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{{short description|2017 single by EXO}}
{{short description|2017 single by Exo}}
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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox song
| name = Power
| name = Power
| cover =
| cover = Power (Remixes) - Exo.png
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = Remixes EP cover
| type = single
| type = single
| artist = [[Exo (band)|Exo]]
| artist = [[Exo]]
| album = [[The War (album)|The War: The Power of Music]]
| album = [[The War (album)|The War: The Power of Music]]
| language = {{hlist|[[Korean language|Korean]]|[[Standard Chinese|Mandarin]]}}
| released = {{Start date|2017|9|05}}
| released = {{Start date|2017|9|05}}
| format = {{hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[Streaming media|streaming]]}}
| recorded =
| recorded =
| studio =
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| genre = {{hlist|[[K-pop]]|[[big room house]]|[[complextro]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[K-pop]]|[[big room house]]|[[complextro]]}}
| length = 3:42
| length = 3:42
| label = {{hlist|[[SM Entertainment]]|[[Genie Music]]}}
| label = {{hlist|[[SM Entertainment|SM]]|[[Genie Music]]}}
| writer =
| writer =
* JQ
* JQ
* James 'Boy Matthews' Norton
* James 'Boy Matthews' Norton
* Kim Hye-jung
* Kim Hye-jung
* [[LDN Noise|Greg Bonnick]]
* [[LDN Noise|Hayden Chapman]]
| producer = [[LDN Noise]]
| producer = [[LDN Noise]]
| prev_title = [[Ko Ko Bop]]
| prev_title = [[Ko Ko Bop]]
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"'''Power'''" is a song recorded by South Korean–Chinese boy group [[Exo (band)|Exo]] for the repackaged edition of their fourth studio album ''[[The War (album)|The War:The Power of Music]]''. It was released in [[Korean language|Korean]] and [[Standard Chinese|Chinese]] by [[SM Entertainment]] on September 5, 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7949841/exo-the-war-power-teaser-videos-new-release|title=EXO Goes All Out Teasing Fans With Upcoming 'Power' Release|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-09-01}}</ref> On October 20, four remixes of the song were released through ''[[SM Station]]''.
"'''Power'''" is a song by South Korean–Chinese boy band [[Exo]], released on September 5, 2017, for the repackaged edition of their fourth studio album ''[[The War (album)|The War: The Power of Music]]''. It was released in [[Korean language|Korean]] and [[Standard Chinese|Chinese]] by their label [[SM Entertainment]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7949841/exo-the-war-power-teaser-videos-new-release|title=Exo Goes All Out Teasing Fans With Upcoming 'Power' Release|magazine=Billboard|access-date=September 1, 2017|archive-date=October 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021061700/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7949841/exo-the-war-power-teaser-videos-new-release/|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 20, four remixes of the song were released through ''[[SM Station]]''.


== Background and release ==
== Background and release ==
Produced by [[LDN Noise]], "Power" is described as an EDM song featuring dynamic synthesizer sounds and drum beats.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201708301452032313404_2|title=EXO to release repackaged 'The War' on Tuesday|access-date=2017-08-31}}</ref> The lyrics talk about how one can become stronger through music that unites everyone into one.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|last=SMTOWN|title=EXO_Power_Music Video Teaser|date=2017-09-04|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eqjA0S3blY|accessdate=2017-09-04}}</ref> The song was released on September 5 together with the repackage album.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/75846/20170905/exo-returns-power-music-released-more-teaser-images-album-releases.htm|title=EXO Returns With 'The Power of Music' & Released More Teaser Images: Album Releases On Sept 5|last=Times|first=Music|date=2017-09-05|work=Music Times|access-date=2017-09-05}}</ref>
Produced by [[LDN Noise]], "Power" is described as an EDM song featuring dynamic synthesizer sounds and drum beats.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201708301452032313404_2|title=Exo to release repackaged 'The War' on Tuesday|access-date=August 31, 2017|archive-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830111013/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201708301452032313404_2|url-status=live}}</ref> The lyrics talk about how one can become stronger through music that unites everyone into one.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|last=SMTOWN|title=Exo_Power_Music Video Teaser|date=September 4, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eqjA0S3blY|accessdate=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904090100/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eqjA0S3blY&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> The song was released on September 5 together with the repackage album.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/75846/20170905/exo-returns-power-music-released-more-teaser-images-album-releases.htm|title=Exo Returns With 'The Power of Music' & Released More Teaser Images: Album Releases On Sept 5|date=September 5, 2017|work=Music Times|access-date=September 5, 2017|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402203631/https://www.musictimes.com/articles/75846/20170905/exo-returns-power-music-released-more-teaser-images-album-releases.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

On October 18, it was revealed that four remix versions of the song by DJs [[R3hab]], [[Dash Berlin]], Imlay and [[Shaun (musician)|Shaun]] will be released through ''[[SM Station]]'' on October 20.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=018&aid=0003947371|title=엑소 '파워' 리믹스 버전 20일 발표|website=Naver|date=October 18, 2017|accessdate=October 18, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=March 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326041005/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=018&aid=0003947371|url-status=live}}</ref> The remixes were digitally released on October 20.

