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Comprehensive chronicle of EXO-K's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of EXO-K's journey to global stardom
EXO made a major comeback on July 10, 2023, with their seventh album 'EXIST,' their first full-length release in nearly four years. The album shattered the group's own record with 1.6 million preorders, underscoring their enduring popularity and commercial strength in K-pop.
EXO's seventh full-length album 'EXIST,' their first studio release in nearly four years, set a new group record with 1.6 million preorders.
EXO's June 2021 special album, 'Don't Fight the Feeling', broke records with 1.22 million preorders and topped iTunes charts in 85 regions. Its immediate global success was further highlighted by earning a triple platinum certification on major Chinese platforms in just over two hours.
EXO's special album 'Don't Fight the Feeling' marked a highly anticipated comeback, setting a preorder record of 1.22 million copies and achieving immediate chart and sales success.
EXO's album 'Don't Fight the Feeling' topped iTunes charts in 85 regions and achieved triple platinum status on Chinese platforms within hours, demonstrating their global popularity.
EXO's 2019 album 'Obsession' was their final studio release before their 2023 comeback with 'EXIST'. This created a nearly four-year gap, making their return a highly anticipated event in their discography.
Released in 2019, EXO's album 'Obsession' was their last studio album before their 2023 comeback with 'EXIST', marking a nearly four-year gap.
EXO released their repackaged album 'Love Shot' on December 13, 2018, building on the success of their November album 'Don't Mess Up My Tempo'. This release underscored the group's sustained momentum and member D.O.'s balancing of acting and music commitments.
EXO's repackaged album 'Love Shot' extended their promotional activities, leading member Do Kyung-soo to juggle both acting and group commitments.
EXO's 2018 album 'Don't Mess Up My Tempo' sold over 1.17 million copies and debuted at No. 23 on the Billboard 200, marking the group's highest-ever chart position at the time. This success underscored their massive commercial appeal and historic presence in the U.S. market.
EXO's album 'Don't Mess Up My Tempo' sold 1.17 million copies by the following Sunday, helping the group surpass 10 million cumulative album sales.
EXO's album 'Don't Mess Up My Tempo' achieved their highest Billboard 200 position at No. 23, setting a then-record for K-pop groups aside from BTS and signaling their continued momentum.
EXO's recent full-length album 'Don't Mess Up My Tempo' preceded their upcoming repackaged release.
On August 31, 2018, EXO's Baekhyun and rapper Loco released the song "Young" as part of SM Entertainment's "Station Young" project. This cross-genre collaboration was the second release in the series, highlighting Baekhyun's individual artistic activities.
EXO's Baekhyun and rapper Loco released their collaboration song "Young" as part of SM Entertainment's genre-crossing "Station Young" project.
In July 2017, EXO's album 'The War' became a global hit, topping charts worldwide and earning the group their fourth "million seller" record. A repackaged version, 'The War: The Power of Music', was soon announced for release with three new songs.
EXO's fourth album 'The War' achieved immediate global success, topping domestic charts, over 42 iTunes charts worldwide, and leading the Billboard World Albums chart for two weeks.
EXO's fourth album 'The War' became a million-seller, dominating both domestic and international charts.
SM Entertainment has announced EXO's repackaged album 'The War: The Power of Music,' featuring three new songs and generating anticipation through official teasers.
In February 2017, EXO's Baekhyun and Sistar's Soyou released the duet ballad "Bigawa" (It's Raining). Announced on February 7, the song dropped on Valentine's Day, marking another successful solo collaboration for Baekhyun outside of EXO.
Starship Entertainment announced an upcoming duet ballad titled 'Bigawa' featuring EXO-K's Baekhyun and Sistar's Soyou.
EXO-K's Baekhyun and Soyou released the duet ballad 'Bigawa,' marking a notable solo promotional effort for Baekhyun.
On February 6, 2017, EXO's "Monster" music video surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. This marked the group's fourth video to achieve this milestone, underscoring their significant digital popularity and global reach.
