First Time Hearing EXO "MAMA" | 엑소케이 | Reaction

[@GOTGames]

THIS IS LOOONG OVERDUE!!!! EXO MAMA!!!!!! DON'T FORGET! WE ARE LIVE TONIGHT!! For more LIVE reactions and ANIME watch-alongs as well as BIG GIVEAWAYS be sure to be following me on TWITCH! www.twitch.tv/gotgames_tb 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Also, all UNBLURRED reactions are uploaded early to PATREON! www.patreon.com/gotgames 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@axandraaxy1007]

I recommend you to react to Exo - obsession or history

[@Taz_UK]

This was their debut, too, which makes it even more incredible, especially in 2012. It really does cover just about all bases. To get the full picture you really need to watch the EXO-M version too, as it shows the Chinese side of the group and all their powers - you get to see them in mirrors and stuff in this one but they deserve their own time, even if you watch off camera (I think the Chinese ones tend to get blocked which is why reactors don't watch them so much).

[@GOTGames]

This was their debut????? 🤯🤯🤯

[@rissabluefm6877]

@@GOTGames Yup.

[@martamatute8755]

People usually don´t recommend MAMA as the first song to listen to for all new people, but for me, it is one of their best songs ever. Everything is so amazing in this song, the lyrics, the music, the voices, the choreography, it´s incredible. It´s so epic.

[@Lyf4rMusic]

he just puts 'first time reaction' as in for the song, not for a group. I know he has already reacted to many other famous exo songs on this channel. So yeah, this isn't his first time reaction at all technically.

[@SiwonnieFan]

This masterpiece is their debut song from 2012. YES, this is how they started their legendary road to the Kingdom 😌

[@GOTGames]

🤯🤯🤯

[@lilymultifandom4578]

It's still hard for me to believe this is their debut, this song is amazing!! React to their performance of "Mama + Monster + Wolf", one of their best performances, you'll love it!! Other suggestions: B.A.P - Skydive (please react to this) Kingdom - Dystopia Nmixx - Love Me Like This

[@justkah9741]

Finally you check out their debut, yes this is their debut 👀🔥 Now you're more than ready to react to the live performance of "Mama+Monster+Wolf", seriously, you need to react to this performance.

[@GOTGames]

I should have checked this out ages ago! So glad I finally did!!

[@Doctor_Yiggles]

EXO is amazing & so glad you have finally seen how legendary this group is! Love your reactions to this! 🎶💖

[@GOTGames]

They really are amazing!!

[@miloezza]

Imagine you watching the live stage of “MAMA + MONSTER + WOLF” … it’s the BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE EVER!!!!

[@GOTGames]

Definitely checking it out 💯💯💯

[@Catie129]

Yes please… this .. Japan version since we have Kai there

[@elsaaprilia9340]

Up!

[@chantylovethis]

Please react to this live! It perfect

[@kemsari9969]

Thats their backstory and its unlike ANY other kpop groups backstory^^ And the fact that tehy are sticking to it even 11 years later and show "their powers" from time to time in solo mvs or concert vcrs.

[@GOTGames]

Oh I love it!! I never knew 🔥❤️

[@EXOeri1485]

best kpop debut from a top-tiered kpop group. this is still unmatched. EXO forever 💗 thank you for this reaction 😊

[@GOTGames]

I had no idea this was their debut 🤯

[@anagodyna573]

so funny that you say they are at their best here while it's actually their debut XD I love MAMA, both Korean and Chinese versions.

[@NurAzizah-hc6il]

Amazing isn't it? That's why I really love EXO and never changing until next years. Thank you for reacting to EXO

[@tyguzi1347]

The visuals at the beginning were interesting, and the song absolutely spectacular. You post so many songs I never even think of listening to, but I’m always glad I give it a try because I’ve always had an open mind to not just music, but anime and such as well. Loved the song, and respect your massive variety of content! Thank you.