== Commercial performance ==
The song debuted at number two on [[Gaon Digital Chart|Gaon Digital]] and Download Chart as well as number 3 on [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]'s [[Billboard charts|US World Digital Songs.]]<ref name=":42">{{Cite web |title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트! |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827053959/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL |archive-date=August 27, 2015 |access-date=September 14, 2017 |website=gaonchart.co.kr}}</ref><ref name=":22">{{Cite magazine |title=World Digital Song Sales : Sep 23, 2017 {{!}} Billboard Chart Archive |url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2017-09-23/world-digital-songs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929152628/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2017-09-23/world-digital-songs |archive-date=September 29, 2017 |access-date=September 12, 2017 |magazine=Billboard |language=en}}</ref> On September 14, Exo's song "Power" recorded the highest score of all time on ''[[M Countdown]]'' with 11,000 points, making Exo the first artist to achieve a perfect score after the system changes were implemented in June 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2017 |title=Watch: Exo Takes 2nd Win For "Power" On "M!Countdown," Performances By GFRIEND, Lee Gikwang, And More {{!}} Soompi |url=https://www.soompi.com/2017/09/14/watch-exo-takes-2nd-win-power-mcountdown-performances-gfriend/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914173146/https://www.soompi.com/2017/09/14/watch-exo-takes-2nd-win-power-mcountdown-performances-gfriend/ |archive-date=September 14, 2017 |access-date=September 14, 2017 |website=www.soompi.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The win also marked their 100th win on music shows. ''The War: The Power of Music'' reached number one on [[iTunes]] in 41 countries in total, including in Spain, Japan, Indonesia, Russia, Hong Kong, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Mexico and Malaysia.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2017 |title=Exo Continues To Soar As "THE WAR: The Power Of Music" Tops Gaon's Combined Album Chart {{!}} Soompi |url=https://www.soompi.com/2017/09/14/exo-continues-soar-war-power-music-tops-gaons-combined-album-chart/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914110223/https://www.soompi.com/2017/09/14/exo-continues-soar-war-power-music-tops-gaons-combined-album-chart/ |archive-date=September 14, 2017 |access-date=September 14, 2017 |website=www.soompi.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The album also made it to the Top 10 on the iTunes charts in 67 countries, including in U.S., Canada, Australia, Britain, France and Germany.<ref>{{Cite news |title=역시 엑소 '파워'…전세계 아이튠즈 33개국 1위 |url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003612801 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726214906/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003612801 |archive-date=July 26, 2019 |access-date=September 14, 2017 |language=ko}}</ref> Additionally, the album topped the Xiami Music's K-Pop charts.<ref name=":5" />


== Music video ==
== Music video ==
A teaser of "Power" music video was released on September 4, 2017.<ref name=":0" /> The Korean and Chinese music videos of "Power" were released on September 5. The music video begins with a narration explaining Exo's new world along with past released EXO songs, then turns into a video game–esque foreign planet where Exo members fight the Red Force machine (their opponent) to get the orbs of their superpowers back which were officially assigned to them early in their careers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2017/09/exo-power-mv-the-war-repackage-album?campaign=scl%7Ctwt%7Cfsc|title=EXO Go Gamer-God Status for Anthemic New 'Power' Single: Watch|work=Fuse|access-date=2017-09-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000232488|title=[Hi #뮤직]"보고, 듣는 재미" 엑소 'Power' 만화에서 튀어나온 초능력자들|access-date=2017-09-06|language=ko}}</ref> Macrograph, the local VFX studio responsible for visual effects in blockbuster films like "Roaring Currents" and "Northern Limit Line," handled the video's visual effects.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/09/06/97/0200000000AEN20170906006900315F.html|title=EXO's repackaged edition of "The War" tops 33 iTunes charts|work=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=2017-09-06|language=en}}</ref>
A teaser of "Power" music video was released on September 4, 2017.<ref name=":0" /> The Korean and Chinese music videos of "Power" were released on September 5. The music video begins with a narration explaining Exo's new world along with past released Exo songs, then turns into a video game–esque foreign planet where Exo members fight the Red Force machine (their opponent) to get the orbs of their superpowers back which were officially assigned to them early in their careers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2017/09/exo-power-mv-the-war-repackage-album?campaign=scl%7Ctwt%7Cfsc|title=Exo Go Gamer-God Status for Anthemic New 'Power' Single: Watch|work=Fuse|access-date=September 6, 2017|archive-date=September 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929231514/https://www.fuse.tv/2017/09/exo-power-mv-the-war-repackage-album?campaign=scl%7Ctwt%7Cfsc|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000232488|title=[Hi #뮤직]"보고, 듣는 재미" 엑소 'Power' 만화에서 튀어나온 초능력자들|access-date=September 6, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905183928/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000232488|url-status=live}}</ref> Macrograph, the local VFX studio responsible for visual effects in blockbuster films like "Roaring Currents" and "Northern Limit Line," handled the video's visual effects.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/09/06/97/0200000000AEN20170906006900315F.html|title=Exo's repackaged edition of "The War" tops 33 iTunes charts|work=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=September 6, 2017|language=en|archive-date=September 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906183153/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/09/06/97/0200000000AEN20170906006900315F.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


The Korean music video hit one million views in its first three hours of release and 6,605,588 in 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kstarlive.com/EXO-s--Power--Achieved-Massive-Views-on-Youtube-Within-24-Hours-Since-Release--5877424|title=EXO`s [Power] Achieved Massive Views on Youtube Within 24 Hours Since Release|date=2017-09-06|work=KStarLive.com|access-date=2017-09-16|language=en-US}}</ref> Ten days after its release, the music video hit one million likes. The Korean music video has over 78 million views on Youtube.
The Korean music video hit one million views in its first three hours of release and 6,605,588 in 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kstarlive.com/Exo-s--Power--Achieved-Massive-Views-on-Youtube-Within-24-Hours-Since-Release--5877424|title=Exo's [Power] Achieved Massive Views on Youtube Within 24 Hours Since Release|date=September 6, 2017|work=KStarLive.com|access-date=September 16, 2017|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917032430/http://www.kstarlive.com/Exo-s--Power--Achieved-Massive-Views-on-Youtube-Within-24-Hours-Since-Release--5877424|archive-date=September 17, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ten days after its release, the music video hit one million likes. The Korean music video has over 100 million views on YouTube.