EXO's "Monster" music video has become their fourth to surpass 100 million views on YouTube.
EXO's 2016 winter album 'For Life' sold 260,000 copies, boosting their annual sales ahead of award season. This strong release highlighted the group's enduring popularity and commercial success during the holidays.
EXO's December release of their winter special album 'For Life' boosted their annual sales by 260,000 copies, strengthening their position ahead of the year-end award season.
On October 14, 2016, Far East Movement released the single "Freal Luv" featuring EXO's Chanyeol. This collaboration served as a major international project for Chanyeol and EXO-K, while also helping Far East Movement strengthen its presence in the South Korean music market.
Far East Movement's new single 'Freal Luv' features EXO's Chanyeol, serving as an international collaboration to expand both artists' global and South Korean market reach.
In March 2015, EXO released their second full-length album 'Exodus,' which, along with its repackaged version 'Love Me Right,' sold over 1.2 million copies and dominated charts. Their title track "Call Me Baby" became the most-viewed K-pop music video of the first half of 2015, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube by August 2016. This success solidified EXO as a top-selling act, with their albums claiming the top spots on South Korea's annual sales chart.
EXO's second full-length album 'Exodus,' their first release since 2014's 'Overdose,' was promoted through member videos and new social media accounts ahead of its March 2015 launch.
S.M. Entertainment announced that EXO's album 'Exodus' reached No. 5 on the U.S. iTunes chart, demonstrating their growing U.S. popularity, and that the 'Call Me Baby' music video would be released later that day.
EXO's 2015 hit "Call Me Baby" achieved major commercial success, with its music video becoming the most-viewed K-pop video on YouTube in the first half of the year, garnering over 52 million views.
S.M. Entertainment announced that EXO will release a repackaged version of their album 'Exodus', titled 'Love Me Right', featuring four new songs alongside promotional activities during their tour.
EXO's 'Love Me Right' topped local charts and competed closely with BigBang for the top spot on the Melon K-pop chart.
EXO's repackaged album 'Love Me Right,' combined with 'Exodus,' secured the group's second million-seller achievement, reinforcing their consistent commercial success.
EXO's second album and its repackaged version sold approximately 1.19 million copies, reaffirming the group's sustained commercial success and strong fan base.
EXO dominated South Korea's album sales market by selling over 1.2 million copies of four albums, securing the top three spots on the annual Gaon Chart.
EXO's 'Call Me Baby' music video has become the group's third to surpass 100 million YouTube views, following 'Overdose' and 'Growl'.
In August 2016, EXO released the repackaged album 'LOTTO,' which sold 374,000 copies. This strong commercial performance reinforced their status as a top-selling act in K-pop.
EXO's repackaged album 'LOTTO', released two months after 'EX'ACT', sold 374,000 copies and boosted the group's annual sales.
On July 8, 2016, Gaon Chart announced EXO's album 'EX'ACT' as the top-selling release of the year's first half. This solidified the group's commercial dominance in K-pop, continuing their streak of million-selling successes.
EXO's album 'EX'ACT' was the top-selling album in the first half of the year, confirming the group's dominance in the K-pop market, according to the Gaon Chart and Yonhap news agency.
On March 8, 2016, EXO's Chen topped Gaon's weekly charts with his duet "Everytime." This OST success highlighted his powerful solo impact and contributed to the drama's popularity.
Chen's duet "Everytime" reached number one on Gaon's weekly music and download charts, highlighting both his solo OST success and the soundtrack's popularity fueled by the drama's success.
In 2016, EXO's Baekhyun and missA's Suzy topped charts with their duet "Dream." This hit cemented Baekhyun's popularity as a solo collaborator beyond EXO's group success.
Baekhyun's duet "Dream" with Suzy topped charts, proving his solo success apart from EXO.
On November 27, 2015, S.M. Entertainment announced EXO's winter special album and a live performance. This official reveal highlighted the group's holiday season activities, directly engaging their fans.
