Why I love EXO

Whenever I am asked to tell something about EXO I instantly remember all those beautiful moments in my life when they were present, whether through their music, their videos, the news about them, or the other fans that I made friends with.

My whole life I haven't really loved an artist or a group so much so that I could feel proud being a fan.

And I really never loved an artist's or group's songs that much.. We fans, often tend to love and support our idols, but not always like all their songs, maybe because we just don't feel all the time that specific connection that our idol wants us to feel when listening.

And this is what EXO made possible.. There is not a single song that I don't love. What is more, is that being two groups, we get like 2 different feelings listening to a song in both versions. Take Let Out the Beast for example. While EXO - K gives it a fresh and powerful touch, EXO - M leaves his sweetness and softness as a signature to the song. And it's not just with this song. I am glad that there is this slightly difference, because in the end, they are 12 boys with different unique talents and ways of singing and dancing.

I am a fan of EXO since like May 2013. While I did not wait for their comeback as much as the other fans did, I was more than happy when seeing them back on stage.

What I love about EXO is that there is a mix of personalities and talents. I don't care if other people find them weird or not so good as other groups, whether from Kpop or not. I only know that they have their dreams, they are working hard to fulfill them and they are doing their best to show us great performances every time.

And we all know how hard must be for them to give up their normal teen life and give so much passion and effort to what they're doing. In the end, when they nurtured those dreams, they were just 12 innocent boys with hope in their hearts and a talent that needed some good refreshment before being shown to the world.

And so they began their training days. Doesn't matter for how long they've been training. What matters is that they went on.. they did not give up on their dreams, even if being away from home hurt so much. They were still there, fighting.

After this period, it was finally time for them to shine. So after the teasers were released, they already had so many fans, loving and supporting them. They still get many every day, even now!

And then the debut came: MAMA.. I just wish I knew them back then.. Probably my reaction to the song would have been different. But still.. when I saw their mv on Youtube, I was stunned.. like.. The chorus part in the beggining... That was so unusual for me.. I loved it in a second.. (I first saw EXO K MAMA)..Then they started to dance.. I was like: "Oh.. cool.. ".. Knowing SUJU and SHINee already, I didn't mind seen 6 boys dancing.. The choreography attracted me, the outfits, the sets.. perfect!

And then.. it happened.. I saw those eyes.. I heard that voice.. I must have skipped a heartbeat.. There he was, singing and making my heart ache.. And damn, that eyeliner! Like.. never ever have I loved a guy's make up so much.. And there he was! My sweet eyeliner butterfly, Byun Baekhyun.. Whether he is the best vocalist in EXO or not, I am not the one to decide that, although in my opinion he is .. I just know that the way he sings, the tone, his expression when hitting those high notes, the way he looks at me through the camera.. these although small details make a huge impact on me. I love him very much, he was the first that caught my attention and the one that still rules my heart's way of beating. I love his witty part whenever he is on variety shows or interviews. I love the way he speaks with that cute voice.. but when he starts singing.. I feel that he really wants me to just pass away and reborn every second in which I listen to him. Few people will have that impact on me. He's one of them.. My eyeliner butterfly. I might never meet him, but I am glad to know that he's here.. He's an angel sent to fill our lives with calm and happiness. I will always love him and pray for his health and happiness. I wish that the lucky girl who will be his partner will realise how important he is and will love him more than one could ever imagine, because I know that I will do that if I was in her place.

Then the mv got on... I heard that soft voice.. So sweet.. I instantly felt happy listening to him.. There he was, my sweet grandpa guardian, Suho, looking with those beautiful eyes at me..
I don't care if people laughed when heard that he trained the most. He got on and he's now shining. So were are those that bullied him and where is he now? Sometimes it takes a lot of effort and dedication to get there and he did it. Wonder how many people will have that courage. Hats off to you Suho, for not giving up! You are now living your dream! I love the way you support your members, I love the way you get closer to your fans, I love it when I see you giving your personal touch to every EXO moment. You are the leader indeed, and will always be! You deserve it, because of who you are!

