EXO Imagines

EXO Imagine

{ EXO Imagine }

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Imagine EXO preparing for their comeback with late night practices and early wake up calls to shoot the music video. As the lead actress in the music video, I'd be nervous every time I go on set to shoot the MV. I've only had about half a year of experience and to already get the chance to work with EXO was a dream come true. It almost feels like a dream. I couldn't explain the moment when I got the news that I was going to be the lead actress in their MV. The years that I spent facing my screen just wishing to meet them are over because I've already got to greet them and even hug them. They were so sweet and some even wiped my tears away that rolled down my cheeks. I was overjoyed. They were my life. They're still my life. From their very first music video, I've realized my passion for acting. Since then, I've worked hard to aim that dream. Without EXO, I wouldn't know what I truly love. And throughout the years that I learned more about acting, we've been through a lot as a fandom with EXO. They're so inspirational. Seeing them there before my eyes with the thought that I'm going to work with them for a while now is simply the best feeling ever. Each morning, they'd bring a cup of hot chocolate for me and they'd start the day with a joke to brighten up the atmosphere before shooting the scenes for the MV. On certain days, they'd even sing a couple songs as a little private concert for me knowing that I've never been able to see them at their concerts. And the members would always compliment me every time after the director says 'Cut!'. Even when I'd have to do retakes, they'd still compliment me. They're angels indeed.

In the music video, there are many times I get to hold hands with the members. There's a lot of dancing and movements; it's so much fun with them. It almost doesn't even feel like we're shooting this for the MV. The concept is that there's a bunch of guys chasing after this girl where each guy tries to prove that he's the best one for her. No matter how much they make her smile, her heart only loves one but she's too shy to confess to him. From the showering love of each guy that's chasing her, she gains self-esteem and courage to confess her love. In the end of the video, the girl and her love are together walking hand in hand. The song is in the guy's perspective where he wishes that the girl he loves would be more confident in herself because she's perfect in every way possible.

Today's the ninth day at the scene and it's going to be a long schedule because the director was not content with the previous scenes that we shot. Plus the past few days were raining and we couldn't shoot much of the scenes so we'd have a lot of scenes to catch up on to be on track with the deadline. During breaks, the members would ask me about my favorite songs from them and which member I liked the most. I never told them which member but they'd always tease me about each member while trying to guess. It was hilarious because Chen was always being a troll meanwhile Suho would be serious in trying to figure who it was. Baekhyun and Chanyeol tried to be investigators by seeing who I'm always close to or who I always talk to the most. I doubt they'd ever figure it out or maybe I've made it obvious on the first few days when we first started shooting the MV. I couldn't contain myself on the first few days because I'd just run up to them and hug them really tight. They wouldn't mind though and they'd actually hug me back. They were so sweet. Meanwhile, the other members were curious about my interest in acting. They'd even told me that if I ever felt tired with acting(since it's my first time being on the set for the entire day), that I let them know and they'd get me something to drink or eat. Every second, I end up loving them more and more. When break times are over, they're always very focused and it just makes the atmosphere such a good place to be working in. After a really long afternoon, the director told me that I could leave now that I'm done shooting my scene. I was about to collapse but I decided to stay to watch and support EXO as they practice the dance. As I was falling asleep because of how tired I was, it suddenly started raining and my initial reaction was to grab an umbrella and run to (YourBias'Name) to cover him. All the other members stared at me with a smile. I was confused for a second then I blushed. I then tried to cover the other members with the umbrella. Because the umbrella couldn't fit everyone under it, I ended up getting soaked as soon as I covered the other members. (YourBias'Name) then took off his jacket and covered the two of us. As soon as it started raining, the director let us go for the day and thanked us for all the hard work. We all decided to go out to eat dinner together and the entire way there, the members would push me towards (YourBias'Name). I couldn't believe I was so careless about it. My face was literally flushed hot pink and I couldn't even face them because I was so shy. But the thing was (YourBias'Name) was also blushing slightly too. To change the topic, I thanked everyone for being so caring and supportive to me. I knew they all wanted to say something but they just smiled at me while looking back at me and to (YourBias'Name).

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Because I'm writing this while thinking of EXO's 5 year anniversary, I really want to thank each member for never giving up despite the hardships they were going through. From taking care of each member to practicing day and night to writing songs and to performing for us, I sincerely thank EXO for all their efforts that's brought so much happiness throughout these years. I know it's not easy when there's always haters, and I just love how they've went on to doing what they love for us. I really do miss all 12 members but they've all come so far now despite some members leaving. I still come to tears thinking about them leaving and imagine just for them.. how hard must it be but to still go on strong. I'm so inspired and moved by everything they've done. I'm so glad for my friend who's got me into EXO, and although I don't talk to her anymore, I'll never forget her. Bringing EXO into my life has been such a blessing. EXO paints my world 🌈

Written on 4/16/17