HONEST REACTION to EXO-K 엑소케이 'MAMA' MV (Korean ver.)

[@aaron.freeman]

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[@kwang-ya]

*EXO is the opening of the 3rd generation of kpop.* Best debut song ever.

[@rachelBrady-ni]

it was technically the end of 2nd gen that they debuted, they were the transition so they're both 2nd and 3rd gen

[@rachelBrady-ni]

@@ЭленСноу They debuted during the transition between the 2 generations it doesnt need anymore explaining 💀🤦🏽‍♀️

[@KimJessy91]

Yessss

[@Aya-te6cv]

Aespa is the closest imo for exo's debut's vibe.

[@pumpkinpickle4202]

@@Aya-te6cv Aespa!?

[@nesthliejeanm.chatto7821]

This song was very ahead of it's time. Plus a Rookie Group in 2012 did those highnotes that even most idols right now can't even reach.

[@yammitmug5424]

I don't see idols covering this song hahahah!!!!

[@Jerembanabastala]

@@yammitmug5424 true lmao, no one dared to cover the vocals of this song

[@wanmardhiatulhasanah]

@@yammitmug5424 I guess only trainees in produce x 101 cover this song, right

[@nesthliejeanm.chatto7821]

@@wanmardhiatulhasanah yes, and they were very concerned covering this song because they know what kind of song they will go into.

[@subilynnoweight2090]

Yep literally all their 6 albums from the past to now has bside tracks of different genres and still are bops😌💯

[@Itsjudd_]

This song is soooo iconic and a vocal flex. I'm not an exo-l but this is on my top songs definitely.

[@kristalgic1534]

Same here. I'm a fan of a few EXO songs but this song in particular is amazing

[@Lyf4rMusic]

Exactly ! I'm not an exo-l but I do have many songs of them including B-sides I absoluely lve o hear on regular basis :) ...this song is on top !

[@mariao.r5896]

Fun fact: With this song Jaehyun (NCT) audition to enter SM Entertainment

[@neginnn8383]

Fr????

[@i.d.3888]

@@neginnn8383 he mentioned it in their first NCT Life when they were still sm rookies, he even recreated how he danced it in audition compared to that present yr

[@happinessohmahyah2460]

Really? OoO

[@nesthliejeanm.chatto7821]

Putting aside anything else, this song was pretty epic because it doesn't talk about a typical love song. It talks about the world and how it change. They're talking about the world they once love have changed so much.

[@iffahahmad3442]

fr the lyrics still give me goosebumps till this day

[@nataliah3243]

Boldest debut in Kpop.

[@jhannah7975]

The lyrics of this song is so epic. Especially for what is happening nowadays. It's very timely song.

[@chiahueychoo4106]

seriously it's so ahead from what's happening through the days!!! it's not really my type of genre, but i loved the lyrics and the intro & outro of this song hahhahahah! just the opposite with aaron 🤣🤣

[@EXOLOVE91]

The song uses a riff from Led Zeppelin's Kashmir in the background as well as the end of Guns N' Roses' November Rain. One of the reason why EXO is called Vocal Kings is because they can sing in many genres including rock & metal. No kpop artists reach this level yet.

[@EXO-L-ls8qj]

I'm kind of shocked that this is the first reactor that has recognized the cello/guitar sound from Kashmir (even if he didn't know it was from Kashmir, or by Zeppelin...baby steps...).

[@zrg1485]

One of the most expensive debut in kpop.

[@subilynnoweight2090]

With 22 teasers 😌💯

[@prostechlapec9247]

And it was worth.

