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[@jaetine9006]

People throw around the phrase ‘cultural reset’ a lot these days, but Monster was legit a cultural reset in Kpop. The fan chants alone sound like they could topple a building. There was just so much excitement over this track.

[@bellamy222rose]

exactly!!!

[@gaanriamei5552]

Facts: you'll never regret reacting to any exo songs or MVs

[@syeerazul6344]

whenever people praise exo for their vocals, it added 100 years to my lifetime istg

[@universesstar4955]

That's how I always feel

[@myown2730]

So you'll be imortal. Their vocals are praised by everyone with ears hehe

[@kaniyakk3331]

Same

[@sunkissed3685]

They actually can sing all genres

[@aliciapark6241]

Yeah even rock

[@subilynnoweight2090]

yup every single comeback is a different genre or mashup of genres and within each of the albums they release, each track is a different genre as well :)

[@_maddieee13]

The vocalist who hits the highnote in this song and in Obsession is Chen EXO's main vocalist he really does have a wide range from high to low note. I also appreciate your observation that EXO can do a wide range of genre and every member has a genre they excel at but EXO's sound as a whole is the BEST!

[@mx.n.3682]

Chen is ONE of EXOs main vocalists, there's also D.O. and Baekhyun, though Chen does usually hit the highest notes, followed by Baek. D.O. is mostly on the ad-libs.

[@user-dc5be2bf3z]

And there's Xiumin, the hidden gem. Have you listened to EXO-CBX's As I Live?

[@mx.n.3682]

@@user-dc5be2bf3z and there's Suho. They're all honestly great vocalists, though. EXO had no vocal holes.

[@user-dc5be2bf3z]

@@mx.n.3682 yes, yes. I love his solo performances and his musical.

[@KimKaicomebacksoon]

Winwin I love him and all nct members from all units❤❤❤

[@hanin.9575]

The producer is LDN noise! Crazy talented and they looked super proud whenever they did a showcase for their exo’s song. The way they use exo’s vocal layering and harmonising is 😘😘😘😘

[@angelyadnan3842]

they trained while running in the treadmill so yes their vocal training itself was wild

[@thebillboard500club]

Very smart. A lot of singers do this.

[@euthanasiatbest]

I think "Going Crazy" and "Forever" by EXO will be a great song to break down as well 😊 (Though these are b-sides from their "The War" album)

[@jennifererixsonalvend4673]

Up

[@yordankavo]

Up. FOREVER should be in k-pop text books.

[@euthanasiatbest]

@@yordankavo facts.

[@TheKaber19]

FOREVER is an amazing song

[@jae_xx9296]

up

[@kenli7573]

You’ll probably enjoy dissecting EXO’s “going crazy” and “Forever”.. it doesn’t have an official music video though!..its a b-side tract.. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it..

[@unbiasOrbit]

I agree! Those 2 songs goes hard too!

[@jennifererixsonalvend4673]

Up

[@julia-ul3br7uv2v]

Up

[@evanurelyyahf.727]

i agree!

[@Nina2000sm]

also damage, gravity and bad dream

[@user-dc5be2bf3z]

SM vocalists were trained to sing while on a treadmill. Right, Ls?

[@enirmafida6176]

very true

[@user-zi2vh9ew8u]

Their training is really wild but it gives us really great performances.

[@robinhood2816]

Fact

[@user-dc5be2bf3z]

It is one of the reasons why antis always say they lip sync on their live performances. *Can't hear them breathing*

[@kaikimkim7263]

Yup. BOA ran up and down the office building stairs while practising vocal training. Stamina. Endurance. That's how SM artists can still SING while doing crazy choreos. Top class.

[@wechiekhro-utsuhah2871]

I only realized today that there is always a lot of things happening in EXO's Music videos 😭

[@elSHiamu]

The crazy theories ;)

[@wechiekhro-utsuhah2871]

@@elSHiamu Ikr! Crazy Theories only Screams EXO (TwT)

[@agirlhasnoname6405]

Omg... I think you should listen to EXO - Mama (means "Your Highness"), their debut song. It's orchestra-rock. It's EPIC. EXO is so versatile, they can do any genre. I'm not even exaggerating. I guess that's what happened when you managed to combine some very talented people into one group, you hit the jackpot. Throw any kind of music at their way, and they will eat it.

[@elSHiamu]

Orchestra-rock + Heavy metal too...that's one of my favorites, the MV is so good and epic, the vocals amazing as always

[@agirlhasnoname6405]

@@elSHiamu indeed! Mama is also one of my favorites. I'm also partial to superhero stuff so... EXO and their concept suits me well.

[@johnniegee1959]

This too

[@xhanb4ek901]

Let me rephrase one word from your statement dear because EXO is just that group. “That's what happened when you managed to combine MOST of the talented person in a group.” YES EXO KINGS, flex them Kings.

[@thebillboard500club]

I’m doing a private live stream reaction and breakdown for EXO “Mama” on Sunday. I hope to see you there! Grab your ticket here: bit.ly/exomama

[@exellegarrido]

Their vocals are perfected because in kpop industry, idols are trained for years before they get to debut. Of course except to some lucky and talented ones who get to debut with just months of training. Also, SM Ent is said to be a vocal powerhouse.

[@justapasserby2920]

Baek and chen only trained for few months then they debuted.

[@justapasserby2920]

And although their vocals are already great they still seek for lessons and trainings.

[@tinvalencia5034]

I know a very popular kpop group but their vocals ain't close to exo lol

[@bella11110]

Not all kpop groups sis

[@eri6984]

EXO is one if few groups with really good vocals tho

[@slkslkslk]

No matter how many times i listen to EXO songs, I don’t get tired of them cos there’s so many things to listen for. Rhythm, synth, vocals, harmonies, little connectors and now thanks to you, delays! 😆 Personally I love the rubato and RnB vibes when they sing, and the runs they do (yeh yeh yeh yeah) just colors their music so vibrantly.

[@thebillboard500club]

Couldn't agree more!

[@rosidafajrin9981]

Please watch their live performance. 1. MAMA - monster - wolf live in japan. 2. El Dorado live in japan

[@rosevanessaburce8929]

UPPP

[@kpopbizz_site]

Upp. This what i wait.

[@lisliesoberano3966]

Uppppp.

[@lisliesoberano3966]

Uppppp.

[@Randomtiktoks2911]

MAMA mv is an interesting one

[@milindawilson9175]

Everything EXO is involved in, and I literally mean almost everything, is connected in some way to their concept and storyline. EXO's MVs are kind of like a movie -- it's a movie that has been going on for the past 9 years -- since predebut -- and it has no sign of coming to an end any time soon. The one thing you have to keep in mind with all of EXO's MVs, and I really mean all of them -- including their sub-sub-unit MVs and a majority of the member's solo MVs. And because Baekhyun and Kai are involved, even SuperM's storyline -- is that they are all connected and they all tell a little more of EXO's story. To truly understand EXO you need to know that EXO debuted in 2012. So to really understand EXO you need to start from the very beginning and watch both of their "Mama" MVs. From day one, EXO's concept is that they are aliens from Planet Exo and they came to Earth with superpowers to protect the Tree of Life from the Red Forces. Each of the members has a superpower that is unique to them. 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. Now you also need to know that In the beginning there was 12 members and they were split up into 2 groups EXO-K and EXO-M. EXO-K sang and performed their songs in Korean and EXO-M sang and performed those same songs in Mandarin Chinese. EXO-K had 6 Korean members and EXO-M had 4 Chinese members and 2 Korean members. However, since then, 3 of the 4 Chinese members have left the group (short answer to focus on their solo work back in China) but there is still one Chinese member left, Lay. (Any performances or MVs you watch that took place prior to May 2014 you will see all 12 members.) However, now, because they no longer have enough Chinese members they no longer do separate promotions, but they still produce almost all of their MVs and main songs in both Korean and Mandarin they just now promote all as one big group EXO with 9 members. So each new MV or project from EXO tells another part of the story, and over the years we fans have started to create a timeline and idea of what we think each part of the story is telling us. 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. However, the lyrics of the song have very little to do with the story in the MV. If you want to know what the song is about, you should look up an English translation of the lyrics. Because the lyrics tell a different story than 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 watch a live performance, if you know what you are looking for, you will see that each move is done for a very specific reason. The X they make to represent EXO is only the beginning of the story in their choreography. Every move of the choreography has been designed to be an extension of their story and it uses elements of their dance to represent several of the members using their powers. For example, D.O. has the power of super strength, so during his part in the song and choreography you will see that he waves his hands and the other members are pushed away from him or pulled toward him. When you see Suho in the middle of the group and they have a hold of his arms, he rotates his body around like swirling water because Suho has the power to control water. Xiumin has the power to control snow/ice/frost, so during one part of the choreography you will see that each of the members pause as if frozen as he moves in front of them. Sehun has the power to control wind, so during his parts, you will see the other members shuffle around him as if they are creating a windstorm. And the part where they are sitting on the ground is supposed to represent a sundial -- EXO gets their power from the eclipse and their powers are affected by planetary and solar phenomenon, so the sundial is meant to represent the passing of time and their connection to the sun. You should also make note that "Lotto" is a prequel to "Monster," so when you watch "Lotto," 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. But we see in the end of "Monster," Baekhyun disguises himself as one of the police and helps the other members escape before they are taken to jail and/or captured by the Red Force, etc. You also see Lay 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. For instance, 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 "Obsession" the members in the bright colored clothing with the crazy makeup and hair are supposed to be X-EXO and the ones in the black or dark colored clothing are supposed to be EXO. So, in the parts where they are dressed in all black in "Monster" I think this is showing EXO, and where you see them in the red, this might by showing X-EXO. At the time when "Monster" was first released, we had no idea about X-EXO's existence, but since "Obsession", we have started to go back and reanalyze some of their older MVs, and it appears that what we thought was always EXO, may have been in fact X-EXO some of the time. As you can see, EXO's story is always evolving and changing, and just when you think you have one part understood, SM introduces a new piece of the story and changes the direction of the narrative. It's also thought that red light represents the Red Force and blue light represents EXO. So in EXO's MVs when you see red light this is where the Red Force has control, and when you see blue light this is where EXO has the upperhand. However, if you see purple light this is thought to be when the line between EXO and the Red Force is blurred and they are battling to gain control. 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. To see a list of the members and what their role within the group is and what their superpowers are, please check out the reply attached to this comment.

