NON K-POP FAN REACTS TO EXO 엑소 For The FIRST TIME! | 'Obsession' MV REACTION

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EXO 엑소 'Obsession' MV REACTION
Welcome to my first EXO 엑소 KPOP reaction. In this reaction, I react to 'Obsession' by EXO 엑소 for the first time EVER!
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[@Allonsyyyy]

Which EXO videos should we react to next? 🗯️ EARLY REACTIONS & FULL UNEDITED REACTIONS AVAILABLE HERE! 🔥- www.patreon.com/allonsyyy

[@4lilnoles]

If you want an Album to react to...Since you liked this one so much, try Obsession Album first.

[@Amanda-nj7lu]

You should check their all live concert

[@theowl6141]

Please react to EXO EXIST ALBUM. It's recent and awesome.

[@kpoplea6170]

For me one of my all time favourite albums from them is The War: The power of music - there is two tracks on this album that have mvs (Ko Ko Bop and Power) and one of their most famous/covered songs The Eve has a dance practice. Solid album (though EXO's discography is arguable one of the best in K-pop - they don't make a bad album lol) For live performances I would suggest their Mama + Monster + Wolf performance at the Tokyo Dome or one of their El Dorado Performances to start with.

[@4lilnoles]

I would react to live Mama+Monster+Wolf

[@jfernget5242]

EXO is 1000x better live. If I ever saw them literally live in person I’d probably die from happiness

[@l.c.6282]

Same.

[@afrahnurindahsari383]

I think EXO will have concert tour next year. So, save your money dear 🥰

[@samanthaarana2960]

Answering questions and echoing lots of comments so this is long. 1. EXO debuted in April 2012 and basically started the 3rd gen. They debuted one year before BTS and are one of the more popular 3rd gen groups. 2. They are very popular. SM, their agency, doesn't really promote them too well and doesn't really have much interest in expanding to western audiences, so you won't hear a lot of UK or North/South American audiences talk about them at the same level people talk about BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids, G-Idle, etc. That said, the fan base is still huge. And their success in Asia is insane. They've earned the nickname of Nation's Pick because of how loved they are in Korea and how many opportunities they have had (such as meeting massive political world leaders and opening for the Olympics). So many other idols grew up loving EXO and admire them dearly, so even if EXO isn't your fave, they're probably your fave's fave. 3. EXO are known as the Vocal Kings of Kpop. The main vocal line has some of the industry's best singers, and I know of many countdowns that either had them at the top or just didn't include them because they said they were automatically the top 3. Suho, the leader and the one in red you kept pointing out, is one of many members who audience's say could've been the main vocal of any other group because they're just that good. Even the rappers sound lovely when they sing. ALL THAT TO SAY, you can't go wrong with a live performance, they're all better than the studio versions. I recommend Wolf at the Exo'rdium. I didn't like the song much until I heard them do it live and now I'm obsessed. 4. I REALLY recommend their Killing Voice. It gives you snippets of multiple songs so you can later react to the ones that interest you most. It shows off their energy well too, but sadly, Kai (the guy with the abs) is not in it because of military service. He and Sehun (who entered military service AFTER the Killing Voice video) will be done snd back to the group by 2025. Until then, they're all doing solo work and seem really happy releasing their music 😊 5. To preemptively clear confusion. EXO started with 12 members, 8 korean and 4 chinese. 3 of the chinese members left. One is still in the group but unable to perform with them due to China/Korea politics, so he's been doing great things solo in the meantime. For this reason, most EXO songs will have 8 or 9 people featured. Anything less than that means someone is in the military or it's a sub unit. I hope this has been helpful! Obviously more info on lore and history all that can be found in a guide if you ever feel inclined. But this should at least help for reaction purposes.

[@menboonng]

UP!! thank you, you literally described all my thoughts 🤍

[@meggoodmanson5920]

Yes, yes, yes, all of this.

[@waznyezen]

Exo❤❤❤

[@yordankavo]

up

[@ferpor27]

Well done! Thank you! UP!

[@user-bg4ho7kt8r]

EXO don’t have bad songs! One of the best album is The war! One of the best performances is: Mama+Monster+Wolf! EXO is the start of 3rd generation! The first group to have a concept and storyline.

