Why Tao, Kris, and Luhan left EXO during their peak

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • The dominant EXO era started at the peak of their popularity in early 2014. EXO would dominate award shows, amass millions of fans, and win the 2013 Song of the Year Award in “Growl.” The only thing that could have slowed down the EXO train was themselves.
    And that’s exactly what happened.
    When Kris, Luhan, and Tao left the group in 2014 and 2015, their departures would mark one of the biggest moments in K-pop history. The three Chinese members decided to leave the hottest K-pop group and bank on themselves in starting a solo career back in China. They would fight a messy lawsuit with SM Entertainment to attain their freedom and get that wish to start anew in China.
    That bold decision paid off immediately. In just one year after their departures, the three former EXO members exploded in China. But EXO was no slouch either, continuing as nine members and reaching their apex in 2016, when they won five awards.
    Let’s take a look at why Kris, Luhan, and Tao were geniuses in leaving EXO.
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    TIME STAMPS:
    0:00 Intro
    1:30 The Incredible Rise of EXO
    2:14 The members departure from the group
    4:59 They weren’t happy
    6:02 I can’t blame them for leaving
    7:49 Kris, Luhan, and Tao become big in China
    12:38 EXO continued to thrive as 9
    13:54 Now over to you
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  • @stannnn9357
    @stannnn9357 3 роки тому +652

    Most entertainment company treat their artists as product than human being.

  • @honeylee9515
    @honeylee9515 3 роки тому +2168

    I really missed exo with 12 members!

  • @helianjay
    @helianjay 3 роки тому +576

    KrisTaoHan don't want to leave EXO they want to leave SM 🥺

    • @Quinn_Kinn
      @Quinn_Kinn 3 роки тому +21

      thats right !

    • @ME-mx4gn
      @ME-mx4gn 3 роки тому +27

      in reality, they left EXO immediately, but still bond to SM till 2022

    • @divyanshichauhan4668
      @divyanshichauhan4668 2 роки тому +13

      @@ME-mx4gn why would they do that do you even know how big actors are they. I am a big fan of Chinese dramas and they are really good in acting.

    • @youdeserveeverything8927
      @youdeserveeverything8927 2 роки тому +12

      @@divyanshichauhan4668 if I understood correctly, it was not their choice at all, they just couldn't legally terminate the contract they had with SM entertainment that made them linked to the company until 2022
      (not totally sure tho)

    • @loralili1704
      @loralili1704 2 роки тому +4

      😔but the LEFT EXO alone

  • @akshita6189
    @akshita6189 3 роки тому +1179

    I became an EXO-L after leave of LuHan, Kris and ZTao but I still miss them and sometimes it feels like they're still members of EXO

    • @benjarchams5466
      @benjarchams5466 3 роки тому +21

      Yap it's true i can't remove them from EXO
      Also after they leave 😭😭😭

    • @sandrawright8632
      @sandrawright8632 3 роки тому +4

      Did lay also left the group exo

    • @akshita6189
      @akshita6189 3 роки тому +21

      @@sandrawright8632 No, he's still a member of EXO. He's developing his career i in China.

    • @sandrawright8632
      @sandrawright8632 3 роки тому +3

      Thanks

    • @1718Dance
      @1718Dance 3 роки тому +7

      I’ve been a fan since Exo teasers and kris was my bias I miss him in the group but so proud of him

  • @dianalest553
    @dianalest553 3 роки тому +1459

    I love the talent of the boys but I really hate their company, the whole entretaiment industry (not just korean) is pretty dark and creepy, this talented and brilliant boys and girls deserve better.

    • @akshita6189
      @akshita6189 3 роки тому +37

      I agree with you,
      I think they are living better life from that they lived in EXO. Also, they atleast are enjoying the freedom which SM couldn't give them! But still...I miss them
      By the way, you should write THESE instead of THIS.
      I'm not offending you 😄

    • @santawangkheimayum6720
      @santawangkheimayum6720 3 роки тому +3

      You are right

    • @loveseoulmarui1502
      @loveseoulmarui1502 3 роки тому +6

      I can't agree with you.
      They just left for bigger money, betraying their team members & loyalty fans to China where is not fair about compliance.
      Throughout their career in South Korea, they could become famous celebrities in China. But they lost the trust & sincerity in S. Korea & global entertainment industry.

    • @xiurongzhang7044
      @xiurongzhang7044 3 роки тому +36

      @@loveseoulmarui1502 ARE YOU DUMB! They didn't betray the team members and plus they didn't left for bigger money! The reason why they left was because the company didn't treat them any better, you see whenever they get injured, The company always tell them to perform on stage even though they're hurt. Tao foot got injured but he still had to perform and that will be worst for him. Lay, his wrist bleed but SM just gave him a bracelet to cover up the blood like wtf! Plus SM treats chinese members poorly and unfairly. They always favour koreans more, of course because they're korean as well! They wouldn't left exo if the company are willing to treat them better. Do you want to see them suffer?????? NOOOOOO!

    • @xiurongzhang7044
      @xiurongzhang7044 3 роки тому +13

      @@loveseoulmarui1502 plus if you don't support ot12 . You're a fake exo l, you shouldn't have become an exo l in the 1st place. Mostly fake Korean exo l and other exo l.