[@GOTGames]

Really was an incredible song and video 💯💯

[@Keke88]

Makes your hair stand on end // epic performance by EXO -- YESSSSSSSSS

[@beefarren]

This was the first new KPop group debut I followed from their first announcement, and it was UNREAL how much hype there was. With BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girl's Generation, SHINee and f(x) all active at the time, SM Entertainment was riding high, and they promoted the HELL out of EXO before dropping MAMA as their official debut. TWENTY-THREE teaser trailers and two pre-release songs (What is Love and History) were dropped in the four months leading up to their debut. Their structure as a group with two sides (one aimed at the Korean market, and one aimed at the Mandarin Chinese market) and their sci-fi/fantasy backstory was unlike anything anyone had ever tried before, and the quality of their singing, dancing, and production even right at debut was (and still is!) absolutely staggering. Honestly, you REALLY need to watch the EXO-M version of MAMA to see the whole effect. Remember that in the early years, EXO was really two groups, and you're only seeing the Korean-facing half here. The two videos were made to be mirror images of each other, just like the intro says - "two worlds that seem alike." Even better, if you can, watch a video that has both MVs side-by-side, and you'll see how GENIUS this production really is. There's an excellent video on KZbin that has the Korean audio in one ear and the Mandarin audio in the other, and I cannot recommend it enough, even if you just watch it on your own time. It's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXuylZVviqp0nZo

[@GOTGames]

I'll happily check out the EXO-M version 💯💯💯💯

[@havok97818]

I don’t think I will ever not be caught off guard by screaming face-painted Kai, even all these years later lol

[@mutiarahmah3915]

EXO was incredible grup. They can sing every genre very well. I love all about them, the vocal, coreo, dance, harmonisation, personality and everything about them is amazing 😂

[@ruthmasloc7270]

Finally MAMA.. EXO kings! Thank you for appreciating exos music❤️

[@GOTGames]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gravityVL1485]

I love watching reactions to MAMA because usually reactors listen to it after some recent songs and finding out that it was their debut mindblows everyone. Being rookies, coming to the world with this, those vocals, those visuals and production (don't get me started on their gorgeous lore), they really came to leave their mark in the industry. Check out Milinda Wilson's comment (hope didn't spell it wrong, sorry), she always gives great insights about their lore and each MV with all the connections. Thank you for reacting to EXO! Next up? I'd say El Dorado live performance, so iconic that Disney called to get a Collab for the promotion of Star Wars The Awakening in SK. The song for the Collab is called Lightsaber 😎

[@skewedpriorities1857]

MAMA is an incredible song and probably one of the best debuts ever I LOVE their vocals in this one

[@gorgeousangelvyky3342]

And can you believe that this is their debut song!!! This EXO is just rookies but the level of ezcellence is out of this world.

[@eleonorestuart4089]

EXO..my #1 kpop group! Enjoying all their fantastic music..live stages and solo work! Baekhyun is also my #1 vocalist in all of kpop! This debut song is epic!

[@GOTGames]

Can't believe this is their debut! Amazing!

[@milindawilson9175]

