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[ENG TRANS] Lay Zhang - Descendants of the Dragon 炎黄子孙 English Lyrics

The title of the song 炎黄子孙 (yan huang zi sun) is a Chinese origin story. Yan and Huang were two Chinese emperors. Legend has it that Yan and Huang were originally from the same tribe but became leaders of opposing tribes. Huang defeated Yan and their tribes merged into what would become the Han tribe. Han is the most populous of the 57 state recognized ethnic groups in China, making up 92% of the population in Mainland China. 炎黄子孙 means descendants of Yan and Huang, aka the (Han) Chinese people. (Source: Baidu Wiki)

You can envision an imperial Chinese battle while reading the lyrics - it’s about giving your all to defend your homeland.

This was really hard to translate because it’s full of Chinese proverbs, which are really hard to translate concisely in English. (I could write 4 sentences about a 4 word proverb). I tried to explain the meanings the best I could. I hope you’ll take my word when I say the lyrics are truly a work of art; the symbolism and imagery is very impressive.

Lyrics (Photo Transcript)

Attention Born in the flames Take cover Roger

The Chinese people, pure and kindhearted (1) The red flag flutters, majestic and icy Hoo We must keep advancing forward Like a tiger screaming Vroom Vroom

Vast rivers and mountains, skies land sun and moon Warm blood splatters Hold back nothing to protect your home for your country No matter how harsh the situation is

I’ll punish my offenders, no matter how distant Smash that tiger-wolf’s insidious attempts into pieces Heroes of the past are made from youth Descendants of the Dragon should give it their all

Burn Burn Burn The mighty dragon awakens Invincible against all Part the land and the skies (2)

Burn Burn Burn The Great Wall that never falls Flourishing and prosperous Red colored history

The blood of the Descendants of the Dragon flows in this chest 5000 year old sun shines in the East

If you want a fight I’ll give you a fight Just bear the waves that crash onto shore If you don’t take action Then I won’t take action

Even in distress, never lower your guard (3) Only with preparation can you succeed Us Descendants of the Dragon Craft the strongest chariots (4) Protect the land of the Chinese people Set fire to the evils of the world

Burn Burn Burn The mighty dragon awakens Invincible against all Part the land and the skies (2)

Burn Burn Burn The Great Wall that never falls Flourishing and prosperous Red colored history

Vroom Blood and flesh (5) Vroom Vroom Vroom Cast the Great Wall to resist the invaders (6)

Vroom Treacherous mountain road Vroom Vroom Vroom Blood warmed by the flames is fearless (7)

Burn Burn Burn The mighty dragon awakens Invincible against all Part the land and the skies (2)

Burn Burn Burn The Great Wall never falls Flourishing and prosperous Red colored history

The blood of the Descendants of the Dragon flows in this chest 5000 year old sun shines in the East

Footnotes

Proverb. The direct meaning is “a child at heart”, meaning innocent, pure, kindhearted

Proverb. The direct meaning is “open the skies and split the ground”, meaning do whatever it takes

Means always be alert and ready to fight

A war chariot

Means the human body, because people are comprised of blood and flesh

Cast as in casting a mold to build something

Blood is referring to a person, meaning people ignited by the fight are fearless

Disclaimers Translated by alinapink15. May contain inaccuracies. Misintepretation not intended. Chinese lyrics from QQ Music. Please take out with credits. For non-profit purposes. Background Image courtesy of Lay Zhang, Lay Zhang Studio, and SM Entertainment.

