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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Compilation of EXO’s Greatest Hits! [Recommended Popular Songs] (31–40)
첫 눈 The First SnowEXO
The Japanese title is “First Snow.” It sings of a man who still loves the lover he parted with.
It has a pop, Christmas-like jingle, but the lyrics are deeply heartrending.
When the first snow of the season arrives, he remembers the girlfriend he broke up with a year ago.
If only he could go back to that time—could they have started over? Regret keeps running through his mind.
Recommended for those who like brighter yet emo tracks.
늑대와 미녀 (Wolf)EXO
EXO, a Korean male group hugely popular in Japan as well, performs under the concept of “new stars from an unknown world.” Their track “늑대와 미녀” (“Wolf and the Beauty”) is a futuristic number that perfectly embodies EXO’s concept, blending an addictive, once-heard-never-forgotten melody with rap.
In the lyrics, the protagonist channels his own ferocious, almost savage love toward a woman by likening himself to a wolf, portraying a passionate romance.
It’s a piece that exudes a mysterious, sexy masculinity—and it really gets your heart racing as you listen!
Eve (The Night Before)EXO
Included on the 2017 album THE WAR, it’s a powerful track about breaking through walls and overcoming the darkness.
EXO’s synchronized dancing is so cool, isn’t it? The Eve also features beautiful formations, big dynamic movements, and a masculine, powerful energy.
Among EXO’s many challenging songs, the choreography for this one is relatively easy to imitate.
The contrast between fast and slow movements is especially distinctive!
HURTEXO
A track included on the second full album EXODUS, released on March 30, 2015.
It tells the story of a man who can’t stop thinking about one woman and tries to find her but can’t quite manage to, with many lyrics that evoke landscapes like fireworks, rain, fog, and dawn.
It’s an emotional, heartrending ballad.
MachineEXO
An electronic track included on the first mini-album MAMA, released on April 9, 2012.
As the title “Machine” suggests, it incorporates many mechanical sounds, evoking a near-futuristic image.
Toward the latter half, the melody grows richer, and the vocal harmonies are stunning.
Summary of EXO’s greatest songs! [Recommended popular tracks] (41–50)
xoxo kiss&hugEXO
A song included on the 1st repackaged album GROWL, released on August 5, 2013.
The group name “EXO” and “XOXO,” which means kiss & hug in English, are pronounced the same, and this is repeated throughout the song.
It features a lot of rap, highlighting the rap parts by members Chanyeol, Sehun, and Kai.
으르렁 (Growl)EXO
It’s no exaggeration to say this is the song that defines EXO.
It recorded explosive sales and catapulted EXO to stardom.
Their synchronized dancing in matching school uniforms captivated not only women but men as well.
The irresistibly singable chorus is another signature feature.