THE GOLDEN STANDARD IN KPOP - EXO - EL DORADO (Live in Japan) - REACTION

[@theowl6141]

EXO was literally the first group invited to perform in Coachella but their label SM rejected it.. they were even given proposals to Collab with western artists but SM didn't let that happen as well.

[@elsayunita1215]

Yess😢

[@judycasley108]

Ooh that makes me furious!

[@nurlyaiiym]

After that performance Disney offered EXO a collaboration with Star Wars, then Lightsaber became a collaboration between EXO and Star Wars.

[@NJM-DZ]

Now we need *EXO "Lightsaber + Transformer + Overdose"* live

[@yaneluizchelsea]

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[@Rayquazamv]

Bro you are absolutely correct about SM didn't really promote them in the west or globally. They could have been SO MUCH BIGGER if they got promoted properly and globally. For example, Lay, a member of EXO promoting himself without SM - now became one of the biggest artist in China and collaborated with many western singer as well. See, even with the power of only 1 EXO member can achieve something really big when properly promoted. Just imagine how big they will be if 9 of them got promoted properly. They will be unbeatable, especially since there are no weaklings in EXO. SM is just limiting their fame at this point. That's why I always support the members decision if they are going to leave SM (without leaving EXO), because they are far more free without SM.

[@OldThingLover2747]

SM why??? EXO deserves to be known around the world!!!

[@eribbh2336]

​@@OldThingLover2747 EXO owned Asia for a moment and till now their popularity in SK of course and China in still unphased and huge they built a very strong and stable fandom...SM limited them there maybe because they wanted to promote other artists like NCT and Super M in the west but they've been managing EXO badly in general since 2017 ...after Ko ko bop everything changed and EXO themselves said it many times ..that's why every EXO L hate SM they're EXO's number 1 hater

[@donezatemario7756]

Our emperor's of kpop❤

[@beamiras7690]

Lightsaber + Transformer + Overdose next?☺️❤️

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[@sistajacquiB]

EXO has performed in the USA and the West. they have had 5 world tours and they performed 1:23 in LA with K Con in 2013. Yes, Exo has performed in the United States on multiple occasions, including: I ❤Radio interview in New York ( KZbin) Exo Planet 2 - The Exo'luxion: This tour included five North American dates and 39 dates across Asia. EXO PLANET #3 - The EXO'rdium: This concert series included stops in the United States, Mexico, and other countries. One reviewer described the performance at the Prudential Center in Newark as unforgettable. North American tour: This tour included stops in four cities across the United States. One reviewer described the performance at the Forum in Inglewood as wonderful and enjoyable. EXO holds the genesis world record of the fastest sold out concert tickets and .02 seconds they sold a concert of 67,000 seats in 0. two seconds with 1 million people trying to get on at the same time. Main reason that EXO does not do concerts like Coachella or, with other artists, they are huge themselves. They alone three hour concerts only themselves performing.. EXO has a huge fan base in American and the west. They stopped touring when the members started going in to military service. They will resume touring as a group when Kai & Sehun completes their service in 2025, But they are doing individual tours now. Check the schedule Google it. Go to KZbin and see some fan recordings at concerts.. Chicago.

[@priyadarshaniabeyrathne5225]

EL DORADO ...ahhhh that's my TOP ONE EXO b side song❤

[@milindawilson9175]

