Are they rookie idols?" After celebrating their 12th anniversary with fans, EXO became a hot topic for their unchanging visuals!
EXO Evokes Nostalgia as They Performed Hit Tracks 'XOXO,' 'Cream Soda,' More
On April 14, the "Nation's Pick" EXO commemorated their 12th debut anniversary through the "2024 EXO FAN MEETING: ONE," held at Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon.
On this day, the members met EXO-Ls twice at 2PM and 7PM KST offline, and they were also able to greet global viewers via Beyond Live, Weverse Live, and LAN cable in 103 regions with the online airing of the second show.
On this day, only six members met fans: leader Suho, Xiumin, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, and D.O., excluding Kai and Sehun who are serving in the military. Lay was also absent from the event.
Despite that, they gave their best to showcase a "memory lane-like" setlist, starting from their 2010s hits until their most recent albums released in the 2020s.
In particular, they flaunted their aspect as "Vocal Gourmet" perfectly delivering live stages of their songs "Hear Me Out," "Don't Go," "3.6.5," "Butterfly," "Peter Fan," "First Snow," "Playboy," and more on the first show.
On the second show, they then showed off amazing performances of title tracks that EXO-Ls wanted to hear the most, selected through advance voting.
With this, the sextet performed a medley of their hits "Wolf," "Growl," "Love Me Right," "Call Me Baby," "Love Shot," "Monster," "Tempo," "Ko Ko Bop," "Cream Soda," and more.
EXO Brings Eris Back in 2012 With Their Youthful Visuals
Aside from their hit songs that made Eris reminisce, the EXO members increased the nostalgic feeling with their unchanging beauty!
In their photos captured during the event, both the K-media and EXO-Ls were impressed by the youthful and vibrant faces of the members - you wouldn't even think they are already in their 30s!
To people's eyes, they are still the same teenagers who popularized the school uniform stage outfits, but this time, more mature.
Looking at their visuals, they were able to maintain their fresh and flawless visuals, it seemed like they already found the "fountain of youth."
On popular online forums such as Nate Pann and theqoo, K-Netz left rave reviews such as:
- "Seriously, they are a feast... I'm waiting for the bus but I keep thinking about them."
- "They are a forever visual feast."
- "No, but how can they never change?"
- "Fvck. I saw it today and Minseok's face was really crazy."
- "Everyone took care of themselves. Please have a lot of activities this year."
- "Kyungsoo, he's so cute, handsome, sings loudly and is the best of EXO."
- "Why am I the only one who's getting old?"
- "These guys don't really age. They were the same as 10 years ago."
Read also: 12 EXO Songs To Listen To As We Celebrate the Group's Anniversary: 'Peter Pan,' 'Cream Soda,' More!
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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz