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.
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EXO’s Best Songs Compilation! [Recommended Popular Tracks] (11–20)
promiseEXO
This is a song included on the repackaged album Love Me Right, released on June 3, 2015, for EXODUS.
It was composed by Lay, with lyrics by Chen and rap lyrics by Chanyeol.
The song conveys a message to fans who were feeling uneasy amid the continued departures of members, expressing a firm commitment to keeping their promises.
Ko Ko BopEXO
This is the title track from EXO’s fourth album, THE WAR, released in 2017.
Featuring a reggae-pop style that EXO hadn’t explored up to that point, the song offered fans a fresh new concept.
Chen, Chanyeol, and Baekhyun participated in writing the lyrics.
It’s a pleasant track that evokes images of spending time with a lover on a tropical beach.
GROWLEXO
The title track included on the 1st repackaged album GROWL, released on August 5, 2013.
In Korean, “Ulrong” refers to the growling sound made by wolves or dogs; in Japanese, it corresponds to “wooon.” The chorus repeatedly uses this “Ulrong,” making it a striking, memorable phrase.
CALL ME BABYEXO
The title track included in the second full album EXODUS, released on March 30, 2015.
The album drew attention as a highly polished work created by renowned producers.
The phrase “CALL ME BABY” appears nearly 30 times in the song, yet it doesn’t feel repetitive and is very memorable.
Sing for youEXO
The title track included on the winter special album “Sing for You,” released on December 10, 2015.
It’s a love ballad perfect for winter that expresses the feelings of a clumsy man who can’t quite bring himself to confess to the person he likes.
A notable point is that the members who usually handle rap also sing as vocalists.
Black PearlEXO
This is a song included on the first full album XOXO, released on June 3, 2013.
As the title suggests, it was written with a pirate ship in mind, and is characterized by a grand melody that evokes pirates on a voyage.
The introduction has a somewhat slow tempo, but as it progresses toward the latter half, the tempo speeds up, making it a high-energy track.
OverdoseEXO
The title track included on the second mini album Overdose, released on May 7, 2014.
This mini album drew attention for featuring work by UNDERDOGS, a world-famous producer team known for collaborating with artists like Beyoncé.
As the title suggests, it’s an addictive song, and a notable feature is the clap sound woven into the melody throughout.
3.6.5EXO
A bright, poppy, quintessential idol-style song from the first album “XOXO.” It’s a positive track that makes you feel like someone special is watching over you 365 days a year.
Highly recommended when you’re feeling down.
Although it eventually disappeared from concert setlists as more albums came out, it remains a hidden gem beloved by many fans!
PLAYBOYEXO
A track included on the second full album, EXODUS, released on March 30, 2015.
Unusually for EXO, it’s a sexy and cool song.
SHINee’s Kim Jong-hyun, a senior labelmate, participated in the songwriting and composition, depicting a man who’s a player yet keeps reassuring his girlfriend by saying it’s okay.
WolfEXO
From EXO’s landmark first album “XOXO,” this is an upbeat track featuring cool wolf-inspired choreography.
Its quirky concept of a lovestruck wolf and a beauty, the distinctive moves that start from a tree pose, and a sound that in 2013 marked a new direction distinct from other idols all took listeners by surprise.
Even the “Awooo” howl is fully embraced by the members, and as you watch them embody the concept, you find yourself unexpectedly hooked by this curious song.