And then.. that dancer.. cool moves, breathtaking eye glare, hard to explain the feeling that he gave me while watching him dancing. There he was, my hot dancing machine, Kai. One of the 2 best dancers in EXO, along with Lay. Although I prefer Lay's dance, because he gives me that strange feeling of wanting to never stop looking at his moves, I can't deny the iness that Kai puts in his dancing.. The way he connects with the audience. The way he transfers the feeling of the music in those moves.. Just look at the 2 teaser with him, "My lady" and "What is love..".. That is the true Kai.. That's what I love about him.. And I don't care if his skin is not fair enough for some people. He's damn hot that way.. I would not want to imagine him looking different. Believe me, Kai, you're more important and loved than you imagine. You just have to keep shining everytime! Feel the music! Dance with your whole soul! Dance to live! Dance forever like this and you'll see! You'll never regret it!

Then the MV went on... there was that cute nose that appeared on my screen.. Those eyes.. That fluffy hair.. And then.. after Kai's part, that cute boy filled my heart with joy and made me smile.. There he was, our thweet thexy maknae, Sehun! God.. That line in MAMA is just so sweet. His voice is damn cute.. And his dance.. He has it going in his own style.. You never see any similarity if you watch the boys dancing together.. Sehun gets focused on the moves, letting himself enter his own world, where there is just the music and him.. Watch carefully his live performances and you'll get what I mean.. And his sweet habit of his lips.. His signature for sure, whether it is in the mvs or live on the stage.. Combined with that cold stare he gaves us when performing, is just one of the many reasons why a fan might need some oxygen. And what if he has that cute lisp? Don't you think that makes him even more y? You just keep being yourself Sehun! That's what we love about you!

So now we get to that cute boy, with those big innocent eyes, and deep voice.. Yes... I was now watching my derpy happy virus Chanyeol's part.. Honestly at that time I thought he was the oldest.. He didn't have many lines in MAMA, but he was the best when facing the camera.. Just watch again the mv, and you'll see I am right.. He is the king of reactions, because he really gets himself connected to whatever situation he's facing... And his voice is what really makes him special. I love men with this deep strong kind of voice that instantly attracts me and leaves a huge impact. And the talents he has.. He should be more in the spotlight. I know it's quite difficult since they are 12, but there is a time for all of them to shine. I love his way of reacting, his speaking, his dedication towards his works and I really appreciate that he doesn't give up on his talents.. He gives attention to each small detail, making him perfect in his own sweet derpy way. So, please Chanyeol, don't lose your confidence when hearing those bad comments. Try to remember who you are and what your dreams are. And never forget that in this world there are more people that are truly your fans and will love and support you no matter what!

I left him last.. although the mv starts with him.. Just because, at first, he didn't really made me feel anything special.. or maybe I didn't really focus enough on his part.. And although he had a powerful performance in MAMA, it isn't his ideal type of song, in my opinion.. Listen to Black Pearl or My lady and you'll understand me. The feeling he gives to his singing, that heartbreaking powerful yet soft (if that makes sense) way of hitting those notes.. Yes.. he is my hot voiced umma, D.O! I know I didn't give him enough attention back then.. But nowadays, I've acknowledged his unique style.. I can now tell that EXO will not be the same without him.. I love his passion when singing his lines, I love his quiet calm type of acting, I love his lost glare whenever he is in front of the camera, I love his personality, I'd love to get to know him better. I wish he could shine even more, because he deserves the best!

So.. the mv got on.. then.. those 6 dancers... I felt like some weren't the same that were singing.. I was wondering.. while trying to figure it out why there were other boys showing their powers, but not really singing, I saw that flip in the air.. I was.. like.... wow.. who was that???? I thought it was one of the boys mentioned above.. While I was still thinking at that, Kai pops up with the rock part.. I was... DAMN! Great change in the song.. I loved the mix!

But then.. I knew I saw other boys.. like.. the one with martial arts and the one with that cold glare.. where were they? Then I saw another mv.. EXO M MAMA.. Well that explains it..

