In November, Seoul is getting colder, but the entertainment industry is heating up as the year-end award ceremonies come one after another.
For EXO, the MMA awards ceremony is undoubtedly a crucial test of their achievements this year.
On the evening of November 14, the area outside the gymnastics arena in Seoul Olympic Park was already a sea of fans.
Countless EXO fans held up support signs and banners, their enthusiasm undiminished despite the early winter chill, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their idols.
The red carpet was a star-studded affair. When the thirteen members of EXO appeared in matching yet distinctive black suits, the screams reached their peak, and the sound of camera shutters was as dense as a sudden downpour.
As Ou Yang walked among the members, one could clearly feel their almost tangible enthusiasm.
He smiled and waved to both sides of the red carpet, but his heart was not as calm as it appeared.
Tonight's awards ceremony was filled with a mix of tension and anticipation.
Inside, the atmosphere became even more enthusiastic. As the evening's performing guests and contenders for important awards, they were seated in the front row.
What excited fans even more was that Kim Junmyeon, Byun Baekhyun, Park Chanyeol, and Kim Jongin were also entrusted with the important task of MCs, co-hosting with actress Lee Yoobi.
This means that EXO will be a constant presence on stage tonight.
The awards ceremony officially began, and the four MC members took the stage. Their smooth teamwork and occasional playful interactions showcased their increasingly mature entertainment skills, drawing cheers from the fans in the audience.
The first climax of the night was a stage specially prepared by EXO for MMA.
The lights in the room suddenly dimmed, and a carefully filmed short drama VCR began to play on the big screen.
The visuals possess a Twilight-esque coldness and beauty, set against the backdrop of an empty school.
As the background music "Peter Pan" began to play, special guest appearance by South Korean actress Kim Yoon-hye, who played a newly transferred female student, took the stage.
Thirteen handsome figures in school uniforms appeared on campus, some playing basketball, some reading, and some playing musical instruments.
In the dimly lit corridors, the empty classrooms, and the moonlit playground, EXO transformed into wolf boys.
As the video ended, the stage lights slowly came on, creating a dark, forest-like atmosphere, and the members appeared in the pose of a tree of life.
"EXO! EXO!..." Amidst the cheers of the crowd, the members scattered across the stage with unique movements, their sharp eyes conveying both the wildness and elegance of wolves.
The music started; it was "Wolf," and the performance began.
The members' all-out dancing on stage perfectly embodied the concept of "wolf boys," eliciting gasps and screams from the audience.
"It's absolutely stunning! EXO's stage performance is a work of art!"
"Werewolf boys! This concept is perfect for them!"
"SUN's eyes! I'm dead!"
"Who understands the moment Sun's face appeared on the big screen!"
The big screen then played a video clip showing the female lead developing an ambiguous relationship with Kai.
Next was the stage performance of "Growl". After the members finished their performance, the applause, screams and cheers were thunderous and lasted for a long time.
The awards ceremony followed. When the "Most Popular Award" was announced, EXO's name appeared on the big screen, and the members' eyes widened instantly.
EXO! Congratulations!
The thirteen people immediately jumped up from their seats, hugged each other, and excitedly walked towards the stage.
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