EXO - 'What is Love' | Official Music Video Reaction

[@ogjayelem]

And this is why EXO is known as the King of Vocals!

[@stoneheart5449]

please react to B.A.P - One Shot music video!!! you wont regret promise!!

[@lilmixbitofxo4534]

can you believe this is their pre-debut song and they serving vocals like✨chef's kiss✨

[@LoveleeCami]

No guys... 😂 the captions were not correct at all LMAO!! There's no Jeremy in the storyline or lyrics 💀thanks for the reaction!! I'll stay tunned for more EXO in the future 🤩

[@rairai4839]

THE CAPTIONS NEARLY KILLED ME LMAOOO

[@milindawilson9175]

"What is Love" actually features the 4 main vocalists of EXO, so, in the EXO-K (Korean) version you only hear D.O.'s and Baekhyun's voices, but when you watch the EXO-M (Mandarin) version you will see Chen and Luhan as the singers. These are the main vocalists from their respective groups. However, in the MV you see most of the members. The rest of the members aren't singing the song, but they are helping to tell a story. As with everything EXO does, there are duel meanings depending on how deeply you want to interpret the song and MV. On the surface the song and MV is meant to be enjoyed by the casual watcher and listener like you would any song on the radio, but if you want to delve in deeper and explore EXO's storyline, then there is so much more going on. Although "What is Love" is a love song, the MV really doesn't have a whole lot to do with love. The storyline in the MV is all about EXO's origin story and it is showing the members as they first arrived here on Earth. This was their very first pre-debut MV -- about 3 or 4 months before their debut with their "Mama" MV -- so it is setting up EXO's storyline and it's showing the members. This was before most people really even knew who EXO were. EXO's second MV, was "History" and it was also a pre-debut song. "History" came out about 2 months after "What is Love." Although the members are young here, they aren't that young. The oldest member Xiumin was 22 and the youngest members Kai and Sehun are 18. Baekhyun became a trainee later then many trainees -- he was already 20 -- and he only trained for about 3 months before EXO's debut. If you think D.O.'s and Baekhyun's version was amazing, just imagine what Chen's and Luhan's version is like. It has a slightly different feel because it has a sound and style that is designed to appeal more to a Chinese audience, but it's no less amazing. There's a reason why EXO has 3/4 main vocalists. Now to explain the story in the "What is Love" MV: As you noticed, you see an eclipse is happening. EXO's whole concept and storyline is that they are aliens who came to Earth to protect the Tree of Life from the Red Forces. And as otherworldly beings, the members each have a superpower that is specific to them. The eclipse is what controls EXO's powers and it's where they get their power and strength from. So, that is why you see in most of their MVs that they focus on the moon or show an eclipse taking place, etc. EXO are aliens so staring at an eclipse or the sun doesn't affect them in the same way. After all, they come from Planet Exo, which has two suns. LOL In the scenes were you see D.O and Baekhyun singing that is thought to be showing clues to EXO's storyline, such as the light that is streaming through the holes in the walls is thought to be representing Baekhyun's superpower which is the ability to control light, and the fact that the room they are in is kind of disheveled could be after D.O. used his power of force. You also see scenes such as Chanyeol (a member of EXO-K) looking at a drawing of a unicorn and comparing it to a hieroglyph of a unicorn on a piece of rock which is thought to be something to do with the fact that he is searching for Lay (an EXO-M member). Lay's symbol is a unicorn which represents his power of healing. In the MV for "What Is Love," you see clips from some of their pre-debut teaser videos. All the clips in the MV are special clips that were originally released one at a time on their own to introduce EXO to the world, before the group's official debut. Before EXO debuted, SM released 23 teaser videos over a 3 month period and the videos showcased the members and their talents, such as Kai's special dances and Tao's martial arts skills, as well as told a story about EXO who are on a quest to find each other and to find clues to locate the Tree of Life, etc. Kai was the member that was featured in the most teasers -- somewhere around 10 videos. The "What is Love" MV takes clips from those teaser videos and puts them together to make the MV. Months and years later, we have also discovered that the teasers also were teasers to EXO's discography of songs. At the time, when the teasers were released, we had no idea the significance of the songs that you hear in the teasers. But now, over the years, we have discovered that the majority of the songs that were featured in EXO's pre-debut teasers were also meant to be teasers to songs that would be released as some of the main tracks of EXO's albums. All the teasers are still on SM's KZbin channel if you want to check them out. If you watch the teasers, you will see how planned out everything EXO is involved in actually is. Most of the songs that they released even years after debut were songs that were teased to in their pre-debut teaser videos even before fans knew who EXO was. That just goes to show you why we say that everything EXO does comes back to their storyline. :D Absolutely everything has been planned out down to the most minute detail for years in advance and for years to come. However, not all of the songs you hear in the teasers were songs that made it to the albums, or maybe they are songs that haven't been released yet. There are several songs in the teasers that we still don't know. Maybe they are songs that have not been released yet, or maybe they may never exist as a full song. It's another part of EXO's mystery that we are waiting to discover. So, if you want to follow EXO's story, you have to watch both "What is Love" MVs to see the different clips and try and figure out the story it is trying to tell. EXO's MVs may look similar, but in each version there are hidden messages and Easter eggs that SM puts in each MV that tell a little more of the story, even still today. Plus, in the Korean version they highlight the 6 EXO-K members, where in the Mandarin version they highlight the 6 EXO-M members. It's a common misconception that just because EXO's two MVs look similar on the surface that you don't need to watch both versions, but if you skip the Mandarin version of EXO's MVs -- especially these early MVs when they were still a full group with 12 members -- I guarantee you are going to miss a key part of their story. Plus, you miss out on hearing the EXO-M members and what the song sounds like in Mandarin.