EXO-K will release a winter special album and hold a live performance, as announced by S.M. Entertainment.
EXO announced their official Japanese debut on November 4, 2015, with the upcoming release of their first Japanese single. This long-awaited strategic move marked a significant expansion of their international presence beyond South Korea and China.
EXO is officially debuting in Japan with their first Japanese single, long-awaited by fans and expected to draw significant attention.
In 2014, EXO released their mini-album 'Overdose' in both Korean and Chinese versions, showcasing their dual-market approach. The Korean release charted on the Billboard 200, while its music video became the most-viewed K-pop video globally that May. This EP successfully maintained their momentum ahead of their 2015 album.
EXO-K's second mini-album 'Overdose' marks their Korean comeback as part of the group's dual-unit strategy.
EXO's dual-language second mini-album 'Overdose' expanded their catalog and saw its Korean version chart on the Billboard 200 the following month.
EXO-K's 'Overdose' music video became the most-viewed K-pop video globally in May 2014 after reaching 22.5 million views on YouTube within a month.
EXO's 2014 EP 'Overdose' sustained the group's momentum prior to their 2015 full-length album 'Exodus'.
EXO released a Chinese version of their 'Overdose' album as part of their dual-market strategy to promote in both Korean and Chinese markets.
In 2013, EXO's first studio album 'XOXO' and its repackaged version 'Growl' sold over 1 million copies, making them the first group in 12 years to achieve platinum status in South Korea. This milestone cemented their commercial success and popularity across South Korea and China, with the hit single "Growl" also topping domestic music charts.
EXO's debut studio album 'XOXO' marked the beginning of their journey to achieving first million-seller status.
EXO's repackaged album 'Growl' propelled combined sales with 'XOXO' past one million copies, securing their first million-seller title and cementing their commercial success in K-pop, while the title track dominated domestic online charts.
EXO's million-selling albums "XOXO" and "Growl" broke a 12-year platinum drought in South Korea, elevating their profile to eventual Billboard recognition.
EXO's million-selling albums "XOXO" and "Growl" marked their breakthrough as the first group in 12 years to achieve platinum status in South Korea, solidifying their major influence in both South Korea and China.
YouTube's 2013-2014 annual K-pop ranking tracked video views from December 1, 2013, to November 30, 2014. EXO-K's performance during this period contributed to their strong final ranking, announced in December 2014, showcasing their global popularity on the platform.
YouTube's 2014 K-pop rankings, announced in December, were based on data collected from this date through November 30, including views for EXO-K's videos.
EXO debuted in April 2012 as a 12-member group under SM Entertainment, quickly establishing a dedicated fanbase. Their debut mini-album 'Mama' in 2013 solidified their presence in Korean and Chinese markets, setting the stage for their future chart success and evolving lineup.
EXO debuted as a 12-member group under SM Entertainment, setting the stage for future member and contract changes.
EXO's official debut launched their successful K-pop career, leading to a stable fanbase and strong album sales.
EXO's debut with the mini-album 'Mama' launched their successful music career in South Korean and Chinese-speaking markets.
In December 2016, EXO made history as the first Asian group to grace the cover of 'L'UOMO VOGUE'. The magazine highlighted their style and global appeal, marking a major expansion of their influence into European fashion with an issue distributed worldwide.
EXO became the first Asian group to feature on the cover of L'UOMO VOGUE's December 2016 issue, marking a significant expansion of their influence into European fashion and global markets.
On December 29, 2015, Yonhap News Agency detailed EXO's chart dominance for the year. The report highlighted the group's immense commercial success, noting their album sales leadership left no girl groups in the top ten.
A 2015 Yonhap News report highlighted EXO's chart dominance and commercial success, noting no girl groups ranked in the top 10 album sales they led.
Billboard praised EXO's 2015 single "Call Me Baby," drawing a favorable comparison to NSYNC. The review highlighted the group's sound and marked a moment of international recognition for their music.
