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UNRELEASED MAMA PRACTICE VIDEO : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=34k2CmTHr9w
Kris updated his weibo with 3 photos: "October red baby 2014 on fire~DOPE" :
Tang wei and EXO Translation :
As soon as you see the march issue, you might have questions like “Tang Wei and EXO?”, “Even so, why is it that only Baekhyun, Tao and Sehun are featured?”. This is the process of the collaboration shoot between Tang Wei and EXO for . As is aimed for Asia, having the center of many Asia’s global star, Tang Wei as the cover model was, of course, our first choice. We’ve sent many ‘lovecalls’ to her agency and acquaintances even before was lauched and after many months of trying, Tang Wei finally gave an ‘OK!’ to us.
Going beyond Korea’s music industry and born again as Asia, global group, EXO was also another ambitious move by. There were lots of arguments going back and forth in wanting to create a more sensational issue of ‘The Two Who Met’. Although casting Tang Wei was difficult enough, the idea of having EXO together for this issue was brought up. We ended up with the decision of having the collaboration of the best actress and the best K-POP star.
The editorial will soon execute. We had a few discussions regarding this project with EXO’s management company and after some struggles, we managed to gain a pleasant reply from EXO’s side. But that was not the end. After everything was decided, the work to match Tang Wei’s tight schedule and EXO’s busy schedule was not easy. We exchanged over a hundred emails and calls everyday. We had a lot of discussions regarding which EXO members will match well with Tang Wei too. Firstly, the member who is able to match the schedule, and secondly, the member who looks good when standing with Tang Wei. Tao, as EXO-M’s member, was able to communicate well with Tang Wei. EXO-K’s Sehun who looked like he could, together with Tao, stand next to Tang Wei confidently. And also with Baekhyun who has a feel of an actor, the final decision was made. (It was known later that Tang Wei’s favorite Korean group was EXO.)
Right until the day of shooting, the editorial team worked busily day and night. Then, it was finally the day of the shoot. The image of Tang Wei and EXO’s Baekhyun, Tao and Sehun made all the staffs applause without a break.
Lay, One Step Closer to Realizing His Dream of Becoming a Musician!
Lay, the one in charge of EXO’s brilliant performance. Within EXO, he is acknowledged as the most brilliant dancer. However, he is a young man with dreams of performing his own composition. This is a day in the life of Lay - going to Nakwon Arcade to look at instruments, working with songwriters and composers, enjoying a relaxing time at a music café - who is working hard to reach his dream.
Happiness Brought About By Music
In the early morning, a beautiful melody filled the studio where we were to meet. The Command Freaks Team’s songwriters Maxx Song and Ahn Sung Chan, who help Lay with his songwriting, were there setting up beforehand. ‘Recently, he wrote this song on the spot, but we’ve been improving it because of this interview.’ Ten minutes before taping, he showed up at the studio with his computer in hand. "Hyung, Can you listen to this once? How is it? Does it sound okay?" "Hyung, how does this thing work? Can I try it out?" Before even setting down his belongings, he was ready with inspiration and looking for the composers.
Lay has been interested in composing ever since age thirteen and has composed over one hundred songs, but said humbly that he doesn’t plan on releasing them because he has not officially learnt how to compose and he doesn’t believe they are good enough. He is always working with Chanyeol and Chen to improve these songs. There have been many occasions during which they would stay up and edit the songs together.
Maxx Song, who was listening at the side, said "He has so many brilliant ideas. He is very rich in emotion, which lends him the ability to excel in composition of melodies. At first, I was a little worried that there would be difficulty incorporating Lay’s works into Korean culture because of the fact that he is Chinese. But when I listened to the works he composed, I didn’t feel any cultural difference at all."
Lay spent over an hour working with the Command Freaks Team, on both keyboard and guitar, to finish composing his melody. He played EXO’s songs to amuse himself and play around in-between, and recorded himself humming melodies he composed. There are not enough hours in one day for busybody Lay, for whom it is important to experience this kind of precious healing time to himself. “I have to go to Nakwon Arcade today. Today’s the day I purchase the guitar I’ve been wanting!” He walks with a spring in his step as he heads to the shopping center.
