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EXO recently made history by being the first artists to hold a dome concert in South Korea.
“EXO-Love CONCERT in DOME” took place on October 10 in Seoul’s newly built Gocheok Sky Dome, filling all 22,000 seats. EXO had previously broken records as “double million sellers,” selling 1 million copies of their first studio album “XOXO” and another 1 million copies of their second album “EXODUS” and its repackaged version, “Love Me Right.” In addition, they got first place on various music charts and held the No. 1 spot on music programs a total of 30 times. It was expected that if the concert was successful, the Gocheok Sky Dome would continue to be used as a concert venue like the Olympic Gymnastics Arena.
The Gocheok Dome currently holds 10,000 more people than the Olympic Gymnastics Arena and the roof is insulated with film that blocks outdoor noise. EXO made full use of the dome’s advantages, performing on a massive main stage accompanied by LED screens and a moving stage that allowed the group to get even closer to fans.
EXO opened the concert with “Call Me Baby.” After the opening number, member Kai said, “I’m glad that the first dome in Korea was built so quickly and that we can enjoy a concert with Korean EXO-Ls.” Fellow member Baekhyun cautioned fans to be careful with their safety in the packed venue. “Those in the third and fourth levels may fall if you stand up and wave your glowsticks around, so please be careful,” he said.
Fortunately, the 22,000-seat, two-hour concert passed without incident. In the first half, EXO performed fan favorites such as “Don’t Go,” “XOXO,” “Thunder,” and a mashup of “Peter Pan,” “3.6.5,” and “Run.” After a dice-throwing game, the members got to showcase the individual performances they had specially prepared for the concert.
Lay performed his self-composed song “Yixing,” Chanyeol sang “All of Me” by John Legend, and Suho covered Kim Jo Han’s “I Want to Fall in Love.” Sehun prepared a dance performance, Kai performed “Beautiful Goodbye” by G.Soul, D.O sang “Boyfriend” (accompanied by Chanyeol on guitar), and Chen, Xiumin, and Baekhyun teamed up to cover SG Wannabe’s “As We Live.”
In the second half of the concert, the group performed their greatest hits such as “Growl,” “Overdose,” and “Love Me Right.” Leader Suho ended the night by saying, “I think we had a good time with our fans. Tonight will be a memory that both EXO and EXO-Ls will treasure.”
EXO will be releasing their debut single in Japan on November 4, followed by a Tokyo Dome concert from November 6 to 8 and an Osaka Dome concert from November 13 to 15.
Article: Most fans in Korea, first Dome concert in Korea... EXO sets records
Source: TV Report via Naver
1. [+4,926, -1,671] Anyone who didn't know better would think the Dome has existed for a while but EXO is the first to perform in it
2. [+3,367, -259] I'm not an EXO fan but I wonder what the sound system quality was like since it's our country's first dome. Is it up to par with Japan?
- The seating arrangements are horrible but the sound system was better than I thought
- Seatings bad but the bathrooms are the biggest issue
- The sound system is alright but the seating area in the third and fourth floors are dangerous
- The fourth floor is as high as the 20th floor of an apartment.
- 20th floor? Isn't that way too high? They'd all look like ants up there.
- You're going to need safety belts up there if it's 20 floors high
3. [+2,416, -297] The reason they put out an article saying they're the first to perform at the dome is because it's a new dome and they're the first to perform in it
4. [+3,041, -1,128] As expected of double million sellers
5. [+3,398, -2,018] How many articles about them are up here today ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ and they're only the first because the dome was just built... had it been built earlier, HOT would've been the first to perform in it followed by Big Bang, TVXQ, and B2ST;
6. [+669, -150] So much fuss over the 'first' title. So many idol groups wanted the title that several idol agencies petitioned against it but the dome concert was persistent on going with EXO.
7. [+590, -125] The Dome reps are the ones who wanted EXO to perform in it. Other agencies complained about the 'first' title issue but the dome stuck with EXO.
8. [+687, -222] They're being called the 'first' because they were the first so what're they supposed to be called then, why yell at them for that ㅠㅠㅠ
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Date: 2015-10-11 02:02 am (UTC)Yixing giving the floor the business and Suho having to stop him. Twice lol.
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Date: 2015-10-11 02:10 am (UTC)i knew his english ability is above average but this one really blows me away. was surprised when he choose this song lol kyungsoo isn't usually act this lovey-dovey with the fans.
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Date: 2015-10-11 05:21 am (UTC)His face looks so innocent in the second gif, lmao.
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Date: 2015-10-11 02:03 am (UTC)7. [+590, -125] The Dome reps are the ones who wanted EXO to perform in it. Other agencies complained about the 'first' title issue but the dome stuck with EXO.
lol which companies do you guys think complained to the dome?
also i hope someone makes a concert fancam post lol i'm too lazy ;;;
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Date: 2015-10-11 02:34 am (UTC)I PUT OFF WATCHING THIS BECAUSE I KNEW IT WOULD BE TOO MUCH TO HANDLE
I'M AT A LOSS FOR WORDS. I'M HAVING A CRISIS.
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Date: 2015-10-11 02:34 am (UTC)LOL why is everyone so pressed. exo just seems to be an easy target.
but anyways ALL OF ME, BOYFRIEND & BEAUTIFUL GOOD BYE.
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Date: 2015-10-11 02:43 am (UTC)the new lightsticks look super cute
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Date: 2015-10-11 02:43 am (UTC)He said he only had 2 days to record and choreograph the performance but I think he still rocked it.
His voice suits Weeknd-esque songs like this so well.
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Date: 2015-10-11 02:49 am (UTC)they sounded incredible
if jongdae didn't kill me at 3:30, minseok put the nail in my coffin at 3:55 💀
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Date: 2015-10-11 09:35 am (UTC)i'm so proud of them. today is a good day to be an exo stan 💖💖
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Date: 2015-10-11 12:07 pm (UTC)Will be waiting for fancam post! Bc i suck in life like that sobs
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