Thread by @loeyupdates, We finally have started our hype for #EXO

We finally have started our hype for #EXO_SC return, about damn time!!

But just wanted to remind everyone of what exactly went down with Sechan for their debut and why we should GO ALL OUT this time. Pls bear with me, it's a long thread.

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#CHANYEOL
@weareoneEXO

We finally have started our hype for #EXO_SC return, about damn time!! But just wanted to remind everyone of what exactly went down with Sechan for their debut and why we should GO ALL OUT this time. Pls bear with me, it's a long thread. #SEHUN #CHANYEOL @weareoneEXO

#EXO_SC buzz started from April- SM rumors, Gaeko n co posting pics with Sechan n when they went for mv filming n were confirmed to debut by June end. Suddenly they got pushed to July 22nd to fit the "EXO month". The constant confusion fizzled d buzz out initially.
@weareoneEXO

When Teaser period finally started, everyone instantly went into panic aftering discovering the cover/logo in one of the selling sites n we were was convinced it was just a thumbnail to be used for selling n not actually the design. How could it be right?
#EXO_SC
@weareoneEXO

Well the first teaser came n guess what SM not only confirmed the shabby design is the actual logo but they also posted a wrong album design (Chanyeol's cd design was wrong I think) on 1st day itself. This was the beginning of #EXO_SC journey. The teaser period+
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didn't have any events, no ht emojis, no cute hts, nothing adorable or cute. The sudden announcements lacked sincerity entirely. We also came to know that WAL was releasing before Exploration 2nd week n they'll perform their songs before official release.

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@weareoneEXO

Then we got to know they won't be performing in any music shows, no variety shows either. We got to know there'll be 3 MVs (imagine our happiness after weeks of anxiety) but "Just Us 2" MV was announced abruptly, none was prepared n the views were horrible.
#EXO_SC
@weareoneEXO

"Closer to You" was released way later n of fans were confused with the dates.
The only insight into the album was Sechan's interview with Gaeko.
Only "promotional event" was MLT, 9 days before release where they BARELY talked about it in the 4 hours.

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@weareoneEXO

But they did set the record of raising the highest donation amount, ofc they r EXO, meant for great things.

Everyone attending Exploration agreed not to share any Sechan fancams on 1st week cuz OF COURSE IT'D DAMAGE THEIR ALBUM RELEASE. The pain... Hell.
#EXO_SC
@weareoneEXO

Everyone loved WAL n CTY tho, were super hyped with the song vibes, exols even made their OWN fanchants (no official fanchants r released till date). Sehun Chanyeol were HAPPY, looked absolutely thrilled n grateful with the reactions it was the curest.

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@weareoneEXO

On 22nd, after their press con, they had the cutest 5 mins appearance in Section TV.
Their showcase however began on an awful note... EXOLs were super unruly at the beginning, Sehun refused to introduce himself n Chanyeol felt guilty for booking the place+
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@weareoneEXO

(it's a super cool but small n intimate underground place they had personally chosen to get close to exols). Rest of d time with Gaeko was amazing tho. We also got to know more about Studio_519.
Also, we had Melon DJ earlier that day n DAMN THEIR VOICES.

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@weareoneEXO

Okay enough positivity. Now, getting back to problems- The physical album copy. It was POORLY done, gluestick binding showing off, pages n color of the plastic covers came off, it was an ugly mess. The cover was sooooo PRETTTTYYYY but they'd to RUIN IT OFC.
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@weareoneEXO

SM also focused on Sechan's Chinese fandom colors (green n pink) for sales. Oshbar n chanbar made it absolutely clear they'd only support if they were promoted properly. And ofc that didn't happen n they didn't bulk buy unlike SM had expected. Heh!

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@weareoneEXO

Now Kcharts: Due to chaos, underpreparation, participation n LACK OF INTEREST, WAL did heartbreakingly POORLY in the charts, from the debut ranks of all songs to the DROP in D1 itself, which tbh was shocking n unexpected (THAT POOR RESULT after We Young).

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@weareoneEXO

What hurt most was kexols' reaction to WAL mv. They flooded LYSN with the ugliest n racist comments, boycotted the mv n entirely refused to stream. Chanyeol later talked about this n said he took the reactions positively. Hence, everything went down from D1.
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@weareoneEXO

Only "promotions" afterwards were several fansigns (even 2 at different places in 1 day n in China) for more sales. But thankfully they'd thoroughly enjoyed these. Chanyeol also told he had to personally ask SM for fansigns/fanmeets as it was their only way+
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@weareoneEXO

to interact with exols. The fansigns were in public places (malls, streets) where their songs were played (the only way for GP to know).
They should also have got at least 50 #1 iTunes (46) but nvm...
The only GOOD thing we got was the BOMBASS Fanmeet!
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@weareoneEXO

The heartbreaking part was how this fandom(fans of EXO they belong to for 8+ years) refused to support them(iexols, kexols).
#EXO_SC motto is "work hard to play harder", WAL album is about youth n joy of life. Its encouraging vibrant n full of life just like Sechan.
@weareoneEXO

Chanyeol couldn't stop crying during Exploration he just broke down, Subaek had to ask Sehun to go comfort CY which showed exactly how much pain, heartbreak n dejection they went through seeing the results after giving their whole heart to SC for 6+ months.
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@weareoneEXO

Anyway, WAL is still the highest charting EXO song (#4) in Spotify Viral 50, Popcrush named it one of d top 2019 albums, won a music show without appearance, #EXO_SC is the BEST SELLING KPOP SUBUNIT of all times (Chinese results are on a different level as usual).
@weareoneEXO

I just wish exols would give #EXO_SC a chance.
WAL is COOL, live the high young life, working hard n having fun.
Just Us 2 is intimate with their cutest selves, the perfect "feel good" travel song.
Closer to You sexy mature with gorgeous aesthetics(drunken nights).
@weareoneEXO

Rollercoaster is about Thrills, Chanyeol said should interpret ourselves). Sooo a SEX song.

Borderline,the cheesiest sweetest love song.
N ah Daydreamin'.... A song Chanyeol sketched in 2 hours, its d purest ballad out there by two rappers. Its BEAUTIFUL.
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@weareoneEXO

WAL is AMAZING, they've songs ranging from party tracks, travel songs, love songs, perfect concert songs to smoothes lullabies. Not to mention how amazing Sechan were to produce, compose n write the whole album on their own along with Gaeko(SO RARE in SM).
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@weareoneEXO

Sechan createed some AMAZING memories, all the FANMADE fanchants have r viral, Chanyeol even spoke about it, Fever Festival will forever remain iconic, they impressed everyone in Dynamic Duo's concert, Hanoi concert was nice, Kjoy Bangkok were OWNED by them.
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@weareoneEXO

Sehun Chanyeol were the cutest in the Japan meet, the merch were sooo pretty. Exploration Dot with Junmyeon was ICONIC. They are so cute, adorable so full of innocence, warmth, naughtiness n fun, it's sooo heartwarming n endearing, d cutest besties!!

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@weareoneEXO

For 7 long years in their career, Sehun Chanyeol got barely ANY lines to rap or sing... but look how far they've come. From the cutest We Young, they went on to create the most amazing duo, made an entire album on their own n become best sellers. My boys.

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