[@milindawilson9175]

Fun fact: Everything you see EXO doing in the MV, they can do live while singing live the whole time and maintain stable vocals. They can sing and perform like that for more than 3 hours straight in concert and they sound even better live than they do in their studio recordings. And there is usually never more than a 5 minute break between sets. And on average, they perform about 20 to 30 songs which all have intense choreography or performances to go with them. To help you pinpoint the powers being used in their MVs and live performances, here is a list of the members and what their special power is. EXO-K 💦 Suho (Kim JunMyeon) is the leader of the group and he is a lead vocalist -- his power is the ability to control water (Fun fact: Suho in Korean means guardian, as in the guardian of EXO. That's why as the leader of EXO, his stage name is Suho) 💡Baekhyun is a main vocalist and his superpower is the ability to control light 🔥Chanyeol is the main rapper and lead vocalist -- his power is the ability to control fire and his spirit animal is the phoenix. 🌏D.O. (Do KyungSoo) is a main vocalist and his power is the ability to control earth (dirt) which gives him strength/force ☄Kai (Kim JongIn) is a main dancer, lead vocalist and sub-rapper and his power is teleportation (Kai means opening as in a door or gateway, so his stage name is meant to symbolize his role in the group.) 🌪Sehun is the youngest member of the group and he is a lead rapper, lead dancer and a vocalist -- his power is the ability to control wind EXO-M ❄Xiumin (Kim MinSeok) is the oldest member of the group and he is a lead vocalist and lead rapper and his power is the ability to control snow/ice (frost) 🦄 Lay (Zhang Yixing) is the Chinese member of the group, he is a main dancer, lead vocalist and rapper -- his power is the ability to heal anything. 🌩 Chen (Kim JongDae) is a main vocalist and his power is the ability to control thunder/lightning/electricity (As you can see, Xiumin and Chen were given stage names that sounded more Chinese so they would fit in better in EXO-M because they are the Korean members of the Chinese group) The Chinese members that are not in this MV, but are important to EXO's storyline: 🐉 Kris was the leader of EXO-M he was a main rapper and vocalist -- his power was the ability to fly and his spirit animal was a dragon (Kris left the group in April 2014.) 💭 Luhan was a main vocalist and his power was telekinesis (The ability to control things with his mind) (Luhan left the group in October 2014.) ⏰Tao (Z.Tao) was a lead rapper and vocalist and the martial artist of the group, so he did the flips and stunts in the group's routines. His power was the ability to control time (Tao ended activities with EXO in August 2015.)