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My 9th EXO-L Anniversary

9 years for 9 members! *insert party emoji here* As usual, though I started liking EXO earlier in 2011, I start counting from the day Kai’s teaser was released because I can’t remember the exact day I got to know them. The other day, I was watching SuJu’s variety show appearances for this year. It’s their 15th anniversary and I was thinking, wow 15 years, what a long time. Then I realized that it’ll be EXO’s 14/15 year anniversary by the time all the boys return from military service, given that Sehun goes at the latest possible time. Even thought 9 years is a long time, but given that the years pass one by one, I never really felt that a large chunk of time had passed. Watching old shows and performances, I feel like they occurred just yesterday, until I look at the date and do the math. It’s strange not seeing EXO on any of the end-of-year award shows this year, not because of the coronavirus, but because they didn’t have any group activities this year. It’s the first year they haven’t released an album under the name EXO. Nevertheless, it’s been a great year for the boys. Chen became the dad of a little princess, Suho and Kai released their first solo albums, Baekhyun became a million-seller as a soloist, Chanyeol achieved musical successes not just as EXO’s Chanyeol, but Studio NNG’s Loey, Lay started his own entertainment company, Sehun became a friend of the House of Dior, D.O. booked another movie gig while still on enlistment, Xiumin returned from the military, and the list goes on. 2020 has been such a whirlwind year, it’s hard to believe all of those happened within the past 12 months. But even though I’m so proud of EXO as always, I’ve never felt less proud of EXO-L’s as a whole. Actually, I shouldn’t even call them EXO-Ls because I don’t think the people I’m referring to deserve that title. I have never seen more infighting within the fandom. I hardly search for EXO’s name on social media anymore because I’m tired of seeing the solo stans and the OT <9 stans. Every time some new issue comes up, people start clamoring for that person to leave the group. Fans attacking other fans for not voting or for tweeting less about some members or blah blah blah blah. Even if they did have EXO’s best interests in mind, the correct way to go about protecting the boys isn’t to spew profanities at other people online. I’m so sick of seeing it, I can’t imagine how the boys feel.  I saw a tweet the other day that said “solo stans will be the death of EXO”. Currently, I don’t have much doubt that EXO will last until their 15th anniversary. They believe in each other and they’ve been through so much over the past 9+ years, I truly believe they can make it through anything. But what will the fandom look like then? If I’m lucky, their 15th anniversary year will the first time I will see EXO perform in concert live. Will I stand next to someone who loves all the boys on stage? Or will I stand next to someone who only came to see [insert name here]? From the beginning, I’ve always wished for more people to know EXO and to love their music. But not like this. I’d rather have our fandom be small and full of people who appreciate the boys’ works, rather than large and have people looking for the next opportunity to start a “[insert name here] Out” protest.  Suho said “Even if there’s only one person left, we will still continue to perform on stage.” Which obviously is a hyperbole but the one person writing this will be here for a long time. And I hope in 6.5 years, on EXO’s 15th anniversary, there will be many people standing next to me, who came to see all 9 boys performing on the stage.

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[ENG SUB] 190221 SM Super Idol League PUBG X Baekhyun (#1)

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Congratulations dear Chen!

It’s been about 9 hours since Chen informed us of his upcoming marriage. The news dropped when I was about to sleep, so I am writing this the next morning, a little sleep deprived. I’ve talked about in the past how I hope EXO finds their significant others and how I think they’ll make wonderful fathers. And now that it’s actually happening for one of the members, I am so genuinely happy and excited for him. Chen is such a sweet, considerate guy and I think he’s going to be a wonderful father for a precious family. I hope that he and his wife are able to spend the rest of their lives happily together.  I think I’m lucky in the sense that I never thought of EXO as potential boyfriends. I was 14 when EXO was announced and I’ve always categorized EXO as older brother types. If my brother announced he was getting married and starting a family, I would be happy for him, and for Chen I feel the same way. Based on the information that’s been released so far, it seems he’s done nothing wrong but behave as an normal human being. And until I learn otherwise, I will continue supporting him. The one thing Chen’s announcement makes me feel is old. Just like enlistment news, when EXO debuted, I always knew the day the EXO members would get married and start families would come. It was another one that felt so far off in the future. I feel like in my head, Kpop stars don’t really age. But Chen will be turning 28 this year, and if he were a non-celebrity, this news would come as no surprise.  So now, let me address the elephant in the room. Many fans seem to be concerned that Chen’s surprise announcement will lead to EXO being shamed as a group and a decline in their popularity. I can’t say it’s not possible. Unfortunately, netizens and the Korean public do not have a good reputation when it’s comes to reactions regarding celebrity relationships. The thought did briefly cross my mind when I first heard the news. But I’m feeling surprisingly calm about the situation.

I definitely sound like a broken record when I talk about surviving 2014/2015 in EXO history. But I think why I think we will be okay. In 14/15, 3 members left, there was a dating scandal, EXO’s Kor-Chi concept changed, and the initial reason I became an EXO-L was broken. That was such a monumental change, but fast forward 5 years, and EXO and I are still here.

