This was only the short version, the live performance has the full version. And star wars decided to collaborate with them after watching Exo's performance of El dorado where they use lightsabers
@@mapalomukupa6459 Yeah more or less, I think star wars creators when they unexpectedly came across El Dorado live performance, they automatically assumed it was lightsabers since they didn't really know what they were looking at during that time.
Only three members are featured in the MV but they all participate in the track and the live stage is stunning, you have to see the choreo and all the lighting to truly appreciate this song. They only teased us with this MV
The producers actually saw EXO performance of EL Dorado stage and collaborated with EXO. The stage performance is one of EXO's many epic performances. They didnt have anymore collabs with american movies but EXO did perform Obsession in the green carpet of "6 Underground' w/c starred Ryan Reynolds. Ryan was so impressed by EXO he kept saying he is the 10th member 😅❤
EXO have so much influence on international pop culture that big western companies, such as Disney are coming to them and asking them to partner with them. As you can see, "Lightsaber" was a collaboration between Disney, which owns the Star Wars franchise, and EXO as a way to help Disney promote their Star Wars movie "The Force Awakens." Disney actually approached SM Entertainment and asked them if they would be willing to create a song and MV centered around the Star Wars theme as a way to promote the upcoming release of the movie across Asia. So SM came up with "Lightsaber" -- which is actually a sort of remix of a song that SM already had also called "Lightsaber" -- and the accompanying MV. (The original version of "Lightsaber" was used in one of Kai's pre-debut teaser videos.) And because EXO is one of the biggest groups throughout Asia, with one of the largest fan bases, it's not surprising that "Lightsaber" as a song and MV got a lot of recognition around the world. And because of its popularity, SM came up with an epic iconic concert stage for the song as well. One of the reasons why SM agreed to partner with Disney on this project was because it fit so well with EXO's storyline and concept. As aliens from Planet Exo, it makes sense that EXO might be Jedis as well. :D As you may know, the high-pitched whistle you hear in the song isn't just a whistle. If you knew the Star Wars movies, you would recognize that sound as the iconic sound of the little robot named R2-D2, which is a character in the movies. It's the sound R2-D2 makes when he speaks and the robot is designed to assist Jedi's in their missions. (You will also hear the iconic sound of Darth Vader, who is the evil villian in the original Star Wars movies, breathing in the live performance of the song.) Although, as you heard, they have a Korean version -- and, because it's EXO, they also have a Mandarin version of "Lightsaber" -- the song is actually one of EXO's Japanese songs. So, on top of it being a promotional video, because it was also released as a Japanese song, that is one reason why I think the MV is so short. As you may know, traditionally, most Japanese MVs use an abridged version of the song. I think It's part of Japan's marketing strategy to make you buy the song or album in order to hear the full song. So, most of the time, to hear the whole song you have to see it live in concert or listen to the studio version. I personally like the sound of the Japanese version the best, which you will hear when you watch the live concert performance of "Lightsaber." :D All the members of EXO sing on this track, but in the MV you only see Baekhyun, Kai and Sehun. I'm not sure why SM chose to only include these members in the MV, but I am sure it probably has to do with EXO's storyline. As you may have noticed, they seem to be on a mission. For example, we see Sehun in the hotel and he is walking down the hall with all the doors on both sides of them. As part of EXO's storyline, it is thought that EXO uses doors as portals to other dimensions or ways to travel throughout history. So theories speculate that one of the things the members are doing is searching for the right door that will allow them to escape or travel to each other, etc. Fun fact: the reason why Sehun had to turn in his lightsaber when he entered the "Jedi Only" club was because, if you read the sign, it says, "Security Notice: Concealed sabers are prohibited in this facility." (On top of being a nod to Star Wars, I think this was a message that was added to the MV as SM's way of hitting on another issue within society that needs to be fixed or addressed, which is what I think EXO's whole underlying message within their concept and storyline is about. EXO's main purpose is to shining a light on all the evil and bad things that we as humans are doing to our society and planet, etc. and they are showing us what we need to do to fix it all.) I also think that the scene with Sehun on the motorcycle is connected to the fact that we see Sehun sitting on a motorcycle in EXO's "Tempo" MV and also in their "Don't Fight the Feeling" MV. Notice in Kai's final scene, we see the elevator doors open and the elevator is full of red light, which probably means that it has something to do with the Red Force. That's why I think we see Kai with the angry, brooding look an his face as he activates his lightsaber because he is preparing for battle with the Red Force. Also, at the very end we see the lights come back on in the dark hallway of the hotel. I think this is showing Baekhyun using his power of light. He may have turned the lights off to conceal something, then as he exits the space, the lights pop back on. If you want to see an amazing performance and get a chance to hear the full song performed by the whole group with great choreography and some Jedi moves, you have to check out the live concert performance of "Lightsaber" in Japan. That performance takes "Lightsaber" to a whole other level, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LPvI2gR6sxM.html. Rumor has it that an executive from Disney happened to catch EXO's performance of "El Dorado" at one of their concerts -- in which EXO also has choreography that uses lightsaber-like lightsticks -- and that's how they were inspired with the idea to ask EXO to collaborate with them on this Star Wars project. Also, as one of the big 3 entertainment companies in Korea and around the world, SM has had a relationship with Disney for a long time now. SM has partnered with Disney to produce programs for Disney Channel Korea in the past. Many of the members of NCT-Dream got their start pre-debut as members of Korea's Mickey Mouse Club and they starred on the well known variety show, which aired on Disney Channel Korea. The show was hosted by Leeteuk from Super Junior and the guests on the show each week were mostly SM artists, including one week with Xiumin from EXO. And NCT-127 also performed on Mckey's 90th birthday celebration TV special in the U.S. a few years ago, as well.
The live stage for this is amazing! (It’s the Japanese version and I absolutely LOVE IT!!!) Also all members are singing, not just the members in the MV!
please react EXO sing for K-Drama (OST) BAEKHYUN - Beautiful (OST. EXO NEXT DOOR) BAEKHYUN - My Love BAEKHYUN - On The Road CHEN ft. Punch - Everytime CHEN - Best Luck CHEN - Cherry Blossom Love Song CHEN - Make It Count D.O - Crying Out CHANYEOL ft. Punch - Stay With Me, CHANYEOL ft. Punch - Go Away Go Away CHANYEOL - Break Your Box (his movie) CHANYEOL - A Sky Full of Stars SUHO - Forever SUHO - Sedansogu SUHO ft. Remi - Starlight XIUMIN - You Are The One EXO-CBX - For You EXO-CBX - Be My Love
YOU GUYS MUST CHECK OUT THE LIVE PERFORMANCE. it'll be in japanese but it still sounds so freaking awesome. EXO are a group of aliens so it make sense lol
Thanks for the space !!!! I miss Exo so much😪!!! hope to se more of them in here .....also hope yall be interest in their Killing Voice too .... either way thanks for give space , bless yall
This was only the short version, the live performance has the full version. And star wars decided to collaborate with them after watching Exo's performance of El dorado where they use lightsabers
in 2015, EXO releases Lightsaber which is a collaboration film for Star Wars and were picked as they were and are one of the most influential kpop group in asia. It was also said Disney requested for a collab after watching their performance of El Dorado..legends👏🏻👏🏻