[@anakhasajith5080]

fun fact - They still Holds World Guinness Record for sold out concert Tickets within 1.47 Sec. For EXO Album Reaction- react to The war Album and the Obsession Album❤. For Live performance Segments check out -Mama+ Monster+ Wolf. - Obsession. -Gravity and Sign. - WhiteNoise+ Thunder+ Playboy+ Artificial Love. - Diamond + Coming Over+ Run this+ Drop that+ Power.

[@ramtiamitbc4796]

U forgot the elyxion was sold out within 0.2 secs

[@nathankoen21]

EXO have been one of the biggest groups in the 3rd gen of k-pop and their fan base still remains pretty solid. And they are absolutely amazing live, kings of live vocals I would say

[@mochimochi82]

I discovered EXO (and kpop) by accident 11 years ago. As hard as I’ve tried, I’ve never found a group that measures up.

[@SadiaIslamShouki]

Before BTS blew up, It was actually EXO who was ruling the kpop.EXO is one year older than BTS.BTS actually had to struggle a few years to get big, While EXO was the biggest group from their debut(2012) till 2018.BTS then started to get big, in 2019 EXO started their military journey that’s when their popularity slowed down ( their company slowed down their promotion from 2018)

[@mira3meriem]

So true military did it and SM 👽

[@notmyname3556]

There's one huge misinformation you're giving here. EXO was not the biggest group during their debut. They were definitely the most hated group around 2011-2012 tho. Around that year, the biggest rookie groups were BAP and Nuest. Even BtoB was doing better than EXO. EXO almost never appeared on tv other than around their debut promo period, all their schedules were outside of korea and around their debut period only. They went on hiatus and only appeared on year-end award shows. I remember they were hated by SM stans especially(I was one of the haters even). Reason why they were called "SM's biggest mistake" was because gen.public hated their concept and accused them for copying Suju(due to the huge number of members) The tables turned because of Growl honestly. Like a literal 180 switch.

[@sweetxlies6761]

⁠@@notmyname3556 To be fair that’s almost every new sm group. Every time a new sm group debuts they are called the biggest sm flops but then have a huge hit.

[@notmyname3556]

@@sweetxlies6761 not really. I've been stanning sm groups since 2nd gen, exo hate was kinda unhinged. They got the biggest anti-cafe months before debut. Bigger number of members than some fan cafes of their seniors). The only ridiculous thing the haters didn't do was threatened sm with stocks like they did with suju. And that was because of the graduation system, not because they hate suju. Even though none of the members wrapped up in scandal and left like Riize, they still weren't received as well as Riize did when they debut. It's honestly funny seeing knetz singing praises about exo's concept now when they made fun of it so much back in 2012. Let's not even start how intl kpop fans accused exo with illuminati and freemason because of mama concept (this one is just funny rather than being harmful).

[@NM-wn7nk]

WoW - somehow I feel the anti-EXO vibes. Don’t particularly care cos history is viewed both in short & long term impacts. So dig the negativity into a big hole & leave it there. Cos in hindsight no other grp has debuted the way EXO did.

[@sodabella]

You should check out EXO's Dingo Killing Voice and EXO b-side killing voice and ‘2024 EXO FAN MEETING : ONE’ 수록곡 메들리 (B-Side Medley) where they sang snippets of their hits and b-sides. It's live. You can also get an idea of EXO songs/style/vocals.

[@Zuneris.LV-U]

Exo is one of the most popular group like other groups you named. From 2012 to 2018 was their era in kpop industry. My personal favorite exo albums are : Tempo, The war, Exact, Exist, Don't fight the feeling & also their winter albums. And you should react to exo killing voice.

[@tinameriales1344]

EXO = EXtraOrdinary. This iconic idol group, whose career spanned 12 years, still going very very strong. EXO debuted on April 8, 2012 (3rd gen), revived So. Korea's 12-year music industry drought when their first album (XOXO) sold over 1M copies. They have a huge fanbase globally despite the absence of int'l collabs & promos. EXO have maintained their popularity & continue to influence new gen Kpop groups despite inactivity as a group due to conscription. Thank you for your reaction.