[@mankiratkaur3560]

I really appreciate your effort girl🙌

[@SanjiKicks]

Yesssssssss, EXO are kingssss! Thank you so much!

[@SanjiKicks]

@@thebillboard500club EXO is definitely my favorite grupo BUT I think you should really check songs by NCT. Their track Make a Wish made a lot of success even in the US (and they made an english version later). You should really check it out! It has kind an indian feel, maybe due to the melodic phrasing. Ps: Most SM Entertainment artist's tracks are always a journey for any musician, they are really experimentalists and pioneers. Never cease to impress me.

[@kenli7573]

EXO has insane vocal layering!..

[@Bubbaoxs]

Highly recommend you checkout EXO-Going Crazy. I think you’d really enjoy it.

[@exobaek1364]

i’m not even part of the song making or what but I’m proudly smiling with all your praises for them. thanks for it. looking forward!

[@honeysanchez1439]

Me too it made me more prouder that Im stanning these men .

[@jenp5306]

What I love about SM's producers and vocal teachers is that they take the particular skills that each one has and blend them very well. EXO has very particular members that have very very different styles and its amazing that they can actually match really well

[@galaxyeol]

SM artists are all to the highest level in terms of vocals. When I first introduce to kpop, Super Junior and Girls Generations/SNSD are the SM artists that I admire their music and later discover the rest artists under that company, now EXO set the standards so high. Watching their live performances, concerts, it makes me losts my words and goosebumbs.

[@TheKaber19]

EXO, kings of harmonies, kings of vocals, music versality

[@shenly6928]

U will never get bored with exo songs.. U r right they have a little bit of everything in one song!

[@veronicascully5319]

I dare you to break down EXO’s debut song ‘Mama’!

[@thebillboard500club]

Double dare? 😉

[@thebillboard500club]

I’m doing a private live stream reaction and breakdown for EXO “Mama” on Sunday. I hope to see you there! Grab your ticket here: bit.ly/exomama

[@imtheguysineveryyoutubersw3699]

him: pointing out the bass pattern and explaining it really good me: waaaiiiit, I actually hear it

[@yaneluizchelsea]

dude i really wish you also check out their live concerts version, especially the japan concerts. their live performance is just insane! that is why i love EXO.

[@mardipsy]

Japan concerts are awesome!

[@anfanafdi8846]

Up

[@thebillboard500club]

Will do

[@_maddieee13]

EXO with MONSTER VOCALS! And ofcourse I'm here again thank you so much for this reaction will look forward for more!

[@sheepnxx8339]

I'm early! Thank you once again for reacting to EXO. I would like to recommend you to EXO Live, EXO - MAMA + Monster + Wolf (1.2M views) and EXO - Diamond + Coming Over + Run This + Drop That + Power. MVs: Love me right, MAMA, Call me baby.

[@sheepnxx8339]

@@thebillboard500club Thank you so much 💕 EXO - El Dorado live is also very good! And MVs EXO - Overdose!

[@nissaa.5842]

@@thebillboard500club you need to pause every 10 sec so you wont get copyright.

[@sekaiwahm4032]

Up

[@jritzkhim6867]

Elyxion concert

[@jae_xx9296]

up

[@WR1EXO]

EXO is not only a group with vocalists dancers and rappers but members can produce, write lyrics, choreograph , act and much more..

[@exobaek1364]

Please react to EXO - ‘Overdose’ and ‘Call Me Baby’ too. Thanks a lot!

[@awatifrahman260]

Been listening and digesting this song for 5 years but I heard the delay in the vocal for the first time today!

[@gemamante8961]

I really love your EXO reactions! I’m learning a lot! Please react to more EXO! EXO’s Call me Baby won’t disappoint I swear! 🥺 … fun fact though EXO’s live concerts are better than their studio versions so you might want to react to their lives too in the future! I don’t know why I listen to other kpop groups too but there’s something about EXO that really WOWs me!!! Maybe because they’re so talented and very versatile! Even when some of them left and some are currently enlisted their popularity ever since debut is the same 😅 I hope to see more of you! 🥰 Fighting! OH! And the genres you’ve mentioned 💯💯💯…. Wait till you hear their ballads they’re INSANE!!! 🤣

[@thebillboard500club]

Thank you! So glad to hear Gem. I've done a few EXO videos so definitely subscribe and check out the others :)

[@wechiekhro-utsuhah2871]

I love this 😭 WE NEVER GET A BAD REACTION FROM ANYONE WHO REACTS TO EXO BE IT VOCALS OR LITERALLY ANYTHING 🙇🏽‍♀️

[@hanin.9575]

SM entertainment started the trainee system where they perfected their skills before debuting these amazing idols Main vocalists are top tier but the rest of the team would have either addictive baritone or honey glazed unique sound to each of them And yes, SM artists are insanely famous for their vocals. It’s so colorful in a group hence their harmonising is top notch

[@vallerydo]

Hearing people and professionals mention how great and proficient their vocals are over and over and over again never bores me and only proves just how legit they are. I've heard them sing live before, I wish you had that experience too!

