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Released | July 10, 2023 | |||
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Length | 28:25 | |||
Language | Korean | |||
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Exist is the seventh studio album by South Korean boy band Exo. It was released on July 10, 2023, by SM Entertainment. Exist is the group's first album to be promoted as a seven-member group, as member Kai is currently undergoing mandatory military service [2] The album features vocal performances from all eight Korean members, including Kai. [3]
Exist is Exo's seventh Korean studio album and eighth overall. The album features nine songs, including two pre-release singles; "Let Me In", released on June 12, 2023, and "Hear Me Out", released on June 30, 2023. The third single and title track, "Cream Soda", was released alongside the album.
In January 2023, the group's leader, Suho, announced that the group is set to release new music after spring. [4]
On June 9, SM announced that Exo will release their seventh studio album on July 10. [5] On June 12, SM announced the album's title release date, along with a video featuring Exo's updated logo. It was also announced that they would be releasing the pre-release single, "Let Me In" on the same day. [6] [7]
The album was released for pre-order on June 12, and is available in three photobook versions, eight digipack and eight SMini versions. [8]
The album opens with the title track "Cream Soda", a dance-pop song with an exotic rhythm and upbeat brass, keyboard and drum instrumentation. It features sensual vocals, and lyrics that compare the soft yet thrilling moment of falling in love to cream soda. [9] The following track, "Regret It" is an energetic R&B song with a groovy 808 bass beat and colorful synths. Member Chanyeol participated in writing the lyrics, which express the intense emotions of a moment without regret. [10] The third track which is also the second pre-release single, "Hear Me Out", is an R&B song with an old school vibe. The lyrics express the honest feelings of someone who is hesitant before starting a relationship. [11] "Private Party" is an R&B dance song that combines powerful bass drums, dreamlike synth, vocal chops and whistling. The lyrics depict the tense attraction between two people at a private party. [12] "Cinderella" is a synthpop song featuring an explosive drop created by pluck synth riffs and drums. Its lyrics are inspired by the tale of Cinderella, who has to leave at 12 o'clock, but doesn't want to lose someone who she was meant to be with. [12] "No Makeup" is an R&B song with a trap beat, and lyrics stating the subject of the song's natural appearance is beautiful enough without any makeup. [13] "Love Fool" is an R&B pop song with retro synth production. The lyrics express ones determination to not give up on love, even in situations where they cannot easily reveal their inner feelings. [10] "Another Day" is an alternative pop song with a laid-back rhythm, 808 bass, and keyboard layering. The lyrics urge the listener to not get stuck in the past, and to greet every new day with excitement. [13] The album closes with the first pre-release single "Let Me In", an R&B ballad with a dreamy sound and vocals that express understated emotions, with lyrics that compare a lover to a blue ocean and a longing to be together endlessly even if they fall into the deep end. [14]
Prior to its release, Exist received 1.6 million pre-orders within a 28-day period, breaking Exo's previous personal record of 1.2 million with Don't Fight the Feeling (2021). [15]
According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)'s Global Music Report for 2023, Exist was the eighth best-selling album worldwide, having sold 2.3 million units. [upper-alpha 1] [16]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Cream Soda" | Moon Seol-li |
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| 3:05 |
2. | "Regret It" |
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| Abernathy Jr. | 2:55 |
3. | "Hear Me Out" |
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| 3:24 |
4. | "Private Party" | Moon Seol-li |
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| 3:09 |
5. | "Cinderella" | Moon Seol-li |
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| 2:34 |
6. | "No Makeup" | Moon Seol-li |
| LDN Noise | 3:24 |
7. | "Love Fool" | Cha Yu-bin (Verygoods) |
| Mars | 3:22 |
8. | "Another Day" |
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| 3:11 |
9. | "Let Me In" | Enzo |
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| 3:17 |
Total length: | 28:25 |
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan | — | 11,899 [27] |
South Korea (KMCA) [28] | Million | 1,738,208 [29] |
South Korea (KMCA) [30] SMC version | Platinum | 277,446 [31] |
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Worldwide (IFPI) | — | 2,300,000 [16] |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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South Korea | July 10, 2023 | ||
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