Billboard magazine's positive review of EXO's single "Call Me Baby," which compared their sound to NSYNC, provided the group significant international recognition on this date.
In August 2017, EXO-K entered the Guinness World Records for winning the most 'daesangs' (grand prizes) at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA). This milestone cemented their legacy as one of K-pop's most awarded groups.
EXO-K holds the Guinness World Record for the most 'daesangs' won at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), marking a major career milestone.
At the 2017 Golden Disk Awards, EXO sought to win their fourth consecutive grand prize for albums, reinforcing their status as top K-pop sellers. This potential milestone followed a year of major 2016 accolades, with member Chanyeol noting its historic significance for the group.
EXO-K aims to secure their fourth consecutive Golden Disk Award for albums, which they view as a historic milestone affirming their industry dominance.
EXO aimed to secure additional awards at the two-day Golden Disk Awards after achieving success at other year-end shows.
The article, published before the Golden Disk Awards ceremony concluded, noted that a win for EXO would add to their 2016 award collection.
EXO-K's album 'EX'ACT' was the top-selling album of the first half of 2016, according to Gaon Chart. This success cemented the group's status as a commercial leader in K-pop for the year.
EXO-K's album 'EX'ACT' was the top-selling album of the first half according to the Gaon Chart, cementing the group's commercial dominance in K-pop that year.
At the 15th Music Feng Yun Awards in Shenzhen, EXO performed their hits in Chinese and won two major awards, solidifying their popularity in this key market. Their live performance captivated an audience of around 10,000 people.
At China's 15th Music Feng Yun Awards, EXO performed their hits in Chinese and won two major awards, solidifying their popularity with a crowd of 10,000 and their success in the key Chinese market.
On July 2, 2015, S.M. Entertainment announced that EXO's "Call Me Baby" was the most-viewed K-pop music video on YouTube for the first half of the year, surpassing 52 million views. This achievement underscored the group's massive global popularity and digital influence.
S.M. Entertainment announced that EXO's 'Call Me Baby' was the most-viewed K-pop music video on YouTube in the first half of the year, with over 52 million views.
In April 2015, EXO's album 'Exodus' made history by reaching No. 95 on the Billboard 200, setting a new record for a K-pop male act. The album also topped the Billboard World Albums chart, with leader Suho calling the achievement "unreal" and expressing ambitions for an English album and U.S. concerts.
EXO's album 'Exodus' broke the record for the highest-charting Billboard 200 album by a K-pop male act, reaching number 95 while also topping the Billboard World Albums chart.
EXO's leader Suho described the group's record-breaking Billboard 200 ranking for 'Exodus' as "unreal" while expressing ambitions for an English album and U.S. concerts.
At the 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards, EXO solidified their top-tier status by winning four awards, including Artist of the Year and their second consecutive Album of the Year. Following the ceremony, leader Suho expressed the group's renewed commitment to excel even further.
At the 2014 MAMA, EXO won four awards, including Artist of the Year and a second consecutive Album of the Year, prompting the group to pledge better future performances.
In December 2014, EXO reached 7th on Billboard's year-end World Album Artists chart, setting a new record for any K-pop act. This milestone underscored the group's rising global influence and commercial success.
EXO's 7th-place ranking on Billboard's 2014 year-end World Album Artists chart set a new record as the highest ever for a K-pop artist.
In January 2014, Billboard named EXO one of '14 Artists to Watch,' spotlighting them as the sole Asian group and a promising K-pop crossover act. This recognition highlighted their growing U.S. fan base and 2013 successes, positioning them for broader international reach.
In 2014, Billboard magazine highlighted EXO as the only Asian group among its '14 Artists to Watch,' citing their 2013 success and potential for a U.S. crossover.
EXO gained international recognition from Billboard as a rising global artist in the same year they announced their first solo concert, following successful 2013 album sales.
YouTube's 2014 K-pop rankings began tracking views in December 2013, which included EXO-K's "Overdose." The group's strong performance in this count secured them a top year-end position, showcasing their major online influence.