[@imanife5286]

I see kings EXO - I click

[@NM-wn7nk]

😂😂😂if you have ask who are EXO. You are still at level 1 in KPOP. Reactions start with title tracks, then live performances, then B sides, then sub-units/solos, then OSTs, musical theatre & collabs & then next stage other activities. K-dramas, variety, gaming, modelling, presenting, academia, nations pick. Pace yrself down this rabbit hole cos it keeps moving as they keep releasing incredible music. The golden threads of EXO are everywhere it’s just they are as humble as pie.

[@lazyanimations4668]

I think you would love exo’s killing voice you get to preview some of the songs you haven’t heard yet!

[@Tesssch]

Please react to Exo's" Killing voice" preformance. It really shows their diversity and their live vocals are no joke. I've lost track of how many times I've seen it. 👌

[@I_LOVE_NMIXX..ITZY..Red_Velvet]

Their vocals are phenomenal

[@rhenieazkiyah5562]

EXO best singer, best live concert, best performance. Amazing EXO 👑

[@yulioko1627]

EXO is emperor of Kpop for a reason, no one can deny capablity of their insane vocal, especialy their live performance is better than the MV, you can hear many genre of music.. actually they are vocal group who can dance well and all is visual.. so your ears and your eyes won't dispointed

[@charlenemorris]

Also check out live Mama - Monster- Wolf and then EXO Plant Dia😮mond - Coming Over - Run this Show - Drop This & Power, this was at end of about a 3 hrs. concert. You won't regret. Reason BTS was more popular. They were promoted more and also in United States. EXO was promoted more in Asian countries.

[@butterflyeffect1796]

EXO are literally one of the most popular kpop acts of all time but unfortunately their label never promoted them enough

[@KB-uj6qw]

More reactions to EXO would be awesome. You might also checkout SHINee. SHINee debuted in 2008 and all members also have solo work.

[@cafebreve1]

Yes!! Taemin is my ult. EXO, SHINee and NCT (all sub units) my favorite K-pop groups !!

[@livialcardoso]

Obsession is our most primed example of EXO's versatility and lore cause they can do literally evrything. For albums, I think you should just do all of them cause they are all unique, good and masterpieces in their own way, but I would say either The War, Obsession, Don't Fight The Feeling or EXIST (their latest) cause it's just too good not to.

[@eleonorestuart4089]

EXO live..superb!! Even better than MVs! More…more EXO!

[@jeilin2157]

React to exo live : moonlight, machine , drop that , let out the beast live THEY REALLY ATE AT THAT CONCERT

[@mauntilgirl5653]

I would really appreciate if you react to Super Junior. They debuted in 2006, but still very active to these days. Some of their popular songs are - 'Black Suit', 'Mango', 'Sorry Sorry', 'Bonamana'

[@8MINNE]

Album: War Live: White Noise - Thunder - Playboy - Artificial Love

[@christinab1288]

3rd gen, fyi. Still active, mostly with solos at this time. One of the biggest groups ever. They debuted one year before BTS so lots of competition between the fans for these two groups

[@bubbletea3456]

EXO have acoustic medley and it is the best showcase of their vocals.

[@blueguitarbob]

The entire Obsession album is fire, all tracks. It's one of my top albums of all time, any genre.

[@EuropaMoon]

Miracles in December at the Tokyo Dome is a must if you're looking for live EXO.

[@toriecarter2711]

You seemed to really like the two wearing red, and both happen to have recent solo comebacks!~ - The one in red with black hair: Chen 'Empty' - The one in red with red hair: Suho '1 to 3'

[@user-bv9ko4lo9i]

Exo killing voice. It does not get better than this! Or the acoustic session in one of their concerts from 6 years ago. Epic!

[@rkdo9554]

As a person who frequents concerts and seen almost all 2nd - 4th gen Kpop artists live, EXO IS FAAAAR BETTER LIVE THAN THE RECORDING. They have the strongest and most stable vocals. This is why, they might be not as popular as the ones being promoted in the west , but definetely they are the most well respected due to their talent and characters.

