Exo Planet #3 – The Exo'rdium (stylized as EXO PLANET #3 – The EXO'rDIUM) was the third tour of South Korean-Chinese boy bandExo. The tour was officially announced on June 15, 2016, and began in Seoul's Olympic Gymnastics Arena on July 22, 2016. The first 6 dates were in South Korea, making Exo the first K-pop group to have the longest solo concert series in Seoul.[1]
During the tour, member Kai struggled with an ankle injury, making him unable to fully participate in the first three months of the tour. In February 2017, official announcements were made to announce that the promotions would continue in Mexico and the United States, marking it as Exo's second world tour. It was announced on March 30, 2017, that the tour will conclude in Seoul with two encore performances on May 27 and 28, titled Exo Planet 3 – The Exo'rdium (dot).[2]
The EXO'rDIUM was originally announced to kick off on July 23, 2016, with five concerts but due to popular demand, a sixth show was scheduled later for July 22, 2016.[3]
July 23, 2016 – Kai suffered a re-injury of his ankle during Exo's EXO Planet #3 – The EXO'rDIUM tour. The leader of Exo, Suho, made the announcement to fans on July 24, 2016, during their concert. Kai came on stage later to explain to fans that although he didn't break any bones, he did severely strain the ligaments in his ankle. Following Exo's first three concerts in Seoul, it was announced that Kai would continue taking time off to rest and would not be able to perform during some concert songs.[citation needed]
July 24, 2016 – Fans became concerned for member Lay after Exo's performance of "Lightsaber". Lay was reportedly seen appearing extremely exhausted and grabbing at his sides in pain before promptly limping off of the stage.
According to Chung Joo-won from Yonhap News, "The three-hour concert set out with a special movie clip, in which the Exo members are portrayed as supernatural demi-gods who represent different elements of nature, such as fire, water, earth and woods. The fans screamed frantically as their favorite members showed up on the screen, standing high on the Egyptian Sphinx, rescuing an innocent girl in Vietnam War and protecting a little boy from hurricane."[4]
Exo's six day stunt in Seoul attracted about 84,000 fans.[5] Numerous celebrities were also in attendance.
On March 30, 2017, Exo's official Vyrl account announced the conclusion of the Exo Planet #3 – The Exo'rdium tour with two encore performances in Seoul. The encore performance was held on May 27 and 28 as "Exo Planet #3 – The Exo'rdium[dot]".[2]
China
The EXO'rDIUM was originally scheduled to take place in Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Nanjing. Upon South Korea's announcement that they were going to deploy the United States' THAAD system, China responded by placing heavy restrictions on South Korean artists. Due to this current conflict, all EXO'rDIUM concerts scheduled in China (excluding Hangzhou) have been canceled.[6][7]
Tickets for the EXO'rDIUM in Hangzhou sold out in five minutes.[8][9]
September 30, 2016, marked the almost full return of member Kai after his previous foot injury. Kai participated in most of the performances for Exo's concert in Hangzhou.
Bangkok
Exo's EXO'rDIUM tour in Bangkok sold 24,000 tickets in three minutes, setting a new record.[10]
Despite arm injuries, Chanyeol and Sehun fully participated in the EXO'rDIUM in Bangkok. Although Kai was present, his physical performance was still limited due to his ongoing recovery from an ankle injury sustained back in July.[citation needed]
During the September 11 performance, Exo was joined on stage by Yoo Jae-suk for a special performance of 'Dancing King'. This collaboration was part of Jae Suk's mission that he needed to complete from Infinite Challenge.[citation needed]
Japan
Exo's concert in Fukuoka (Day 1) also saw an almost full return of member Kai after his previous foot injury. Kai participated in all of Exo's performances except for the performance of 'Overdose'.
Exo added their new single 'Coming Over' to the set list for their performances in Tokyo and Osaka.
Philippines
Member Lay halted his activities with Exo starting from the concerts held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum (Day 1 and 2).
Mexico
On February 1, 2017, an official announcement was made by tour promoter, Dilemma, to announce that Exo would be expanding their Asia Tour to Mexico, thus making the EXO'rDIUM Exo's second World Tour. The concert was held at the Mexico City Arena on April 27, 2017.
United States
On February 2, 2017, an official announcement was made by tour promoter, My Music Taste, to announce that the EXO'rDIUM tour would be coming to Newark and Los Angeles.[citation needed]
^ ab엑소, 8만4천 관객 新기록 엿새 콘서트 오늘 마무리..'부상' 카이 동참 [Exo records 84,000 spectators as the 6-day concert ends today .. 'injured' Kai joins]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. July 31, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
^방콕 접수한 엑소, 태국콘서트 2만 4천석 전석 매진 [EXO in Bangkok sold out all 24,000 seats for Thailand concert]. News1 (in Korean). Naver. September 11, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
^"항저우 밤을 은빛으로" 엑소, 中 콘서트 1만석 초스피드 매진 ["Hangzhou night in silver" EXO's concert in China sells out 10,000 seats super fast]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Naver. October 1, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
^엑소, 日 투어 성공 마무리…총 32만 관객 동원 [EXO successfully wraps up their Japanese tour ... A total of 320,000 spectators were mobilized]. MBN (in Korean). Naver. December 12, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
^엑소, 대만을 은빛으로 수놓았다…2만 2천석 매진 [EXO, embroidered Taiwan with silver ... 22,000 sold out]. Xports News (in Korean). Naver. November 27, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
^엑소, '홍콩 콘서트' 환상적 퍼포먼스로 2만 관객 완벽 매료 [EXO's 'Hong Kong concert' performance fascinates 20,000 spectators]. Herald Pop (in Korean). February 13, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