  • @cdy7048
    @cdy7048 3 роки тому +936

    I'm just glad that the 3 of them are reunited and are openly close to one another. And for those that think yixing isn't mistreated just because he's still in SM, you might want to think again lol

    • @coldmilk2786
      @coldmilk2786 3 роки тому +87

      He is mistreated but he doesn't want to left them 🥺

    • @tokyoscavenger2811
      @tokyoscavenger2811 3 роки тому +50

      Xiumin is the most mistreated check out exo m mvs and see how little lines or screentime he was given but he's not chinese so exols don't care

    • @jacobbai9619
      @jacobbai9619 3 роки тому +18

      tbh everybody there was mistreated, but some just wanna break the contract and find a better way to make money

    • @cdy7048
      @cdy7048 3 роки тому +57

      @@jacobbai9619 there's definitely a difference in degree for mistreatment. As foreign members, they weren't given as many opportunities as the korean members, exo-m was given barely any promotions compared to exo-k, even though exo-m was the unit that made them explode in china, one of their biggest markets, and having to adapt to a foreign culture and language is already hard enough on its own. It would be even more difficult for them to speak up about it. So I don't think it's fair to say that the korean members had it just as hard as the foreign members, even though they haven't had the best treatment for sure.

    • @sarahmaric4125
      @sarahmaric4125 3 роки тому

      That hits hard!

  • @lillipop4622
    @lillipop4622 3 роки тому +1148

    Exo is facing so many issues since 2012.. But i still don't understand how they still remain in top and a big threat to other groups. They are doing this without proper promotions. Just imagine what will happn if sm promote this group and their biggest fanbase china get lift ban of kpop. Im pretty sure they can broke so many records

    • @EXOEXOL_
      @EXOEXOL_ 3 роки тому +83

      Exactly what I'm thinking ..Knowing that their fans is still growing everyday even at their hiatus times.Nominations from left and right even without comeback..They are really amazing.

    • @izzatnajmi1631
      @izzatnajmi1631 3 роки тому +54

      Imagine China don't ban hallyu and blocked UA-cam in China.. Maybe exo MV views reach 1B

    • @tokyoscavenger2811
      @tokyoscavenger2811 3 роки тому +3

      @@izzatnajmi1631 not true..

    • @tokyoscavenger2811
      @tokyoscavenger2811 3 роки тому +10

      @@izzatnajmi1631 bilibili is china's ytube exo has 4.Billion views combined with official mvs, fancams and live performance but none or their mvs reach 1billion views

    • @tokyoscavenger2811
      @tokyoscavenger2811 3 роки тому +8

      @@izzatnajmi1631 i know they are most streamed i'm talking the views on their official mvs none of has reach 1 billion views 90% chinese exols are solo stans they're they don't really care about views the most important thing for them is to buy their albums and to prepare ridiculous birthday present.

  • @goodthoughtsonly8125
    @goodthoughtsonly8125 3 роки тому +457

    Now I really understand how the drama
    "Brightest star in the sky" low-key reflects Z-Tao's actual music career and brutal music industry

    • @justhalrmdaniel3556
      @justhalrmdaniel3556 3 роки тому +9

      I wanna cry for them 😭 now

    • @prasanshasunar7576
      @prasanshasunar7576 3 роки тому +25

      It has got 50% true story of tao

    • @insidebest7887
      @insidebest7887 3 роки тому +4

      Yaa I think the same

    • @sweetyyyy7392
      @sweetyyyy7392 3 роки тому +3

      That was the first drama I have ever watched 🥺.

    • @sapalmya9632
      @sapalmya9632 2 роки тому +5

      Kpop entertainment industry had a long history of discrimination non korean artist don't get same same limelight, endorsement, media attention as native artist like Blink non korean singer Lisa

  • @escritora84
    @escritora84 3 роки тому +435

    I started listening to both BTS and EXO in August 2013, and you could tell how drastically EXO's momentum shifted after the others left. It didn't help that 2014-2016 were kind of bad years for K-pop and SM.It's a shame because by the time Tao left, the group was starting to find their footing (the "Call Me Baby" video? Peak charisma gold). I still love their music, as their albums are consistently solid, I just wonder where they'd be today if they'd been treated better by SM and got the rest that they deserved. Would there have been a need for SuperM if EXO was able to keep up their standing from their rookie years? Who knows?

    • @suhadinieperera8027
      @suhadinieperera8027 3 роки тому +33

      I agree. SM should have promote EXO if they want to get into Us market. SM treated them like shit like Exo became their money lending machine. And talking about SuperM i don't get their music. It's not kpop. It's not sm standard nor exo standard. But still i support them coz of Baekhyun and Jongin. Um exol too since day one. Um happy bout exo's achievements ☺️

    • @ChicaBuenosAires
      @ChicaBuenosAires 3 роки тому +5

      what do you mean the momentum shifted? I wasn't an EXO-L back then so idk but I'm curious as to what the perspective was like when they left. was it really unexpected?

    • @EXOEXOL_
      @EXOEXOL_ 3 роки тому +16

      I am curiuos too.If they were just been treated properly and given a proper promotions,....

    • @theirbrotherhoodandfriends6101
      @theirbrotherhoodandfriends6101 3 роки тому +11

      SM doesn't promote EXO in the US, they are focused in Asia. And I'm really fine with that because EXO's music remained as it was from the beginning of their debut.

    • @Itsme-wy9vh
      @Itsme-wy9vh 3 роки тому +34

      @@izzatnajmi1631 Don’t drag BTS to try to raise up EXO. BTS’ album artwork was nominated in 2019 and they are relevant in the US (they were already on the Billboard hot 100 top 10) that’s why they were invited. Not because EXO turned down the invitation. BTS were invited again in 2020 to perform with an American artist. Everything they’ve achieved in Asia and the US is on their own merit. It has nothing to do with EXO. We can support our favorites without bringing down others.