EXO's "El Dorado" is about the lost city of El Dorado, which is a mythical city made of gold. It is said that Spanish conquerors started the rumor of the city, after learning of the Indian king El Dorado who, according to legend, was covered in gold. (As you mentioned, El Dorado means the gold or the golden one in Spanish.) So, what you saw as part of the background in this performance, was in the beginning the golden gates of the city were there and as the performance went on the gates opened to reveal the mountain and SM's depiction of what they think the city of El Dorado might look like. And you're right, that's also why EXO was all in gold outfits. "El Dorado" was a B-side track from EXO's Exodus album, which came out in 2015 and this live performance was also in 2015. Fun fact: There are 9 members in this concert. Anything that took place before 2017 Lay, EXO's Chinese member, was involved in. I think the light poles they danced around were to represent objects they had to navigate through in their search for the city. Finding the city is thought to possibly help to reveal something they need or clues to help them locate the Tree of Life, etc. And now that aespa has been added to the storyline, maybe finding "El Dorado" will reveal something that connects the two groups. For example, if aespa was made the guardians of the tree, in charge of hiding the two halves in order to keep it safe, then locating "El Dorado" may be what EXO needs to do in order to find where the tree is hidden. (In aespa's "Next Level" MV we see aespa and their avatars with what looks like could be the Tree of Life.) At the end of the "El Dorado" performance, they make the X with the light sticks. The X represent the X in EXO, but it's also to represent the X you would find on a treasure map that marks where the treasure would be. X marks the spot and EXO is the treasure. LOL If you notice, when they show us an overhead view of the stage, even the platform they are dancing on is designed to look like a compass rose with EXO's hexagon symbol in the middle like what you would see on a map to help them navigate. Legends have it that El Dorado is a magical city that can only be found by those who it wants to find it, and some stories say it could have something to do with aliens or otherworldly beings. That's why this song works so well for EXO because EXO's origin story is that they are aliens from Planet Exo who came to Earth with superpowers in order to protect the mythical Tree of Life. That's why in this song some of the English lines are "Sail, sail, sail ... got to go, go, go" ... "got to find, find, find ... El Dorado," etc. Fun fact: It is thought that Lay's solo "Namanana" MV storyline -- which was released in 2018 -- might be connected to "El Dorado's" story. (We see a giant ship sailing through the sky in "Namanana," which is thought to possibly be connected to the fact that in "El Dorado" they are talking about sailing to find El Dorado.) And the flags we see in this performance should remind us of the flags we see as part of EXO's "Obsession" comeback logo and in their "Don't Fight the Feeling" MV. If you pay attention to the lyrics, you will see they say things like, "Under the same sky and same name, We Are One," which I interpret as referring to the fact that in the beginning EXO was split up into 2 groups -- EXO-K and EXO-M -- and their legend was that when they stood on the same ground they saw different skies (i.e. they had different perspectives) but when they were in separate locations they saw the same sky (i.e. they had similar experiences), meaning they are part of the same group and yet separate -- part of two worlds and 2 cultures that come together as one. That is why their official slogan is "We Are One." EXO reminds us that no matter where we are from, or the things that make us unique and different, we are still connected as humans with the same basic needs, wants and desires in life, and we need to remember to show each other love, respect and compassion, etc. As you can see, even their B-side songs and live performances can be connected to EXO's concept and storyline. In real life, explorers and Indiana Jones-type treasure hunters are always searching for the lost city of El Dorado thinking if they ever find it, it will be the key to riches and gold. There have been several fictional movies made about the search for El Dorado and there even have been TV programs and documentaries, etc. about real life explorers who have searched for the city thinking they can prove it was a real place and, at least in part, the stories could be true. EXO's "EL Dorado" performance is also what has been said, inspired Disney to ask SM and EXO to collaborate with them to produce the song and MV for EXO's "Lightsaber" as a promotion for their Star Wars movie "The Force Awakens". (Disney has also done adaptations of the El Dorado story over the years with movies and TV shows, etc.) I think in reality, El Dorado was a Mayan city that was located on or near a gold mine field, so the city and Inca people who lived there were rich with golden objects made from the tribe's gold. So treasure hunters and explores are looking to find the city's location in the hopes of finding the hidden treasure left behind by its ancient inhabitants, etc.

[@theowl6141]

"WHITE NOICE+THUNDER+PLAYBOY+ARTIFICIAL LOVE" reaction next please... One that has kai in it... Not the other one

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[@nurlyaiiym]

EXO did have a concert in US while ago

[@cambojoe]

EXplOration & ElyXiOn both had US legs in their tours

[@nikki.exosnoona]

i think that was 2015 or 2016. they also did go to Mexico.

[@ihsan2837]

@@cambojoedont u mean the exordium and the exoluxion

[@Babyla.Purple]

The vocal King, Exo

[@eribbh2336]

The El dorado high notes always give me goosebumps in my head like it's crazy and epic with Baek's voice and the adlibs ughhh ...MINDBLOWING

[@bluediamond4924]

I'm from Brazil and I think it's really cute that you're saying Obrigado🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@sodabella]

Until now EXO still doesn't have any US label and does not promote in the west. So EXO were surprised that the have a lot of international fans.

