Who Choreographed Love Me Right Exo For The Comeback Stage?

There's something about 'Love Me Right' that makes people ask for very specific cover styles, and I'm often on the receiving end of those requests. The top ones I get asked to do or recommend are piano/vocal, acoustic guitar, and a cappella harmonies — because the song's melody and layered vocals translate beautifully to stripped-down formats. People also request violin or string quartet arrangements for that dramatic, cinematic vibe. On the more performance-oriented side there are constant requests for choreo tutorials (slow-motion breakdowns, close-up footwork, and one-shot dance practice videos), plus EDM or club remixes for fans who want a heavier beat. A surprising number of folks ask for English-language covers or bilingual versions to help sing along. For creators, offering both a clean instrumental/karaoke track and a tutorial for tricky harmonies seems to be the most useful combo, especially for covers meant to be shared in singing collabs or virtual choir projects.

Some tracks hit you like a warm wave, and for me 'Love Me Right' did that back in the summer of 2015. The title track came with EXO's repackaged album, released on June 3, 2015, and it didn't take long before radio plays and streaming numbers pushed it to the top of Korean charts. I followed the chart movements that week and remember seeing it climb to No. 1 on domestic charts like the Gaon Digital Chart almost immediately. The album itself also topped the Gaon Album Chart, which felt like a double punch of success: strong physical sales and a widely-played single. Fans celebrated with streaming parties and music show votes, and the group picked up several wins on weekly music programs in June. So, in short: 'Love Me Right' became a chart-topping single right after its official release in early June 2015, dominating Korea’s charts and enjoying big visibility worldwide for a few energetic weeks—one of those releases that really defined the summer for a lot of us.

I’ve spent more late nights than I’d like to admit pausing the MV and jotting down who sings what, and for 'Love Me Right' the quick takeaway is pretty consistent: Baekhyun, D.O., and Chen carry the bulk of the vocal load. Baekhyun usually dominates the chorus and the ad-libs — his tone and agility make those parts stand out, so they naturally feel like the song’s center. D.O. supplies a lot of the verse work with that warm, grounded quality, and Chen often has those little runs and sustained notes that really pop in the studio mix. After them, the rappers and dancers (Chanyeol, Kai, Sehun) have shorter but memorable moments, and members like Suho, Xiumin, and Lay typically get smaller lines or harmonies. One thing I always mention when chatting with friends: line counts shift depending on whether you look at the Korean studio version, the Mandarin version, or a live stage — SM sometimes tweaks who sings which phrase during promotions. If you want exact timestamps, there are fan-made line distribution videos that time each phrase. I find those obsessively satisfying to watch while doing chores — try one and see which part grabs you most.

I still get goosebumps thinking about the summer 'Love Me Right' came out. I was glued to fancams and weekly music shows, but looking back at how it performed, the story is pretty clear: it was a domestic smash that echoed internationally. In Korea it dominated the charts — the repackage release of 'Love Me Right' topped Gaon Album rankings and the title song landed high on Gaon’s digital indicators, which felt inevitable given the constant music show wins and the hype around the 'EXODUS' era. Beyond Korea, the release made noticeable waves on global platforms. The album and single charted on Billboard’s World-focused charts and frequently showed up in iTunes top lists across multiple countries, signaling real international demand rather than just domestic fandom activity. Streaming and download numbers in China and parts of Southeast Asia were strong too, and that translated into more international visibility during their tours. For me, it wasn’t just about a single chart position — it was the sense that EXO had cemented themselves as a global K-pop force during that comeback, and every chart placement felt like proof of that momentum.

When I listen to 'Love Me Right' I hear a deliberate pivot: EXO keeps the polished, cinematic energy they built around the supernatural 'EXO Planet' lore, but they pull the aesthetic closer to Earth. The song and its visuals trade the cryptic, power-focused symbolism of earlier tracks for a confident, romantic swagger—slick suits, tight formations, and choreography that reads like flirtatious power plays. It’s still grand in scale, but the stakes are emotional rather than cosmic. Watching the music video and live stages, I felt like the group was saying they can be both larger-than-life and accessible. The production choices—bright lighting, close-up shots, lyrics about wanting someone to 'love me right'—transform the guys from mythic figures into desirable people who still carry that signature intensity. For me, that’s the essence of their concept here: a blend of theatrical spectacle and real-world charm, designed to win mainstream hearts while keeping core identity intact.

I still get a thrill when the opening brass and synth hit in 'Love Me Right' — it's one of those songs that hooks you from the first second and never quite lets go. For me, the global charm came from how perfectly it balanced big pop energy with just enough edge: the chorus is massive without being overproduced, and the verses let each voice shine. I used to blast it on weekend drives with friends, and seeing everyone unconsciously sing along made me realize how universal the melody and rhythm are. Beyond the production, the choreography and visuals played a huge role. The music video and stage performances are so polished and playful that they translate well across language barriers — you don't need to understand every lyric to feel the joy. Also, 'Love Me Right' landed at a time when K-pop was expanding internationally, so international fans found a gateway song that was catchy, accessible, and emotionally direct. On top of all that, the fandom energy pushed it further. The way fans celebrated, made covers, and shared performances helped it spread organically, and that community momentum turned a great song into a worldwide favorite for me and a lot of other people.

Oh man, whenever I put on 'Love Me Right' the visuals snap me right back to that slick, studio-made energy — it wasn’t some far-flung outdoor location. The Korean and Chinese MVs were mainly shot in South Korea, using large soundstages and constructed urban sets around Seoul. You can tell by the lighting rigs, the clean rooftop/perimeter shots and the warehouse-style dance hall that most of the scenes were studio-built rather than on a public street. I’ve watched the behind-the-scenes clips a few times, and they show the members working through choreography in a practice-like space and then moving to those bigger set pieces. Fans often point out the parking garage-style shots and the rooftop moments, but those are typically part of a controlled studio complex or converted warehouse space, so you won’t find an address to visit. If you like set design, the MV is a neat example of how K-pop teams mix staged environments with a few realistic outdoor-feeling angles to make it feel both cinematic and intimate.

There's something about 'Love Me Right' that made it an instant toolbox for EXO's live shows. For me, that song became a reliable energy spike — the kind of track they'd drop right when the crowd needed a jolt. I noticed it frequently placed near the start of the latter half of concerts or in the encore rotation, where its punchy brass hits and syncopated choreography could reset the arena's mood and bring everyone screaming again. Beyond placement, the song shaped transitions. Lighting cues, bass drops, and those big group formations from the music video translated neatly to multi-level stages, letting production switch from intimate moments to maximal dance numbers. They also used abbreviated versions or medleys that let 'Love Me Right' tease the crowd between slower ballads, so it worked both as a full blast and a bridge. Little things — fan chants timed with choreography, costume reveals timed to the chorus — turned it into one of those concert staples that felt familiar but still exciting every tour.