== Promotion ==
== Promotion ==
[[File:180902 스카이페스티벌 엑소 4.jpg|thumb|240px|Exo performing "Power" at the 2018 Incheon Airport Sky Festival]]
[[File:180902 스카이페스티벌 엑소 4.jpg|thumb|240px|Exo performing "Power" at the 2018 Incheon Airport Sky Festival]]
SM Entertainment began promoting the repackaged album and "Power" by releasing teasers with the message "The Power of Music". The first teaser titled #Total_Eclipse was released on August 21, 2017 at the same time as when the [[solar eclipse of August 21, 2017]] happened.<ref>{{Citation|last=SMTOWN|title=The Power of Music #Total_Eclipse|date=2017-08-21|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H4OmX2NxwM|accessdate=2017-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000766516|title=[엑's 이슈] 엑소 新세계관은 개기일식?…'Total Eclipse' 의미심장 티저|access-date=2017-09-01|language=ko}}</ref> The second teaser was released on August 28 titled #Parallel_Universe.<ref>{{Citation|last=SMTOWN|title=The Power of Music #Parallel_Universe|date=2017-08-28|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1PV1-sVvB8|accessdate=2017-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000769168|title='코코밥'과 완전 다른 분위기…엑소, 리패키지 'Parallel Universe' 티저공개|access-date=2017-09-01|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201708291402206113565_2|title=[V Report Plus] EXO hints at repackaged album via teaser video|access-date=2017-09-01}}</ref> The third teaser titled "Power #RF_05" was released on August 30.<ref>{{Citation|last=SMTOWN|title=POWER #RF_05|date=2017-08-29|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbnnACjHUU|accessdate=2017-09-01}}</ref>
SM Entertainment began promoting the repackaged album and "Power" by releasing teasers with the message "The Power of Music". The first teaser titled #Total_Eclipse was released on August 21, 2017, at the same time as when the [[solar eclipse of August 21, 2017]] happened.<ref>{{Citation|last=SMTOWN|title=The Power of Music #Total_Eclipse|date=August 21, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H4OmX2NxwM|accessdate=September 1, 2017|archive-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821160701/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H4OmX2NxwM&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000766516|title=[엑's 이슈] 엑소 新세계관은 개기일식?…'Total Eclipse' 의미심장 티저|access-date=September 1, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830153518/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000766516|url-status=live}}</ref> The second teaser was released on August 28 titled #Parallel_Universe.<ref>{{Citation|last=SMTOWN|title=The Power of Music #Parallel_Universe|date=August 28, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1PV1-sVvB8|accessdate=September 1, 2017|archive-date=August 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829000529/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1PV1-sVvB8|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000769168|title='코코밥'과 완전 다른 분위기…엑소, 리패키지 'Parallel Universe' 티저공개|access-date=September 1, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830150734/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000769168|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201708291402206113565_2|title=[V Report Plus] Exo hints at repackaged album via teaser video|access-date=September 1, 2017|archive-date=August 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829113242/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201708291402206113565_2|url-status=live}}</ref> The third teaser titled "Power #RF_05" was released on August 30.<ref>{{Citation|last=SMTOWN|title=POWER #RF_05|date=August 29, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbnnACjHUU|accessdate=September 1, 2017|archive-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830010248/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbnnACjHUU&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref>


On the same day, the title of the repackaged album was revealed to be ''The War: The Power of Music'' and that it will be released on September 5, 2017 with 12 tracks including the title track "Power".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003608064|title="쿼드러플 '파워'"..엑소, 9월 5일 정규 4집 리패키지 발매|access-date=2017-09-01|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201708301452032313404_2|title=EXO to release repackaged 'The War' on Tuesday|access-date=2017-09-01}}</ref> SM started releasing teaser images of each member from August 30.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003144381|title=[공식]엑소 카이X세훈, 리패키지 티저 공개…찬열, 작사 참여|access-date=2017-09-01|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003145003|title="초능력 POWER"…엑소 시우민·첸, 티저 이미지 공개|access-date=2017-09-01|language=ko}}</ref>
On the same day, the title of the repackaged album was revealed to be ''The War: The Power of Music'' and that it will be released on September 5, 2017, with 12 tracks including the title track "Power".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003608064|title="쿼드러플 '파워'"..엑소, 9월 5일 정규 4집 리패키지 발매|access-date=September 1, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830154009/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003608064|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201708301452032313404_2|title=Exo to release repackaged 'The War' on Tuesday|access-date=September 1, 2017|archive-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830111013/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201708301452032313404_2|url-status=live}}</ref> SM started releasing teaser images of each member from August 30.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003144381|title=[공식]엑소 카이X세훈, 리패키지 티저 공개…찬열, 작사 참여|access-date=September 1, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=September 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901202752/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003144381|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003145003|title="초능력 POWER"…엑소 시우민·첸, 티저 이미지 공개|access-date=September 1, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=September 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901203523/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003145003|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 6, Exo held a mini fan meeting where they performed "Power" for the first time. Exo began promoting "Power" on South Korean Music shows on September 7.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110721243#imadnews|title=[공식입장] '컴백' 엑소, 9월 7일 '엠카'서 첫 무대…찬열 작사 참여|last=OSEN|access-date=September 5, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=September 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903153547/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110721243#imadnews|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Live performances ==
On September 6, Exo held a mini fan meeting where they performed "Power" for the first time. Exo began promoting "Power" on South Korean Music shows on September 7.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110721243#imadnews|title=[공식입장] '컴백' 엑소, 9월 7일 '엠카'서 첫 무대…찬열 작사 참여|last=OSEN|access-date=2017-09-05|language=ko}}</ref>