The 2014 YouTube K-pop ranking measurement period began on this date, establishing the timeframe that led to EXO-K's high year-end placement based on views for "Overdose" and other videos.
In 2013, EXO's album 'XOXO' sold over a million copies, making them the first group in 12 years to achieve platinum status in South Korea. This milestone cemented their superstar status and became a proud reference point for their future success.
EXO's 2013 album 'XOXO' surpassed one million sales, making them the first group in 12 years to achieve platinum status in South Korea and cementing their superstar status.
The sci-fi blockbuster 'The Moon,' starring EXO's D.O., is set for release on August 2, 2023. This major film role highlights his expanding acting career and serves as the director's anticipated follow-up to the 'Along with the Gods' series.
The sci-fi blockbuster 'The Moon,' starring EXO's D.O., marks his major Korean film role and is the director's anticipated follow-up to the 'Along with the Gods' series.
EXO's D.O. led the tvN drama "Dear Husband of 100 Days" to a second straight week atop the weekly Content Power Index chart. The series concluded the week ending October 21, 2018, with a strong CPI score of 287.2, highlighting both his successful acting debut and sustained audience engagement.
EXO's D.O.'s drama 'Dear Husband of 100 Days' debuted at the top of the weekly Content Power Index with a score of 281.6.
The drama 'Dear Husband of 100 Days' concluded its broadcast period, finishing its debut week at the top of the ratings chart.
EXO's D.O.'s drama 'Dear Husband of 100 Days' topped the weekly Content Power Index chart for a second consecutive week in October 2018, boosting both his acting career and EXO's public image.
D.O.'s leading role in "Dear Husband of 100 Days" achieved sustained chart-topping success, highlighting both strong public reception and the crossover appeal of EXO members into acting.
On July 13, 2017, the film 'Room No. 7' starring EXO's D.O. premiered as the opening event for the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. This marked a significant milestone, highlighting his acting career with a major genre festival debut.
EXO's D.O.'s film 'Room No. 7' premiered as the opening event for the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.
On November 23, 2016, EXO-K member D.O. expanded his career with the premiere of 'My Annoying Brother,' a film that drew strong audience reception by surpassing 1 million viewers within five days. Its success was boosted by a positive review published just days before, which highlighted D.O.'s performance.
A review of 'My Annoying Brother' positively highlighted EXO-K member D.O.'s performance, marking a significant career expansion beyond music.
EXO-K member D.O.'s film 'My Annoying Brother' premiered and attracted over 1 million viewers in five days, marking his significant expansion into mainstream cinema.
By July 2016, the film 'So I Married an Anti-fan' had earned 4.8 billion won (US$4.18 million) in China, marking a successful debut for Chanyeol in the Chinese market. These official figures confirmed the film's strong commercial performance.
Chanyeol's debut Chinese film, 'So I Married an Anti-fan,' achieved commercial success by earning 4.8 billion won in China, according to official box office data.
Released on June 30, 2016, 'So I Married an Anti-fan' marked Chanyeol's debut as a lead actor in a Chinese film. It achieved strong opening box office results, leading to a successful run in the Chinese market.
EXO's Chanyeol made his Chinese film and leading role debut with 'So I Married an Anti-fan,' which opened strongly at the Chinese box office.
On June 28, 2016, Chanyeol continued his promotional tour in Shenzhen to support the film 'So I Married an Anti-fan'. This followed his earlier event in Beijing as part of the film's release campaign in China.
Chanyeol continued his promotional tour for 'So I Married an Anti-fan' in Shenzhen, following his visit to Beijing.
On June 27, 2016, Chanyeol visited Beijing to launch his promotional tour in China for his acting debut in 'So I Married an Anti-fan'. This event marked the official start of the film's promotional campaign for the Chinese market.
Chanyeol promoted his Chinese acting debut in Beijing as part of the film 'So I Married an Anti-fan' tour.