[@SiwonnieFan]

The Vocal Kings ❤This is actually a pre-debut song, an introduction to the main vocalists Baekhyun & D.O. The chinese version has the other Main vocalist, Chen. EXO have a concept, and the eclipse is a big part of it. They're actually aliens coming from EXOPlanet and have superpowers, so don't worry about their eyes 😅

[@adellyamardela7886]

The eclipse is connected with their super power, every member have own super power, for example suho super power is water, sehun wind, chanyeol fire, lay healing etc, basically exo concept is alien from exo planet,

[@simageneration4030]

OH EXO ARE KINGS OF KPOP + R&B + VOCALS

[@jeaninemae5993]

love the set up today !! also its the korean version because exo used to have 2 subunits (korean and chinese) so this was produced during that era

[@Ming3484]

To think this was pre debut they are very r&b... EXO WERE VOCAL KINGS FROM THE START!!! Please react to the Chinese version as well seeing as at this time they were split into 2 sub units. Exo-k (Korean) introduced the main vocals of that sub unit, DO and Baekhyun .. While Exo-M introduced main vocalists, Chen and Luhan (luhan no longer in the group Along with Tao and Kriz) They have a loooong backstory

[@lysleilla2432]

*"EXO"* are for sure kings of vocals, harmonisation, and RnB in Kpop Plllz react to the solo work of every member as *Baekhyun "Bambi" & "Un villge"* mvs *Kai "Mmmh" & "Peaches"* mvs *Lay "Lit" &"Honey"* mvs ....... I will request the other members later if you are interested, merciiii

[@Sport0725]

EXO is known as "VOCAL KING IN KPOP"

[@Madb45]

That vocal king at the end is Baekhyun! You guys should react to his music video Bambi his vocals are insane!!

[@MITHA1987]

Yess Baekhyun Bambi,cry for love,all i got and UN village

[@ajpanun1213]

What Is Love and History were their pre-debut song. This song and Call Me Baby was produced by Teddy Riley, (MJs producer). Korean version was sang by D.O and Baekhyun, while the Chinese version was sang by Chen and Luhan. Their debut song is Mama. Since EXO were never promoted in western countries, English caption were not available until 2018. Thanks for reacting to EXO.

[@sistajacquiB]

EXO was promoted in the the west it was before you became a EXO-L… world tours 2013 -2015 -16-17 Chicago. New York New Jersey, Dallas, Atlanta, Canada & Mexico. So stop saying they were never promoted in the western countries Watch their interview on iHeart Radio. New York and they had billboards on screen in Times Square.