=== Dubai Fountain Show ===
== Reception ==
Exo's "Power" was chosen as the first Korean song to be played at the [[Dubai Fountain]]'s repertoire. whose current music repertoire includes mega-hit songs from global artists such as "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston, "Skyfall" by Adele and many more.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/music/k-pop-band-exo-to-launch-song-at-dubai-fountain-1.2147083|title=K-pop band Exo to launch song at Dubai Fountain|author=Staff Report|date=December 26, 2017|work=GulfNews|access-date=February 8, 2018|archive-date=February 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209063301/http://gulfnews.com/life-style/music/k-pop-band-exo-to-launch-song-at-dubai-fountain-1.2147083|url-status=live}}</ref>


Exo commented, "We are delighted to introduce global audiences to our song 'Power' at this world-famous site. It is a true honour for our song to have been chosen as the first ever K-pop to be played by The Dubai Fountain; not only is 'Power' a dynamic song, but the lyrics describe how music can make people stronger by uniting us all. This ties in with the very essence of The Dubai Fountain itself, a place where visitors from all around the world gather together in one spot to enjoy the truly spectacular fountain show".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/in-the-city/dubai-fountain-performs-first-ever-k-pop-song|title=Dubai Fountain performs first-ever K-pop song|last=Report|first=Web|website=www.khaleejtimes.com|access-date=February 8, 2018|archive-date=February 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209063105/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/in-the-city/dubai-fountain-performs-first-ever-k-pop-song|url-status=live}}</ref> Before the premiere on January 18, 2018, Exo held a fan meeting and a press conference in [[Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/music/k-pop-band-exo-land-in-dubai-1.2157991|title=K-pop band Exo land in Dubai|last=Reporter|first=Marwa Hamad, Senior|date=January 16, 2018|work=GulfNews|access-date=February 8, 2018|archive-date=February 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207162213/http://gulfnews.com/life-style/music/k-pop-band-exo-land-in-dubai-1.2157991|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Commercial performance ===
The song debuted at number two on [[Gaon Digital Chart|Gaon Digital]] and Download Chart as well as number 3 on [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]'s [[Billboard charts|US World Digital Songs.]]<ref name=":42">{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref><ref name=":22">{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2017-09-23/world-digital-songs|title=World Digital Song Sales : Sep 23, 2017 {{!}} Billboard Chart Archive|website=Billboard|language=en|access-date=2017-09-12}}</ref>


=== Winter Olympics ===
On September 14, Exo's song "Power" recorded the highest score of all time on ''[[M Countdown]]'' with 11,000 points, making EXO the first artist to achieve a perfect score after the system changes were implemented in June 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/2017/09/14/watch-exo-takes-2nd-win-power-mcountdown-performances-gfriend/|title=Watch: EXO Takes 2nd Win For "Power" On "M!Countdown," Performances By GFRIEND, Lee Gikwang, And More {{!}} Soompi|website=www.soompi.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref> The win also marked their 100th win on music shows.
On February 25, Exo performed "Power" at the [[2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony]] at [[Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium]] in [[Pyeongchang County|Pyeongchang]], South Korea.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8219143/olympics-closing-ceremony-cl-exo-performance-video|title=K-Pop Stars CL & Exo Impress at Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 12, 2018|archive-date=March 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307184554/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8219143/olympics-closing-ceremony-cl-exo-performance-video|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/feb/24/who-are-exo-the-boyband-about-to-thrill-the-winter-olympics-south-korea-k-pop|title=Exo: K-pop boyband thrills Winter Olympics closing ceremony|last=Belam|first=Martin|date=February 24, 2018|website=the Guardian|language=en|access-date=March 12, 2018|archive-date=February 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224154414/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/feb/24/who-are-exo-the-boyband-about-to-thrill-the-winter-olympics-south-korea-k-pop|url-status=live}}</ref> The song's sales increased by 1,000 copies in the US and it returned to [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]'s [[List of K-pop songs on the Billboard charts#World Digital Song Sales (Complete)|World Digital Songs]] chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8239052/exo-winter-olympics-closing-ceremony-performances-sales-charts|title=Exo and CL See Sales and Social Leaps After Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 12, 2018|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150143/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8239052/exo-winter-olympics-closing-ceremony-performances-sales-charts|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== FIFA World Cup 2018 ===
''The War: The Power of Music'' reached number one on [[iTunes]] in 41 countries in total, including in Spain, Japan, Indonesia, Russia, Hong Kong, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Mexico and Malaysia.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/2017/09/14/exo-continues-soar-war-power-music-tops-gaons-combined-album-chart/|title=EXO Continues To Soar As "THE WAR: The Power Of Music" Tops Gaon's Combined Album Chart {{!}} Soompi|website=www.soompi.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref> The album also made it to the Top 10 on the iTunes charts in 67 countries, including in U.S., Canada, Australia, Britain, France and Germany.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003612801|title=역시 엑소 '파워'…전세계 아이튠즈 33개국 1위|access-date=2017-09-14|language=ko}}</ref> Additionally, the album topped the Xiami Music's K-Pop charts.<ref name=":5" />
On July 4, the official [[FIFA World Cup]] Twitter posted a tweet asking fans which song they would like heard inside the [[Luzhniki Stadium]] in [[Moscow]]. Exo's "Power" was among the options, and after a day of intense voting, the results were: Exo's “Power” to be played at the World Cup stadium. 'FIFA World Cup' announced Exo's "Power" were chosen to play on the day of the final match. The official Twitter account for the Olympics also showed their support for Exo and replied back to the World Cup tweet with a gif of Exo performing at the [[PyeongChang 2018]].{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}