Now I was watching the other mv.. funny thing is, I once again didn't pay attention to the first boy... My eyes were more interested in.. wait? What? Damn that stare.. that face.. all the beautiness of girls out there in the world seemed nothing compared to that look.. yes... there he was.. my heaven's deer, Luhan.. And his voice.. like.. damn.. it was so soft.. so.. sweet.. so.. not what I expected to hear coming out from a guy's mouth.. Like.. he sings his lines in EXO songs so beautifully.. I don't care much about who's the main vocalist and who's the lead. Luhan stands out with that voice. That unique way of singing is his signature. God blessed him with handsomeness and sweetness. What more can you ask for? And he is so cute whenever he's on camera.. And I love that he really doesn't care if he makes funny faces as long as he feels like laughing or doing something cute. Some people say he doesn't have too much confidence.. Maybe.. but he enjoys those moments and that is obvious. I wish to see him like that all the time.

And then.. I get to that gentle boy.. the way he danced, the way he looked at the camera. In every second of the mv, although this song is a powerful one, you get from him only kindness, sweetness. You feel joy in your heart when seeing him perform. Yes.. he's my gentle unicorn, Lay. I think he's the best dancer in EXO, as I've said earlier. Many people say that while Kai exaggerates his moves a lot, Lay tends to just follow the choreography, not forgetting even the smallest detail, just showing no more than a good technique. I beg your pardon? Look again at Lay's dances.. Just technique? Ha... Then you've got a stone as heart, if you don't melt when seeing him dancing like that, if you don't feel connected to that passion, to that love he gives to you through his performances. Besides that.. I love his personality.. He's so gentle and respectful.. If you've watched EXO on variety shows, you've probably noticed that.. He speaks so soft, and he's always there to help you (sometimes heal you lol) and cheer you up.. One episode that remains in my mind and that makes me love him even more is when he was helping his senior on the Happy Camp show (can't remember his name.. but you know who I am talking about).. when Lay chose him and they sat on the chairs, the host fell and Lay was there to help him.. Also.. there is a backstage clip with EXO's 1st win.. Did you see how cute he was while thanking all those people for their hard work? And when he cried.. God.. I've melted slowly.. also.. remember Weekly Idol 1st part with EXO? When they had to hit the hosts if they put a member in the wrong group? Lay didn't even pretend like hitting the host.. he just bowed and said his name.. That's what I call an educated gentle person. I don't see many boys like
him nowadays, so that is something that makes me love him even more. So, pleaase Lay, keep being yourself!

Then.. again.. my heart skipped a beat.. for the second time.. In the whole mv..my heart would sigh in despair when seeing his eyes.. God.. that manly hot and at the same time cold look that melted me little by little.. that voice.. that tone.. those long beautiful hands.. that hair... the earring.. yes... there he was.. My handsome dragon prince, Kris.. My second bias.. The one that sometimes makes things difficult for me, especially when he speaks.. why? because I love Baekhyun the most.. but somehow Kris gets in the way too often.. I do get back to my "first love" in the end.. but.. Kris doesn't give up.. He has that kind of effect on me.. And why not? Who wouldn't feel the same when seeing him looking so hot no matter what he wears (can't imagine how I'll feel when he doesn't wear something....).. and the way he speaks.. of course in chinese his voice sounds the best.. so different from the other boys' voices.. in english.. ah.. you can't imagine my feels... or can you? He's the sweetest when speaking korean. I love his quiet personality, I love the fact that he always pretends to be a cold person and acts cool.. but in the end, I just know that in real life he's not like that.. he's more gentle, sweet and shy than we could imagine..and that's why I love him so much. I love his dedication towards his dreams, I love the way he acts, I love how much he cares about his artistic part and I wish that all people out there would feel the same confidence when speaking about things they like. I wish him all the best in life and I will always be here for him no matter what.. Even if he doesn't know I exist.. And just imagine how lucky that girl that will be his wife.. Such a precious black pearl she'll have.. Kris kind of reminds me of Mr. Rochester from Jane Eyre or Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice.. both with strong and cold personalities, hard to reach, yet true gentlemen that give all to protect their loves.. I know that Kris will also protect his love, it's there in his eyes.. I can see it and I can feel it. I just wish he'll be blessed with someone as special as he is.. And that he'll be loved as much as I wish him to be.. I know I'll do that!