[@ajpanun1213]

@@sistajacquiB 2013 and 2017 (Mexico) was Kcon. 2015-2017 was through the invitation of My Music Taste. SM will never lift a finger for EXO promotion in the West. Their target market is Asia, especially China, that's why most of their songs have Chinese versions. EXO never had a full English song in their album. They never attended any TV shows in the West. The billboard that you see in NY, that's from winning in voting apps for Kpop ads. And yeah, English captions in their MVs started only in 2018.

[@sistajacquiB]

@@ajpanun1213 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJLaZ3V9h9V1b80

[@namipresidentofkaisooclub7960]

You gotta react to Baekhyun’s Bambi and Kai’s Mmmh they are both from EXO.

[@FlyingBird2024]

Thank you for your reaction to EXO.. usually EXO MV didn't have caption until 2018, if i'm not mistaken. and this MV is their pre-debut song, so it's from 2012.

[@CD-gb5he]

Exo is group from the 3rd generation of kpop and known for their vocals.

[@jeaninemae5993]

hi i love your content and i think that you're genuinely into exo and if ever you need more content of theirs to react to then i definitely suggest watching their live stages like the Melon Music Awards 2017 performance (forever + the eve + kokobop), EXOPLANET #4 : The ElyXiOn in Seoul (diamond + coming over + run this + drop that), & EXO ElyXiOn (the eve + forever) 🤍

[@jekyll3254]

Up please

[@rhfeloh6631]

l love EXO 💘 💕 💗 I love D.O's voice and run ~ D.O's R&B👍👍👍

[@ThisIsMineOnly]

Their live performance for this song is also amazing🥺

[@newmoonshewolf09]

This was the song that hooked me into EXO and is still one of my favourite song of theirs. I wish they did more on this genre.

[@a.b.D.O.]

Thanks for your reactions for EXO. I very enjoyed it. I laugh so hard when you realized there's no caption.

[@letslove-1485]

My love kings of Vocal, visual, dance and all around.

[@marmar8604]

Vocal Kings of kpop

[@2nMember]

D.O is my bias and I love the fact that he is also an amazing actor as well. The sad thing about EXO is that some of the non-Korean members left the group one after the other.

[@ggigie]

EXO are known as K-Pop's vocal kings. They have a deep and diverse discography, guys, but they lean more towards the 90s RnB. Back in the day, EXO was split into 2 sub-groups, EXO-K (promoted in Korean) and EXO-M (promoted in Mandarin/Chinese). After 3 Chinese members left, SM Entertainment decided to have EXO as a single unit, but the group still releases a Chinese version of their title tracks. EXO has a unique backstory and concept closely interwoven onto their MVs and VCRs. To learn more about the EXO lore, please react next to HISTORY, their other pre-debut song, and MAMA, their official debut song. Fun fact: WHAT IS LOVE was produced by the legendary American singer/songwriter TEDDY RILEY. Here is the English translation: Girl, I can’t explain what I feel. Oh baby my baby, baby, baby, baby.. yeah. Making a day feel like a minute With you, I'm the main character of a movie As if I'm about to film an action scene to come see you, as if I've become a hero You're perfect to me, I imagined How would it be if we were together? If only you say okay, everything is perfect, oh baby I lost my mind, the moment I saw you Except you, everything get in slow motion Tell me, if this is love Sharing and learning countless emotions everyday with you Fighting, crying and hugging Tell me, if this is love All the guys in the world are jealous of me They must be jealous to death of me, for having you Even after the sun goes down and moon goes down, it will never change You will find out that I'm a guy whom you can trust I don't know why, this unconditional emotion Did I ever imagine? Next to me, you shine more brightly as I become a better guy I lost my mind, the moment I saw you Except you, everything get in slow motion Tell me, if this is love Sharing and learning countless emotions everyday with you Fighting, crying and hugging Tell me, if this is love If you wish and wish earnestly Will it come true, like the fairytales? A never-ending happy ending, happily ever after I will trust you, protect you and comfort you I will be on your side I will never leave your side I lost my mind, the moment I saw you Except you, everything get in slow motion Tell me, if this is love Sharing and learning countless emotions everyday with you Fighting, crying and hugging Tell me, if this is love All the guys in the world are jealous of me They must be jealous to death of me, for having you My babe, baby babe, baby baby I can tell, this is love I will make you smile often like a child I will make you feel the most comfortable, like a friend My babe, baby babe, baby baby Tell me, what is love.