Seeing the boys’ interactions on and off stage, I truly believe they care for each other and would not willingly abandon each other. A large part of EXO’s fate is up to us, the fans. EXO-L’s have already fought through a lot, and come out on top. EXO became successful because of our support and our passion for them, and I believe they can continue being successful if we continue supporting them. It might not be an easy road, and Kerries will have to bear a lot of the weight as they have in the past, but as much as the boys promised “We Are One” to us, we also have to promise “We Are One” to them. It’s hard being an I-fan because I can’t put much motion to my own words. So to the Kerries that have fervently supported EXO thus far and will continue to, thank you so much.

I will end this post with a short message to Jongdae:

Our dearest Jongdae:

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage and your future family! I am so excited that you have found your forever person. I’m sure that amidst all the joy and excitement of the situation, part of you must be nervous and anxious too. It’s okay. Everyone feels that way when a new chapter in their life starts. You’re going to be a wonderful husband and father. I’ll continue supporting you as an artist and I look forward to all the positive changes in your life this wonderful news brings. Congratulations again! ~Alina

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My 8th EXO-L Anniversary

Today marks 8 years since the release of Kai’s teaser on December 21st, 2011 (KST). I’m always a bit off in counting EXO’s anniversary years because I start counting from 2011 instead of 2012, EXO’s official debut. 2011 was when Lee Sooman first announced the concept of what was then SM’s latest boy group - 2 groups that would debut in Korea and China with the same content at the same time. That is the day I like to think I fell for EXO. As a Mandarin speaker and a Kpop enthusiast, I was excited by the prospect of finally being able to understand songs and variety shows without having to read translations. I remember the buzz about Kai’s dance when his teaser first dropped, being mesmerized by Lu/Chen’s vocals in What Is Love, and honestly being a little confused as the what the boys were endlessly searching for in the MV.

EXO is the first group I have followed since their debut. I remember watching a terrible quality phone recording of EXO-M’s debut on April 8th, 2012. In that moment, I never could have predicted all that EXO would experience in the next 8 years, and how much they would mean to me. From their first win in 2013, to the heartbreak of 2014, to performing at the Olympics in 2018, the boys have made it through the lowest of lows to reach the highest of highs. And throughout this, I’ve been watching them as a fan. Following EXO throughout the past 8 years, seeing them experience hardships, pour in hours of practice and effort, and seeing those efforts pay off as they broke records and became exemplars in the Korean music industry and ambassadors for their countries, that is what makes EXO precious to me. I was 14 when EXO debuted. Sehun was 17, Junmyeon was 20, and Xiumin was 22. Now I’m the one who’s 22. EXO was part of my teenage years. I remember fangirling about them during lunch with my friends, writing subtitles in my physics class, and trying to discreetly translate Weibo posts during marching band practice (didn’t go well). I won’t ever have this relationship with any other group.

2019 is the year I never thought would come back then. The year the first member enlisted. It always seemed so far away, but then it happened. I’ve seen the members go from 12 to 9 to 6 active members, and their numbers will surely change again next year. And honestly it’s a little scary. I have faith in the boys and I’ll wait for their return. But a small part of my mind can’t help but wonder, what if. Because unthinkable things have happened to them already. But “what if” thoughts are useless for something I can neither influence nor control. So for now, I try to push those thoughts from my mind and give the boys my wishes for next year. Suho: I hope you enjoy your performances in the first half of next year, both with EXO and as Gwynplaine in The Man Who Laughs. I hope that you’ll be able to worry less next year. And I hope the world gives you fewer things to worry about. You are a strong, capable, and considerate leader, singer, and actor and I have no doubt in your abilities. I wish you a safe and smooth enlistment period and I’m always anticipating your solo album. 

Xiumin: I hope the remainder of your enlistment goes smoothly. I hope you’re enjoying performing as part of the military musical and that you receive more opportunities to do what you love while serving your country. There is less than a year until your return, and we will welcome you back with big smiles and lots of love.

