EXO Sehun & Chanyeol, who will release their first mini album What a Life (what a Life) on the 22nd and will be active, is expected to have positive results not only for the two members who make up the unit but also for the group EXO, as it is a Hip hop unit. In particular, these units are attracting attention as they will contribute to expanding the scope of EXO activities in the global market.
The genre Hip hop is a color that was not in the existing EXO. With Sehun & Chanyeol units, EXO can take the concept more diversely.
In particular, one of the factors that K-pop has become popular in the Americas and Europe beyond Asia was the combination of idol group and Hip hop style. Many of the idol groups that have been on world tours, including BTS, Monster X, and now disbanded B.A.P, have expanded their stages to the Americas and Europe.
Therefore, it is evaluated that it has gained strong momentum in EXO with Sehun & Chanyeol unit. It is said that they are interested in the concept and activities of these units in various performances that require attracting foreign audiences, and overseas events to include K-pop idols in the cast.
Sehun & Chanyeol, who was a favorite genre, was willing to prepare for this unit album and carried out it. Dynamic Duo's gagko produced the entire album and improved the perfection. Thanks to this, EXO naturally acquired the element Hip hop.
Sehun & Chanyeol will include six songs on this album, including three songs: What a Life, There's Dim, and You Can Call. SM Entertainment, a subsidiary company, said, "As it is the debut album of Sehun & Chanyeol, the first duo combination of EXO, I selected three songs as titles to show the colorful music world of the two members."
Sehun & Chanyeol participated in the songwriting of the album and included his own songs. What a life is a song with a unique flak sound and addictive refrain, and the lyrics contain a pleasant message that 'Let's work and play all fun'. The 'I'm faint' features an addictive piano theme, a synthesizer with a refreshing feeling, and a cool melody. The lyrics vividly depict the scenery of a hot summer vacation. The song 'I can call' is an impressive song with an emotional melody and an addictive chorus. The song was written by Sehun & Chanyeol and Hip hop group rhythm power. The lyrics expressed a genuine desire to get a little closer to the interested opponent.
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