In order to really see the full story you actually have to also watch the EXO-M version of "Mama." The whole point of both the EXO-K (Korean) and EXO-M (Mandarin Chinese) versions of their songs and each MV is to introduce you to EXO's concept and storyline. If you only watch EXO-K, you only see half the story. "Mama" is like the first episode of EXO's drama -- it sets up everything to come in the rest of the series. And if you miss any part of the first episode you will forever be lost when it comes to the rest of EXO's story. If you watch both versions of their "Mama" MV, you might be able to understand a little more about EXO's mission and everything they have been sent to Earth to do. Because in the EXO-K version the whole story focuses on the K members, but in the M version it will show you the M members and explain their powers and each of their roles in the story. You only see small clips of the M members in the Korean version. But in the Chinese version the story continues, and the EXO-M members are the ones that are highlighted. Exo, as in exoskeleton, means "outer," so as a member of EXO they are outside the ordinary. The group's concept comes from the real term exoplanet, which is a term that is used for a planet that is outside our solar system, so their name was chosen to represent the fact that they are stars that are "out of this world" when it comes to their talents. SM Entertainment has all of EXO's release dates and concepts planned out for years in advance, and some of their MVs are even specifically released on days when we have had an eclipse or other planetary phenomenon. In Korean Mama is a term they use to address a leader or king or queen. It's a term of reverence and respect. It's similar to saying "Your majesty." If you watch very many historical Korean dramas you will hear the characters call the royal family, and especially the head of the royal family or leader, "Mama." So, in this song, they are speaking to the leader or deity who sent them to Earth, essentially asking, "Now that I'm here, Your Majesty what should I do? How do I fulfill what you have sent me to do?" etc. If you want to understand EXO's story, it's very important that you pay attention to the introduction story in "Mama" because it is literally setting up EXO's storyline. The narrator is telling you EXO's whole origin story, about how EXO have been split up into two groups EXO-K and EXO-M and they are part of the same group and yet separate -- part of two worlds that come together as one, etc. And he is telling you about how the Tree of Life has been split in half to protect it from falling into the Red Forces' control -- each half of the tree representing one half of EXO (EXO-K and EXO-M) -- and EXO's mission is to find the two halves of the tree and reunite them to restore peace in the world. In the EXO-K version of "Mama" the members are using their powers to search for and meet up with the EXO-M members. That is why you see the K members traveling to find the M member. For example, you see Kai using his power of teleportation as he searches for the M members. And, because Xiumin is a member of EXO-M, you see him appear in the mirror because the K members are searching for him and he is being summoned, etc. As the story goes, when EXO arrived on Earth they did not all arrive together. Their story starts out that they were dropped on Earth in different locations all over the world -- which is explained more in their individual Pathcode teaser videos as part of their "Call Me Baby" comeback promotions -- and they have to search for each other and meet up, kind of like in a quest, before they can begin to figure out how to accomplish the tasks they have been sent to Earth to do. When you see the members all together in their "Mama" MVs they are together because they are still on Planet Exo where they are still united. But when you see them separated this is when they have all been sent to Earth.They keep flashing back and forth between present moments and recent past moments. So, how I interpret the story is that at the end they aren't back together yet, but that is a scene from when they were still on Planet Exo as they are preparing to be sent to Earth. The two worlds the narrator talks about in the introduction could possibly be different dimensions, so you often see parts of their story in their MVs and other content, which could be interpreted as them being in different dimensions or time periods or different moments in history. Each of the members in EXO-K has a counterpart in EXO-M, so part of what you were seeing in this MV was them showing you which EXO-K member corresponded with which EXO-M member. For example, Suho (EXO-K) with the power of water corresponds with Xiumin (EXO-M) who has the power of frost/ice. Chanyeol (EXO-K) with the power of fire is Kris' (EXO-M) counterpart because he has the power of flight, and as you will see when you watch the EXO-M MV, Chanyeol has the power of the phoenix and Kris has the power of the dragon, which both animal spirits have fire elements and flight so they connect. D.O. (EXO-K) with the power of force is connected to Chen (EXO-M) with the power of thunder/lightning. And Sehun (EXO-K), who has the power of wind, is connected to Tao (EXO-M) who controls time. Baekhyun (K) with the power of light is connected to Lay (M) with the power of healing; and Kai (K) with teleportation is linked to Luhan (M) with the power of telekinesis, etc. That's how they maintain their bond even as members of separate groups. Also, the symbols you saw represent each of the members and it has to do with each of their powers. For instance, Kai's symbol is a pyramid and it represents teleportation, and Lay's symbol is a unicorn and it represents his power of healing, etc. (In future MVs and other things to do with EXO, when you see things like a pyramid, you know that is a reference to something to do with Kai, etc.) Even the most minute of details in EXO's content has something to do with their origin story and EXO's storyline. During that screamo part, the "tattoos" on Kai's face and body say EXO and also all of the EXO members names, or at least the 6 EXO-K members names, as well as EXO's symbol and other hidden clues to EXO's origin story. (All of the words on Kai's face and body are in English, so, if you pause that section and really look, you will see there is a whole story even in his body paint, etc. ) And although it looks like Kai is the one that does the really high note at that moment, the voice you are hearing is actually Baekhyun. Each member in EXO-K also has a partner in EXO-M that fills the same role in their respective group. For example, Baekhyun is the main vocalist in EXO-K and Chen is the main vocalist in EXO-M; D.O. is the other main vocalist in K and Luhan was the other main vocalist in M; Chanyeol is the main rapper in K and Kris was the main rapper in M; Sehun is the lead rapper in K and Xiumin is the lead rapper in M; Kai is the main dancer in K and Lay is the main dancer in M; and then it's Suho is a lead vocalist in K and Tao was a rapper/vocalist in M, (I'm not sure how these two really work together because Tao is more of a rapper and Suho is a vocalist, but because they are the last two they are put together.) In order to understand the story even more, you should also look up the English translation of the lyrics. The majority of the gregorian chant is in English: "Shoot anonymous, anonymous; Heartless, mindless; No one who care about me ... Careless, careless (Mama: Mama in Korean means Your Majesty); Shoot anonymous, anonymous (Mama); Heartless, mindless (Mama); No one who care about me (Mama)." If you pay attention to what the whole song is about, it will give you even more insight into why EXO have been sent to Earth and what their mission is all about. EXO's storyline begins with them being sent to Earth to try and heal the world and to stop and prevent the Red Force from taking over and corrupting everything. And the story in the lyrics of "Mama" foreshadows what they will have to overcome and understand about humans and our world to accomplish their tasks. In this song EXO kind of takes humanity to task and asks us to explain why we would allow all this anger and hatred to cloud everything around us and why we don't love each other more? It's really a very beautiful message and the more you learn about EXO the more interesting the whole thing becomes. In the song the members, being aliens from another planet, are struggling to understand how we as humans could allow all this evil and bad things to happen all around us, such as war, hatred and the destruction of the environment, etc. and they are daunted by the fact that they are now tasked with figuring out how to fix it all and prevent more evil from taking place. That's why they need to find the two halves of the Tree of Life and reunite them to restore peace. EXO's story is part supernatural and Sci-fi and part based on reality, which touches on real life events and things that are really happening in the world. And from the very beginning, even during pre-debut days, and everything since then and everything yet to come, it all is connected to that storyline. Everything EXO does and everything you see from them, including Baekhyun's and Kai's parts in SM Entertainment's supergroup SuperM, all has something to do with the concept and story that began with "Mama," and each new installment of something from the members expands a little further on EXO's story. It's all has been designed to connect to EXO's storyline.