Yixing: I hope your career continues to succeed even more than it already has. You are a talented composer, dancer, performer, musician, everything, and I look forward to what you have in store for the world next year. You are so meticulous in your efforts and steadfast in your practice; it’s been beautiful seeing you grow throughout the years and accomplish your dreams. I hope that you’ll remain healthy and that the year will pass without mishaps. I hope that you’ll have free time to spend with yourself and your family, and that you’ll find a girlfriend. Our little pride, our China sheep, our honeybee, you have given us the world and I hope it can give you everything. 

Baekhyun: I hope that the remainder of SuperM’s world tour passes smoothly and without injury. I hope that you’ll enjoy your time performing with them and visiting new places. I hope that people won’t throw your name around recklessly, but if they do, please know that you are a talented performer and a great leader. Please don’t let anyone make you think otherwise. I hope that you will worry less about pleasing others and put yourself first more. I hope you’ll be able to find time in your busy schedule to rest and do other things you enjoy, and I hope you never ever lose your bright smile.

Chen: I hope that you’ll remain healthy next year and that your vocal condition will be good. I hope you’ll have even more opportunities to showcase your beautiful voice to the world, if you so wish. Thank you for lending your voice to so many beautiful tracks that comfort the world.

Chanyeol: I hope Studio NNG goes well. I hope that you’ll have many opportunities to show your composing, producing, and singing talent to the world. You pour so much passion and drive into what you love, and I truly truly hope it will all pay off. 

Kyungsoo: EXO-L miss you dearly but you seem to be enjoying your time as a chef and we are so happy that you’re happy. I hope that you’re learning lots. Please stay healthy. We’ll see you soon! Kai: I hope the year passes without injury and that you stay healthy. I hope you have a great time performing around the world as part of SuperM. I hope that you’ll receive solo opportunities, and more opportunities to showcase your talents. I hope that you won’t be bothered by any negative things people may say. You are a role model for so many dancers and idols; you made to this point because of your persistent efforts and you should be so proud of yourself for everything you’ve accomplished.  

Sehun: I hope that you continue to grow as an actor and singer. You’ll always be EXO’s maknae but it’s so precious seeing you act as a caring hyung to your hoobaes. I hope that the year passes smoothly and that you’re able to accomplish all that you wish.

EXO, thank you for being with my for 8 years. No matter what happens, I am always wishing for your happiness. EXO, 사랑하자  ♡

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EXO OBSESSION MV Reaction + Theories (191127)

EXO dropped their long awaited OBSESSION MV today! I woke up early to watch it but still didn’t manage to get this post out before I had to leave for work so it’s now 10pm PST and I’m just now posting this.

First Impressions

Love the song, love the dance, don’t super love the MV

The track is such an earworm. “I want you, I want you want you” has been running through my head all day. My favorite parts are Suho and Chanyeol’s exchange at 0:36 and Chanyeol’s rap at 1:11. I love hearing the rappers sing, which happens pretty often in the rest of the album as well. The line distribution is fairly even and I feel like Sehun really shines, which is long overdue.

I really love the choreography as well. The movements are so sharp and controlled; the boys always dance so well. The beginning of the dance makes a big impact, where Chanyeol rises from his knees and they all slowly rise up. I also really like the group dance with Kai in the center at 3:12.

I’m not in love with the videography. I think it’s still really good, especially the close up shots, but it’s just wasn’t what I was expecting based on the teaser. I was expecting more action and less “member in a box”, though I do admit that it’s difficult to film a person and his non-existent-in-real-life clone in the same frame.

Theory

EXO and X-EXO are one being. The Red Force exists within EXO and they are fighting themselves.

(I feel like this theory is apparent to a lot of people in the MV but I just want to cover why I found it to be true.)

When the track list for OBSESSION first came out, someone mentioned that the song title “Jekyll” made them think X-EXO and EXO might be the same being, and EXO is fighting the Red Force within themselves, based on the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 

Many aspects of the OBSESSION MV make this seem like the case.

What first made me think this theory is true is X-Kai’s appearance around 1:37. His skin is extremely pale and white, giving him a phantom-y look, and making it seem to me as if he doesn’t actually exist.

The most prominent clue starts at 1:50, when Sehun shoots an arrow at X-Sehun. However, at 1:52, we see that the arrow has pierced Sehun instead. 

