Why EXO’s Xiumin Fully Believes The Group “Can’t Perform” Without Chen

EXO‘s Xiumin recently appeared SM Entertainment‘s survival program NCT Universe: LASTART which aims to determine the members of the next NCT sub-unit.

He met the trainees who will be covering their song “Electric Kiss” (2018) and watched their performance. Like the senior artist that he is, Xiumin gave them all advice based on his experience.

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One trainee, Jungmin, was singled out by Xiumin who noticed that he shared the same role as fellow member Chen. He suggested that he pay close attention to the way the latter performs in order to improve his stage presence.

You’re not getting the spotlight. You just keep hitting the high notes…you should watch Chen’s videos singing the high notes and how he managed to pull them off.

— Xiumin

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Chen, one of the main vocalists of the group, perfectly pulled off the high notes throughout the tough choreography of “Electric Kiss.” His adlibs helped maximize the performance level and beauty of the song.

According to Xiumin, Chen’s role in the group is so important that they “can’t perform” without him.

A long time ago, Chen used to support the group too. That’s why EXO can’t perform without Chen.

— Xiumin

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Fans were quick to agree with Xiumin’s words. They noticed that Chen has been “doing the hardest parts” in songs ever since they debuted with “Wolf” in 2012.

i'm so glad minseok is talking about this! jongdae's been doing the hardest parts in songs while performing the choreo ever since debut. even as a rookie he already faced this difficult task. he's literally one of the biggest reasons why exo is known as a vocally strong group https://t.co/G6SUMNA9zb

— yana ✵ polaris (@minsdaes) August 24, 2023

They also agreed with the older member’s observation of Chen’s technical skills.

No, bc he touched on the technical reasons why exo can't perform w/o Chen. EXO is a known vocal group w/ intense dance choreos & Chen has mastered pulling off those high notes while performing a whole routine. Even Baek said he envies Chen's stable singing &that really says a lot https://t.co/riedNn4CHs

— 卌 ???????????? ポラリス ✵ ???????????????????? ✵ (@enjieLou) August 24, 2023

“EXO can’t perform without Chen” yes you tell them Minseok pic.twitter.com/U4qFhChJDF

— POLARIS (@musekchen) August 24, 2023

Xiumin even has a history of acknowledging his friend’s hard work and talent.

minseok saying that exo can't perform without chen reminded me of this. he's always acknowledged jongdae's talent and how much he contributes to the group pic.twitter.com/WDwEfCpyTn

— yana ✵ polaris (@minsdaes) August 24, 2023

Jungmin took his senior’s advice seriously and put on an even better show later on.

Electric Kiss #정민 cut
명실상부 메보 정민이#LASTART #ジョンミン #JUNGMIN pic.twitter.com/G5ji3Kd0wc

— 내퍼 (@npjungm) August 23, 2023

Read more about Xiumin’s appearance on NCT Universe: LaSTART below.

EXO’s Xiumin Gave Advice To SM Entertainment Trainees That Netizens Can’t Help But Agree With