[@AE-dv5lq]

Wow I did not think you guys would ever react to this...it's a vocal masterpiece by EXO, that's for sure! Speaking of vocals, could you guys check out Seventeen soon? 🙏🏼

[@liza-nw3rz]

Thanks for the reaction :) Ya'll should react to their other pre-debut single! EXO - History (Korean Version). I was dying with the auto captions lol. All the early kpop videos usually don't have any english captions because kpop wasn't that popular internationally yet

[@marmar8604]

EXO always have that RnB influence

[@marmar8604]

This was their first ever song pre debut even

[@charlenetuazon7882]

Rewatching your videos and still waiting for more exo reaction soon😊

[@RababFarhan]

I’ve been waiting for EXO DO MORE

[@k.m2850]

thank u guys 👍🏻more Exo please

[@elhamts5518]

Thanks for the reaction !!! The eclipse refers to the storyline . When eclipse happens they reunion . If you are interested you should check Mama MV

[@zehrayldrm4241]

EXO - AMAZING VOCAL : HİGH NOTES

[@maraina5]

LOL this is the first time I seen "Jeremy" in the subtitles too and how in the world it got there I do not know😅 thanks for the react guys. Exo has a storyline that they are from Exo planet and have super powers and they came to Earth. When there is a lunar and solar eclipse it affects their powers.

[@Sport0725]

Please react to their songs: Sweet lies, 24/7, Gravity, MAMA, History, Call me Baby, and other live performances.

[@clarp.3305]

This is one of their pre debut song.❤

[@phounie4786]

Omggg WHAT CAPTION IT Is omggg this is so funny😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Love your reaction exo king MONSTER EXO IS so good tooo REALLY like OBSESSION vibes

[@yayu116]

THE CAPTIONS HAHAHAHAHAHA.

[@sweetpunze25]

Heck Yes guys! This group is kpop's vocal kings! Thank you for finally diving into exo. Can't wait for more.

[@Lovewithallyourheart21]

Thank you 😊, more EXO please ?

[@meveallstair8431]

This song from EXO pre debut ...this is the journey from the members to find each other. After this song you can see MV ' History' this also from pre debut song Every MV from EXO is always related because EXO has a story line

[@ThisIsMineOnly]

Please check out EXO Baekhyun’s Bambi, Cry for love, and All I Got. His voice is just so amazing🤍

[@rrmy9488]

Their vocal teacher is an old RNB singer. You can hear him Tell Me What is Love.

[@susu_m]

Exo is how I got into kpop 2016😍 this is one of my favorite songs!!

[@marmar8604]

All the visuals have to do with their EXO planet concept/storyline

[@farrnoven4072]

Yes EXO! Finally! Thanks for reaction ❤

[@gorgeousangelvyky3342]

This is a pre-debut song by the way. All EXO MVs tap into their group concept so the words of the song don't always depict what the MV storyline.

[@fangirlfoodie]

you guys need to react to their recent comeback as a whole group. they released 3 MVs, all 3 songs different from each other - Let Me In, Hear Me Out, and Cream Soda. all three soooo good

[@Michelle-so5gi]

EXO is known for their amazing vocals. Please react to EXO's Miracle in December and Universe.

[@sharon73276]

and back then they were only 19 years old. They are soooo talented!