== Accolades ==
=== Dubai Fountain Show ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
Exo's "Power" was chosen as the first Korean song to be played at the [[Dubai Fountain]]'s repertoire. whose current music repertoire includes mega-hit songs from global artists such as "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston, "Skyfall" by Adele and many more.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/music/k-pop-band-exo-to-launch-song-at-dubai-fountain-1.2147083|title=K-pop band Exo to launch song at Dubai Fountain|last=Report|first=Staff|date=2017-12-26|work=GulfNews|access-date=2018-02-08}}</ref>
|+Awards
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Organization
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Result
|-
| [[2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards|2017]]
| [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]]
| Best Music Video
| {{nom}}
|}


{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
Exo commented, "We are delighted to introduce global audiences to our song 'Power' at this world-famous site. It is a true honour for our song to have been chosen as the first ever K-pop to be played by The Dubai Fountain; not only is 'Power' a dynamic song, but the lyrics describe how music can make people stronger by uniting us all. This ties in with the very essence of The Dubai Fountain itself, a place where visitors from all around the world gather together in one spot to enjoy the truly spectacular fountain show".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/in-the-city/dubai-fountain-performs-first-ever-k-pop-song|title=Dubai Fountain performs first-ever K-pop song|last=Report|first=Web|website=www.khaleejtimes.com|access-date=2018-02-08}}</ref> Before the premiere on January 18, 2018, Exo held a fan meeting and a press conference in [[Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/music/k-pop-band-exo-land-in-dubai-1.2157991|title=K-pop band Exo land in Dubai|last=Reporter|first=Marwa Hamad, Senior|date=2018-01-16|work=GulfNews|access-date=2018-02-08}}</ref>
|+Music program awards

|-
=== Winter Olympics ===
! Program
On February 25, Exo performed "Power" at the [[2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony]] at [[Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium]] in [[Pyeongchang County|Pyeongchang]], South Korea.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8219143/olympics-closing-ceremony-cl-exo-performance-video|title=K-Pop Stars CL & EXO Impress at Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-03-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/feb/24/who-are-exo-the-boyband-about-to-thrill-the-winter-olympics-south-korea-k-pop|title=EXO: K-pop boyband thrills Winter Olympics closing ceremony|last=Belam|first=Martin|date=2018-02-24|website=the Guardian|language=en|access-date=2018-03-12}}</ref> The song's sales increased by 1,000 copies in the US and it returned to [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]'s [[List of K-pop songs on the Billboard charts#World Digital Songs (Complete)|World Digital Songs]] chart.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8239052/exo-winter-olympics-closing-ceremony-performances-sales-charts|title=EXO and CL See Sales and Social Leaps After Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-03-12}}</ref>
! style="width:150px;" | Date

|-
== Remixes ==
|''[[Show Champion]]''
{{Infobox song
|September 13, 2017
| name = Power (Remixes)
|-
| cover =
|''[[M Countdown]]''
| alt =
|September 14, 2017
| type = single
|-
| artist = [[Exo (band)|Exo]]
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]''
| album =
|September 15, 2017
| released = {{start date|2017|10|20}}
|-
| format = {{hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[streaming media|streaming]]}}
|September 22, 2017
| recorded =
|-
| studio =
|''[[Inkigayo]]''
| genre = [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] ([[future bass]], [[big room house]])
|September 17, 2017
| length = 15:55
|}
| label = {{hlist|[[S.M. Entertainment|SM]]|[[S.M. Entertainment|Scream Records]]|[[Genie Music|Genie]]}}
| composer =
| lyricist =
| producer =
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|pFOEf2zOw6w|"Power" (R3HAB Remix)}}}}
}}
On October 18, it was revealed that four remix versions of the song by DJs [[R3hab]], [[Dash Berlin]], IMLAY and SHAUN will be released through ''[[SM Station]]'' on October 20.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=018&aid=0003947371|title=엑소 '파워' 리믹스 버전 20일 발표|website=Naver|date=October 18, 2017|accessdate=2017-10-18|language=ko}}</ref> The remixes were digitally released on October 20.