Throughout the MV, we see Chen playing chess with X-Chen. However, at 2:25, Chen appears at the chess table alone.

Suho’s floating body (0:36) reminds me of movies such as Dr. Strange, where someone has an out-of-body experience and is looking at themselves from the outside.

The lyrics also make it seems as if EXO and X-EXO are one being. Based on the lyrics I think that X-EXO manifests themselves in EXO at night, which is why perhaps the initial teaser says “new beings” were discovered. It reminds me of EXO’s werewolf concept back with wolf, because werewolves manifest themselves at night (on a full moon depending on the myth). It also relates to Jekyll and Hyde:

Jekyll's transformed personality, Hyde, was evil, self-indulgent, and uncaring to anyone but himself. Initially, Jekyll controlled the transformations with the serum, but one night in August, he became Hyde involuntarily in his sleep.

Wikipedia

0:20 “As the night makes me blink, you snuck in again” - Baekhyun

0:31 “Oh you’re the bad dream kill. You keep possessing me” - Kai

0:55 “A vicious cycle of nightmares, I’ll end it now.” - Kai

1:19 “When I fall asleep with one eye open, you permeate without a sound, the phantom” - Chanyeol

2:02 “When I open my eyes like yet I’m still asleep” - Sehun

3:09 “It’s me looking at myself in the mirror” - Chen

When the MV teaser video came out, I translated Sehun’s ending ment as “Disappear from me”. It seems that EXO wants X-EXO to leave, and vise versa. 

In the ending scene of the MV, we see fire slowly engulfing a planet, a symbol that the Red Force is winning.

Connection to Marvel - Extremis Serum

This comeback concept especially gave me a lot of Marvel vibes. As I mentioned in a previous post, X-EXO reminds me of X-Men. 

In the MV, glowing red streaks appear on EXO and X-EXO skin (2:08, 2:50, 3:04, 3:05). A similar situation appeared in the Iron Man series. In Marvel, Extremis is a serum that alters one’s DNA.  

If the user's body chooses to accept it, the user will gain regenerative healing abilities, making them able to heal all wounds, including previously-amputated limbs or even psychological damage. When regenerating body parts, the wounds take on the appearance of burning embers while growing back the lost body part, in a matter of minutes, and cooling into regular flesh, blood, and bone. Extremis also enhances physical performance, granting superhuman strength, reflexes, and overall higher resilience. 

Marvel Fandom

In Marvel, the Extremis serum was used by evil forces to create a group of superhuman soldiers.

Other Interesting Notes

In the MV, it seems like to me that X-Suho is trying to drown Suho, which is interesting because Suho’s power is water and if he can control it well, he shouldn’t be able to be drowned, an indication that perhaps X-Suho is stronger.

EXO Timeline

Based on the Marvel tie-ins, the only plausible theory I have right now is when EXO was kidnapped and experimented on by the Red Force in Lucky One, the Red Force tried to inject evil into them. Perhaps it only worked on 6 members.

Unfortunately, I can’t find enough information in the OBSESSION MV to tie it into much of the existing EXO plot. (We know Baekhyun is special somehow, but it’s not demonstrated in this MV. Why do the members point their guns at each other in Love Shot? etc.) The theory that X-EXO exists within EXO throws a knife in the clone theories that were created when the OBSESSION teaser image was first released. However, based on the OBSESSION MV content, I really think that X-EXO and EXO are the same people. We’ll have to wait until the next comeback to see what else the storyline brings :)

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Get to know EXO’s concept in 15 minutes

My best guy friend isn’t into Kpop but I obviously love it and I wanted him to understand EXO’s concept so I could talk about the comeback with him. So I sent him this list of content so he could get an overview of EXO’s concept as quickly as possibly. And I wanted to share this list with you! For new EXO-L’s or if you want to introduce EXO to others!  Do watch/read in the order listed.

