Let Me In (Exo song) explained

Cover:Let Me In cover.png
Caption:Digital cover
Alt:Digital cover art for Let Me In.
Type:single
Artist:Exo
Album:Exist
Recorded:2023
Studio:
  • Sound Pool Studio
Genre:K-ballad[1]
Language:Korean
Length:3:18
Lyricist:Enzo
Prev Title:Bird -The Best Ver.-
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:Hear Me Out
Next Year:2023

"Let Me In" is a song by South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, released on June 12, 2023, by SM Entertainment as the first single from their seventh studio album, Exist. The single became Exo's first Korean single release in two years since "Don't Fight the Feeling".

Background

After 2021's release of Don't Fight the Feeling, Exo entered hiatus due to most of its members were undergoing their mandatory military service namely — Suho, Chen, Chanyeol, and Baekhyun.

In 2022, most of the members were participating in personal activities. After his discharge from military service, Suho released his second extended play, Grey Suit, followed by Xiumin who became Exo's seventh member to debut as a soloist through the release of Brand New in September. Chen also released a mini-album, Last Scene that November.

In January 2023, Exo's leader Suho wished the fans a happy new year and confirmed the group will have a comeback at some point in 2023, with the date yet to be announced.[2] A month later, Baekhyun was discharged from his mandatory military service on February 5, completing Exo's lineup once again.[3]

On February 28, Exo released a poster about their upcoming fan meet on April 8, and 9 titled "EXO' Clock" to celebrate their 11th anniversary in the KSPO Dome.[4] During the event, they announced that three music videos are in production, and also performed a new song, which would eventually turn out to be "Let Me In".[5]

On June 12, the song was released as a pre-release single at 6 PM KST ahead of their full-length album in July.[6] The single featured the vocals of all members (except Lay), including Kai who enlisted as a public service worker a month earlier.[7]

Composition

"Let Me In" was composed by Je'Juan Antonio, Hassan Ashi Jr, Jayden Henry, Jordain Johnson, Kelsey Merges, Noah Barer, Kaelin Ellis, and Hautboi Rich, and it was arranged by Barer and Ellis. The song is classified as a ballad song with a melodic dream sound, which features an emotional vocal performance by the members. The lyrics were written by Enzo, comparing a lover to the blue sea, and describing the desperate feeling of wanting to be together even though it means falling deeper and deeper.

Music video

The music video for the song was released in tandem along with the song itself on June 12. In this subdued music video, the group appeared in a series of picturesque backgrounds. They try to reunite with one another as a meteor struck the Earth. In the end, after being reunited, time seemed to rewind itself.[8]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[9]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon)[10] 106
US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[11] 5

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
VariousJune 12, 2023

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Let Me In" Song Info. Melon. ko. June 12, 2023. March 22, 2023.
  2. News: Suho: Selamat Tahun Baru, EXO Akan Comeback pada 2023. Suho: Happy New Year, EXO will Comeback in 2023. Kompas. id. Rantung. Revi C. Kistyarini. January 2, 2023. March 22, 2024. January 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230118091432/https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2023/01/02/200228366/suho-selamat-tahun-baru-exo-akan-comeback-pada-2023. live.
  3. News: EXO's Baekhyun has message for fans after being discharged from military. GMA Integrated News. Geli. Bianca. February 10, 2023. March 22, 2024. February 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230212090557/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/97991/exos-baekhyun-has-message-for-fans-after-being-discharged-from-military/story. live.
  4. News: EXO Gelar Fan Meeting untuk Rayakan HUT Ke-11, Tampil Full Team. Exo to Hold a Fan Meeting to Celebrate 11th Debut Anniversary, as a Full team. Kompas. id. Tionardus. Melvina. Kistyarini. March 1, 2023. March 22, 2024. March 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230315134742/https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2023/03/01/154447466/exo-gelar-fan-meeting-untuk-rayakan-hut-ke-11-tampil-full-team. live.
  5. News: EXO Bawakan Lagu Baru di Fan Meeting dan Umumkan Syuting Tiga Video Musik. EXO Performed New Song in the Fan Meeting, and Announced the Filming of Three Music Videos. Kompas. id. Pangerang. Andi Muttya Keteng. April 9, 2023. March 22, 2024. April 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230415160907/https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2023/04/09/093300566/exo-bawakan-lagu-baru-di-fan-meeting-dan-umumkan-syuting-tiga-video-musik. live.
  6. News: Jelang Peluncuran Album, EXO Rilis Single Let Me In Hari Ini. Ahead of Album Release, EXO Releases Single "Let Me In" Today. CNN Indonesia. Jakarta. id. June 12, 2023. March 22, 2024. June 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230612014833/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20230612083302-227-960520/jelang-peluncuran-album-exo-rilis-single-let-me-in-hari-ini. live.
  7. News: 'Come back safely': EXO sends off Kai as he enters military. ABS-CBN. May 11, 2023. March 22, 2024. October 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231001032343/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/11/23/come-back-safely-exo-sends-off-kai-as-he-enters-military. live.
  8. Web site: EXO unveil pensive music video for new song 'Let Me In'. NME. Yeo. Gladys. June 12, 2023. March 22, 2024. June 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620224049/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/exo-let-me-in-music-video-release-3454967. live.
  9. Exist. Exo. 2023. photobook. Credits. South Korea. SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment.
  10. Web site: Digital Chart – Week 24 of 2023. Gaon Chart. ko. March 22, 2024. June 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230622020108/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=24&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  11. Web site: Exo Chart History: World Digital Song Sales. Billboard. March 22, 2024. July 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230719164603/https://www.billboard.com/artist/exo/chart-history/wdt/. live.

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