[@judycasley108]

Maybe that will encourage SM or Baekyun or Kyungsoo’s

[@annyeongjuliegreen1415]

They are an inspiration to many kpop groups that debuted after them.

[@prescillasabalbarino-io5rp]

Even EXO didn't promote in the West, the West love EXO, they're vocal kings, so, they're actually popular. internationally, being the Fastest selling concert in the World for .02 seconds, is proven to be the globally popular. They're not promoting in the West, but their music goes beyond the world. They don't even know that they're very well known around the world. They're also the richest in Korea/Asia for $1 billion Net Worth while the one they called global popular like BTS is only 2nd of $150 million Net Worth. Baekhyun alone can sell million copies of album that none does it even BTS members or the whole member as the top soloist in kpop. Baekhyun also has Asia Solo Tours in 30+ country and all fill the venues and win the Asian Solo Artist with his Solo Tours in Asia. He also wins Solo Best perfirmer 3 times in a row. Why he is the most popular in EXO, Kai is in #2, #3 is Chanyeol. Baekhyun is also the richest in EXO, #2 is Suho, #3 is Chanyeol again. Alots in the US requesting Baekhyun's Solo Concerts, but he needs to rest for his come back of Hello World album with a title track Pineapple Slice which is his 3rd million album copies. Gopefully when they come back uses Baekhyun Label/INB100 company as the CEO, so they can go World Tours, pretty sure lots of exols around the world will be happy and excited, hopefully!!!

[@jaehalu6035]

Chen, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, Lay, Suho and DO have been doing solo concert tours this year but are sadly exclusive to Asian countries. It would be nice for you to check their solos and learn about their individual styles. It's so interesting how versatile these guys are!

[@sodabella]

Hope you will react to EXO's recording behind the scene for Cream Soda.

[@rkdo9554]

EXO was offered a lot of proposals for guestings, collabs, and performances in the west BUT FUGGHIN ESEM REJECTED THEM ALL!!! EXO should have been bigger than what they are today. But the agency decided to gatekeep them in East and SouthEast Asia. ESEM is literally their biggest anti. They had few concerts before in the US but those were not even promoted. Not like other Kpop groups.

[@key8033]

i dont really care if theyre "big in the west" or not since i dont think western validation should be so valued, but i just wish they wouldve come to the US for tours. they only did once which was hella years ago before it was common to tour here, and then never again 😭SM sent nct and aespa to the us for concerts but none of their older groups. exo, red velvet, shinee, etc etc theyre all super successful but none of them do concerts in the us its really sad

[@nikki.exosnoona]

imo, SM just didn't want to spend on EXO. touring around Asia is much cheaper & they can make more money & they can charge fans more since they know EXO-Ls will always support them.

[@earneststuart3149]

One of their best live performances!

[@noviafa770]

You must watch EXO live konser MAMA, Monster and Wolf in 1 konser.. Very very spektakuler

[@priyadarshaniabeyrathne5225]

They already watched

[@beamiras7690]

They are golden.❤ My ult fav ever EXO❤❤❤

[@NoorJumattiyah]

The ultimate guide exo 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@blueberryberry8680]

BTOB KILLING VOICE NEXTTTT 💙 BTOB debuted a few weeks before Exo's debuted date. And also well known as the kings of harmonies ❤

[@fernandacordoba4580]

En 2017 hicieron una gira internacional y si fueron a los EEUU. También binieron a México, en 2015 vinieron con música bank y nos regalaron el cover de sabor a mi, y hoy seguimos a la espera, están en el servicio militar, kai y Sehun saliendo hasta el 2025 esperemos nos den la gira tan esperada.

[@darapuspita4290]

Exo perfomance always amazing❤

[@YAYA-s8i]

It's EХO guys! They are stars!❤🌟❤ Next MAMA + Monster + Wolf In Japan 🔥🔥🔥Thank you😍

[@agisjore5843]

This song is masterpiece,, if you wanna see this song performance,, that just at their concert, they just wanna do this present for their main concert..❤

[@miezue4646]

there are many popular western artists and producers had openly show their interest to collab/invite exo to the west years ago but sm never let it to be happen.

