Obsession (Exo song)


"Obsession" is a song by South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, released on November 27, 2019, as the lead single of their sixth studio album Obsession. The music video was released on the same date.

Background and composition

Produced by Dem Jointz, who also co-wrote with Cristi "Stalone" Gallo, Asia'h Epperson, Ryan S. Jhun, Adrian McKinnon, Arys Chien, Kenzie and Yoo Young-jin, "Obsession" is described as a hip-hop dance track featuring repeating spell-like vocal samples over a heavy beat, as well as an addictive R&B infused chorus. The lyrics convey a straightforward monologue of ones willingness to escape from the darkness of an awful obsession.

Music video

The music video was directed by labelmate Shindong.
On August 12, 2020, the music video surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, becoming their eleventh to do so.

Promotion

Exo promoted the album and song with teasers throughout November 2019, including a minute-long EXODEUX concept trailer, which showcases the member's "X-Exo" alter-ego's, as well as a music video teaser which was released 6 hours before the music video.

Accolades

Critic/PublicationListRank
BillboardThe 25 Best K-pop Songs of 20191
DazedThe 20 best K-pop songs of 201913
Refinery29The 20 best K-pop songs of 201916
BuzzFeedBest K-pop Music Videos of 20192

ProgramDate
Music BankDecember 6, 2019
Music BankDecember 13, 2019
Show! Music CoreDecember 7, 2019
Show! Music CoreDecember 14, 2019
Show ChampionDecember 11, 2019

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
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