"Comeback Blockbuster". EXO's 8th full-length album "REVERXE" is well received by global media

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Foreign media are receiving favorable reviews for EXO's eighth full-length album "REVERXE" (reverse), which was released on January 19.

The album attracted global attention with EXO's new album, which was released in two and a half years, and was previously considered one of the most anticipated K-pop comebacks in 2026 by Forbes, a U.S. business magazine, and was included in the list of the most anticipated album releases in 2026 by British music media NME.

Furthermore, NME gave four out of five stars since the album's release, introducing, "EXO has always been an 'album-type artist' that has existed in narratives made by worldview, track flow, and atmosphere, and this album solidifies its identity while clearly revealing new possibilities."

In addition, American music and cultural media Tomorrow Magazine said of its title song "Crown" "It comes like a declaration based on EXO's confidence and maturity. "It's an EXO-like song that naturally connects legacy and continuity, and it marks the beginning of a new chapter."

In addition, British music and fashion media CLASH defined EXO's 8th full-length album 'REVERXE' as a comeback blockbuster and paid attention not only to new songs but also to the honest stories told by members at the comeback showcase.

Meanwhile, EXO ranked No. 1 in 46 regions around the world with 11 regions (Niger, Fiji, Poland, Spain, Armenia, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Argentina, Norway, and Botswana) added to the iTunes top album chart with its 8th full-length album "REVERXE", China QQ Music "Triple Platinum" certification (over 3 million yuan in sales), digital album sales chart No. 1, overall and Korean music video chart No. 1, line up from No. 1 to No. 9 on K-pop charts integrating five music platforms under Tencent Music, No. 1 on digital album sales chart of Kugou Music, No. 1 on daily album rankings of Japan.

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