[@Elliezk]

OMG EXO❤️‍🔥😮‍💨

[@mashedpotato3291]

EXO is underrated....it's actually crazy how underrated they are. As group and as soloists. I'm lucky i got to know them since 2016 during Monster era. still and exo-l. trying to find some other groups to stan but nah...exo made my standard too high. i couldn't settle for less. be it in talents and music quality.

[@rhenieazkiyah5562]

EXO Best live performance, best vocal 👑👍

[@notmyname3556]

I hope you guys will react to their Lightsaber performance from their next concert. It's a song under the collaboration with Star Wars. Star Wars team saw this very ElDorado performance and decided EXO is the best singer to be ambassador for the particular movie franchise.

[@engene.exol.b]

Любимые❤

[@oohhana]

React to exo live : Full moon , machine + drop that + let out the beast , its An iconic

[@arianafitriyani987]

Our King❤❤❤

[@lannimariani8308]

Thank you..i love exo..we are one..saranghaja..❤

[@mesozn6283]

Well because their company is an ass they didn't promote EXO outside Asia despite them having a big international fanbase, let's hope they include overseas concerts when they comeback as a whole group in 2025

[@Lurve03]

EXO “drop that + keep on dancing + let out the beast + run” live please…

[@gracelabayon3563]

EXO RECOMMENDATIONS YOU NEED TO REACT TO EXO'S LIVE PERFORMANCES. THIS ARE MY RECCOMMENDATION TO YOU: 1. MAMA, MONSTER, WOLF 2. WHITE NOISE, THUNDER, PLAY BOY, ARTIFICIAL LOVE 3. LADY LUCK, CALL ME BABY, BEAUTIFUL, WHAT IF 4. COMING OVER, RUN THIS, DROP THAT, POWER THEY ARE THE KING OF VOCALS, I HOPE YOU CONSIDER MY RECOMMENDATION! I'M AN EXO-L SINCE 2012✨

[@judycasley108]

They don’t play in the US because SM Entertainment wanted to promote Super M, and didn’t want to over saturate the US with Kpop!😡. So short sighted. Plus they were real Aholes with EXO. EXO has played in Germany and England, and Mexico. I believe. Kyungsoo (DO), Baekyun, Suho, and Chanyeol did an unbelievable song in Spanish! Spanish speaking natives, or anyone who didn’t know EXO, thought they were Spanish speaking. The audience went nuts! None of them spoke much English. BTS had RM, who then forced the others to learn English. Now Suho is fluent, even spoke at Stanford University at a seminar. The others are getting there. Even Coachella would have been good.

[@notmyname3556]

For this concert tour, they had 3 stops in USA. Newark, New york and LA if I'm not wrong. But that's as far as they had been promoting in USA. But they competed on MTV for Best Asian Act in 2013 tho. That's how viral they were despite kpop was fairly recently known in the west at that time. And that, without ever promoting outside of USA.

[@ruthmasloc7270]

EXO 👑

[@donezatemario7756]

I've been requesting this so many times thank you guys.. love you..

[@okwhatsnext]

Hope you like it!

[@alisonwebre1]

Kai originally did more rapping than Sehun, but he was slowly given more vocal parts as he worked on his voice. So, Sehun began to take up the rapping with Chenyole (sp)

[@hclp036]

Baekhyun ❤

[@zeenblue]

❤❤❤

[@ericmwangi9130]

With their level of talent, EXO would have dominated the entire globe and not just Asia were it not for SM holding them back. It's unfortunate I got to them too late (2023) when the group debuted in 2012. EXO would have the BTS level of domination globally if SM promoted them properly.

[@flaoless13]

Thank you so much!! Please react to EXO "Lightsaber + Transformer + Overdose" live stages next. Lightsaber was a collab between EXO and Star Wars after they saw El Dorado performance. But FYI: the video on youtube was reversed, the correct order is Overdose-Transformer-Lightsaber.

[@yeppeuneonni7277]

Thank u..its EXO❤

[@SGK0225]

Kokobop, growl and Baekhyun and xuimin dance break

[@suciramadhani5853]

They have some shows in usa but it was the 3rd tour btw

[@donezatemario7756]

Ohhh goddd.. you guys did this..