[@jeaninemae5993]

EXO is actually a very popular Korean boy group under SM Entertainment, awarded as the country's "Nation's Pick," personally handpicked by the President to represent the rise of the Hallyu wave! They are the first Kpop act to be awarded their own commemorative medals presented by the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) themselves and known as the "Kings of KPOP" after Big Bang and hailed as the "Idols of Idols" and "Vocal Kings of KPOP." EXO has bagged the "Artist of the Year" award multiple times, year after year, and has even performed at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Although not as widely known as newer groups who mainly promote in the Western Market, they highly dominate most of Asia's countries and charts. EXO is the most awarded KPOP group with over 500+ awards (group and solo overall) and consist of members who each excel and can stand alone whether it be by singing, dancing, rapping, being luxury brand ambassadors, producers, solo artists, actors, etc. : XIUMIN or Kim Minseok - Ageless Idol SUHO or Kim Junmyeon - KPOP's Best Leader LAY or Zhang Yixing - King of China BAEKHYUN or Byun Baekhyun - Genius Idol CHEN or Kim Jongdae - King of OSTS and KPOP's Best Vocalist CHANYEOL or Park Chanyeol - Most Popular Overseas Male Artist (China) D.O or Do Kyungsoo - Most Outstanding Idol Actor KAI or Kim Jongin - Asia's First Love and KPOP's Best Dancer SEHUN or Oh Sehun - The Visual of All Visuals The Aces of KPOP; where even other idol groups, their age or younger, consider them their role models and are one of the reasons why they wanted to become celebrities like them (EXO). Praised by the Korean GP as the KPOP group with "no visual holes," EXO consistently proves their impact and immense popularity by being the first K-Pop act to be featured on the Dubai Fountain Show, which is the world's largest choreographed light-and-water show. Power being the first KPOP song played in the infamous venue as well, paving the way to the discovery of other idol bands. Not only that but the group's debut concept is one of the most famous universe (EXOverse aka EXO-Planet) in KPOP, giving birth to interconnected concepts to newer generations and stemming hundreds and thousands of theories on why their music videos are related to each other. Their 2013 song "Growl" considered to be Korea's Second National Anthem and most popular title track loved by everyone from all walks of life- to the point where its profits alone have built up a new SM Building. Accordingly, they are the company's biggest money makers and their other songs like Love Shot are widely covered by 4th Gen, 3rd Gen, and even 2nd Gen! Koreans themselves say that if you don't know EXO, you must be a North Korean spy. Currently, the group is on hiatus with 2 members undergoing mandatory military service. Despite the halt in EXO activities, the members have taken this time to unwind after years of hard work and geared up for their solo acts like "April, and a Flower" by CHEN, "Tomorrow" by CHANYEOL, "Bambi" by BAEKHYUN, "Empathy" by D.O and "Peaches" by KAI. Whereas leaving his mark as one of China's most well-known celebrity and DigiMon, LAY has continuously released music in the form of singles, albums, collaborations and eps (Gluttony, Jade, BOOM, Descendants of the Dragon, Producer, EAST). Even going as far as selling out his album "LIT" within within 7 minutes and 19 seconds, surpassing 1.5 million pre-orders. On the other hand, Actor Do Kyungsoo has been busy filming for his new highly anticipated projects : "True Swordsmanship," "The Moon," and "Secret." XIUOLO and OSH1 are underway. Grey Suit by SUHO was out last April 4 !! Check it out

[@oth23hugger44]

This was so good! Exo are boss! Thank you for the wonderful video! The vocals though! Incredible! You all should definitely check out Ateez too! They are on another level. Their stage performance is insane and unparalleled. Their vocals are always live on stage. Their music videos are all so good. Like I can't explain it. When you see it you just know that they are special

[@learaaberia5248]

The caption had me wheezing lol

[@zanaleehansen5463]

Please, please react to EXO Gravity live!! You will love it!

[@roxy_quokkacake]

Every video I watch I'm like "Heeey NOAH!" *fixes hair behind ear*

[@anjalij9646]

EXO ARE KING OF KPOP AND KING OF VOCAL

[@dindarutrimp9201]

An this is just, their Pre-Debut song :') How crazy ther are :') 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marmar8604]

More EXO

[@KimJessy91]

I love the old Exo musics ❤️ please react more of them

[@nobi1995yo]

This is exo's one of the best record 😭😭😭😭😭

[@devidibeita1214]

Woo I love your reaction more exo reaction please

[@musicandsound1746]

the way i laughed as well because of the captions 😂

[@zerotsukiminodarling1223]

You need to watch mama so that you will know why EXO is unique. That song was their debut song in 2012. Vocal kings of kpop..