So the mv goes on.. well.. this was something unexpected.. I was wondering if that hot looking guy with that black hair was the one with the flip in the K ver.. He was doing those martial art moves so easily and with deep passion.. it had to be him..and yes he was.. my kung fu romantic panda Tao.. Always hot and perfect.. Always willing to try more and show his talents. Always putting effort in his actions and performances. Always wanting to act cool and ending up doing or saying funny things that made me smile and laugh everytime I saw him.. And that's why I love him. I love his voice, especially his rap, his dance, his actions, his eyes, his sweet and childish personality. He also needs more attention, because he really has a lot to show to us.. Hope he'll get the chance to amaze us even more with time! Until then I just want you to keep doing everything in your own special way. Don't give up on that, Tao, because that's what we love most about you!

Then.. wait.. wow.. just.. how cute can that be???? Those eyes.. That voice.. He's so sweet.. he looks like.. um.. a bunny?? Baozi as I've seen later.. Yes.. there he was...he's my sweet baozi, Xiumin.. so cute.. so kind.. so strange.. in the good way.. cause he seems to just stand there and amaze me with just looking at the camera.. He might be the oldest, but he really makes me feel like he's the one with the strongest will of living his life to the fullest. And I think he's the most underrated among the boys.. I heard his voice rarely, but I know he has potential.. I just wish he'll get the chance to show us all his talents, just because I know he's special.. I don't like to see him always back embraced by a shadow.. I want him in the center of attention.. I want him to shine! I want him to be recognised! I love his personality, his shyness, the cute faces he makes, his dancing, his singing.. I love him! And I wish he could understand how important he is for me, for EXO, for the other fans. He kind of lets himself stay in that shell, not willing to get out and show what he has to show. Also I wish he'll stop thinking that he's not good enough.. whether is about his looks or about his work.. I don't care what others say. He's perfect for me! And true fans would never ask him to lose weight or other stupid things.. His looks are perfect.. Just watch him closely and you'll see that innocence in his eyes, that glow in his cheeks, that hotness on his lips. You'll see through his stare his true self.. Shy, gentle, sweet. That's what I love about him and I wish I could speak to him one day and make him realise how much he means to me, to the other members, and to true exotics.

And finally.. I get back to the first face I saw... Power...that's what came into my mind.. power in his eyes.. in his voice, power every where near him.. yes.. there he was.. my sweet powerful voiced troll, Chen.. one of the 3 most strongest voices, along with Baekhyun's and D.O's. At first I didn't really get connected with the feeling he was giving through his singing in MAMA.. Maybe because I get scared of such perfect voices.. if that makes sense.. But now.. I can say that he's the voice of EXO - M. He was the perfect choice for this group, he fits perfectly.. He might not be the best dancer , but I appreciate his hardwork and will to give great performances. As for his singing.. I have to admit that there's nothing to criticise.. not that I am an expert.. I am just speaking as a fan.. I love his strength in singing and I know how passionate he is just by watching him performing.. Although my fav voice is Baekhyun's, I can't deny that Chen really nails all the songs of EXO - M. Whenever I listen to a song, I can feel his touch on that, I can feel that he rules the song. And I know you all feel the same, even if you have other biases, like I do. He has confidence, he believes in his talent, he knows that he can always give more than we can expect from him.. And that is what I love about him.. And that is something that will help him alot in this difficult life of an idol. I just wish he'll keep it that way!

And this is what I think of each one of the EXO members.. As a group, I know that there is alot more to be seen. And we will see that soon.. If they did all this in one year, like keeping his fans alert, hoping for a new fresh face of them, screaming, crying, laughing, dreaming.. and when they came back they achieved this level.. just imagine them in time..

And thanks to them, I managed to meet a lot of people & make friends and that is something that only such a great group could do.. Also I've heard that a lot of people were inspired by their music, their dances, their personalities. So many souls out there that thank EXO everyday for being their strength, their inspiration, their force to face the world and their own fears.

I am proud to be their fan and I wish that more and more people will get to know them, to love and support them.

And I want them to be healthy and happy and keep their faith in their dreams! I love EXO and I'll support them till the end and beyond that!

  I'll be glad if other exotics out there will read this and share their thoughts. Thank you very much for taking time to read my comment. Take care! Please continue to love and support EXO! God bless you! WE ARE ONE! Thank you!

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