Past footage of 12 EXO members doing the traditional Korean bow has resurfaced after controversies of multiple Chinese idols (like EVERGLOW Yiren, aespa NingNing and more) not executing it.
Past Video of 12 EXO Members Doing the Korean Bow Resurfaces Following Controversies of Chinese Idols Not Doing It
These days, a few Chinese K-pop idols are under fire for not performing the traditional Korean bow. The issue began early this January after EVERGLOW Yiren was seen not bowing in front of the fans to greet them a happy new year, instead, she just stood and put her hands together.
After Yiren, aespa NingNing and SEVENTEEN members Jun and The8 are now receiving criticisms because of the same reason.
However, amid the controversies, a past video of all 12 EXO members executing the Korean bow has also become a hot topic among netizens.
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EXO is known to have 12 initial members, eight are Koreans and four are Chinese. At present, the boy group has only one Chinese member left and that's Lay. The other Chinese members were Luhan, Tao and Kris, who left the group and SM Entertainment individually between 2014 and 2015.
On Feb. 15, a post showing a clip of EXO was made in an online community. The clip presents the time the boy group guested on MBC's "Weekly Idol" back in August 2013, just over a year since their debut.
The clip particularly shows the scene where all 12 EXO members performed the traditional Korean bow to formally greet the fans. It was part of the "Weekly Idol" segment "Doni Koni, Idol's Call Center, Call Call Call," wherein the idols have to do what the fans asked them to do.
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The first caller at that time asked the boys to all do a formal bow. Hence, they simultaneously kneeled and bowed their heads. A few of them even said that they will continue to work hard.
Upon encountering this post, some netizens wonder why EXO's Chinese members (Tao, Lay, Kris and Luhan) didn't hesitate to do the traditional Korean bow, while the other Chinese K-pop idols are refusing to do it nowadays.
Check out the full video of EXO on "Weekly Idol" here!
Suho Rejoins EXO Members After Military Discharge
In other news, EXO's leader Suho has officially returned from the military on Feb. 13. The idol enlisted at the Nonsan Army Training Center in South Chungcheong Province back in May 2020. After undergoing a four-week basic training, he completed his task as a public service worker.
While in the military, EXO Suho has been serving at Gangnam Children's Center and had applied for different assignments like managing facilities, caring for children and more.
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Suho is the third EXO member to enlist in the military after Xiumin and D.O. Naturally, he is also the third one to complete his mandatory military service.
Now that Suho has been discharged from the military, there are now six active EXO members including Kai, Sehun, D.O., Lay and Xiumin. The other members, Chanyeol, Baekhyun and Chen, are still carrying out their duties in the army.
Recently, EXO has announced the third season of "Travel Around the World on EXO's Ladder" and fans are anticipating whether Suho and Lay will take part in the show.
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