[@NurAzizah-hc6il]

Wah...pre debut song from EXO on 2012...the best kpop with the most R&B songs but they sing many genres music

[@prescillasabalbarino3464]

The "fetus," EXO, lol. The organic group ever since the beginning of their career already has vocals, the vocal kings indeed!

[@christinecomacho1576]

If you guys are intersted in vocal heavy songs I would recommend there solo work. My favourites from the main vocals are Chen- Beautiful Goodbye, Baekhyun-Cry for LOve and D.O- Tell me what is Love.

[@belindaumali1821]

It is a pre debut song yet the vocals are insane

[@cath.is.an.erizen]

i was literally laughing with yall bcos of the caption HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@rosemariecortez7825]

Call me Baby / Growl

[@zerefuuutv]

1:05 nooo, not the auto generated "money s*men" 😭😭😭😂😂😂

[@cottonx7003]

You have to know about story line of EXO Concept it is not just MV reaction to more EXO live

[@valeriavillasmil8394]

My guys need the EXO Lore for context XD

[@maryellenhuss6204]

Thanks for reacting to EXO

[@manuelpua4618]

Glad you turned off the caption, the next line after that, I burst out laughing HAHAHAHHAA

[@itsrro]

one of exo best bsides

[@user-im5or1gd8z]

You should check out exo universe next it's a rock ballad not the most common sound in kpop it's just heavenly vocals

[@MITHA1987]

Up

[@mohdismail-ni2hx]

the captions funny hahaha

[@sherrysembrano6181]

🤣😅😂 i was laughing so hard..hahahah

[@33.syahwaayufairussalma50]

yeah, Exo is very good for his vocals, it is proven in the song when sung live it's not much different and even better when he lives, I recommend exo live performance

[@anadelparkexo9426]

They were looking for the eclipse to regain their power..

[@multi_stan1073]

Bro the captions at the beginning 😂

[@jorlyndal1111]

Hiii! Im really happy because when I searched EXO i saw your post hahaha I hope you will try to react to the EXO-CBX Hey Mama thank youuu!

[@squidee1177]

Psy’s label just debuted a new boy group called TNX!! Their debut song and music video is already up and I think y’all would rrrreeallyyyy like it. Instant stank face the whole time lolll

[@stopbotheringmebye6402]

Exo debuted as 12 members, they were divided into two sub groups "exo-k and exo-m". exo-k for korean and exo-m for Mandarin. But sadly in 2014, 2 chinese members left the group and in 2015 one more chinese member left making the group comeback as 9 members!

[@ssaydai]

THE CAPTIONSLOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@applegaillecatibog543]

Please react to EXO "Growl"

[@olaf2156]

Next.. Please react live performances EXO in EXOplanet #4 Diamond+Coming Over+Run this+Drop that+Power

[@zehrayldrm4241]

EXO : AMAZİNG VOCALS : HİGH NOTES

[@Karinaiswatching]

Another things in k-pop that NEVER HAPPEND IN K-POP are “MAMA” by EXO (their debut in 2012) and “Devil” by MAX Chanmin (he is from TVXQ and they r legends)

[@cherryoo9146]

exo is great vocal the best

[@fanytt2074]

EXO los mejores del K-POP

[@mairaramos3391]

EXO the vocal kings ❤️

[@magfiraazania7543]

I really love how the way u guys react all the detail, keep it up. And please do reaction for "SEVENTEEN- HIT" seventeen is korean grup that called as king of synchronization.

[@alyaputri5256]

Wait for more EXO reaction

[@judycasley108]

Solar eclipse is the signal for exo, as aliens come to earth, to gather from all the ends of the earth where they landed from outer space. At least that’s one theory I’ve read. Baekyun is the one who summons them because his power is light, so he can control the sun.

[@clarp.3305]

Please react also to other EXO songs. Thank you. ❤

[@farrnoven4072]

EXO Planet#4 : Tickets for the tour's sold out in 0.2 seconds, attracting over 66,000 fans to their concert.

[@ghalihk4667]

AAAYEEEEE EXO

[@adellyamardela7886]

Please React their debut song, called mama