[@yusnanti3339]

You need to react their concert too... there is middley section in their concert. It dope... they did remix and no lipsing... if i am not wrong it was in elyxion exo planet 4 concert in seoul. Middley songs was diamond+coming over+run this+drop that+power... it was seems like in the club... and thank you for reaction exo... your reaction educate us... it help us to understand about music... thank you

[@eri6984]

I think he should do the even on elyxion so he can finally believe in exo vocal supremacy 🤭

[@yusnanti3339]

@@eri6984 i agree...

[@thebillboard500club]

Added to my list!

[@eri6984]

@@thebillboard500club yess!!!

[@yusnanti3339]

@@thebillboard500club thank you for the respond...

[@sehunsnose796]

PLEASE DISECT EXO'S FOREVER AND GOING CRAZY! It's one of their songs in their album and I'M SURE you're gonna love dissecting it

[@peacelovevegankpop]

True! Kpop loves to mix different genres into one song! *Kick It by NCT 127* is like metal mixed with hip hop and r&b!! And the concept is martial arts and is a tribute to Bruce Lee!

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

*EXO's 'Monster' is one of the tracks from their 3rd Full Album "EX'ACT"*

[@thebillboard500club]

Need to listen to more songs from EXACT

[@mel_latiao8119]

React to their Wolf MV too. It's a really unique song. The sound baffles, even the classical musicians.

[@remixedv]

EXO is just different, unique. Even though I dislike SM Entertainment they will always have my respect when it comes to tutelage. They know how to create artists, singers, performers. Artists work ethic is so high they are in competition with themselves. The nostalgia in Kpop is the best part, 70's 80's 90's. Enjoy your journey.

[@mawarrose5130]

Yes, that's the same guy who hit the D notes on your previous reactions. They are all talented and have amazing vocals.

[@anselajen5176]

How did they perfect it?? It's years of practice.... they still take vocal lessons that's how they perfected it these guys are the most dedicated passionate artist in the industry

[@realtalk13]

you said Seal and my jaw dropped. I've listened to this song easily over 100 times, maybe 200 times, but I never made that connection. And the instance you said Seal, I could just hear the similarity in key and chord progression to Kiss By a Rose. Wow, good catch!

[@rvhic]

So far you are the only one i watch that review it meticulously...not only the visual. Review the things that usually dont notice by the viewers and reviewer. Thanks. I love EXO so much.

[@norlinsunga1504]

This is what got me hooked on EXO

[@mardipsy]

Same here

[@rabiayounus1482]

This song made me EXO-L

[@aerivianvien3826]

This was my first comeback with them and I wasn't even aware because I was still catching up to their contents because I was a new exo-l 😭😭

[@juliaschultz6916]

Thanks for doing these breakdowns. It’s very informative. Really cool to hear all the stuff going on in the song that I didn’t notice before. EXO harmonizing is amazing and it was really neat when you pointed out when it was happening in places I didn’t even realize. I would love to see song breakdowns on EXOs Baekhyun solo work (Bambi) or the group SHINee

[@lucyheart6327]

YES BAEKHYUN BAMBI AND ALL I GOT!!! 👏

[@elSHiamu]

Yeah, Bambi is so good too,Baekhyun is my favorite soloist, I hope he does a reaction to this, also All I Got and Cry For Love are amazing, I hope in the future he can react to his others MVs as Un Village, Candy and Get You Alone. Baekhyun is truly the genius Idol and the best soloist, so I can't wait for those reactions 😊

[@juliaschultz6916]

@@elSHiamu Un Village and Cry for Love are definitely my favorites of Baekhyun songs.