[@Veronica.1371]

🎉🎊HAPPY BIRTHDAY XIUMIN (of EXO)🎊🎉 FINALLY... we knew your reaction would be incredible to this epic song and MV. Thank you... hope more EXO comes soon.

[@GOTGames]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@snufflebear]

You didn't mention it, so not sure if you knew. This was EXO's debut, there are two versions, one Korean, the other Mandarin, to introduce EXO-K, EXO-M respectively. There used to be these two sides to EXO, which don't exist now, won't go into the drama about it. You should probably watch the chinese version, even if you don't react to it, it's worth it, even if it's the same song. But yes, totally agree with you, still one of the best songs they have ever made, and this being their debut just makes it better.

[@DewdewDC]

Best debut ever! This is a declaration of war on the static, trend led music industry. EXO have delivered ever since. Have you seen the iconic Mama/ Monster / Wolf live set? I think you will like it.

[@dooyaqoot6829]

Exo always amazing, I miss exo sooo much, it's amazing reaction

[@GOTGames]

❤️

[@penguinlover4312]

EXO is amazing!

[@GOTGames]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@k.p.684]

You should look up the meaning of the song as well. It is deep, meaningful and relatable even now after 11 years.

[@f3lix342]

This song is everything! One of the best songs from exo!! I loved it as a teen so muchhhh and I still do tho🙏🏻

[@evilia.d.o7522]

Thank you for your reaction to exo...

