The release of this music video immediately sparked an unprecedented reaction. Fans and casual viewers alike were captivated by the visuals of the EXO members.
"Is this still the EXO I know who dances all the time? My heart is breaking!"
"Ouyang's tear was absolutely stunning... its silence spoke volumes!"
"Xiao Guang, don't cry! It breaks my heart!"
"Ouyang's crying scenes are so moving; silent tears are the most deadly."
"The Chinese version is so good too! Xiaoguang's voice is so captivating, it's so beautiful, I love listening to it!"
"EXO in winter is both affectionate and fragile, too sad."
EXO's main vocalists used their voices to create an immersive and sorrowful world.
December 5th, live performance of the music broadcast program "M! Countdown".
Ou Yang-yang, Kim Jong-dae, Byun Baek-hyun, and Do Kyung-soo, representing EXO's vocal line, took to the stage for the first performance of "Miracles in December".
There was no elaborate group dance, no complicated choreography, and not even dazzling lighting. The stage was simply decorated with a wintery feel, and the four people wore well-tailored dark suits, as if they had stepped out of a music video.
As the piano prelude began, the entire audience fell silent.
Ou Yangguang picked it up, slowly opened his eyes, his gaze seemingly piercing through the lens, looking towards a distant place of longing.
He opened his mouth, and his deep, clear, and narrative voice immediately captivated everyone's ears. Then came Byun Baekhyun's infectious, delicate high notes, Kim Jongdae's solid and penetrating voice, and Do Kyungsoo's deep and sensual vocals. The four took turns singing, their beautiful harmonies bringing the song's anticipation, sorrow, and even the faintest hope to life.
Their performances didn't involve large movements; they relied more on eye contact, subtle facial expressions, and the infectious power of their singing.
When the song reached its most emotional moment, a close-up shot showed Byun Baekhyun's eyes reddening slightly again, Do Kyungsoo lowering his eyes, Kim Jongdae gripping the microphone tightly, and Oh Yang-yang slowly closing his eyes after that crucial lyric, as if suppressing surging emotions. When he opened his eyes again, there was a deep, unyielding tenderness and pain in them.
For several days in a row, Ou Yangguang, Baekhyun, Jong, and Kyungsoo performed live on different TV stations.
The album was officially released on December 9th.
The song immediately topped the real-time charts on nine music streaming sites, including Melon, Bugs, Genie, and Naver, as soon as it was released.
He won his third consecutive Mnet M!Countdown title on January 2, 2014.
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