Compilation of EXO’s Iconic Songs: Recommended Fan Favorites
The name of the Asian male idol group EXO carries the meaning “new stars coming from an unknown world.” True to that concept, they’ve now leapt beyond Asia to become a male group loved all around the globe.
EXO is also popular in Japan—especially among K-POP fans—and their songs are often sung at karaoke.
That said, many people have only discovered them recently and may be wondering which songs are the most popular.
In this article, we’ll pick out and introduce EXO’s especially popular classics.
Read to the end and you’ll get a feel for what makes EXO special, so be sure to check it out.
EXO’s Greatest Hits! [Recommended Popular Songs] (1–10)
Don’t goEXO
Among EXO’s concerts, this is a song they often perform toward the end, such as during encores, and I think there are fans who can’t help but shed tears when they hear it.
Its message—walking toward the future together with someone precious, someone you love—is beautifully colored by the members’ wonderful vocals.
Included on their first full album “XOXO,” it is highly popular as a classic from EXO’s early days.
Love ShotEXO
The title track of the repackage of their fifth full-length album, released in 2018, “DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO,” is “Love Shot.” Chen, known for his captivating high notes, and Chanyeol, the group’s rapper, participated in writing the lyrics.
Centered on the theme of the “meaning of love,” the song is filled with the mature charm of EXO.
MonsterEXO
Their third album, EX’ACT, released in 2016, featured a double title track.
One of them is Monster, which radiates a dark and dangerous aura.
It feels thrilling, like being trapped in love and sinking deeper by the moment.
You can’t help but wonder: is he being led around by her, or is he the one pulling the strings? It’s a slightly more mature love song.
In the music video, the story unfolds like a drama that makes you curious about the ending, and the choreography—rich in synchronization and formations—is another highlight.
TempoEXO
From EXO’s fifth full album, “DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO,” the album’s opening track is the rhythm-driven “Tempo.” It’s a song that conveys a love for things that get your heart racing—whether it’s the captivating charm of music or a wonderful girlfriend.
There are plenty of highlights, including Chen’s opening, Baekhyun’s high notes in the middle, and the members’ perfectly synchronized choreography!
Miracles in desemberEXO
The title track included on the winter special album Miracles in December, released on December 9, 2013.
Titled “Miracles in December” in Japanese as well, the song tells the story of someone wishing for his ex-girlfriend to come back, experiencing the miracle of hearing her voice even though he shouldn’t be able to.
It is sung only by the vocal line: Baekhyun, Chen, and D.O.
Peter panEXO
This is a track from EXO’s first full-length album, XOXO, released in 2013.
At the time of their debut, the group was split into EXO-K for Korean promotions and EXO-M for Chinese promotions, while concerts and other events were performed as a full group.
This song is the Korean version by EXO-K, and there is also a Chinese version by EXO-M titled “Peter Pan.” As the title suggests, it’s a pop love song with a touch of fantasy.
Baby don’t cryEXO
When it came to the song that filled the entire venue with emotion at EXO’s concerts, this was the one.
Released in 2013 on their first album XOXO, it has a Korean version by EXO-K and a Chinese version by EXO-M.
It’s a track that portrays a love with a sad ending through a fantastical worldview.
The harmonies of the vocal members and the subdued rap resonate deeply.