EXO’s ‘EXhOrizon In Seoul’ Is A Love Letter To Their Perseverance

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentEXO’s ‘EXhOrizon In Seoul’ Is A Love Letter To Their PerseveranceByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 02:49am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.EXO 'EXO PLANET #6 EXhOrizon in Seoul'SM EntertainmentThis is a review of Day 1 of EXO’s EXO PLANET #6 EXhOrizon in SeoulIt had been six years since K-pop stars EXO graced the stage together for a tour. The group, which featured five of the nine members: Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun, is on their sixth World Tour, “EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon, which started in Seoul on April 10-12, showcasing their 8th album REVERXE along with some of their classic hits.Debuting in 2012, EXO released their single and EP, Mama, which peaked at No. 1 on South Korea’s Gaon Album Chart and No. 8 on the Billboard World Albums Chart. During their debut year, they won Best New Asian Group and Newcomer at the Mnet Asian Music Awards and Golden Disc Awards, respectively. Since then, they've released more music and have had successful solo careers as artists, actors, and hosts. When they did collaborate, they climbed even higher on the charts and sold millions of records. Their eighth studio album, REVERXE, became the 8th to reach 1 million since their first, XOXO, in 2013. The new album reached No. 1 on iTunes’ Top Albums charts in 48 countries and regions since its release on January 19.For those who may not be aware of the group’s impact on pop culture. EXO was one of the music inspirations for The Saja Boys from Netflix’s Academy Award-winning film KPop Demon Hunters.Their EXhOrizon three sold-out shows were held at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, with Day 1 being livestreamed on Beyond LIVE and Weverse, allowing fans from around the world to tune in. They conti...