=== Track listing ===
== Track listing ==
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Remixes EP
| all_writing =
| all_writing =
| title1 = Power
| title1 = Power
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| length2 = 5:00
| length2 = 5:00
| title3 = Power
| title3 = Power
| note3 = IMLAY Remix
| note3 = Imlay Remix
| length3 = 3:18
| length3 = 3:18
| title4 = Power
| title4 = Power
| note4 = SHAUN Remix
| note4 = Shaun Remix
| length4 = 4:16
| length4 = 4:16
| title5 = Power
| title5 = Power
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| total_length = 20:55
| total_length = 20:55
}}
}}

== Credits and personnel ==
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=The War: The Power of Music|last=[[Exo]]|year=2017|at=Credits|type=photobook|publisher=[[SM Entertainment]]|location=South Korea}}</ref>

=== Studio ===
* SM Blue Cup Studio – [[audio recording|recording]]
* MonoTree Studio – recording, [[digital editing]]
* SM LVYIN Studio – digital editing
* SM Yellow Tail Studio – [[audio mixing|mixing]]
* Sterling Sound – [[audio mastering|mastering]]

=== Personnel ===
* [[SM Entertainment]] – [[executive producer]]
* [[Lee Soo-man]] – [[record producer|producer]]
* [[Yoo Young-jin]] – music and sound supervisor
* [[Exo]] – vocals
* JQ – lyrics
* Kim Hye-jung – lyrics
* Greg Bonnick ([[LDN Noise]]) – producer, [[musical composition|composition]], [[arrangement]]
* Hayden Chapman ([[LDN Noise]]) – producer, composition, arrangement
* James "Boy Matthews" Norton – composition, [[background vocals]]
* G-High – vocal directing, recording, [[Pro Tools]] operating, digital editing
* Onestar – background vocals
* Jung Eui-seok – recording
* Lee Ji-hong – digital editing
* Koo Jong-pil – mixing
* [[Chris Gehringer]] – mastering


