Controversy Rises Over Music Test Asking The Number of EXO Members

Students were taken by surprise when they saw EXO on their music exams.

In a recent post titled “The Music Test of Horror,” a picture of a music exam is attached. One question in particular is highlighted because of its controversial content.

The question is asking to add up all the numbers in the parentheses within the following passage, “In the year of (   ), group activities conducted by large managing agencies became prevalent. From (   ) generation idols, such asHOT, SES, and Fin.K.L to current day’s EXO (     people), these groups have defined the Korean Wave and stand as the representatives of K-POP.”

Students who have little interest in K-pop were startled by the question that asked the number of members in EXO.

The original writer of the Internet post said, “I didn’t get a 100 because of this question. How would I know how many people there are in EXO.”

Source: Soompi

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany and EXO’s Chanyeol confirmed for “Unpretty Rapstar 2” final stage

After much speculations, Mnet has confirmed that Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany and EXO’s Chanyeol are confirmed to appear on the final stage of "Unpretty Rapstar 2". 

On October 27th, Mnet stated that as they filmed the final stage yesterday, two artists were able to appear as surprise guests for the performance. It was later confirmed that Chanyeol teamed up with Heize for a special performance, not denying the speculations from an audience member published yesterday.

Tiffany was also confirmed to have participated in the filming with the details of which yet to be released.

Meanwhile, "Unpretty Rapstar 2" is set to declare a new winner as they hold their finale on November 13th.

Source: Koreaboo

Chanyeol to Collab With Heize, and Tiffany to Appear on “Unpretty Rapstar 2″

EXO‘s Chanyeol and Girls’ Generation‘s Tiffany will be appearing on the Mnet hip-hop survival show “Unpretty Rapstar 2″ to show their support!

Chanyeol was at the finale recording of “Unpretty Rapstar 2″ on October 26. Chanyeol teamed up with contestant Heize for a collaboration stage to perform the song “Don’t Earn Money.”

After the recording finished, the audience took to the internet and revealed that Chanyeol was there, also adding that Tiffany was there.

A Mnet official confirmed, “It is true that Chanyeol and Tiffany were on the finale stage. Please watch the broadcast for specific details.”

Viewers can catch this episode on November 13.

Source: Soompi

Watch: EXO’s Xiumin and Kim So Eun’s Romance Blooms in “Fall in Challenge”

EXO’s Xiumin and Kim So Eun’s web drama “Fall in Challenge” has been released.

Sponsored by Samsung, the web drama tells the tale of Ban Ha Na (Kim So Eun), a club president searching for new members, and Na Do Jun (Xiumin) who dresses up and acts like Pierrot.

The web drama has revealed its first two episodes through Samsung’s official YouTube channel.

Their first meeting happens to be a chance encounter and it appears as though the pair gets closer as they go through various challenges.

Check out the first to episodes below (Without english subbed):

Subsequent episodes will be uploaded daily between 5 to 6 P.M KST on the same YouTube Channel. There will be a total of six episodes.

Source: Soompi

Netizens furious against EXO lay and claims that he plans to leave as well

On October 23rd, a report stated that EXO Lay will not be participating in EXO’s Japanese tour, “EXO PLANET # 2 – The EXO’luXion – in JAPAN”. 

Korean netizens upon hearing this news have begun expressing their worry and fury over his action believing that this signifies that he will most likely leave the group as well.

Below is the entire post and translations by SM:

TRANSLATION: “We would first like to thank all of you who continuously support and love EXO. We have important news with regards to “EXO PLANET # 2 – The EXO’luXion – in JAPAN”. It has been decided that Lay will not be participating in this tour. This decision has been made due to the fact that his personal schedules in China are not adjustable. We are sorry to those who were looking forward to his appearance and would like to apologize. The tour will continue as planned with SUHO, BAEKHYUN, CHANYEOL, D.O, KAI, SEHUN, XIUMIN, CHEN. A refund of tickets due to this reason will not happen. Please understand and continue to cheer for EXO and Lay."

REACTIONS OF THE NETIZENS THAT WERE COLLECTED BY KOREABOO:

[+ 307, – 127] He’s showing his strong will to leave EXO

[+ 257, – 103] I guess he’s finally making his move to. Yes if you are going to leave it may be better to leave sooner than later

[+ 245, – 108] Just leave you feel like the same breed of traitors as them

[+ 207, – 100] You aren’t also planning to…?