  • @Enma_yoo
    @Enma_yoo 2 роки тому +16

    While I have no problems with Luhan and Tao, Kris leaving just moments away from their concert without any notice, and how the members suffered and had to readjust everything, be more exhausted, I will never forgive him for that.

    • @Enma_yoo
      @Enma_yoo Рік тому +3

      @@umerayaz9836 maybe he could’ve warned his members so that they didn’t have to suffer last minute. Maybe he could’ve told his members instead of them finding out through the news. Well, he’s in jail now so I guess that shows his character.

  • @Dearest_Kenyetta
    @Dearest_Kenyetta 3 роки тому +47

    I'm happy for Kris, Luhan and Tao. They're not stuck in the past...so neither should those of us who love them be.

  • @imautumn7292
    @imautumn7292 3 роки тому +179

    🙂 I'm a new exol but I really miss OT12🙂💔

  • @byy_aria
    @byy_aria 3 роки тому +39

    I admit, with Kris' departure alone broke my heart, and especially when Luhan and Tao too, I'm also felt relieved that they did. I'm happy that they choose themselves to become healthy and do whatever makes them happy. Leaving the company wouldn't be a hinderance in their brotherhood. I mean they've spent most of their lives together in a small dorm. I've witnessed how they mean for each other, and I'm sure they would support each other whenever their members are. They are the most supportive and happy people for exo and their korean and chinese soloists. They are the biggest fans of our idols (whether its exo, exo subnits, korean or chinese soloists).

  • @Excsta
    @Excsta 3 роки тому +344

    I miss OT12, Kris is my bias and Luhan is my bias wrecker 😔 i got into EXO when growl came out and man those were the times. at first i didn't like EXO because i was more of a 2nd gen kpop even tho exo was 2nd gen? but i liked groups like OT5 TVXQ and Big bang n etc. but after listening to growl, i became a fan. I miss old EXO =( i will never forget about them. OT12 forever. ps i love tao too and my current bias in exo is D.O.

  • @creativecreations7715
    @creativecreations7715 2 роки тому +22

    If they didn’t leave, Exo would be more bigger.. They're still good, but if you see the performance difference 12 members vs now..you'll know, kris,luhan,Tao was such Talent

  • @thaoa16
    @thaoa16 5 місяців тому +5

    New EXO fan since 2023 and I’m happy with the 9 members they currently have, although would love to see Lay promoting with them again soon. Let the past stay where it belongs..

  • @exo1762
    @exo1762 3 роки тому +199

    EXO power is insane even after losing 3 members (even EX-EXO are super huge individually), what if other kpop groups have to go through all these I doubt that they'll be able to do like EXO. (It Hurts so bad that I don't want any other kpop groups/ fandom to go through it)

    • @CD-gb5he
      @CD-gb5he 3 роки тому +11

      Yeah. People always say those 3 left at the height of the groups popularity when that's simply not the case. Are people seriously forgetting how Exo was cheated in 2017 and should have sweeped the awards season? And that occurred after 3 members left. Or how even after 3 members left and Lay hasn't been active, the group still sells over a million physical albums each album(with the one exception happening because SM wouldn't restock the albums and yet they still managed to sell around 800,000 physical copies and that album didn't even have D.O. or Xiumin)and all of their solos and sub units usually sell over 200,000 physical copies. And that's with all the rumors they encountered over the years such as Baekhyun and Taeyeon or Kai and Krystal. And we can't forget that no amount of trying to convince fans to switch over to NCT succeeded until Super M was created and some Exo fans decided they would support NCT members since Baekhyun and Kai were in a unit with them. Now, after Super M, NCT is finally selling more physical albums.

    • @CD-gb5he
      @CD-gb5he 3 роки тому +6

      Also, ex exo members helped provide the blueprint for the exo solo debuts, and other groups like NCT, BTS, etcetera. Because, Kris was over here collaborating with Travis Scott, Vin Diesel, fashion designers etcetera. Luhan was doing projects for Disney and costarring with Matt Damon. Tao also went down a similar path.
      Granted I do recognize that older groups like Big Bang and JYJ and PSY were doing collaborations with western artists (such as Missy Elliott, Kanye, & Snoopdog) long before the ex-EXO members. So, they were probably the ones that helped influence the ex-EXO members.

    • @loralili1704
      @loralili1704 2 роки тому +1

      My boys are perfect

  • @hanamoon5474
    @hanamoon5474 3 роки тому +163

    The music business is brutal, and always in favor of the management companies, why so many willingly fling themselves into this financial hole is beyond me. If they were able to find a better situation elsewhere, good for them. Whether you want to admit it or not, non Koreans are treated differently in Korea, that's just the way it is, social change will inevitably happen, but it will be slow, and perhaps painful.

    • @Popsori
      @Popsori  3 роки тому +22

      The music business really is brutal. I think most K-pop fans know about slave contracts, but K-pop idols goes through a lot more than those contracts. I think a trend we'll see in the future is more idols skipping the Big 3 to debut in other smaller or mid-sized labels that treat their idols better.

    • @hanamoon5474
      @hanamoon5474 3 роки тому +6

      @@Popsori For the record, I know that these types of contracts are used in western countries as well, as to the other difficulties faced by Kpop artists, I'm well aware of the stress they go through on multiple levels, but combining that with this huge financial obligation hanging over your head, to me, that's the part that would be the last straw. It would be nice if management and artist could be mutually beneficial to each other on a more equal basis, a smaller company might fulfill that.

