EXO’s Performance at SMTOWN Live 2025: A Triumph for K-Pop Royalty
Despite being a duo at the SMTOWN Live 2025 concert, Suho and Chanyeol showcased EXO’s enduring status as K-pop royalty, captivating audiences with their electrifying presence on stage. The event celebrated SM Entertainment’s 30th anniversary with a grand two-day concert held in Seoul on January 11.
Memorable Moments and Enthusiastic Praise
During their set, the duo performed a revitalized rendition of H.O.T.’s classic hit, “Get It Up!”This performance quickly garnered an outpouring of acclaim across social media platforms, affirming the group’s continued influence in the industry.
— klau (@xingsoospov) January 11, 2025
Audience Reactions
Fans took to platforms like Instiz and theqoo to express their admiration for the duo’s powerful live performances. Comments poured in, highlighting their vocal prowess and stage charisma:
- “As expected, EXO is live singing. That’s right. That’s right. This is it,” one fan commented.
- “Even though there are only two of them, they fill it up really well,” noted another.
- Other spectators remarked on the impressive skills exhibited, stating, “I lost interest in idols when EXO was around, but seeing them this time was amazing.”
Showcasing Individual Talents
The visuals and talent of Suho and Chanyeol were also key highlights as they performed their solo tracks, “1 to 3″and “Hasta La Vista.”The audience was quick to praise their individual performances:
- “If you enjoy band music, check out Suho’s album. It’s fantastic!” exclaimed a K-netizen.
- “This is what a concert should be like—band live!” another added.
- Several fans were mesmerized by Suho’s captivating stage presence, with one stating, “I couldn’t focus on his dancing because I was looking at his face.”
250111 SMTOWN LIVE DAY1 #SMTOWN #SM_30thAnniversary #SMTOWN2025 #SMTOWN_LIVE #Suho #SUHO #Junmyun #KimJunmyun #金俊勉 #スホ@weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/CoacNdyQLi
— wishs (@wishs0522) January 11, 2025
Current Status of EXO Members
Currently, only Suho and Chanyeol represented EXO out of nine members at the SMTOWN Live 2025 concert. Lay, while not performing, attended and actively participated by singing along during “The First Snow”and sharing memorable moments with the duo offstage.
LAY ins pic.twitter.com/lR0jEVJ22U
— ‘KNOCK KNOCK!’ (@knockknock0408) January 12, 2025
As for the rest of the members, Sehun and Kai are currently serving in the military, while Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin (who collectively form the sub-unit CBX) transitioned to INB100 in 2023, a label founded by Baekhyun.
Looking Ahead: EXO’s Future
Exciting news for fans as EXO is anticipated to stage a full-group comeback in 2025, as hinted by Suho during the anniversary concert. EXO-Ls remain hopeful for Lay’s involvement in this reunion, especially following his contribution to the group’s 7th EP and special album “Don’t Fight the Feeling”in 2021.
EXO COMEBACK 2025 is confirmed. pic.twitter.com/QX66PgUV65
— ✴︎ (@THEENANZ) January 11, 2025
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