EXO MAMA MV: Beginning - 1:20

Baekhyun’s PATHCODE Teaser: All

EXO Lucky One MV: Beginning - 0:30 + 3:20 - end

EXO MAMA 2016 VCR: 1:35 - end

EXO Power RF-05 Teaser: All

EXO Power Comics: All

EXO OBSESSION Image Teaser

EXO OBSESSION Concept Trailer

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EXO OBSESSION THEORY [191107]

Disclaimer: all of my dates are probably 1 day behind the release date in Korea because the teasers usually drop at midnight in Korea and it’s the previous day where I live

Today the first video teaser dropped for EXO OBSESSION and the world was shook. I had pretty low expectations for how late in the year this comeback was, and after the low promotions of Tempo/Love Shot, but even if I had high expectations, this teaser would’ve exceeded them. This post is mostly going to be a commentary about the teaser drop today, but I do have a small comeback theory.

Comeback Theory

I think clone Suho will die this comeback, because it’s likely Junmyeon’s last comeback before he enlists. I think clone Xiumin, Lay, and D.O. will appear when they each return. I think each of the clones will slowly be killed off when the respective member enlists, and when enlistment ends in about 6 years, EXØ will be defeated and EXO will return.

I don’t have any evidence backing this theory up; it’s just an idea that popped in my head today. But if my theory is true, it’s a pretty smart way to explain EXO’s enlistment in the storyline.

Commentary 

The teaser video is very well edited. It reminds me of an intro to a nature (?) documentary, with the dramatic cuts in between. And the EXØ members, well, they look amazing. The member that caught my eye is Junmyeon, with his little eyebrow raise. Myeon talked about really wanting to play the Joker when he talked about auditioning for The Man Who Laughs, and I can really see it in this trailer, with his red hair and coy smile.

I was happily surprised by the appearance of 9 superpower symbols in the video, with 6 of them colored orange - the 6 powers of the members who were cloned. With the sad discovery that Yixing will not be a part of this comeback, the inclusion of all 9 members through the symbols was a nice touch.

The part that made me emotional was when the Tree of Life is burned. The Tree of Life is such an integral part of EXO’s story, and seeing it erupt into flames made me sad.

Three other shocking surprises this comeback are 

the packed content release schedule

the custom Twitter hashtag emojis

and social media accounts for EXODEUX (!!!)

Packed Content Release Schedule

We get teaser content almost every day leading up to the MV release, which is extremely surprising consider the low amount of promotion EXO’s solos and units received this year. In addition, SM also published a comeback schedule. One of EXO-L’s complaints earlier this year when SuperM’s detailed debut schedule was released was that EXO no longer released detailed schedules for their comebacks. It seems that our complaints were heard this comeback (possibly noticed by the boys who raised the issue to SM, since we know they’re watching our every move on social media).

Customer Twitter Hashtag Emojis

Something that’s emerged on Twitter this year are emojis that appear with certain hashtags. I first saw them with the release of GOT7′s Spinning Top earlier this year, and at the time Ahgases’ were discussing how expensive it is to have custom hashtag emojis. With the teaser quality and the hashtag emojis, it seems that SM has really shelled out this comeback.

!!! New Social Media Accounts !!!

And finally, the most surprising news, the creation of @EXOonearewe Twitter and Instagram accounts. EXODEUX is the name that has been given to EXO’s clones, and SM has created special Twitter and Instagram accounts for them, as well as a separate domain name, exodeux.smtown.com (though all the site says right now is “Coming Soon”).  EXOonearewe is the reverse of EXO’s slogan, We Are One, EXO. DEUX is French for 2, indicating EXODEUX is EXO’s double. The creation of these new accounts is what makes this comeback ICONIC. The last time a new account was created for EXO was the iconic PATHCODE Twitter account during Call Me Baby era. The mystery of this comeback really reminds me of that time, and I am so so excited. Overall, it seems that SM is really prepared and engaged with this comeback. Some fans have expressed rumors on social media that EXO was the impetus for this comeback, which is why the content is so impressively good. Whether that’s true or not, I’m just happy that this comeback is shaping up to be very fulfilling and I can’t wait to see what the next teaser brings.

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EXO OBSESSION THEORY [191103]

Today EXO dropped the first teaser for their 6th full length album - OBSESSION. The teaser mentions there are “6 exotic beings”, “similar in form with <EXO>”, that are “radiating red energy”. My overall theory is that Red Force created 6 copies of EXO, either to infiltrate EXO and hunt them or to wreak havoc on Earth and cause humans to be afraid of EXO.