[@alrashidacampong7189]

Yeah, it is💟

[@zrg1485]

It's really worth it.. but they received lot of hate during debut because of their superpower concept and called failed debut from sm. But look at them now 🥺

[@subilynnoweight2090]

@@zrg1485 yup isnt it funny how back then fans in general think concepts are weird yet now MOST kpop groups are doing it too.....talk about starting hard core concept trends :)

[@fatimaba1630]

In my opinion, SNSD EXO RV and NCT their debut song has a really good message

[@primethahapsari2577]

agree omg

[@Jerembanabastala]

SHINEE , AESPA, TBH ALL SM GROUPS

[@kasandrayeoja3034]

Agree

[@_ssj8545]

and Super junior

[@azpcshawol9615]

And SHINee 'replay' it's so iconic

[@jhannah7975]

Honestly, I didn't like this song at first but I need to str3am this then I didn't realize that it grows on me more and more. This song is iconic, out this world, insane and LEGENDARY.

[@renmcm]

Lol, I guess Epic is EXO's brand. This song was not a popular release at the time, SM was very brave to have this as their official debut song... I personally love it The song you might be thinking of is Led Zeppelin's Kashmir hehe Thank you for the reaction!

[@renmcm]

@Kyle P.V he liked the bridge and mentioned a couple of Baek's high notes, but not his fave, I guess He's still very restpectful and that is his honest first reaction

[@NerdyQueen1234]

Yass it does give me Kashmire vibes that's why I love it so much lol even though I all of exos songs

[@Run2Seeun]

EXO was 12 members when they first debuted. Then, 3 members Tao, Luhan and Kris left the group due to their disagreement with SM. After that, Lay halted his activities with the group due to overlapping schedules with his solo career in mainland China. Currently, there are 8 members: Baekhyun, D.O, Kai, Xiumin, Sehun, Chanyeol. Suho and Chen are currently in military service and Chanyeol will be in military service soon after their COMEBACK! YES! THEY RELEASED A SPOILER VIDEO OF THEIR SET. *EXO IS HAVING A COMEBACK SOON WITH 6 MEMBERS!*

[@subilynnoweight2090]

I believe Lay is inactive members of EXO since his busy with his solo projects and company in China but nevertheless still a part of the Group 😊❤️

[@jacklynjustiniano4251]

I miss Luhan... :'(

[@KAIisMYPROPERTY]

Lay's absence from the group has a lot to do with THAAD as well, because of the tension between China and South Korea. With Lay being a Chinese ambassador and a popular public figure, it's difficult for him to do anything in SK with the other EXO members.

[@citizenerrased]

@@KAIisMYPROPERTY This is sad..

[@divyamore5141]

Live version of this song is even more epic. Rock version of this song was crazy good.

[@exo_ateez1020]

Ugh, that rock ver tho

[@citizenerrased]

True

[@kimmira8897]

Bruh..... I actually cried this video brings a lot of memories...... I miss ot12 exo so fucking much 😂😂😂

[@kth2967]

Me too - I get emotional whenever I listen to it.

[@flowerhythm]

bruh this was literally my first to stan a boygroup very seriously back in the days. nothing can beat this debut yet especially with their numerous teasers that made me crazy over them waiting for their official debut!

[@iffahahmad3442]

I will never shut up about how great this song would sound if they have an actual orchestra and choir version. THE MOST EPIC DEBUT!

[@mariamicaela7242]

this song is SO ICONIC

[@janestefan7920]

This is the MV that brought me to Kpop, because I love fantasy. I'm feeling nostalgic. I miss the good old days with my first love in kpop "EXO" .. After their debut, they faced so much criticism and even described as SM mistake, so they went on hiatus for a year.. They don't have proper promotions.. They performed on streets with only very few fans and audiences? But, eventually after they comeback, they gained thei massive popularity because of Growl. I hope you'll react to GROWL. The MV kinda minimalist, but the song is actually a bop. Growl made them popular, and it became a national anthem in Korea . looking forward to it!