    • @Popsori
      @Popsori  3 роки тому +5

      @@hanamoon5474 For sure, I wasn't trying to imply you didn't know these contracts. I was more arguing that for nearly all K-pop (as well as Western) label, it's heavily stacked against the new trainee.
      I see a lot more idols fleeing the big, established, brand name labels a lot more often than 10 years ago in 2010. Smaller and mid-sized companies in K-pop can offer a lot more incentives to their idols (e.g. better profit splitting, more freedom, etc.), as well as be successful in today's K-pop scene.

    • @hanamoon5474
      @hanamoon5474 3 роки тому +2

      @@Popsori I didn't mean to appear confrontational, at any rate, you or I don't have all the answers. I read many posts on fans opinions on management companies, when they really have no idea what goes on internally. I'm not a business person, but there has to be a better way. As to the smaller companies, MAMAMOO comes to mind, they seem to have more creative freedom, it will be interesting to see how they fare in the long run

    • @Popsori
      @Popsori  3 роки тому +3

      For sure, I think there has to be a better way too. Although I'm more slanted towards the idols in most cases, I know that companies need to make profit too. It's a business after all and K-pop labels aren't charities.
      I'd like to see how Rainbow Bridge World and other label smaller/mid-sized labels run their agencies.

  • @shreyanparajuli4196
    @shreyanparajuli4196 3 роки тому +145

    It's just that if SM had treated all the EXO members equally then it would be a different story now😏.. I wish all the luck to Kris,Luhan and tao as well as other EXO members..

  • @kemurquiza518
    @kemurquiza518 3 роки тому +123

    Lulu and Kris was the most famous members back then and when they left, a lot of EXO-Ls also left the fandom.
    But looking at the positive side, when 3 members left, some members that are over shadowed got their time to shine. I remember back then Sehun(my bias) doesn't have much Sehun stan compare to he is today, and that same goes to Chanyoel.

    • @honeybuttercheeps
      @honeybuttercheeps 3 роки тому +1

      i thought lay also left the group?

    • @teri3585
      @teri3585 3 роки тому +9

      @@honeybuttercheeps he is still in the group
      Dont say that😭
      Hes just inactive with exo activities because of problems with hallyu wave in china

    • @marynicoleabergas1014
      @marynicoleabergas1014 2 роки тому

      my first bias was Lulu but now I love chanyeol

    • @loralili1704
      @loralili1704 2 роки тому

      Yes they hurted exo so bad:)

    • @andjelabozovic7365
      @andjelabozovic7365 2 роки тому

      @@loralili1704 no they didnt they had to leave bc of their health and mistreatment so yeah

  • @kimleeangella7952
    @kimleeangella7952 3 роки тому +65

    I really miss ot-12 but also sometimes think that they would become famous in exo but wouldn’t get their freedom.I am really proud of them that they left and decided to do a solo career as they are getting the freedom to do anything. I love this smart and intelligent guys.

    • @rumadas7597
      @rumadas7597 3 роки тому +6

      They had guts to follow their dreams..
      Luhan s songs have soulful lyrics...

    • @izzatnajmi1631
      @izzatnajmi1631 3 роки тому +4

      If kris patience. I'm sure SM let him free like SM do to lay now. Lay become CEO now.. Doing well in China

  • @noraangel9141
    @noraangel9141 3 роки тому +52

    I really missed Kris ,Tao and luhan

  • @kerronwalker1589
    @kerronwalker1589 3 роки тому +148

    I am still sad over this situation it makes me sad that SM has been a repeat offender of contract issues. 2013/14/15 was just not a good run for SM entertainment in general, I hope to see all the boys reunite one day so we can get like a celebration or something of one of the groups that cause a generational shift in kpop. Also how could you forget about Lay' his really big in China espically recently with his new album which is amazing. All I have to say is support all the boys cause they are all talented and amazing 😭

    • @Popsori
      @Popsori  3 роки тому +18

      You're right that Lay has some bangers with his new album! I wanted to focus solely on the three EXO members that left, but Lay is big in China too 😀

    • @mhaldita8657
      @mhaldita8657 3 роки тому +10

      Pls dont hate me i know lay love exo members so much.. But when im looking for the works he done when he solo.. Its great... His music video has a millions views... UA-cam is banned in china.. Yet hes still have so many views... Hes doing great now..

    • @chinxong4567
      @chinxong4567 3 роки тому +1

      True 🤧

  • @tejutaeju4427
    @tejutaeju4427 3 роки тому +200

    I became fan of TAO after watching "The brightest star in the sky" but then I was not aware of kpop or EXO later I heard "Sweet Night" and fell in love with Taehyung and gradually I got to know about BTS n Kpop and then I got to know that TAO was a member of EXO..I literally cried for him but I still like EXO especially Kai n Baek but I am an ARMY..No matter what I will always support BTS & TAO..

    • @bella11110
      @bella11110 3 роки тому +24

      I know it was your opinion, but it sounds kinda rude, why you have to said that you are ONLY standing tao and bts, like the other members aren't worthy, I mean, it's ok, good for you, but you don't have to say it in a EXO12 video...
      If you are standing bts say that in one of their videos, if you are standing tao you can say you know tao and you are supporting him after his drama without this "ONLY" vibe 😢
      Maybe it's just me but I found it a bit disrespectful, I hope you can understand and delete or edit your comment

    • @siemkimvarte7694
      @siemkimvarte7694 3 роки тому +3

      I also one to say something I also like ztao after looking the brightest star in the sky I say wow this boy have a beautiful voice and now I look exo I say I have seen this boy before and now I have comment I really like exo ztao love you.