==Charts==
==Charts==
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===Weekly charts===
===Weekly charts===
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! scope="col"| Chart (2017)
! scope="col"| Peak<br>position
! scope="col"| Peak<br>position
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! scope="row"| China (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' V Chart)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/china-v-chart/2017-09-23|title=Power on China V Chart|website=Billboard|date=September 23, 2017|accessdate=2017-09-13}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Japan ([[Japan Hot 100]])<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=09&day=25|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 {{!}} Charts {{!}} Billboard JAPAN|work=Billboard JAPAN|access-date=February 8, 2018|language=ja-JP|archive-date=September 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920190610/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=09&day=25|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 6
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! scope="row"| Japan ([[Japan Hot 100]])<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=09&day=25|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 {{!}} Charts {{!}} Billboard JAPAN|work=Billboard JAPAN|access-date=2018-02-08|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
| 27
| 27
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|-
! scope="row"| Philippines ([[Philippine Hot 100]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://billboard.ph/billboardph-hot-100-september-25/|title=BillboardPH Hot 100|work=[[Billboard Philippines]]|date=September 25, 2017|accessdate=September 25, 2017}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Philippines ([[Philippine Hot 100]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://billboard.ph/billboardph-hot-100-september-25/|title=BillboardPH Hot 100|work=[[Billboard Philippines]]|date=September 25, 2017|accessdate=September 25, 2017|archive-date=September 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925225834/http://billboard.ph/billboardph-hot-100-september-25/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 17
| 17
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|-
! scope="row"| Philippines (BillboardPH Kpop Top 5)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://billboard.ph/billboardph-k-pop-top-5-september-29/|title=BillboardPH Kpop Top 5|work=[[Billboard Philippines]]|date=September 29, 2017|accessdate=September 29, 2017}}</ref>
! scope="row"| South Korea ([[K-pop Hot 100]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://billboard.co.kr/index_subpage.html?mainwhat=1&subwhat=0&pchart_pos=9|title=Billboard Kpop Hot 100|work=Billboard Korea|date=September 11, 2017|accessdate=September 11, 2017|archive-date=December 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206150735/http://billboard.co.kr/index_subpage.html?mainwhat=1&subwhat=0&pchart_pos=9|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| 1
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! scope="row"| South Korea ([[Kpop Hot 100]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://billboard.co.kr/index_subpage.html?mainwhat=1&subwhat=0&pchart_pos=9|title=Billboard Kpop Hot 100|work=[[Billboard Korea]]|date=September 11, 2017|accessdate=September 11, 2017}}</ref>
| 1
| 1
|-
|-
! scope="row"| South Korea ([[Gaon Digital Chart]])<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=36&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref>
! scope="row"| South Korea ([[Gaon Digital Chart|Gaon]])<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=36&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=September 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914124835/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=36&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}</ref>
|2
|2
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|-
! scope="row"| US Hot Singles Sales ([[Billboard charts|''Billboard'']])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/hot-singles-sales|title=Billboard's Hot Singles Sales|website=Billboard|date=September 23, 2017|accessdate=2017-09-13}}</ref>
! scope="row"| US Hot Singles Sales ([[Billboard charts|''Billboard'']])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/hot-singles-sales|title=Billboard's Hot Singles Sales|magazine=Billboard|date=September 23, 2017|accessdate=September 13, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921032822/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/hot-singles-sales|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 2
| 2
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! scope="row"| US World Digital Songs ([[Billboard charts|''Billboard'']])<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2017-09-23/world-digital-songs|title=World Digital Song Sales : Sep 23, 2017 {{!}} Billboard Chart Archive|website=Billboard|language=en|access-date=2017-09-12}}</ref>
! scope="row"| US World Digital Songs ([[Billboard charts|''Billboard'']])<ref name=":2">{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2017-09-23/world-digital-songs|title=World Digital Song Sales : Sep 23, 2017 {{!}} Billboard Chart Archive|magazine=Billboard|language=en|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929152628/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2017-09-23/world-digital-songs|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 3
| 3
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! scope="row"| South Korean ([[Gaon Digital Chart]])<ref name="gaondigitalmonthly">{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=09&hitYear=2017&termGbn=month|title=Gaon Digital Chart – September, 2017|website=[[Gaon Music Chart]]|accessdate=2018-02-08|language=ko}}</ref>
! scope="row"| South Korean (Gaon)<ref name="gaondigitalmonthly">{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=09&hitYear=2017&termGbn=month|title=Gaon Digital Chart – September, 2017|website=[[Gaon Music Chart]]|accessdate=February 8, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=October 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171013120446/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=09&hitYear=2017&termGbn=month|url-status=live}}</ref>
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! scope="row" | South Korea ([[Gaon Digital Chart|Gaon]])
|333,157<ref>Cumulative sales for "Power":
|333,157<ref>Cumulative sales for "Power":
* {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=week&hitYear=2017&targetTime=36&nationGbn=T|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 36|website=Gaon Music Chart|accessdate=2017-09-14}}
* {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=week&hitYear=2017&targetTime=36&nationGbn=T|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 36|website=Gaon Music Chart|accessdate=September 14, 2017|archive-date=September 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914124841/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=36&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=37&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 37|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=2017-09-21}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=37&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 37|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=September 21, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921143750/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=37&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=38&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 38|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=2017-09-28}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=38&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 38|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=September 28, 2017|archive-date=September 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928150139/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=week&hitYear=2017&targetTime=38&nationGbn=T|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=39&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 39|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=2017-10-11}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=39&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 39|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=October 11, 2017|archive-date=October 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012044713/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=week&hitYear=2017&targetTime=39&nationGbn=T|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=40&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 40|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=2017-10-21}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=40&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 40|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=October 21, 2017|archive-date=June 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608193106/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=40&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=41&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 41|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=2017-10-22}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=41&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 41|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=October 22, 2017|archive-date=October 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019163336/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=41&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=43&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 43|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=2017-11-03}}
* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=43&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017 Gaon Download Chart - Week 43|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=November 3, 2017|archive-date=November 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107024546/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=43&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}</ref>
</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Japan ([[Oricon]])
! scope="row" | Japan ([[Oricon]])
| 4,033<ref>Cumulative sales for "Power":
| 4,033<ref>Cumulative sales for "Power":
*{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=09&day=25|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 Singles - 4th Week of September, 2017|date=September 25, 2017|website=Billboard Japan}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=09&day=25|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 Singles - 4th Week of September, 2017|date=September 25, 2017|website=Billboard Japan|access-date=February 8, 2018|archive-date=September 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920190610/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=09&day=25|url-status=live}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=10&day=2|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 Singles - 1st Week of October, 2017|date=October 2, 2017|website=Billboard Japan}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=10&day=2|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 Singles - 1st Week of October, 2017|date=October 2, 2017|website=Billboard Japan|access-date=March 19, 2019|archive-date=November 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124035154/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=10&day=2|url-status=live}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=10&day=16|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 Singles - 3rd Week of October, 2017|date=October 16, 2017|website=Billboard Japan}}</ref>
*{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=10&day=16|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 Singles - 3rd Week of October, 2017|date=October 16, 2017|website=Billboard Japan|access-date=March 19, 2019|archive-date=October 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014182845/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2017&month=10&day=16|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
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! scope=row | United States ([[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]])
! scope=row | United States ([[Nielsen SoundScan|Nielsen]])
| 9,000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8239052/exo-winter-olympics-closing-ceremony-performances-sales-charts|title=EXO and CL See Sales and Social Leaps After Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony|first=Jeff|last=Benjamin|date=March 8, 2018|work=Billboard|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=2018-03-12}}</ref>
| 9,000<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8239052/exo-winter-olympics-closing-ceremony-performances-sales-charts|title=Exo and CL See Sales and Social Leaps After Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony|first=Jeff|last=Benjamin|date=March 8, 2018|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=March 12, 2018|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150143/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8239052/exo-winter-olympics-closing-ceremony-performances-sales-charts|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

== Accolades and nominations ==
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Exo}}
{| width="35%" class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Result
|-
| 2017
| 19th [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]]
| Best Music Video
| {{nom}}
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+Year-end lists
!Critic/Publication
!List
!Rank
!Ref.
|-
| align="center"| ''KultScene''
| align="center"| best k-pop songs of 2017
| align="center" {{N/A}}
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |title=BEST K-POP MUSIC VIDEOS OF 2017 |url=http://kultscene.com/best-k-pop-music-videos-of-2017/ |website=KultScene |accessdate=January 16, 2019 |date=January 14, 2018
}}</ref>
|}

=== Music program awards ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! style="width:200px;"| Program
! style="width:150px;"| Date
|-
|''[[Show Champion]]'' ([[MBC Music]])
|September 13, 2017
|-
|''[[M Countdown]]'' ([[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]])
|September 14, 2017
|-
|rowspan="2"| ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]'' ([[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]])
|September 15, 2017
|-
|September 22, 2017
|-
|''[[Inkigayo]]'' ([[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]])
|September 17, 2017
|}
|}