[@thebillboard500club]

Added to my list Julia. Thank you

[@thebillboard500club]

I'm doing Bambi this week as a live stream on KZbin! Check the community posts tab for details. Turn your notification bell on so you don't miss it :)

[@xiuminkaihardcorefan3405]

EXO king of vocals in kpop never failed us. I stan the right group. Without proper promotions they've reaches this far. I'm so proud of them. Thank you for ur reaction. #EXO

[@Nina2000sm]

EXO are know for being k-pop Power house. crazy dances? we have It! Hook melodys? We have It! Bop b-sides? We have it! Stage presence? We have It! Concept with storyline that set the standart for kpop? We have it. Really crazy vocals? We also have it! and many many more things Their are called kpop kings/vocal kings for a reason

[@IVTH_]

1:53 now that he mentioned that sound, I can't unhear it throughout the mv lmao. It's just like Tempo with the squeaking sound!

[@ksaewa]

Yes, EXO! The King of Kpop!

[@jgia1260]

Yeah.. I've watched some reaction videos by youtuber and producer in korea said, they really admire SM's music skills and they wanna learn about SM's music & sound system because SM's music sound is really on another level.

[@thebillboard500club]

What song do you want me to break down next? The track with the most upvotes will be selected.

[@meroflower6202]

Thank you for your reaction I love it and learned so much things Pleas keep react to exo song's Can you react to exo call me baby

[@delarisromero2907]

hi i had fun watching your reaction vid hopefully you can also react too kai's mmmh🥺.

[@lady_L_luck]

Mama, it is really interesting. Or maybe What a Life by EXO - SC

[@soom2260]

I don't mind you breaking down all of their discography tbh it's that good lol But for the sake of being realistic and practical, I'd suggest their official debut song called Mama, it's one of a kind.

[@lady_L_luck]

@@soom2260 agreed

[@aerihan1341]

I just want to share this fact. EXO releases a new logo every comeback.

[@haslindaar4336]

Here I am smiling like a proud mother. Do watch Wolf remix Japan

[@dellaaaocta]

Agree

[@anfanafdi8846]

Up

[@jennifererixsonalvend4673]

Up please

[@WR1EXO]

Oh yesss

[@thebillboard500club]

I just reacted to the Live Performance of Exo Mama + Monster + Wolf on my new Patreon for Platinum and up! I hope you’ll check it out: www.patreon.com/musicindustrycontact

[@STOT9]

Yes! That harmony @6:53 is like A Kiss from a Rose. Beautiful.

[@thebillboard500club]

I'm doing a private live stream reaction and breakdown for EXO "Mama" on Sunday. I hope to see you there! Grab your ticket here: bit.ly/exomama

[@Clausita26preciosa]

it could be cool if you reacted to both versions: Chinese and Korean, so you can meet the original 12 members.... my personal favorite is by EXO- M but I do love both

[@jinniekhimmie]

Yey! Overdose, Wolf and Growl Pleeeease! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 For ballads: Miracles in December, For life, Universe ♥️♥️♥️

[@hanin.9575]

LDN noise other famous songs like Exo’s - Lighsaber, Lotto, Gravity, Damage Baekhyun - Cry for Love (one of exo main vocal solo track) Astro - Crazy Sexy Cool SuperM - dangerous woman

[@veryclaro]

You seem to love Chen's vocals; you point out the same guy consistently! :) Love these videos btw. Thank you for making these!

[@Jai-hn7kh]

EXO are KINGS

[@joycelim2925]

absolutely loving how you're on an EXO reaction train :") thank you so much

[@kyindo7638]

the high note part is Chen's. Chen he is the best male singer no3 from 2016-2018. And become the no1 best male K-Pop singer from 2019-2020 according to Korean music experts . He's the best male singer in EXO, he has the widest vocal range for a KPop tenor, From low notes to high notes Chen can easily do it. He is known as the king of ost and prince of ballad SM. He is very good at singing rock songs and ballad songs. He has two solo albums 1. April and flower, 2. Dear my dear. Now he is on military duty :)

[@camillacabalyu5316]

15:16 ADAM: "It is like rapid fire" MEANWHILE CHANYEOL: Well, that's my power

[@duchessindenim]

Kang Daniel Antidote, Paranoia and especially Waves. Simon Dominic's voice is honey. Everglow's newest First is daebak!! All of their songs are pretty lit.