[@anacatalinaze]

EXO ❤❤❤

[@Rissa-uc5tx]

Exo is known for their vocals (vocal kings) so yeah, they are really good at live performance.... I love Exo❤ thanks for the reaction

[@sofiaa.darcia341]

EXO is a very talented group and is one of the best KPOP groups, all its members are really talented, 2017 was the era in which I couldn't stop listening to them haha.Chanyeol my eternal bias haha ​​💓

[@charlenemorris]

Nothing like their lives. They just celebrated their 12th year anniversary

[@meggoodmanson5920]

So many good suggestions here! I'm adding my rec for the Killing Voice. It's incredible. Definitely my top pick. I'd also recommend El Dorado from their Exo Planet 2 concert in Japan (The VOCALS. The DRAMA. Amazing)

[@4lilnoles]

If you want an Album to react to...Since you liked this one so much, try Obsession Album first.

[@Eri-mf6mw]

EXO, los maravillosos reyes!! 💖👑💖👑💖👑 Thank you, More EXO please ❤️❤️❤️

[@tammyreactz]

Love how you notice the colors! They have a very unique storyline and the red color plays a big part in it! You should do the Exo Guide by Oh Cesar, It explains quickly the storyline but goes in depth of all the members strengths. They are all-rounders. Their lives are phenomenal! I suggest doing Killing Voice

[@Mossthedep]

exo is fantastic live , some popular stages to watch are Call me baby+touch it+chill then a im pretty sure a japanese stage of diamond+coming over+run this+power

[@8MINNE]

How good are EXO live? Dude!!!!!

[@Maryland_Melody]

EXO arevocal KINGS! ypu definetely should watch live stuff. I recommend El Dorado, that song is just ICONIC!

[@Nahuseeme]

watch their live concert, you will know how popular they are... you can see el dorado, drop that, wolf, overdose, kokobop and many more

[@lellyluv302]

I'm a fairly new kpop fan (less than 2 years ago) & I got into kpop because of EXO, even though it was while most of them were in military service at the time. Their songs are still so good. Also I didn't quite fully appreciate how much they had earned their title of Vocal Kings until I branched out into other groups. EXO are (and always will be) my ult group, followed by Ateez & Stray Kids.

[@jhennismarmontes8662]

Hope u can check this album 😢out

[@yieqstrihidayati5098]

You can start with their latest album Exist with Cream Soda, Let Me in and Hear Me Out MVs, you really will hear their strong vocals

[@butterflymuse2707]

Pro tip, that scream at the beginning "INCOMINNNNNNNNNG" is Dem Jointz's producer tag! He also worked on Supernova by Aespa, and has worked on a myriad of other SM titles!

[@JinatTasmina]

They are the vocal kings of kpop , every single one of them can destroy other vocalists. That's why you'll see people comparing other groups best vocal's with exo's vocals . I'd suggest you to watch their killing voice .

[@MsPorkiepine]

You should check out their Killing Voice to get glimpse of their discography

[@Ladydydiana]

Saya rasa kamu akan menyukai banyak lagu di EXO b-sides... I Love EXO so much.. Terimakasih untuk videonya.. -Love from EXOL Indonesia

[@Boo62666]

Id highly recommend Mama Exo m and Exo k, it has a story and powers, both versions highlight different members❤

[@nickyaguiar4752]

KINGS!

[@maddiybh5423]

Vocal kings

[@sharu_kpop]

Omg i hope you react to more EXO and their solo songs are amazing too ! And i hope you react to RIIZE too !

[@bjyoungzone1590]

EXO - OBSESSION concept is about fighting your alter ego.. your good side and your bad side..

[@aldebaranhun]

Lol, their live performances literally LEGENDARY. 🎉 They are living kpop legends. I honestly feel a (I don't know how to describe correctly...) gap, or something like that... historically. Like from the second part of 4th gen many people are behaving like before that kpop hasn't been existed... And this is just wild. So maybe this is the reason you haven't heard much about them. I'm a kpop fan since 2nd gen (now we are at the beginning of 5th generation of kpop) and until recent years things are building on each other naturally. So we (older fans) know kpop in a historical view. Especially in SM. (EXO's company) Like from BoA to RIIZE things are building on each other. Like EXO hasn't been existed without the success of Super Junior and the vision of Lee Soo Man, and the whole NCT universe hasn't been existed without EXO's revolutionary concept and fantastic music, and exceptionally talented members.