    • @fatematuzzahura9738
      @fatematuzzahura9738 3 роки тому +2

      Tao 💗 I love him so much

    • @sanikasultana5350
      @sanikasultana5350 3 роки тому +6

      Hi, fellow army. I got into them in a simillar way. Through Never gone by Kris. I knew about exo then but did not pay much attention as I was too busy with BTS. But after that movie, I looked Kris up and ended up in Growl. From there, Love shot, Monster, Power... And now I also support exo even though I am an army.

    • @devikas4609
      @devikas4609 2 роки тому

      @@sanikasultana5350 yes I love and respect exo too and I am an ARMY too💜

  • @helianjay
    @helianjay 3 роки тому +63

    I am worried that this will happen to Lay also. Exo-ls pls love and be fair to Lay 🥺✨

    • @ittasteslikeelectricity8429
      @ittasteslikeelectricity8429 3 роки тому +5

      SM should be fair. like for Kris, Luhan and Tao, They did not leave because of fans, they did not leave because of EXO, they left because of SM.

  • @Popsori
    @Popsori  3 роки тому +15

    Just wanted to thank everyone that's watched the video. I really appreciate it and is humbling that so many people watched it.
    As for some EXO-Ls that are saying, "OMG, yOu OnLy LiStEnEd To Growl 80 TiMeS!?!?" stop being elitist K-pop fans. I'm not an EXO-L. For people that aren't EXO fans, that number is a lot.
    I actually covered over 80 EXO concerts as press. After looking at video footage from 2013-2014 from covering EXO, I vastly underestimated the number of times I had to listen to "Growl." I played it too safe. I can definitely say I heard that song probably more than 5x times.
    But the actual number doesn't matter; it's not a competition of "who's the better EXO-L fan," even though I'm not one myself. Just don't be an elitist K-pop fan. It's cringe.

    • @a34rosangpuii77
      @a34rosangpuii77 3 роки тому +3

      Its okay...
      Anyway I Stan exo at that time. Exo were so popular even in our state Mizoram,India. We would have their keychain,photos,and many more at school. Every students were crazy for them.
      But when the members disappear one by one...I can say their popularity goes down and at time BTS debut....so I could clearly say we shift to BTS. Like BTS got the chance, I can say if EXO members were still full, BTS won't be this much famous, like international, EXO would take that all.
      That was what happened in our area..I don't know what happened in other countries,the very clear thing is that I Stan KRIS, he's my bias, but when he leave, I was so sad, I cried the whole day and my hatred goes towards SM, like I said before I was young at that time.. Young students were highly influenced by kpop. So I can't Stan EXO anymore because I was so sad. So I shifted to BTS, like they were good too. Very good,

    • @Popsori
      @Popsori  3 роки тому +2

      @@a34rosangpuii77 That makes sense why you moved from EXO to BTS. From your story, I can understand why you felt frustrated with SM and why you felt sad.
      Thanks for being a mature, awesome EXO-L and now ARMY.

    • @a34rosangpuii77
      @a34rosangpuii77 3 роки тому +3

      @@Popsori thanks for understanding, I'm not fluent In English so I can't pour all my heart by this language.
      I still remember at that time I know BTS music..I listen too..and I Stan them too, but my priority goes to EXO. Its something like that,when unwanted situations happened towards exo, most people shifted to BTS.

  • @gryszxs
    @gryszxs 2 роки тому +9

    As an EXO-L since 2013 and a Luhan-biased, I still have hang ups on EXO OT12 but seeing them rise on their own careers, I'm happy.

  • @ProximaCentauri88
    @ProximaCentauri88 Рік тому +9

    I'm a month old EXOL and was introduced to the group when they have 8 active members performing for "Loveshot" and I was blown away. I only recently knew about the issues about Kris, Luhan, and Tao.

  • @user-it1xn6ci4h
    @user-it1xn6ci4h 3 роки тому +39

    I miss OT12, but I like how the Chinese members became independent and made names for themselves

  • @tc6103
    @tc6103 3 роки тому +12

    I could tell a lot of effort went into this video! Nice job

  • @ksaewa
    @ksaewa 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @charlene3747
    @charlene3747 3 роки тому +9

    This was really informative and I really appreciate your depth of facts and knowledge. Excellent work and thank you for putting this video together.

  • @FFking-ro7ff
    @FFking-ro7ff 2 роки тому +5

    I really miss you guys 🥺
    Kris 💖zitao💞 and luhan❤
    🥺🥺🥺😭😟🥺

  • @misong7985
    @misong7985 3 роки тому +9

    Great video!!! I appreciated that you presented both positive side of those members leaving and the continued success of EXO. I think in the end, the ambition of each member is what keeps them going. No amount of money is enough to replace passion. Discipline with overtake motivation every time.

    • @Popsori
      @Popsori  3 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words. Really humbled! As for EXO, I think both EXO and the three Chinese members did what's best for them. They're both wildly successful today, so I'm happy for both of them.

  • @cosmicrailway7066
    @cosmicrailway7066 3 роки тому +11

    I remember when they left, everybody thought that they were over and would go down eventually but they still dominated those following years (half of the generation). Much respect for EXO. I can now understand why i don't get a lot of hype in the overdose song or era.because it was indeed a sad year for EXO.

