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Milk_Bot

EXO'S The Eve is a boring song

CERTIFIED UNPOPULAR

I'm sorry to all the people who like this song. This is unpopular because I usually see nothing but praise for this song on reddit. This is inspired by the other thread where someone thought Ko Ko Bop was one of the best title tracks, people said The Eve would have been better.

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I do disagree that The Eve would be a better title track than Ko Ko Bop, and in terms of EXO's B-sides which are all top tier, The Eve falls flat to me and is definitely closer to the bottom in terms of their songs that I like.

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I do understand the hype behind the song though. The lyrics, the production, and musically wise the song fits EXO's image perfectly. And the choreo? I do like the choreo a lot and it's executed perfectly. But in terms of the song I would personally place it in a similar category as Love Shot, where I can see that it's a catchy song but it's just missing that "it" factor that their other B-sides and title tracks have for me. It feels a bit one-note for me. It's just not a song I could enjoy listening to continuously, nor a song that I liked on first listen either.

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Posted Jan 22, 2022, 2:33 AM UTC

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[deleted]•

The Eve deserved its own MV and I will die on this hill

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wednesddae•

I was so upset when I first started stanning EXO and discovered there's no MV. The Eve deserves better.

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Strom_013_021•

The eve is what made me interested in EXO

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milkyprincesseubaby blue•

Yess, maybe once it happens, my soul shall rest at peace.

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HANN_H4NNE•

Babe, is there room next to you on that hill?

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OutrageousKoala307•

Also sweet lies (i just had to say this)

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NarglesChaserRaven•

Take my upvote OP because hard disagree.

I do however agree that it won't make a good title track in k-pop because it needs more punch for that. But it definitely deserved a MV. The song sounds so smooth like ugh. The production for the song is straight up killer.

I would definitely not place it in similar place as LoveShot musically because for me Loveshot has a rather bland chorus whereas The Eve has a pretty damn good chorus. That itself sells it for me.

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0801pm•

its because exo is so good that the eve is boring in comparision. completely agree

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Milk_BotOP•

Right? One of the best discographies in music imo

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curiously_pussily•

Finally, hard disagree😘, but I agree that it's not "Title Track material" just like ehat you said. But overall, I lile it as it is, a B-side.

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Dry_Grape_9283•

I fell to my knees the moment I read the title

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ill_detective_4869•

I loved the eve before I watched a performance/the choreo video came out. It's a masterpiece and nothing less.

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makers_mark1•

It's my favorite song I still have yet to even see a performance video. But guess what I'm doing today?

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ill_detective_4869•

Do it!

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Sea-Level-Mammal•

I think the song is just ok but the choreo absolutely sells it. I can’t hear “The Eve” without dancing to it, even if it’s just the arm movements.

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[deleted]•

Hard AGREE. I never got the hype around The Eve. The choreo is the biggest reason why the song gets this hype. Otherwise it’s so boring. And yeah Love Shot is their worst TT (in my opinion) so I understand where you’re coming from.

By the way, unpopular opinion, but Chill is the best song on the Ko Ko Bop album. It’s “messy” music done right.

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Milk_BotOP•

I think your Chill opinion is indeed unpopular haha. I love The War as an album, and Forever, Touch It, and Going Crazy would be my picks

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TurnipWorking7859•

Sis, I feel the same! Don't get the hype around Love Shot and The Eve, especially for a group with so many amazing tracks like Exo

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klondsbie•

i think the war has many tracks that are stronger than the eve, but that says less about the eve and more about how incredible exo's discography is. like forever is a literal musical masterpiece for instance. that being said i still adore the eve so it's a respectful disagree from me lolol

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iromatsuurii•

I love the song but I have to agree, the song itself is pretty simple. I think the members' voices and adlibs are the only "exciting" parts about it. It's a groovy song but definitely doesn't have title track "it" power IMO!

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airaK_666•

Well holy crap OP that’s quite an opinion. The Eve was what I’d call “love at first listen” for me because I was absolutely blown away. I agree that Ko Ko Bop is deservedly the title track (it was also a live at first listen lol), but The Eve is definitely one of my favorite EXO songs.

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alfmrf•

i love the eve. the vocal melody is so good, dude. but i like the fact that the dance practice is like the official MV for the song.

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Luffytheeternalking•

I never thought I would come across The Eve slander/s

Really this song actually made me look into the group more. First I heard it's instrumental which is so good, then the song. I love the song and I wish they had mv for this. I saw the Choreo later and it is a whole another story. Of course it's not a TT worthy song as it's not catchy. But the song is excellent. Do listen to the instrumental version, it's my favorite.

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makriwakri•

I'm upvoting because this is unpopular but ohhhh does it hurt me to do so.

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MinorCarat•

I 100% agree that it's not title track material but I wouldn't say it's boring. I like the song, although in terms of EXO's sexy songs 'Artificial Love' and 'My Lady' (Chinese Ver.) remain top, and whilst it's pretty standard sexy b-side fare it's still an enjoyable listen. It ages well and tbh EXO's vocals keep it fun to listen to.

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cherrychul_mp3•

It's mid tier for me, I get why it's not the title track but I don't think it's a bad bside... it's not the worst song on the album and not the best.

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Ash_army_24•

Mid tier for me

Just like Loveshot

Its not that great but not bad either

The performance is awesome but I won't add it on Spotify

So yeah it's mid tier

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makers_mark1•

I've had spotify for about 13 years and in just one year The Eve became my most listened track of all time.

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PickleNAM•

Yes it’s so boring I play it to go to sleep

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Comment-9385•

😂😂

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ParsnipExtension3861✋🏼🇰🇷here•

Ooh I very much disagree 😇 it’s a unique song

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moonlight__x•

I would say it doesn't make a good title track, but it's one of those songs that deserve its own music video. I don't find it boring at all. Henry Lau made a banger :D

Also, The Eve choreo > Love Shot choreo
^(this is my opinion ;-;)

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