(S.M. Entertainment)

EXO returned as full-member team for the first time since “For Life” in 2016, and the reception could not be more enthusiastic.

The band’s fifth full album “Don’t Mess Up My Tempo” was unveiled Friday on major streaming platforms including Melon, Genie, iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify.

While topping music charts may a matter of course for the band, EXO achieved an incredible feat on V Live, South Korean portal Naver’s video streaming platform, by earning over 2 billion likes in only a day.

The live broadcast of EXO’s performance showcasing the new songs has been liked about 2.02 billion and commented 2.2 million cases as of Monday morning.

(Naver's V Live)

“Don’t Mess Up My Tempo” marks the band’s first full nine-member effort since “For Life” in 2016.

Watch EXO’s historic showcase concert at https://www.vlive.tv/video/95677.

Naver’s real-time broadcasting app V allows fans to interact with their favorite K-pop stars through live broadcasts. The app is available for Android and iOS. For more information, visit http://www.vlive.tv.

By The Korea Herald (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naver.vapp
Apple App Store https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1019447011?mt=8

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