[@ramtiamitbc4796]

For exo live 1. Mama+Monster+Wolf (Japan usually got block u have to look other reactor first) 2. Diamond+coming over+run this+drop that+power (seoul) 3. Acoustic session (Japan) 4. El dorado ( because lay is there) 5. Winter olympic 6. Intro+the eve+forever 7. Kokobop+growl+dance battl 8. Cosmic railway 9. Paper cuts 10. Promise (seoul) Many more these are my most fav pleaseee look into it exo live stage is always better than the studio version❤

[@mira3meriem]

Mama, monster and wolf live

[@ashleym5440]

Si fun fact in Exo’s lore they are facing against an enemy called the Red For e which is represented by of course red so when you see red in their MVs it’s not coincidental.

[@mapalomukupa6459]

You can check out obsession and don't mess up my tempo albums It's said that Exo started third generation, they are huge. As for their lives, you can check out Mama wolf monster in Japan

[@donnahazelrecto157]

The war album 😍 actually all 7 albums

[@nadxloey]

اكسو ملوك الكيبوب وملوك الفوكال 🔥

[@LiaIndriyana-rf9lg]

Exo king vocals in kpop grup

[@sweetxlies6761]

I love exos albums my favourites are: -Universe album -Don’t Mess Up My Tempo -Obsession - Don’t Fight The Feeling They all have my favourite songs

[@SistaSol]

I think once all of EXO are out of the military, if SM promotes them well, they have as much of a place worldwide as BTS.

[@kareenaklemons]

You will love : “ 100 WAY’s “ & “ PRETTY PLEASE “ by JACKSON WANG he is member from group call ( GOT 7 ) and he is friend to RM from BTS ❤❤❤ you will shucked 😊

[@k.p.684]

EXO is one of the best groups out there and I’m not talking only about k-pop. Their lives are unmatchable and they rightly are know as vocal kings because their live performances are out of this world. Their whole discography is amazing with no bad songs whatsoever and super versatile. If their company would have promoted them more and also internationally they would be unbeatable and super famous. Important to note that EXO has amongst them the vocal trinity - Baekhyun, D.O and Chen- but everyone can sing, even the rappers. The members’ solo projects are amazing as well. For a bit of taste of their solos react to Baekhyun’ “Bambi” or Kai’s “Mhhmm” as a start and then you will be ready to go down a rabbit hole of all the members’ solos. It all comes down to: anything from EXO you pick to listen to is certified gold.

[@juiceegurl6906]

Facts!!!!!!!

[@Paritan164]

I am once again asking you to please react to Xdinary Heroes! You will love them!

[@I_LOVE_NMIXX..ITZY..Red_Velvet]

I love EXO

[@lunakodyiac]

EXO started the 3rd Generation, as rookies, their competition was literally one direction, its either ur a directioner or exo l those days If u asking where exo is placed, Exo is one of the Biggest kpop group in the industry. Its just that when they started enlisting during pandemic, thats when bts came to the picture, exo on hiatus, bts being active and getting all the recognition nd promotion. Now, they are still really huge despite their lack of appearances, like just mention exo in sk nd everyone goes wild . Members still in military, hence they havent had a complete group comeback Did u know that in their 12 yrs of being industry, theyve spent 6 yrs only active nd 6 yrs being on hiatus, thats how their company sm kept them in dungeon but YET, other groups couldnt catch up to their popularity lmao. They can go on hiatus now for 2 yrs and yet when they comeback, they gon shake the music industry. They aint titled as Vocal kings of kpop for no reason. 3/9 members of the grouo are literally CEOs of their own label /company, the group being the higest paid idols, the members are models of luxurious brands like dior etc. and are also recognized actors. Lmao they just have everything. They are the biggest in China as well(since they mostly cater the asian side not western like the others) but yet, exo still very huge in the west (without collaborations with foreign artist$) I suggest u dive more into exo fron the start till their this date songs, i promise u wont regret knowing their music👍🙌

[@diveviIIe]

If you're looking for more groups to check out I recommend NCT 127, Shinee, XG, Red Velvet, And WayV!

[@diveviIIe]

And GOT the beat!