[@fanytt2074]

EXO es uno de los grupos con las mejores vocales del K-POP saludos de PERÚ 🥰

[@chickylee8532]

Thank you for reacting to EXO..have always enjoyed your reactions. You still have lots more to react to EXO..their live performances, their sub units, their solo. Looking forward to more of your reactions!

[@baekyeol8925]

Can't wait to see ur reaction to the live performance MAMA+MONSTER+WOLF! That's so amazing!

[@nj9421]

Agreed. Enjoyed your reaction; thought it was spot on.

[@lauramonica1525]

They're the best in the industry

[@krynnalexia]

This song is EXO's Debut song. This where where they all started, when they were 12 members strong. There are also two pre-debut songs, if you've not done them yet, they are History and What is Love?. Also Check out Electric Kiss Dance practice and Runaway song. I also highly recommend El Dorado, Machine, Two Moons and Bird.

[@exolove7173]

Yes exo vocal kings 💘

[@bollyjeff]

Finalllllly!! What is Love, also from their first album has great R&B Vocals.

[@ira__s]

Aaah this is so nostalgic! It's so fun to see someone who hasn't seen this react to this song. It's not their best song in my opinion, which is ofc understandable as this was their debut, but it's so much fun.

[@MiMiShaMiii127]

yeah one of the best song ever,if u dont know this debut about thier power witch its a storyline u should chek it out and yeah this is amazing ❤ thanks to u for reaction

[@YAYA-s8i]

I love your reactions to EХO because they are crazy.🥰EХO captivate, obsess and addict. 💞💞💞Unattainable. 💞There is no other group like it. There is no.💞💞💞

[@yeolsa8041]

Its Got POWERFUL LYRICS as well! Promise

[@nansykr]

FINALYYYY I recommend exo- what is love it’s a great song with amazing vocals as well

[@aysalll-yr9uj]

OMG I love your reaction😆

[@Luna-wp4zu]

Yes!EXO 🔥💘

[@candacerivera326]

FINALLY!!!!! for more songs that explore the EXO planet I recommend Power/History and Lucky One if you haven't already. Thanks for watching more EXO this song takes me back.

[@btstakescareofmewhenimsick4892]

Months ago, when i first heard that you listen to metal music, i requested this song, been long time tho. Glad u finally doin it. Lol

[@exosarangsaram2439]

EXO "MAMA" best debut song+ best concept and Best MV

[@rahayusenaharun3418]

Vocal king🤴🤴🤴🤴

[@RachaelColf]

You should check out a live version of this!

[@diannadixon7518]

Obsession is a great one you should check out. Love your reactions!!

[@ck-ym9zs]

Best of best mv❤

[@KnittyKitty1120]

G, you have GOT to listen to VIXX's Voodoo Doll. I know you did their Error but for me, VIXX's Voodoo Doll has been my absolute favorite. But if you want some great cinematography, Pink Fantasy is where it's at! Super amazingly talented girls with a definitively creepy edge. Purple Kiss is also amazing. Thank you so much for sharing such a great reaction video for this song, I love that so many groups are still getting so much love even a decade later. Cannot wait to watch your next KPop reaction video!

[@emanuelgonzalez7046]

Ahh, 2012-2013 was when i started with k-pop, exo, bts, girls generation, big bang, got 7, shinee, super junior, what a good times, has been a couple of years since i searched for kpop and not just listening 1 or 2 songs in recomendation of youtube per year.

[@jessagruta-td1lp]

You should also try and react to mama chinese version, I swear you won't regret knowing them with the ex-members there esp luhan and tao😍 their vocals visuals and dancing is heavenly! Btw thank you so much this makes me miss them even moreee😭

[@ksaewa]

EXO is the best! Yeah!!!

[@yoyekanyarut5677]

EXO is A LEGEND and they’re Different from the other group in KPOP. They got a crazy concept and story about who EXO is. MAMA is a nasty bad biss DEBUT song ever, For the other groups would go like Debut with a song that catchy and trendy but EXO want to make it different, they know their talent so they just flex with it by put everything that they got on the Debut song and that is so risky for a rookies in kpop industry. Until now a day no one dare to release their debut song like MAMA.