"To those who want to pursue music professionally, I would definitely recommend guitar. It’s inexpensive, the sound of the instrument is clear and exact, and it’s well-made and light, which makes it convenient and advantageous. Plus, there are many pieces and songs in which guitar is used as the main sound."
I Want To Make Music That Everyone Enjoys
When we got to the shopping center, Lay’s eyes grew to the size of saucers because of the variety of instruments that appeared before him. "Ever since I started getting interested in composing, I became interested in instruments as well. I’d like to master guitar and drums, too," he said while looking around at the instruments. As soon as he saw the piano in the shop, he ran over like a kid and started playing ‘Miracles in December.’ He transformed the shopping center into a beautiful concert venue.
Lay has a certain goofy exterior which charms people without them knowing. "This is it!" he says, after much deliberation, having decided on an acoustic guitar - the ‘WALDEN D55OCE.’ He had recently come up with a melody and needed this specific guitar, and was determined to finish the song by that night. He stayed at Nakwon Arcade until the sun began to set. After picking the guitar he wanted, he stopped off at the music café that he so wanted to visit. His soul seemed to drift away when he saw the vast collection of LP records (vinyl records).
"Wow! This is amazing! Some of these are even records I heard at my dad’s house when I was young. Today, I need to listen to all of the songs I want to hear."
Lay looked through the LP records after gaining permission from the café’s rep. He forgot all about the interview and magazine shoot because he was so absorbed in the music. Listening to the rhythmic flow and beats of the music, he closed his eyes and became lost among the melodies. Though his manager warned him of a schedule later and that he had to pick up the pace, Lay was not bothered at all by his words.
Lay’s final selection was a piece by Beethoven. "Beethoven is truly an amazing person. He is the one who brings me inspiration and I hope to compose pieces like Beethoven’s." Lay wishes to create the same kind of magical music like those of Beethoven - that which moves the hearts and minds of its listeners. Creating a song which everyone loves is not something that can be done in a single lifetime, let alone soon. Lay said that now, with that in mind, he will put everything he has into working towards his dream.
Chen and Liyin on MTV The Show : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=r7gxH-t4DPQ
Star live chat : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsWcdGD-6Kg&feature=player_embedded
EXO Crunky chocolate :
Seohyun with EXO :
바쁜데도 이렇게 응원와줘서 너무너무 고마워~~ㅜㅜ 훈훈한수호오빠와 귀여운백현이와함께!! 아이고~~서연우 행복합니다!ㅋㅋ 으르렁으르렁~ 자랑스럽고멋진 후배들 엑소홧팅!!^^ :
[TRANS] 140219 Girls' Generation's Seohyun Twitter Update
Thank you so much for coming eventhough you're busy ~~ㅜㅜ
With the heartwarming oppa, Suho and Cute Baekhyun!!
Aigoo~~ Seo Yeon Woo is happy! ㅋㅋ
Eureurong eureurong~~ our jjang junior i'm so proud of exo, Fighting!!^^
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EXO SHOWTIME TOONIVERSE PREVIEW (SUBBED): http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-jwz-FFy0hA
[WEIBO/TRANS] 140217 Zhang Liyin's Update
今天在阿里郎电视台录制了呼这首歌曲，谢谢大家的支持！继续努力，加油！！
Today we recorded the song Breath on Arirang, thank you everyone for your support! Keep working hard, jiayou!! :
[VIDEO] 2014 S.M. GLOBAL AUDITION 'EXO MESSAGE' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMdBOzre0w4
[INFO] EXO-K will attend LOTTE Family Concert on April 20. :
[ENG SUB] 140130 EXO Superstar Red & White awards full cut : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek-bZ-UPRKI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[OFFICIAL] EXO Greeting Party @ Japan Hello! Promotional Poster :
[INFO] EXO won the 'Song of The Year' Award for Soompi Awards 2013.
[VIDEO] (Official) GD, EXO, 2NE1 and More for Soompi Awards - 2013 Winners Announcement Sponsored by LINE : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4p0kWSpqbY&sns=tw
(RUMOUR) EXO WILL BE FILMING HELLO BABY AFTER EXO SHOWTIME. (HOPE SO T.T MY DAYS ARENT COMPLETE WITHOUT EXO ON VARIETY SHOWS/SHOWS & CANT WAIT TO HEAR "BABIES AREN'T MY STYLE" FROM KRIS WU)
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