EXO Kai's 'Rover' Is On The Brink of Being 'Banned'? Here's What Happened
In online communities, K-pop enthusiasts and K-Netz discussed how EXO Kai's new song, "Rover" might be "banned" for THIS reason.
EXO Kai's 'Rover' Is So Addictive People Suggest To 'Ban' Song Among Students
In online communities and SNS, netters and K-pop enthusiasts suggest to "banning" EXO Kai's new song, "Rover" among students– because it was super addictive!
EXO Kai's 'Rover' Is On Brink of Being 'Banned'? Here's What Happened
On March 13, EXO Kai made his much-awaited solo return with his third mini album, "Rover." On the same day, he also dropped the MV of its title track with the same name, impressing the music scene with Kai's vibrant character transformation.
As of the 20th, the MV already gained 12 million views on YouTube and entered various charts both at home and abroad. Apart from Kai's impact on the charts, the solo artist also proved the quality and influence of his song, rising as a viral song among music fans.
EXO Kai's 'Rover' Is On Brink of Being 'Banned'? Here's What Happened
In particular, the song is a rhythmical dance genre song that reinterprets Bulgarian artist Dara's "Mr. Rover" in his own color, featuring a heavy 808 base, marimba, and bell, as well as lyrics depicting Kai's "wild" hip charm with the story of "wanderer" who takes off his bound gaze and lives freely.
Fans can't move on with "Rover" earworm beat and sound also, not to mention its addictive repeating lyrics, that go:
"Mr. Rover, rover, rover // I'm coming over, over, over // Call me Rover, rover, rover // I'm coming over..."
EXO Kai's 'Rover' Is On Brink of Being 'Banned'? Here's What Happened
In online communities, the majority of internet users agreed that the song and certain lyrics were "haunting" them wherever they go even when they sleep, suggesting that this track should join the list of K-pop songs "banned" among students, particularly those who will take the college entrance exam (CSAT).
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In this case, EXO Kai's "Rover" will join SHINee's "Ring Ding Dong" and aespa's "Next Level" as songs that students must not play or listen to before taking their exams, or else, they will definitely lose focus!
Aside from the song itself, web users also think that the addictive dance steps of "Rover" may potentially rise as a new dance craze!
EXO-Ls, K-pop fans and even non-K-pop fans agreed to these suggestions and claims, leaving comments such as:
- "I'm really addicted to this."
- "Wow, I listened to it in the car on my way to work and I was hovering around that part all day long."
- "I wasn't the only one lol I don't usually listen to boy idol solo songs, but I'm hooked on this one."
- "Rover' is so addictive!"
EXO Kai's 'Rover' Achievements
Meanwhile, Kai's third mini-album "Rover," is receiving global acclaim, topping the iTunes Top Album Chart in 48 regions around the world, topping the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart, No. 1 on the China QQ Music Digital Album Sales Chart, No. 1 on the global and Korean music charts, and No. 1 weekly on the domestic album chart, cementing his status as as "World Class Performer."
On this day, the male idol then maximized the love of fans for his new release by releasing, "FILM: KAI #Rover," which contains the performance highlights of his third mini-album.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