[@saru_yaa]

I can’t believe it’s been almost 10 years. I literally remember this debut like it was yesterday 😭😭😭

[@fatemekazemi7847]

This is Exo's debut song (2012) which introduces exo's total concept; which is about the superpowers they have, to protect the Earth. And totally the war of "Good & Bad" All the other Exo's MVs later, relates to this and Exo's super powers (the concept...). But totally I can say it's a very old song and this one is speacial and diffrent. It is even different from other tracks on that album. So yeah... Any way I'm an ExoL And the reason I support them is obviously visible in their songs. Their vocals are just "Wow" nothing else to say😇😊

[@kurishi_10]

It's EXO's trademark. Even in their song Transformer they have a different sound. Since it's EXO. If you listen to their songs, they have ballad, neoclassical, pop, rock, hip hop, party songs, slow songs, jazz, bossa nova, etc.. that's extraordinary how they manage to do all genre that's why it's their theme.

[@claraxj]

Omg, this song is so nostalgic. I remember when it was released, I was shocked by everything.

[@vanebenitez8314]

The best debut in the kpop! ♡

[@kur4mon445]

It's been a long time since I watched this mv. I forgot how young they looked here

[@lolaloli9362]

The message in this song is so strong that it left a deep impression on me when I first heard this song back then in 2013 (when EXO just started to blow up because of Growl's craze). I strongly recommended the bside tracks from EXO's old albums such as Peterpan, 365, Run, Don't Go, Heart Attack, Let Out The Beast, and Machine.

[@FrenchFriesStephanny]

Oof, I experienced that craze...

[@Mary-wq3xp]

Finally you're reacting to Exo again😭❤

[@kristalgic1534]

This song is incredible, I'd argue it is one of the best kpop debuts ever. I still have never heard any other kpop songs with scream vocals

[@riyayadavxg3725]

It is lyrically so strong..This song give me literal chills everytime..!!

[@thursdayschildhasfartogo]

not sure how earlier prior to this you recorded it but you uploaded it exactly on their 9th debut anniversary, april 8 2012 :') i'm sure that wasn't intentional but it's pretty cool how that worked out

[@aaron.freeman]

No waaaaayy

[@thursdayschildhasfartogo]

@@aaron.freeman pretty cool right?? must be a sign for you to listen to more of their music just sayin..

[@Sarah-wf3xv]

Exo 9th anniversary was yesterday 🎂❤️

[@milicamd]

Yess another exo reaction 🤩

[@amyhu8119]

omg EXO MAMA TTTTTTT I'm about to cry. And thank you for posting this today, happy 9th Anniversary!

[@irenexceus]

I actually just realized that the lyrics of this song is pretty deep.

[@ze7525]

This is *STILL* the *BEST* debut ever in KPOP hsahshah

[@trouvaille1558]

omg I haven't watched the mv since long time ago, wow crazy how the kpop scene changed lol, because at that time this was EPIC.

[@EXO-L-ls8qj]

I mean, it's still pretty damn epic.

[@xing_xoxo6205]

There are a lot of theories about the two worlds, whether its a parallel universe or exo-k and exo-m. Since its their debut song introducing their superpowers, the song has to be epic with the gregorian chant alongside it. So yeah, it does have that indiana jones kind of music sound track. I didn't like the song at first but it grew on me. And when I saw the live performance, I am in!

[@Sarah-wf3xv]

the release that pushed them up is Growl ^^ please listen to it

[@riyayadavxg3725]

The opening song of 3rd generation literally..!!!.. Best debut song ever..with such luxurious vocals.!!

[@kur4mon445]

Wahhh, I was listening this song a few moments ago kahaksh whatta a coincidence. An amazing debut song. The vocals always 💯

[@mesozn6283]

Most crazy and unique debut ever!

[@lararuelline]

Always looking forward to your EXO reactions 😊

[@a_simple_human_]

Thanks Aaron for reacting to MAMA. This was the song that made me an exo-l and i love this song.

[@arianm7576]

This song is so powerful and still I have it on my playlist 😍

[@kylieyu5138]

One of the most memorable debut in Kpop history

[@mohini2305]

This song is definitely one that grows on you over time. It has a pretty unique sound, so I can get why people don’t like it. At first I didn’t like it, but the beginning part got stuck in my head so I kept going back to the song. It’s still not one of my favorite exo songs by any means but if it comes on I won’t skip it.

[@claudiaescobar3978]

And my EXO-M 😭 CRY...

[@snowballjaemin5426]

It was their 9th Anniversary yesterday! This video brings so much memories! Thank you!

[@exo_twice_legends9462]

EXO call me baby next

[@boomingsystemupup8340]

getting to the part where you can connect pieces form a mv to another mv and onto a different group's mv, that's probably the most fun part

[@jlovesEXO]

For me, MAMA has one of the best lyrics in EXO's discography ! One of my favorites !

[@zulenkaguerraflores3495]

I really looove this song, is one of my fav songs in the world.

[@rapsingellamaen.4027]

The most iconic debut in kpop history! Especially, the intro and theories of this song.

[@nolay2177]

I've been waitinnggggg

[@coldbreeze5827]

Not gonna lie this is the hardest debut song ever, vocal flex

[@soledadtroche7871]

OMG I WASN'T EXPECTING THIS REACTION, THIS OFICIALLY THE BEST EXO'S ANNIVERSARY. Please, react to LAY - NAMANANA uwu

[@jacklynjustiniano4251]

I suddenly felt nostalgic 🤧

[@blossomnabi]

Bro like I'm addicted on ur reaction videos on exo idk why

[@exiliezo]

YEEEEES

[@Sarah-wf3xv]

ommmmmmggggggg EXO

[@HM-qy4kr]

this song made me an EXO fan for some weird reason and I'm still an EXO-L after 9 years haha. I think i was attracted to them because this song showed me their STRONG vocal abilities. Most of the people back then found the song weird too, so it's fine. I think the vocals became the instrument itself and when they performed it during concerts, it's like a whole different experience argh.

[@prescillasabalbarino4601]

They're just "fetus," in this debute. This is their debut song.

[@rawanselami2145]

Omggg Yes!! More EXO!🔥🔥😭

[@Pitapat819]

This song is amazing in concerts! I'm glad they did this as their debut song, the lyrics are still so relevant, and when used as the opening for their concerts, it really makes a big impact. EDIT: really, the more i listen to this song the more i love it hahaha. i even know all the lyrics by now and it isn't even something i listen to regularly (because i'm more of a girlxfriend/peter pan listener).

[@emanabbas]

I'm so happy that you reacted to this one 🥳

[@bahlaussa]

It’s always interesting and fun watching someone’s first reaction to their debut MAMA.. :) mama is already says why EXO is a legendary group.. only they can do it ))) thank you for the reaction .. I hope you also can react to life remix performance in their concert.. it’s another level !!

[@Lovelyisimba]

FINALLY kings of KPOP/VOCALS/CONCEPTS !

[@nataliah3243]

Did you know that there are some theories about Red Velvet being the Red Force that oppose EXO? There are interesting ties between the concepts of the two. (Honestly, the fact that the EXO concept was conceived such a long time ago makes me think that the two worlds are probably the two Koreas divided by the "Red" Force.)

[@subilynnoweight2090]

Yep because I love both groups I discovered that fans have made a connection between the two groups concept and it makes sense as well. And Red velvet is Exo's sibling group under Sm like how Super junior has girls generation, shinee had F(x) and now NCT has Aespa.

[@toaster19_32]

i'd never heard of that before 🤯 makes sense, since rv are unambiguously villainous in concept

[@nataliah3243]

@@toaster19_32 Yeri Potter has a few videos about theories. Here's one, if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXa9aKWEaqaUhMk

[@toaster19_32]

@@nataliah3243 thank you :D

[@elizabethponce3927]

EXO MAMA is such a great song in everything. It is epic!!! There's no words to describe it. I wanted to hear both versions but it's ok. EXO leyends

[@kenkaneki9741]

I'm so exited for EXO comeback 🎉🎊🥳 I missed them so much 🥺

[@HanazawaEternalIce]

Mama Mv and song always gives me chills! *Chefs kiss*

[@snow640]

If you're confused, Kai is collecting members with super power in this video

[@mirsolus7789]

I'd never read the lyrics before and now I'm super shook. Almost made me tear up for some reason.