  • @marynicoleabergas1014
    @marynicoleabergas1014 2 роки тому +10

    THEY DESERVE MORE

  • @kimyana3349
    @kimyana3349 3 роки тому +21

    Love you TAOOOO

  • @princessdannahrosenime8299
    @princessdannahrosenime8299 3 роки тому +5

    these 3 precious gems never deserve such maltreatment. Right people at the right group but at the wrong agency

  • @chargerw
    @chargerw 2 роки тому +8

    and the audacity other fandom saying exo is lame lmaoo if only sm treats em equally and fair... they’re the one would break everything

  • @skylergotflame444
    @skylergotflame444 3 роки тому +6

    It was heart breaking, but seeing them being OK makes me happy 😊

  • @shantel9392
    @shantel9392 3 роки тому +18

    Not everybody wants to put up with nonsense there comes a point in your life that you must walk away before you lose your mind.

  • @chessatreyu3601
    @chessatreyu3601 11 місяців тому +3

    When they realease DFTF back in 2021, that the first time EXO doesnt release Chinese version song, and its really break my heart, just imagine they perform Tempo with 12 members!

  • @rosemarieteasdale9265
    @rosemarieteasdale9265 2 роки тому +2

    ITS SAD THAT KRIS GONE

  • @hansikam1716
    @hansikam1716 3 роки тому +12

    I wish one day all exo 12 group could meet and give a stage performance

  • @devni8678
    @devni8678 3 роки тому +7

    Everyone say when luhan exit half of the fandom did. Even my friends did. If they are still with exo i can't imagine how huge they would be

  • @abigailcarcueva2624
    @abigailcarcueva2624 3 роки тому +7

    Knowing that kris, luhan and tao became successfull is so fulfilling. They're talent is incredible and should not be wasted ❤ however I still felt a bit empty and sad :

  • @pazfoying8074
    @pazfoying8074 3 роки тому +15

    For kpop stans who don’t know or who still think that every entertainment agency treat their artists well, think again. They might make it look like they cherish a non-Korean artist, but if that particular artist is famous, they will “cherish” that person not because they respect him/her that much, but because the money that they can get from him/her is a huge help for them. Look at it closely, there’s always and I mean always a difference in treatment between a Korean and non-korean artists. People may deny it because their bias would be hit by the truth, but it’s going to be obvious. 😌 Anyway, support and focus on your faves.

  • @tanishkatawani7440
    @tanishkatawani7440 3 роки тому +3

    i can hide my tears as long as they are happy...BUT i will miss them forever..Remember? weareone....

  • @mattumodi
    @mattumodi 2 роки тому +9

    Kris was my bias i still follow his songs and movies.

    • @catnottoe
      @catnottoe Рік тому +9

      Sorry but wasn’t he charged for r@pe? That’s quite awful if you’re still supporting him after that

    • @lindatruong8199
      @lindatruong8199 Рік тому +4

      @@catnottoe i believe it was all fake, on twitter there's a lot of proof the "victims" lied and there's evidence he actually went to court and was charged but there's no update on him

    • @tkp97
      @tkp97 Рік тому +2

      @@lindatruong8199 he got arrested....

    • @lindatruong8199
      @lindatruong8199 Рік тому +2

      @@tkp97 well Ik now…

  • @justMAPLEEEE
    @justMAPLEEEE 3 роки тому +3

    I can't believe I am crying over this. I mean, I've already accepted the situation years ago but it still pull strings in my heart. 😭

  • @rizwanarizwana8651
    @rizwanarizwana8651 2 роки тому +3

    You really work hard for making this video.tank you so much.i really respect you👍👌👏👏👏🇵🇰

  • @sureiyarukshana6027
    @sureiyarukshana6027 3 роки тому +13

    I really miss exo tao and luhan🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭

  • @namramtaniya1326
    @namramtaniya1326 2 роки тому +6

    I relly miss tao luhan kriss

  • @Nabwave
    @Nabwave 3 роки тому +32

    Woah... Thank you for this video, it really open my eyes about kpop industry, especially SM (toxic company)
    Now i dont blame them for leaving, great choice i think

    • @Popsori
      @Popsori  3 роки тому +2

      No problem at all! Thank you for watching 😀

  • @afi272
    @afi272 3 роки тому +6

    i'm really happy for them and for their decisions. i hope they can keep on shining and take care of their health better!

    • @loralili1704
      @loralili1704 2 роки тому

      U guys:)
      Thery 3 are happy and the oone still hurting is exo

  • @alishasitoula6310
    @alishasitoula6310 3 роки тому +4

    I really miss them a lot I hope that SM will learn from their loss.

  • @litsheepofchina8337
    @litsheepofchina8337 3 роки тому +111

    And now Lay is not even promoting with them because of politics and he may potentially be banned in promoting with Exo for that same reason. Exo never had a break. Suffering from loss of 3 members, controversies and backlash now Lay and the military. They cried during the ment in Exploration. A lot of Exo-Ls feel doomed even though we might not say it. Nevertheless I will wait as Junmyeon said that If you're happy to wait then it's Love.
    All i'll do is Wait.

    • @tokyoscavenger2811
      @tokyoscavenger2811 3 роки тому +2

      Debuting chinese members is a mistake. If exo are all non-problematic korean members they'll be as huge as bts in the west.