[@maddiybh5423]

Exo is the best

[@mary.s.n.j]

Exo best best vocal

[@carlgelaelric88]

Must react to EXO EXIST ALBUM ❤

[@realmeIP]

EXO vocal not joke

[@gayani1252]

EXO is the real definition of korean music, vocal kings all the members have their own colours

[@sweetpunze25]

EXO is even better live. React to Obsession live on EXO yt account. Its fire! Or their acoustic medly in Japan is soooo good. 🤌 or exo killing voice.

[@metamaulidaafifah-mmasaja2344]

I high recommend you an old Exo song "Growl" (2013). This is first song that makes EXO popular. It's kinda old school vibe. Maybe you can check it out! Btw I like your video!!

[@agisjore5843]

How big exo.. they are sooo big.. from big agency.. and they still exist after 12 years in kpop..

[@user-mg4zx4ce3g]

Please react thier live performance it's 🔥

[@linda_xo]

You absolutely should check out EXO live…that’s when they sound the best! Recommending their Dingo performance. 😊

[@ivyremulta8571]

If you want to experience vocals try let me in❤❤❤❤

[@user-sm1sd9xh3g]

Next EXO kokobop

[@deepsonya]

Can you reaction to DPR-Ian Saint please. He used to be a Kpop Boyband member but now he became a soloist?....

[@jeroldbeyabold7929]

Please react to Baekhyuns Candy, he is a member of the group

[@Anounymoys]

U should say it liiiiiiiiiive

[@zidanalfarizi6811]

Waitt whattt!??? DID you just asked us about how's their live performance? The DID it better than other groups. THEY ARE THE BEST!

[@user-zd3ll4mm1d]

EXOのキリングボイスとコンサートパフォーマンスをオススメします♪彼らのコンサートパフォーマンスはハッキリ言って別の次元です。そして、最高の音楽を好きならばEXOは期待を裏切りません。

[@VanessaSantos087]

EXO sempre será um grupo lendário veja as lives deles no Japão não vai se arrepender

[@Karinaiswatching]

I’m crying how I want reactions in their live and albums SUBSCRIBE ✅ Oh gosh Let’s do the hall FKNG discography 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@veronicagarza8190]

Try reacting to Dingo Killing Voice with Them

[@wissal2272]

EXO killing voice pls 🌸🌸

[@polyanagula]

1st gen of kpop - 1990s. 2nd gen - 2000s - opening of the gates to the Asian music market. trainee system becomes a standard. 3rd gen - starts around 2012, many people say that EXO started the 2nd gen. during this time kpop rules in Asia (EXO is still the most popular kpop group in China), gaining more popularity in the Western market (one of the reasons why BTS got a heavy promotion in USA, is that Asia was already largerly occupied by other groups including EXO). 4th gen - starts around 2017 - time when groups get huge fanbases way before they debut. most groups have 7 year old contracts and most of them don't survive the "7 year curse" - they either disband when contract ends or even earlier. groups which exist longer and remain more or less popular are rare, those are mostly groups from BIG3. I think SM entertainment has most of the groups still existing (although with less members than during debut): TVXQ debuted in 2003, Super Junior in 2005, SHINee in 2008, EXO in 2012 etc. older groups usually become less active over time: members go more into solo careers or acting, but they still release music from time to time. for example in December 2023 TVXQ released an album for their 20th anniversary. I think among all of the 2nd gen kpop groups SHINee is the most active one music-wise, but it could be wrong.

[@marianamijares6730]

I recommended the Killing Voice EXO ❤

[@newnumber2721]

Please react to “EXO Killing Voice “ Thanksss

[@anggikasanra4537]

Give a listen to cream soda

[@liliumchaw3010]

Please their debut songs MAMA, GROWL, WOLF Sir.

[@feelfav]

Exo ruled kpop till 2018-19..they started going for their military service one by one from 2019..without promotion & comebacks they're still top3 most popular kpop groups worldwide... Meanwhile they established themselves as amazing soloists in the industry.. Two maknaes sehun & kai will be back in 2025 & they'll have their most awaited world tour exoplanet6. And damn exo are probably the best kpop group in terms of live vocals & their performance is insane too.