. Thank you for reacting to EXO.
I would highly recommend you react to Savage by AESPA
Baekhyn, Xiumin, and Chen just ended contracts TODAY. Looks like SM doesn't like paying idols. Such a huge shame. I LOVE EXO 😢
Yayyyyyyyy more reactions on EXO
I think you might like Xdinary Heroes, they're different. I recommend Happy Death Day, Test Me, Strawberry Cake, KNOCK DOWN, Hair Cut for starters.
oooooh thank you for your reaction!! that voice crack at the end was hella relatable 😂
might I suggest watching the lyric videos for some of these older kpop M/Vs that don't have English subtitles ~ also there sometimes are fan edit versions of these with the lyrics on them but it take a bit of searching.
We got to see Teddy's smile yayy 😆
EXO - Tempo
That is all.
Hope you will continue film reactions about exo🔥 you wont be disappointed
EXO ARE LEGENDS
i love your reaction 😂😂😂
Yess been waiting for this ❤❤ thanks teddy
Thank you for your reaction, more exo please🙏💓💓💓💓
I love exo as much as ilove SKZ💓💓💓💓
Its so funny that multiple companies tried hiring EXO producers just to replicate EXO songs. Even after all these years, the uniqueness of their songs is still not replicated.
gotta watch the dance practice to this~ it’s sick~~~~~~
EXO YASS Yo Teddy your reaction are the highlight of my day much love from the Midwest highly recommend
-Overdose
-Mama
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EXO,the only monsters i love.
I actually also just recently heard this song. I think they did this song as part of a kpop idol survival show recently(fantasy boys). I also like ko ko bop and love shot. This song is really good though. I also heard btob's ex-members solo She's Gone by Ilhoon. I recommend 👌. Also, I hope you continue to do comeback reactions. Xikers, Ateez, and Stray kids. And if you'll consider giving P1harmony a shot they are very talented!
SM have the best vocals ever