    • @nikiwe1307
      @nikiwe1307 3 роки тому +12

      @@tokyoscavenger2811 or if their company was kinder, BTS are given a lot of freedom and are treated like family

    • @tokyoscavenger2811
      @tokyoscavenger2811 3 роки тому +4

      @@nikiwe1307 lu han was treated nicely but he become a big star in china that big chinese companies (bigger and richer than SM) chased him and offer him $$$$ so he betrayed his group and terminated his contract then start to accept numerous chinese projects what he did was illegal that even the beijing court sided with SM and dismiss his lawsuit.

    • @zamarulhisham1510
      @zamarulhisham1510 3 роки тому

      Lay already invole in latest comeback..please support them

    • @ayesha-co3tt
      @ayesha-co3tt 3 роки тому

      Lay is apart of this comeback

  • @rainbowpoop670
    @rainbowpoop670 3 роки тому +47

    What’s sad is that many new EXO-L and people don’t actually know that EXO originally consisted of 12 members.Even I didn’t know and I have been a EXO-L for 2 years

    • @teri3585
      @teri3585 3 роки тому +2

      Whatttt
      U didnt knew for 2 years
      Well i hav been a fan since a few months and in the beginning i had this habit of counting the members in every group pics
      It hurts i know😢

    • @rainbowpoop670
      @rainbowpoop670 3 роки тому

      @@teri3585 It’s because no one really talked about them

    • @teri3585
      @teri3585 3 роки тому

      @@rainbowpoop670 still could have figured the numbers in earlier mvs specially growl that legendary song

    • @rainbowpoop670
      @rainbowpoop670 3 роки тому

      @@teri3585 When I first joined kpop everyone looked the same to me

    • @iiidontgiveashit
      @iiidontgiveashit 2 роки тому

      Most of the new fans know OT12 cause it has been sensational once. And they all carry a huge fanbase! I'm not an Exol but I know most about exo way back. May be you haven't googled. But most have done that.

  • @marynicoleabergas1014
    @marynicoleabergas1014 2 роки тому +3

    OT 12 i still miss this

  • @352m7
    @352m7 2 роки тому +5

    Luhan legit looks like Suho and Sehun ;-; ♡

  • @wleeknow
    @wleeknow 3 роки тому +10

    I heard growl 400 times

  • @christa682
    @christa682 3 роки тому +4

    Sweet combat and brightest star in the sky

  • @cheesepop510
    @cheesepop510 8 місяців тому +2

    Now I know about EXO ...thanks for sharing...there were only 3 Chinese singers in that group so sad that they have to leave, but happy on the other hand because their hearts' desire were realized...let's support them then especially ZTao to improve his ranking he is full of zest in performing...

  • @khushbu020
    @khushbu020 2 роки тому +4

    I don't know about them so much yaa but i saw luhan nd chris in dramas . After knowing that they are ex k-pop artists nd left their group due to their company i feel really bad but I'm happy that they are doing well now❤. But it was a really tough decision to leave their group for them , i think they miss their old days coz we can't forget our past ryt.

  • @jk-yl8dd
    @jk-yl8dd 3 роки тому +3

    I really miss three members and memories they left in exo in whole world

  • @keziahedhris8416
    @keziahedhris8416 3 роки тому +3

    Luhan was my first bias

  • @chillekh3588
    @chillekh3588 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative!

  • @ronielynfeliciano617
    @ronielynfeliciano617 3 роки тому +1

    I miss them so much but what can we do if they wish to leave, besides they're happy with their own career now. All we can do as of the moment is to pray and wish them to take care of themselves and luck to their journeys.🤗🤗

  • @heygellybaee7701
    @heygellybaee7701 3 роки тому +6

    the only thing Im holding on to right now is that the 3 of them still get in touch with each other as well as the 9 remaining members. Being able to remain close like that even after having to leave a group of people you've tresured for so many years is just fulfilling in its way.I mean... no frienship was ever broken between the group. It is still 12 of them no matter what

  • @elem5057
    @elem5057 10 місяців тому +3

    Back then most Kpop entertainment company's, only Korean are Vocal group whereas most if not all foreigners ie non Korean are Rapper. and they have the least rap line too

  • @melindahutapea9329
    @melindahutapea9329 3 роки тому +1

    thank you for your explanation

  • @appleni5651
    @appleni5651 3 роки тому +1

    We can see more of their values after... this is much better than seeing them in pain. Quite glad of their state roght now❤️

  • @cheeriphellovepillodar1364
    @cheeriphellovepillodar1364 3 роки тому +15

    yes, its partly true that you'd be a fool not to take an offered job which is way more better in terms of location, pay, more freedom and etc. but still salute to Lay who endured everything and chose to stay despite every hardships he's been through especially as being the only Chinese member left in the group, for choosing EXO over the bigger opportunities and money that was offered to him. Well, look at him now, his achievements, it all paid off! Just sharing some thoughts hehe. Still happy for the achievements of the 3 ex members and the unforgettable memories they have made with the group. Hoping for an OT12 moment in the future!

    • @tinyatiny3649
      @tinyatiny3649 3 роки тому

      We need to appreciate Yixing More! All the love and support to exo ot9!!!

    • @zara7591
      @zara7591 2 роки тому

      Not all of them left for money or big opportunities,Tao left because of his health problems,plus his father forced him to leave,he was already the heir of billions

  • @Ninix-go9oc
    @Ninix-go9oc Рік тому +6

    Kris also got arrested

  • @baguettefeet9994
    @baguettefeet9994 3 роки тому +79

    "Between kpop stars and us normies" THEY ARE NORMAL PEOPLE TOO!!!
    They ain't no different they eat they sleep plus many more

    • @gxld_599
      @gxld_599 3 роки тому +5

      The life of a kpop star and a regular person is drastically different which is what I think he meant

    • @cysy.g32
      @cysy.g32 3 роки тому +3

      Um yeah, but they don’t live the life “normal”people do. Although I think they should be treated like normal people, let’s admit it, they’re not.