Source: Koreaboo

EXO Kai’s Teaser Picture Released for Nylon Magazine’s September Issue

Nylon magazine has released a teaser of its photo shoot with EXO member Kai. On August 13, the magazine uploaded a black-and-white photo of Kai lounging on a director’s chair to its social media accounts.

They write as the caption on their Facebook and Instagram, “For the fans who are waiting with bated breath for this month’s cover and photo shoot with Kai, our editor has released a best cut.”

They also refer to Kai by his nickname Nini when they add, “Look forward to our interview with Nini as well, who has a great personality and upstanding thoughts.”

Kai’s photo shoot will be featured in the September issue of Nylon magazine, which is set to hit newsstands on August 18. The magazine has promised that they’ll be releasing a making-of video as well.

Are you looking forward to seeing the rest of the shoot?

Source: Soompi

EXO’s Chen to Perform Solo in the 2015 Grand Hallyu Festival

SM Entertainment revealed on the morning of August 15 that Chen, of the popular boy group EXO will perform as a solo in the “2015 Grand Hallyu Festival.” 

The festival is set to take place in the Seoul Olympic Main Stadium on September 4. On this festival, Chen will join other popular K-Pop singers such as Girls’ Generation, CNBLUE, BEAST, EXID, and Block B, among others. 

Chen hopes that he will be able to show his fans his new side at this festival.

Meanwhile, EXO’s Chen sang his first solo piece for the OST for the drama “It’s Okay, That’s Love” in 2014.

Source: Soompi

EXO member Chanyeol joins Weibo!

After enticing fans with his random and unique updates on Instagram, it seems like EXO’s Chanyeol has created an account on social networking site, Weibo.

On August 14th, it was revealed that Chanyeol created an account on Weibo which was verified and eventually followed by member Lay. Since the account was publicised, Chanyeol gathered more than 530,000 followers in less than a day, while his first post was dedicated to the recent tragedy in Tianjin, China.

Meanwhile, aside from making appearances with EXO, Chanyeol is also focusing on a number of his own activities including a recent special guesting on Law of the Jungle. 

Check out Chanyeol’s personal Weibo!

Source: Koreaboo

Viewers touched by EXO-L’s actions at Korea’s Independence Day concert

EXO-Ls have recently touched the hearts of many after the truth behind hundreds of Korean flags waved at a recent concert was held.

On August 15th, Korea held a concert titled “I am Korea” to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Korea’s independence from the Japanese invasion, and was broadcast live across the nation.

Viewers tuning into the concert at their home were touched by the hundreds of Korean flags being waved by the audience in attendance.

What most did not realize, however, was that those flags were made and distributed by EXO-Ls.

“EXO fans pooled money together to make these custom Korean flag fans and handed it out to everyone in the audience. They used their personal money and gave it out for free,” revealed a netizen on Pann.

A full cut of EXO’s performance at “I Am Korea” 

Source: Koreaboo

Pathcode - Kai's Teaser

Credits: SMTOWN

EXO’s Tao and GOT7’s Jackson injured during the filming of Idol Star Athletics Championships

 

Reportedly, Tao of EXO and Jackson of GOT7 are suffering from ankle injuries caused during the filming of the annual MBC 2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships.

On February 2nd (KST), MBC’s annual new year’s special episode, Idol Star Athletics Championships, has gathered top idol groups in Korea for the filming. Unfortunately, reports of Tao and Jackson’s ankle injuries from the competition are disheartening and worrying many fans.

SM Entertainment has laster stated on February 3rd (KST),

“Tao has been taken care of at the hospital yesterday. His ankle has been treated and he is currently taking a rest at the dorm. Fortunately, it does not seem like a serious injury. However, we are still planning to take a closer examination at the hospital.”

Following on, JYP Entertainment has also reported,

“Jackson injured his ankle while running. He has been treated at the scene, yet will be taken to the hospital today for another examination. Fortunately, it does not seem like a serious injury.”
 

Source: koreaboo

EXO to embark on second tour: “EXO PLANET #2 – The EXO’luXion”

Popular idol male group EXO will be embarking on their second tour starting this March, titled EXO PLANET #2 – The EXO’luXion".

In their first concert tour, "EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1", the group attracted over 320,000 fans, visiting 17 cities in Asia and performing a total of 30 shows. In their upcoming second tour, EXO plans to take over fans’ hearts all over again, beginning with the first show in Seoul.

EXO will be performing 2 two-day shows in Seoul starting on March 7th and 8th, as well as March 14th and 15th, at the Olympic Park Stadium in Seoul.

Tickets can be reserved at Yes4

Source: koreaboo