New single "Growl" peaked at number three on the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100[19] and at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart. [12] The Korean version of the EP peaked at number one on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart[13] and at number eight on the Billboard World Albums Chart,[14] while the Mandarin version reached number two on China's Sina Album Chart and number one on various Chinese streaming platforms.

It was a commercial success, breaking several Guinness World Records[88] and debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart. Book sales until November 17! The album had over 660,000 pre-orders, making it the most pre-ordered Korean EP in history.

The song was a success in China, ranking number one on Billboard China V Chart for four consecutive weeks. [221], In April 2018, Forbes described Exo as one of the two artists worldwide (alongside fellow K-pop band BTS) that dramatically over-perform on social media,[222] even exceeding the reach of American artists such as Beyonce, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. [103], Exo began their third world tour, "Exoplanet#4 – The EℓyXiOn", with three consecutive nights at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, beginning on November 24.

enlisted as an active duty soldier on July 1. [171][172][173] Billboard applauded the band's single "Universe" from the 2017 EP of the same name, saying, "With soaring, emotive vocals courtesy of the Exo members, 'Universe' is a power ballad that showcases the group's strengths. [84] Lay's debuted as a solo artist in May 2016 with the release of "Monodrama" through the project SM Station. Everyone, please be in order. [209], On November 3, 2017, Exo received a Prime Minister Commendation at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, an honor bestowed in recognition of public service and/or excellence in a given field. [104] As of November 30, Korean sales of The War had reportedly reached nearly 1.6 million copies, making it Exo's best selling album at the time and earning the group the title of "quadruple million sellers" from the media. The band debuted with twelve members separated into two sub-groups: Exo-K (Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun) and Exo-M (Xiumin, Lay, Chen, and former members Kris, Luhan, and Tao). Kim Minseok confirms appearance in new KakaoTV drama starring Ji Changwook, Kim Jiwon, WATCH: Different Ways We Could Use Our Lipsticks During This Pandemic Situation. For the past years that they are working as idols in the industry, the boy band has already gained popularity and awards worldwide. 30. 1 on World Digital Songs With 'Monster, "EXO Releases Music Video for Their Newest Single 'Lotto, "EXO Scores Second No. Growl and Mama. [125] Love Shot was released on December 13, as a repacked version of Don't Mess Up My Tempo. Seven members of the group traveled to Dubai to view the first showing. Exo-K and Exo-M debuted with the single "Mama" on April 8, 2012, followed by the EP Mama on April 9. [43] Lead single "Call Me Baby" was released ahead of schedule, on March 27, because versions of the song had been leaked online. [120] In October 2018, Lay debuted in the U.S. with his third solo album Namanana. [83] On October 31, Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin debuted as the group's first sub-unit, Exo-CBX,[84] which is a combination of the first letter from each member's stage name. ", "[2017 MAMA] '기억해 아름다웠던 우릴'...엑소, 5년 연속 대상 수상 대기록", "EXO & Taeyang Earn Top Honors at 2014 MAMA", "[서가대]엑소, 4연속 대상 大기록..방탄 '4관왕'-트와이스 '3관왕'(종합)", "Asia Artist Awards 2017: EXO and Kim Hee Sun among the big winners", "Melon Music Awards 2017: Best Artist Of The Year goes to EXO; Complete winners list", "EXO, TWICE bag daesang at 1st Soribada Best K-Music Awards", "Is EXO the Most Stylish K-Pop Band of All Time?