    • @cysy.g32
      @cysy.g32 3 роки тому +1

      @@gxld_599 exactly

    • @isen7
      @isen7 3 роки тому

      yeah, gave me big "im not like other girls" energy-

    • @isen7
      @isen7 3 роки тому

      @@gxld_599
      actually no, the "normies" are in some fandoms too, so being a kpop fan isn't that "different" or "unique".

  • @barthzesperida
    @barthzesperida 3 роки тому +3

    that time...im addicted to growl. i downloaded some of thier video from computer shop that time and watch it on my phone. . thats how crazy i am to them

  • @noeliac1094
    @noeliac1094 3 роки тому +3

    Hopefully we'll see them together once their contract ends next year 🤞🤞🤞

  • @SBI11111
    @SBI11111 2 роки тому +4

    #OT12 ♡❤ LOVE THEM ALL
    #EXOL ❤
    Like most of all I became an exol after the "Growl " I was in highschool

  • @haneenapj4296
    @haneenapj4296 3 роки тому +1

    Crying over this vedio💔💔

  • @ibalyngdohmawphlang394
    @ibalyngdohmawphlang394 3 роки тому +3

    I miss them all....

  • @nafisanaimahoquelee
    @nafisanaimahoquelee 2 роки тому +4

    I was finding the picture so many times now I found at 2:10

  • @rumadas7597
    @rumadas7597 3 роки тому +5

    Luhan and Kris Wu are my fav singers..
    I'll check out Tao too

  • @reghdelosreyes6416
    @reghdelosreyes6416 3 роки тому

    I only know and stan EXO for 2 yrs but bec of many EXOLs I've known OT12 and I may not be there when they started but still hoping to see them all in one stage, may it be as the whole group or as individual celebrities. Just happy the three of them are all successful in China and just happy to see all of them together last yr in one show.

  • @narenbarrette9687
    @narenbarrette9687 2 роки тому +4

    3:24 I swear Luhan looks like an animated character here.

  • @salinaakter5757
    @salinaakter5757 3 роки тому +50

    I really missed Tao.Exo isn't full without Tao.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @ainizulkefli
    @ainizulkefli 3 роки тому +4

    They rising so much even though sm didn't promote them properly.Imagine if sm promote them properly🥺🥺

  • @ameliabilazon9468
    @ameliabilazon9468 3 роки тому +1

    I miss ot12 uwu, Tao was my bias up until now still, he is. Am I the only one who imagine things like, one day I hope they will reunite again? Because I still believe that "WE ARE ONE."

  • @6760joanne
    @6760joanne 3 роки тому

    While I really do miss OT 12, even though I’ve never had the chance to see them live, I’m glad for the decisions that they made to “save themselves“. I honestly believe that, overtime“ the nine performing members have also “buried the hatchet“ with the three former members. We have to remember that these boys grew up together and leaned on each other heavily before their debut and not too long after their debuts. All they really had was each other. I honestly believe that they are still family, even though they’re not all performing together. I believe that the members of EXO deeply care for each other and after the dust settled, everyone saw things clearly. Even though I miss them like nobody’s business, I am so proud of and glad that Tao, Luhan and Kris made the decisions that they did.

  • @jinba1287
    @jinba1287 3 роки тому +4

    No matter what EXO is 12 in my heart ❤️

  • @ALO_GCORTEZALEXANDRIA
    @ALO_GCORTEZALEXANDRIA 3 роки тому +9

    I remember kris is my first bias !!

  • @ayahsdiary7321
    @ayahsdiary7321 3 роки тому +1

    I'm new a exo 12 fan. I loved the growl after 9 yrs hahaha. I missed half of my life because I've just loved them so late..

  • @priya_GKAPS_S
    @priya_GKAPS_S 3 роки тому +2

    i will really miss those three members

  • @sheenapena-montehermoso7110
    @sheenapena-montehermoso7110 3 роки тому +3

    They also popular here also in Philippines ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @joysigangmei2243
    @joysigangmei2243 3 роки тому +9

    Huang Zi Tao best actor from The Brightest Star In The Sky

    • @honeylee9515
      @honeylee9515 3 роки тому

      I watched this also and the negotiator ( but . . . no english sub only).

  • @exofangirl7234
    @exofangirl7234 3 роки тому +1

    I really miss you 12 members

  • @thatchayinipriya9231
    @thatchayinipriya9231 10 місяців тому +2

    We are one EXO
    Let's love❤❤

  • @sean7891233
    @sean7891233 3 роки тому +4

    thanks for treating kpop artistes as real human beings, something SM clearly wasn't interested in doing. and thanks for such a real video, your passion really shows thru. I'll be keeping an eye on your channel, peace.

    • @Popsori
      @Popsori  3 роки тому

      Appreciate the kind words! Means a ton. Thanks and peace!

  • @Mjhanella
    @Mjhanella 3 роки тому +1

    I really missed them!if they didn't left every stage they perform will be heat for having 12 handsome exo members aghhhhh....I just love them 😍

  • @daisywinn3906
    @daisywinn3906 3 роки тому +2

    I salute those three!

  • @iam_me4210
    @iam_me4210 3 роки тому +5

    They were the balance point of exo😢😢