[@coldbreeze5827]

They were so ahead of their time

[@margoli768]

This is SMP (SM Performance), a unique music style with strong music and messages only from SM. All SM boy groups have at least one SMP song, and Monster from Irene and Seulgi is also SMP.

[@khinkyawtshin2546]

Impressive , right ? This is how I become an exoL . Vocal and song meaning, the grand debut !

[@jackofalltrades2135]

I’ve heard this song multiple time but never knew the lyrics, i like it!

[@XaiElf00]

MAMA was so epic no one can ever top it... SM is on another level when it comes to making their idols debut... MAMA was a flex... Yk like when haters were like kpop this kpop that you can just throw this mv at them cause vocals, mv, harmonization, the song itself everything was super iconic.... This MV was a hush to every kpop haters it was on another level during those era... It makes me wanna bow down to them.... Shit was hard

[@xFnGemrs]

Yes finally 😭

[@boomingsystemupup8340]

i swear SM has the best concepts. there's exo planet n-city the red velvet world (i forgot the name) shinee world etc...

[@Sarah-wf3xv]

I'm not good at explaining, I hope a good exol explains everything 🙏

[@subilynnoweight2090]

Leave it to detective Ls to explain the concepts😌💕

[@lanzandreirodelas3651]

If you dive into exo's concept more...it's mindblowing.

[@jerseyguo2642]

EXO has a very strong concept when they debut hahahaha

[@notcutepenguin_6481]

EXO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. I’m soooo proud of them. Nostalgic (

[@chogiwapadada]

I always get so nervous when people react to MAMA. It's very different from what they do now and it's startling the first time you watch it. I know at least it was for me. It really grew on me. I'm glad you enjoyed it even just a bit.

[@-ChristinaMelani]

All EXO's song would be very familiar to u, bcs its everywheree..... EXO is Legend, in Korea if u dont know EXO or their song, thats mean u are a spy. That is what Korean said about EXO

[@theeekrish]

💯💯

[@baradyab1427]

More Exo ❤

[@ying5322]

This song never sound like a ordinary Kpop song at all time. But just considering it's their debut song, it's not surprise that it sounds a bit unusual epic.

[@exksooxo]

The fact that the lyrics of this song is more evident few years after it has been made.. Indeed, it’s like they predicted the future.

[@scube2069]

This song is a chef's kiss!

[@reyrosspama9358]

EXO is a STORY. They produced a story that are related to their beggining until now ...

[@gloriaramirez5348]

Ver esto en pleno 2021, y ver todo lo que logró EXO hasta ahora. Me llena de un orgullo gigante

[@parvindashti4606]

Before MAMA, they released 2 pre-debut songs, one of them was "What is love" only 2 members sang it (Baekhyun and D.O. in exo-k version) and the focus was on vocalists and their ability. And I still like it.

[@susinurkhayati1189]

Waiting for EXO-K - History & EXO-K - What is love This is their predebut songs (before mama) look forward to next EXO's reaction. Theirs concept is so 🔥 s

[@dandanie5821]

I think you like R&B songs. EXO have 2 pre debut songs. One is "What is love". Which Im hoping you will like. If you have time please check it out. It's actually vocal flex for fetus Baekhyun and D.O.

[@kevinkyu1]

SM really knows how to give us unique debut. My faves are definitely MAMA, History, 7th sense and Replay. Damn brings back so many memories, I was so wowwed by this back in 2012 when I first watched it on MNET, chanyeol and his puffy hair.

[@rachelBrady-ni]

EXO-K and EXO-M aren't sub units anymore. EXO are 9 members. But bc they used to be 12 they split them in half, 6 singing in Korean and 6 singing in Mandarin Chinese but since 3 of the 4 Chinese members left we always tell people to please ignore the fact it says -K and -M since it means nothing now. Lay is the only Chinese member left. EXO joined together as ONE in 2013 without the -K and -M attached so just "EXO - Wolf" instead of "EXO-K - Wolf". Kris and Luhan left after Overdose in 2014 and Tao left after Call Me Baby in 2015. EXO comeback 26th of May!!

