EXO’s first album was called “XOXO,” and it was released on June 3, 2013. This album was very successful, selling over one million copies, which was a big achievement in the Korean music industry at that time. It included popular songs like “Wolf” and “Growl,” with “Growl” being especially well-received, reaching number three on the Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 chart.
The album “XOXO” was released in two versions: “Kiss” for the Korean market and “Hug” for the Chinese market. Both versions were well-liked by fans, and the album won several awards, including Album of the Year at the 2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards. This success helped establish EXO as a major group in K-pop, marking a significant milestone in their career.
Before “XOXO,” EXO had released an EP called “Mama” in April 2012, which was their debut release. However, “XOXO” was their first full-length studio album, and it played a crucial role in boosting their popularity and setting them apart in the K-pop scene. The album’s success was not limited to Korea; it also reached number one on the US World Albums chart, showing EXO’s growing international influence.