The teaser says EXO has been tracked for long now. Presumably this is since the Pathcode teasers, when EXO caused a bunch of supernatural phenomenon while they were looking for each other (Tao stops time, Baekhyun makes all the lights go out, Suho causes water to return during a long drought etc.)

In Lucky One, we see EXO locked up and being experimented on. They try to escape and think they have successfully, but they are actually being watched the whole time. One fan theory says Lucky One is tied to Love Me Right because Yixing’s face can be seen in a window in both MVs. With the new OBSESSION teaser, I think that the “6 exotic beings” were created by Red Force during the time of Lucky One. They needed EXO’s blood and to monitor them so they could create look-alike copies.

I think that starting in Tempo, we see EXO’s copies (EXØ). In the Tempo MV, we see some of the members flash in and out, like holograms, making it seem as if not all of the members are really there. It’s possible that both EXO and EXØ are present in the MV - some scenes EXO and some scenes EXØ.

In Love Shot MV, we see Xiumin and Baekhyun pointing their guns at each other. Some thought this was a sign Xiumin was a spy. But with the OBSESSION teaser, maybe one of them is really a copy and the other found out.

Ever since the album versions were announced as EXO and X-EXO, the X-EXO reminded me of X-men, a Marvel superhero group.

“Most of the X-Men are mutants, a subspecies of humans who are born with superhuman abilities activated by the "X-Gene". The X-Men fight for peace and equality between normal humans and mutants in a world where anti-mutant bigotry is fierce and widespread.” (Wikipedia).

With the new OBSESSION teaser, I still think the concept is somehow related to X-men. However, the flaw in this in relation to my theory is X-men are on the good side, whereas with EXØ created by the Red Force is most likely evil.

Anyways, these are just my thoughts after the first teaser. We still have 24 days until the album release so, there’s plenty of time for this theory to be destroyed.

UPDATE #1:

I saw a fan theory on Twitter that we’ve been with Baekhyun’s clone this whole time. And that got me thinking. 

It’s possible we’ve been with Baekhyun’s clone but I don’t think his clone is evil.

In Baekhyun’s Pathcode teaser, he is running away from something but he get trapped by a gate and turns around with a terrified look on his face. I think that is when real Baekhyun is captured. He is the first to be experimented on and he is replaced by clone Baekhyun.

In Monster, we see Baekhyun setting EXO free. I think this might be clone Baekhyun setting real EXO free. Maybe clone Baekhyun isn’t as evil as the Red Force wants him to be, which would help my theory about the connection to X-men.

I still think in Tempo we are with EXO’s clones, but clone Baekhyun returns with a piece of the cube at the end to foil the Red Force’s plans. But in Love Shot, clone Xiumin realizes clone Baekhyun is a traitor and shoots him.

Overall, I don’t think clone EXO will actually be evil. I think they were created to be, but I think something will happen that shows they have some good in them.

Also: EXO has talked about there being alternate universes. So I think (Just realized one of the Power teasers literally has #alternate_universe in the description) Power happens in an alternate universe. In the Power teaser, everyone except Baekhyun has been captured by RF-05, which is the opposite of what has happened on Earth. In the Power comics, I think Baekhyun from this alternate universe is realizing something has been wrong from the beginning on Earth.

UPDATE #2

I went back through EXO’s Instagram to find the Tempo teaser and the album description is

“Speed loving bikers enter the fragment of frozen time as they log into the red cube. Solving the hidden puzzle is the only route for an escape. However, the bikers are unable to resist the temptation and re-enter the cube.”

In the Tempo MV, it seems that D.O. and Xiumin solve the puzzle. However, at the end of the MV, Baekhyun is holding onto a piece of it. Stemming out of this are two possible theories:

Clone Baekhyun is evil, lured EXO into the red cube, and took a piece of the puzzle to prevent them from escaping, partially suggested by this IG post

Holding on to my clone Baekhyun isn’t evil theory, clone Baekhyun keeps a piece of the puzzle so that real EXO can escape, setting the scene for OBSESSION.

Either of these theories makes tying Love Shot in very complicated, as its difficult to decipher who is evil and who is good, who is a clone and who is real. In Love Shot, Xiumin appears to shoot Baekhyun and Suho appears to shoot Xiumin.

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