[@iswatchyoutube]

Every SM group has a concept,and EXO concept is they came from other planet call 'EXOplanet' and each members have a super power,EXO-K have 6 members stan for Korean and half of them in EXO-M stan for Mandarin

[@avecmondyo]

This debut song will forever remain iconic. To think this ain't even the mainstream type of music during that time yet it was chosen to be the grp's debut song. They're rookies but they're singing a song that's hard to cover. It was a huge challenge for the boys and they slayed it. But there's even a more better version of this, the metal one, the one they performed live.

[@subilynnoweight2090]

Long story short, all of EXO'S teasers, vcr from awards shows and their concert, and even solo or group stages and their group and solo mvs are heavily connected to their never ending storyline concept. From their pre-debut mvs WHAT IS LOVE and HISTORY to their Debut Song MAMA and the rest of their mv all the way to now their spoiler for the new Exo comeback this year! And Sm entertainment's former CEO and current producer LEE SOO MAN saw 12 UFO in the sky of Seoul back in 1976 when he was a radio announcer and that was how the concept for EXO was made. I know it sounds crazy but you can search it up its true, and the fact that MAMA lyrics is such a valid prediction of today's world. And each members has a super power and before when there was still 12 members they were EXO-K who sang their songs in korean and promoted in South Korea while EXO-M sang their songs in mandarin and promoted in China. And because 3 Chinese members left in different times (2014-2015) they merged into 1 as EXO with 9 remaining members (8 Koreans and 1 Chinese). The concept is EXO are from Exo planet with super powers and are always being chased by their enemy the RED FORCE in almost all their mvs and the RF has also in a way have influenced humanity but EXO is trying to save people as well. And there are also multiple parallel worlds in their concept shown in their POWER mv. Note that not everything is in order so its up to the fans to dissect everything and piece it all back together in order. And these are the members powers: Xiumin ~Frost(ice) Suho~ water Lay~ healing Baekhyun~ light Chen~lightning/thunder Chanyeol ~ Fire D. O ~ Force/strength(earth) Kai~teleportation Sehu ~ wind Former members : Kris~ flight Luhan~telekinesis Tao~time control What you watched is half of the group (Exo-K) and their powers, the EXO-M version will showcase the remaining members and their powers hope you will check it out someday. And because I know your familiar with Red Velvet I also want to point out that they are EXO'S Sibling group under Sm company and Suho the leader of EXO is such a big Fanboy of RV😂practically promotes them and tries to get their attention everytime and we joke that he is the president of reveluv and the 6th member. Lol but on serious note, Red velvet's concept is also somewhat connected to EXO'S and fans have made connections between them and it makes sense as to REVE the robot in RV concept is similar to the RF in Exo's concept. But who knows we might be wrong 😅🤷🏿‍♀️ but there is also Sm Artists universe which are also connected 😌 but Aaron thank you very much for checking out EXO'S unique Debut song MAMA 💯😊

[@anshikavarshney2529]

When they came from EXOPlanet to Earth they didn't knew that military service will be foe them too. SORRY😅😅 EXO Concept is the just on another level. The intro says that the EXO members are the natives of EXOPlanet who guard the Tree of Life but the Evil Red Force is after it so in order to protect it EXO cut the heart of tree of life in two and they got divided in 6 members each. Now they can't unite until the red force is purified on a Eclipse day, until then even if they stand on same ground they will see different skies and while seeing same sky they will on different grounds. Now in order to find a solution to it they came to Earth but after seeing the situations here they question their Majesty that is it what life is all about because it is very toxic. Actually their Concept was planned of like 2 decades and things happening is EXO's discography are all for a reason like their debut date is 8th April making them E408 and their is really a planet naming the same also like Exol the fandom name was declared on 5th August 2014 making it L1485 and it is also an existing planet in the same galaxy as E408. EXO theories always make my mind 💥💥.