[@laciecotton7893]

Omg nice!

[@bunnytoji_]

I absolutely love this song and to think it was their debut! I hope you eventually react to Forestella’s cover of this song!

[@Sarah-vw5yk]

Exo and Btob are the only ones that make me click as fast as today 😂

[@mira-1485]

You didn't do exo reaction for so long it's such a Loss , I loved your reactions , please do more especially live performances

[@Katirin89]

If you like this you'd like TVXQ Why (Keep your head down). Same kind of beat and Changmin's vocals are just out of this world.

[@DC-vm1zx]

There's a Chinese version of mama too

[@jwp5629]

i love your reaction. Please also respond to exo obsession.

[@kuroganekaze]

Here's a fun detail. This is the korean version, there's also a chinese version and the videos complement each other.

[@camimimimil]

exo best boygroup, period

[@ichiteruu]

u should watching exo-m MAMA Chinese version (2 mv its connect)

[@АннаСтепина-т7л]

Ехо 👍💞💖💖💖💞

[@hobiwater-zx4ro]

React to EXO- 'Eve' please

[@hdaeri]

Him: This is nuts! Me:*eating nuts* lol Love the reaction! More exo content please!😁😁

[@elsaaprilia9340]

Next Reaction live concert' EXO Drop that + keep on dancing + Lucky + Run 🔥🔥🔥🔥 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHTJqoqloKespJo

[@flsicario4696]

Day 22 You would love these songs! "Wissen IST Macht!" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHSQfWWoirV9kKM or "Crimson Blooming" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaXZfICMgNB8gKs

[@niabailey362]

If you want this song to be ruined, look for the video of Taemin trying to sing it. Key dies laughing,i die laughing and from now until the end of time it will forever be ruined in the best way😂

[@yudamin_0433]

next song plz react to EXO's Monster

[@akazepanda429]

Day 28 of requesting : Da-Ice Promise (the first take/the normal ver.) Normal ver. (official, use English auto translate for sub) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWiuiYRnh9KDpsU Fansub ver. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3qodJmJhs6df5I The first take ver. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKrbnWmQnJilqqM Or Dark seeks Light, from "the world finest's assasin" opening song TV op ver. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5_Ik5ppeNmZsNU Full song with eng sub (official) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX2bmpt6aNeDeZY Or Gift , from "the angel next door spoils me rotten" opening song by Masayoshi Ooishi TV op ver. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWjZZIdrpamdY68 Full ver. (English fansub) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqHKdodsbct1l68

[@bilsky19]

Next reaction = One Ok Rock - Living dolls | Live [ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpjElX2fnLaGg7c ]

[@danitovar507]

*Please more react to SM groups!*

[@anujgodara1621]

Hello sir❤, i request you to react on sidhu moose wala "the last ride" hopefully you will. RIP sidhu moose wala #justiceforsidhumoosewala

[@soniavaquerojimenez5415]

BTS tiene más proyección internacional pero EXO es mucho mejor y sus voces increíbles

[@darkleo6769]

Please react on Apsara aali

[@NATODY13]

j'aime cette version mais je préfère la version de EXO M

[@FantasialiveAkkrman]

Same. Back then i'm into EXO-M for MAMA, History, and Angel. But EXO-K Machine definitely at the top and still fave till now.

[@sevon4457]

Algorithm

[@Italian67foreverexofan]

First time listening to EXO for real?or just this song?

[@TheNauglafel]

This song

[@FantasialiveAkkrman]

Just this song. But it's been a while he react to EXO again

[@sudhakarsahoo2769]

Yo bro i m your big fan from INDIA . I want to dedicate a superb indian song (marathi song) KANNADA RAJA PANDHARICHA SINGER - MAHESH KALE i will gyarenty you that you will never dissapoint . If u luv this song pin my comment . Luv u 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