[@leilaninisperos]

They were trained to sing while running on a treadmill and they sing while running around and carrying a wheel 😅 That's why their vocals are that good

[@yulinakriswandari9422]

17:02 adlibs. EXO songs ALWAYS have adlibs. and the king of adlibs, riffs and runs in EXO is D.O. (kyungsoo) his vocal is very R&B-ish

[@Crescentmoon0701]

I'm an EXO-L (EXO's fandom name) but I would like to request Taemin's ADVICE mv. It's very rare for me to get hooked to a song in the first listen but this song did it. I was wondering why. Thanks in advance, Sir Adam!

[@cbell8945]

I agree. I only listened to advice one time and for some reason I couldn't stop thinking about it. It didn't feel like an ear worm but it does something in my head that I can't figure out 😆

[@thebillboard500club]

I'm doing Taemin’s Advice this week as a live stream for Patreon pledgers only! Check the community posts tab for details. I hope to see you there. Pledge to join our community of "Golden Ears" now: www.patreon.com/musicindustrycontact

[@light-pv2hf]

Ah yes, the cultural reset that queen Monster was, I was there and I will never forget that moment lol Thank you for such an insightful reaction, you are very knowledgeable! I really want to recommend their debut song MAMA (its from 2012) bcs its a very unique song, you'll be in for a ride, trust me. Also their b-side track Forever (from their album The War), it was produced by the same producers from Monster (LDN Noise). They also have brighter title tracks like Kokobop, Love Me Right and Call Me Baby if you wanna check it out! Overdose and Growl (the song that made them famous) are also amazing. Again thank you for the reaction!!!

[@thebillboard500club]

I’m doing a private live stream reaction and breakdown for EXO “Mama” on Sunday. I hope to see you there! Grab your ticket here: bit.ly/exomama

[@nothin2608]

LDN noise are amazing, they produced this masterpiece I hope they will work more with EXO in the future

[@heysoph.9]

I hope he keeps reacting to SM artists, I swear they are the most intricate productions and unique compositions. NCT127 songs like Punch and Superhuman, Red Velvet's Rookie and Dumb Dumb, so many

[@tanishasultana173]

To be honest your breakdown making us more respectful to exo and SM too and becoming more proud for being an Exol...

[@moonz9996]

When you point out the Delay, I feel like my hearing suddenly got better haha Thanks for reacting to EXO. Do react for Seventeen song too.

[@LeiRamos]

EXO's music is way ahead of their time. Monster was released in June 2016. Imagine that? Props, really not just to EXO but to everyone behind their music and MVs.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

*Thanks for checking out EXO's 'Monster'*

[@thebillboard500club]

Amazing production and lyrics, EXO is killing it in KPOP

[@myown2730]

We all know they are the gods of vocals. Thats a fatto!

[@xhanb4ek901]

You've mentioned different genre of EXO song! Let's go listen to their reggae son 'KoKo Bop' sir, omg I can't wait.

[@thebillboard500club]

Hey! I wanted to let you know I did Ko Ko Bop this week on KZbin if you haven't watched it yet. Enjoy.

[@royalstoria4477]

8:00 The voice delays are more heard and obvious during their live performances when they play the instrumental of monster to inroduce EXO's performance Like in MMA 2016 they used it to split between exos medley performance and their monster performance. Also most kpop songs come from western producers so if you search on YT you'll find the english demos

[@onlylexy]

Yes that is the same man who hit the D in the last MV reaction his name is Chen within Exo and his real name is Kim JongDae. He has amazing vocals! I would give any of his solo mini albums a listen.

[@Baekkie_bae]

EXO Vocal Kings! 😌 Thank you for reacting to EXO!! ❤❤

[@taengoonim]

Give me some of that powerrrrrrr

[@thebillboard500club]

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[@mayfordaisies]

Thank you for reacting to EXO! It's cool how there's still a lot of breakdowns to discover in their MVs after all these years.

[@eliedo2799]

It's good to see someone appreciate how great EXO & their music are~ You might want to check out their live performances

[@mithakarai]

EXO is called "The Vocal Kings of Kpop" is not for nothing!!! 😎 When it comes to singing, vocalizing, vocal range, harmonization, etc. they are simply THE BEST!!! And what makes them even more SUPERIOR is that they sound as AMAZING when they perform live!!! You should really check out their live performances too! 🙏🏻 And also, EXO is THE MOST VERSATILE group exists, in every aspect, from their music, singing, genre, style, concept, to performance directions/productions. They're just PERFECT!

