Chapter Thirty-Two: The First Stage

omer award carries a lot of weight, it's a huge recognition for a rookie group.The members were all very happy. Kim Jun-myeon gave his acceptance speech in Korean, and then he pulled Ji-sung over to h...As MC introduced, the screen switched to VCR, and EXO also took their positions on stage during this time.

There was a wave of cheers from the audience, mostly polite applause from their fans who were quite enthusiastic. Overall, the volume wasn't very loud.

The live audience for the singing competition are all selected from fans of the participating artists, and each artist's fan base is limited.

Unless it's a pre-recorded special stage, then everyone sitting in the audience are all their fans.

After everyone is in position and the camera is focused, the stage officially begins.

For this comeback to their debut stage, the company prepared a special choreography that lasts almost a minute before "Wolf."

As the low orchestral music began, Kai stood with his head bowed in the center. The other members were all sprawled on the ground, their forms rising slowly like wolves. Under the dim lighting, the entire scene was eerie and mysterious.

The music grew louder, incorporating a strong beat of drums. The lights turned blue and EXO started a synchronized dance to the beat on stage, interspersed with jumps, bends, and strolls, perfectly matching the theme of their song "Wolf/狼與美女".

In the final segment, all members moved backward as a group, making claw shapes with their hands and crossing them in front of them. From a low-angle shot, everyone's movements were synchronized – even the distance they stepped back and the ripple effect across their bodies was identical, creating a stunning visual that elicited cheers from the audience below.

Originally, the other fans below were all there to support their own idols and had no feelings towards EXO. However, the opening of this stage was indeed very distinctive and attractive, and they unknowingly got swept up in it.

As for fans who originally came for XO, they were beyond excited, constantly waving banners and posters in support.

As the over fifty-second special choreography was about to end, the members looked chaotic but were actually very orderly jumping and gliding across the stage. In just three seconds, they gathered from all sides of the stage to the center, standing in a vertical line.

Chi Jingyuan supported himself with his hand on the ground, taking a slide from the far right of the stage to the middle and standing in the second position of the vertical line. Everyone crouched briefly before standing up together in unison, striking their poses.

Luhan made eye contact with him, and at the same time, they both reached out their left hands, instinctively grasping each other's wrists. Using that force, their bodies leaned sideways, heads bowed slightly, while their right hand bent to act like a branch.

A tree of life blossomed on stage in less than three seconds, eliciting surprised and enthusiastic screams from the audience.

The choreography for this EXO stage is exaggerated, they move like they're flying. Many people couldn't see clearly because the members scattered and then instantly came back together.

And the stage design of this Tree of Life is truly stunning, especially when viewed from the front. It's a unique experience with an artistic feel.

Some viewers who had been indifferent just a moment ago couldn't help but cheer, and compared to the previous few stages, EXO's entrance was quite special.

A chorus of wolf howls rose, accompanied by pounding drums and the sound of claws tearing into the floor, as the accompaniment for 《Wolf》 began to play.

As fast as lightning, I smelled your presence.

I'm going to eat you in one bite.

The first verse was sung by Park Chan-il, he walked out from the line and sang his part.

The first part of the song is all solo parts. Even when performing solo, the others remain still as a group, just like the Tree of Life.

I savor the scent of you, and admire your beauty.

"I want to devour you with the same elegance as savoring fine wine."

Next up is Bian Bai Xian, he walks out from the right side of the team, singing with a fierce expression.

The song 《Wolf/狼與美女》 is about a superpowered werewolf boy who falls in love with a girl. He expresses his love, and the lyrics seem a bit straightforward and cheesy just by looking at them.

But when paired with dancing, people subconsciously overlook the meaning of the lyrics because the essence of this dance track can only truly shine on stage.

After the first part finished, the Tree of Life disintegrated and the members stood in their designated positions on stage, beginning a synchronized group dance and entering the chorus.

"Yes, wolf, I am a wolf, aawuuuu."

"Hello!"

As the song entered the chorus, Hightide section, the emotions of the audience below were also stirred. The synchronized dancing and bizarre yet cool stage style had all eyes focused on the twelve boys onstage.

This time, the stage outfits for the performance are designed to match the positioning of the werewolf teenagers. All members wear black-based clothing, complemented by different combinations and decorations, hair colors, and synchronized group dances that look very powerful.

Chi Jingyuan was wearing a gray undershirt this time, with a black short waistcoat on the outside. He had dark red canvas shoes under his pair of black long trousers.

A black and white patterned silk scarf was still around her neck, matching the team's style. Paired with her expressionless face and dazzling rainbow hair, she was instantly recognizable even in a crowd, her gaze fixed intently on something.

The stage enters the second chorus, EXO splits into two teams, forming two small life trees. Ji Chang-wook walks out from the right column to the middle and sings his part:

That round yellow moon is laughing at me, mocking my inability to possess it.

"I am only a hideous beast."

This segment of melody and lyrics is considered one of the highlights of the entire song. It has a strong sense of rhythm and is very catchy.

"Ahhhh! Yuan!!!"

After Pool Jingyuan took center stage, many viewers' pupils dilated. The cheers from the audience below suddenly increased by several decibels. Several fans holding Yuan's nameplates jumped and cheered, watching him continuously.

Even after the singing was over and Ji Jingyuan returned to his group, many people's eyes still followed him.

The end of the stage was a fierce and powerful yet synchronized sword dance, accompanied by several lead singers' high notes and harmonies, pushing the entire atmosphere to its climax.

This dance routine, they had practiced countless times over the past few months. They would practice in front of a mirror, correcting each move little by little. Often they'd practice until late at night before finally disbanding. The effect on stage now was jaw-dropping. Underneath the spotlight, the twelve dancers seemed as one entity, leaving the audience mesmerized and unable to look away.

As the melody fades, all members stand in their designated positions, striking the Endg pose.

Chi Jingyuan was squatting on the right side of the stage, his eyes coldly staring at the camera, breathing slightly.

"Ah!!!"

The audience erupted in screams, the atmosphere was hot with excitement and a touch of madness.

The cheers at this point were already very loud, they were even a bit piercing to hear.

Although they are the same audience, their reactions to EXO have completely changed from when they first appeared.

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