[@kokobabie]

It's not Narnia or Atlantis, guys. It’s literally El Dorado lol

[@sadsong_12]

Next reaction exo cream soda recording behind the scene & baekhyun pineapple slice recording behind the scene,thankyou very much🥰

[@Ming3484]

Practice those vocals guys. Exo takes vocal seriously, Xiumin mentioned that vocals should be the main priority for an artist. They've even called out fans (as a joke)for not singing correctly. Lol... Gotta get those vocals down so if they tour we can show them how good we have gotten. 😊😊😊

[@nidiaagonist929]

Next exo elyxi0n live performance

[@rcb...._000._.]

Eles são enormessssss aqui o problema é a empresa deles SM que boicotou eles esse tempo inteiro!!

[@fiefira2165]

10:49 fun fact EXO only been Promotion in Asian but there is are "exoL" western "Global" also Even in Asian EXO has LESS promotion, How can EXO still has Global exoL cus most of they Discover by them Self "who is EXO" Search EXO Talents+Personality+EXO friendship+Career History From start "more u know more u proud". We love hate to SM,but i like they artist that debut under SM ,SM pretty bad at protecting & not fair to they artist in Period it easy to know if your "Fav"artist become Senior and have many Junior artist u will know what it means. Hahahaha~ Thanks~ for reaction to our EXO

[@DewdewDC]

Yeah, they've played full concerts in America, in fact most of tours have included America. In my home UK, they have only once appeared together in a SM show very early in their career when they did a couple of songs (which I missed, thinking it would catch them next time), so you had more chance than us over the pond. SM pushed them in Asia where they have remained huge for their whole career and allowed solo enterprises (including acting) and sub-units. They are very hard working, so this was probably a conscious decision by SM if a, in my opinion, foolish one. This performance reportedly resulted in the offer to promote Star Wars.

[@shaholic91]

SM never expected exo become this big, so they did many times to inhibit exo to promote outside asia, even they sabotaged exo album sales.

[@CristyAlito]

Next Baekhyun All i got and cry for love please

[@mylovememey4896]

All kpop groups also can sing..but only EXO all members can sing even rappers line❤❤❤❤ SM entertainment not promoted EXO very well 😢

[@nurlyaiiym]

To be honest, not all kpop groups can sing… There are plenty that can’t sing unfortunately

[@mylovememey4896]

@@nurlyaiiym 😂😂😂,I just random say that 😂😂 because every time we say EXO is Vocals king , some fandom not accepting that's 😂😘😂😘👉👈😂

[@Tooba-K123]

Please react to "The Ultimate Guide to Exo" by Pastel Kookie and individual guides by Caesar Oh.

[@AdriNF]

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[@emawati6916]

Please react to Baekhyun ft seoomontak 'hurt'

[@EKSO-El]

They've been to the U.S before but in general they dont leave southeast asian besidea china and japan. SM doesnt promote them at all. Even in their heyday, SM rejected so many great Opportunities for them...

[@nikki.exosnoona]

i feel like they don't want them to become bigger than they already were especially during the peak of their career because they'll have a harder time manipulating them.

[@EKSO-El]

@@nikki.exosnoona thats exactly it.

[@anapurwasih616]

Is EXO concert reaction got copyright now? because never happened before 😢

[@okwhatsnext]

Yeah this one was blocked so we had to put a mask

[@sartikhasyarif7905]

Please react to DO feat IU, LOVE WINS ALL🤍🤍🤍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hsh7ane]

SM is dvmb

[@110242ful]

EXO had a concert in America, the 2nd and 3rd concert around 2016 and 2017, but after that, SM never gave EXO to America again maybe it bc the tickets didn’t sold out at that time. And after Ko ko bop SM treated EXO BADLY since then. I love EXO but I HATE SM so much 😡

[@Fadime-s2w]

Exo canli söyledikleri için linç bile yedi çünkü onları izleyen insanların beklentisi yükseliyor ve diğer idollerden de exo gibi mükemmel vokal ve dans bekliyorlar bu yüzden exo bu konuda diğer fanlar tarafından linç edildi exo sektörün standarti

[@dohseyes5744]

Why bother covering it up when it’s for free…

[@okwhatsnext]

@@dohseyes5744 KZbin literally blocked our first upload of this without the mask lol