[@mathildawalz6406]

yeyy.. SM Vocalist not joke. They can sing all genres. Thank you already react EXO.🥰 please add in your list to react: Girls' Generation (SNSD) - I GOT A BOY EXO-MAMA EXO-DROP THAT

[@thebillboard500club]

I’m doing a private live stream reaction and breakdown for EXO “Mama” on Sunday. I hope to see you there! Grab your ticket here: bit.ly/exomama

[@odalioliver]

Thank you for reacting to our loved EXO. I will go for "Cosmic Railway " and then Overdose

[@thebillboard500club]

Added

[@AmNYANsia]

you really should react to their albums, like a listening party ! i can promise you won't be disappointed, exo are known for their amazing b-side tracks (repackage albums 'love shot' and 'the power of music' are masterpieces)

[@mjc1582]

For kpop they trained for years before debut. For EXO, they longest one who trained is their leader, Suho (Junmyeon) for 6 years and shortest were Baekhyun and Chen (Jongdae) for only 2 months, the two of them are also 2 of the 3 main vocalist. All of them are equally talented and support certain vocals to give color to each songs. They are claimed as Korea's vocal kings, even rappers and dancers sing in exo which not an ordinary occurence to kpop groups. Thank you for sipporting exo. Please enjoy it alot!!!

[@truelove1391]

Exo is one of the best if not the best when it comes to vocals… Kpop is so much deep … BIGBANG is the 2nd generation father of Kpop 2nd … I think you should try them, you won’t be disappointed…

[@lalitalovefocus]

Exo 's so great in everythings so real 😍 (13.05 )

[@cbell8945]

Thank you for reacting to monster. I've watched your other EXO reactions hoping that you would do monster, as it is my favorite EXo song. Chen kills the high notes while Chanyeol's rap in the bridge is one of the best raps that I've heard in any kpop song. You have me an even deeper appreciation for this song. Especially with the info about the delays 😊

[@thebillboard500club]

So happy to hear that!

[@KaterynaM_UA]

Not gonna lie it's kinda funny when the most typical kpop song structure is called original. EXO are vocal KINGS! But verse, chorus, verse, rap, bridge, high note, chorus, outro is like bread and butter, especially for SM. It's VERY textbook. xDD

[@danaxol]

If you are co-producer of any SM song, you're a hell lucky guy, get ready for the journey of your life, you will have the chance to meet some of the songwriters and producers of #EXO songs !!! When the pandemic is over,SM will start their famous "creation camps", practically, they invite many songwriters and producers from all over the world ( US, England, Sweden, France..) and put them together in recording rooms full equipped and ready to mix , many millions worth hits were born there. So, if you are invited , don't miss this opportunity for nothing in the world,after that come back on KZbin and tell us about it *smirk By the way, "Monster" is the creation of a team, like usual, having in the center the brilliant London Noise, it's easy to identify their songs because they usually "squeeze" their name into the song * laugh

[@p00rdud3]

He's actually one of the co-producer for aespa Next Level 😁

[@danaxol]

@@p00rdud3 thanks,I saw the video,that's why I wrote the comment

[@angel_firelightsy1537]

Yes, EXO is PERFECTION. Wait till you see their live performances. They are MONSTER when it comes to live performances, vocals, dancing skill and visuals.

[@shielajanelim9856]

not really important opinion but the "E" in EXO means EVERYTHING! ♥

[@thebillboard500club]

Interesting. What does XO mean?

[@namelesshumanoidcat3400]

@@thebillboard500club oh it's a fandom thing 😅 She means by Everything is they can do everything. It can also mean Extra (because they're so funny and extra always) Can also mean Expensive (because they're the global ambassadors for different top brands like Dior, Prada, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Prive and other brands) so to some it up, yes they are Everything. 😁

[@Undaenaiet]

Thank you for reacting to EXO and for bringing my attention to so many things I didn't notice before. I am not a musician, never studied anything related to it, but I love to see your reactions because, thanks to your knowledge, I can appreciate EXO and everyone that's behind them even more! Please react to some of their live performances! Then you will really see why they are the vocal kings of k-pop. I don't know if you enjoy ballads or slower songs, but as mentioned by a lot of EXO-Ls, they can sing everything!

[@Mai-po1me]

If you are interested, you can watch LDN Noise (the songwriters and producers) deconstructing this song (Monster) here in KZbin.

[@amandaexol8311]

Lucky One by EXO next please. The production is 🔥