== Release history ==
== Release history ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col"| Region
! scope="col" | Region
! scope="col"| Date
! scope="col" | Date
! scope="col"| Format
! scope="col" | Format
! scope="col"| Version
! scope="col" | Version
! scope="col"| Label
! scope="col" | Label
|-
|-
! scope="row"| South Korea
! scope="row" | South Korea
| rowspan="2"| September 5, 2017
| rowspan="2" | September 5, 2017
| rowspan="2"| {{hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[Streaming media|streaming]]}}
| rowspan="2" | {{hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[Streaming media|streaming]]}}
| rowspan="2"| Original
| rowspan="2" | Original
| {{hlist|[[S.M. Entertainment]]|[[Genie Music]]}}
| {{hlist|[[SM Entertainment]]|[[Genie Music]]}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2"| Various
! rowspan="2" scope="row" | Various
| S.M. Entertainment
| SM Entertainment
|-
|-
| October 20, 2017
| October 20, 2017
| {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}}
| {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}}
| Remixes
| Remixes
| {{hlist|S.M. Entertainment|Scream Records|Genie Music}}
| {{hlist|SM Entertainment|Scream Records|Genie Music}}
|}
|}


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Latest revision as of 08:17, 6 June 2024

"Power"
Remixes EP cover
Single by Exo
from the album The War: The Power of Music
Language
ReleasedSeptember 5, 2017 (2017-09-05)
Genre
Length3:42
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)LDN Noise
Exo singles chronology
"Ko Ko Bop"
(2017) 		"Power"
(2017) 		"Universe"
(2017)
Music video
"Power" (Korean Ver.) on YouTube
"Power" (Chinese Ver.) on YouTube

"Power" is a song by South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, released on September 5, 2017, for the repackaged edition of their fourth studio album The War: The Power of Music. It was released in Korean and Chinese by their label SM Entertainment.[1] On October 20, four remixes of the song were released through SM Station.

Background and release

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Produced by LDN Noise, "Power" is described as an EDM song featuring dynamic synthesizer sounds and drum beats.[2] The lyrics talk about how one can become stronger through music that unites everyone into one.[3] The song was released on September 5 together with the repackage album.[4]

On October 18, it was revealed that four remix versions of the song by DJs R3hab, Dash Berlin, Imlay and Shaun will be released through SM Station on October 20.[5] The remixes were digitally released on October 20.

Commercial performance

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The song debuted at number two on Gaon Digital and Download Chart as well as number 3 on Billboard's US World Digital Songs.[6][7] On September 14, Exo's song "Power" recorded the highest score of all time on M Countdown with 11,000 points, making Exo the first artist to achieve a perfect score after the system changes were implemented in June 2015.[8] The win also marked their 100th win on music shows. The War: The Power of Music reached number one on iTunes in 41 countries in total, including in Spain, Japan, Indonesia, Russia, Hong Kong, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Mexico and Malaysia.[9] The album also made it to the Top 10 on the iTunes charts in 67 countries, including in U.S., Canada, Australia, Britain, France and Germany.[10] Additionally, the album topped the Xiami Music's K-Pop charts.[9]

Music video

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A teaser of "Power" music video was released on September 4, 2017.[3] The Korean and Chinese music videos of "Power" were released on September 5. The music video begins with a narration explaining Exo's new world along with past released Exo songs, then turns into a video game–esque foreign planet where Exo members fight the Red Force machine (their opponent) to get the orbs of their superpowers back which were officially assigned to them early in their careers.[11][12] Macrograph, the local VFX studio responsible for visual effects in blockbuster films like "Roaring Currents" and "Northern Limit Line," handled the video's visual effects.[13]

The Korean music video hit one million views in its first three hours of release and 6,605,588 in 24 hours.[14] Ten days after its release, the music video hit one million likes. The Korean music video has over 100 million views on YouTube.

Promotion

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Exo performing "Power" at the 2018 Incheon Airport Sky Festival

SM Entertainment began promoting the repackaged album and "Power" by releasing teasers with the message "The Power of Music". The first teaser titled #Total_Eclipse was released on August 21, 2017, at the same time as when the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 happened.[15][16] The second teaser was released on August 28 titled #Parallel_Universe.[17][18][19] The third teaser titled "Power #RF_05" was released on August 30.[20]

On the same day, the title of the repackaged album was revealed to be The War: The Power of Music and that it will be released on September 5, 2017, with 12 tracks including the title track "Power".[21][22] SM started releasing teaser images of each member from August 30.[23][24] On September 6, Exo held a mini fan meeting where they performed "Power" for the first time. Exo began promoting "Power" on South Korean Music shows on September 7.[25]

Live performances

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Dubai Fountain Show

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Exo's "Power" was chosen as the first Korean song to be played at the Dubai Fountain's repertoire. whose current music repertoire includes mega-hit songs from global artists such as "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston, "Skyfall" by Adele and many more.[26]

Exo commented, "We are delighted to introduce global audiences to our song 'Power' at this world-famous site. It is a true honour for our song to have been chosen as the first ever K-pop to be played by The Dubai Fountain; not only is 'Power' a dynamic song, but the lyrics describe how music can make people stronger by uniting us all. This ties in with the very essence of The Dubai Fountain itself, a place where visitors from all around the world gather together in one spot to enjoy the truly spectacular fountain show".[27] Before the premiere on January 18, 2018, Exo held a fan meeting and a press conference in Dubai.[28]

Winter Olympics

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On February 25, Exo performed "Power" at the 2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony at Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium in Pyeongchang, South Korea.[29][30] The song's sales increased by 1,000 copies in the US and it returned to Billboard's World Digital Songs chart.[31]

FIFA World Cup 2018

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On July 4, the official FIFA World Cup Twitter posted a tweet asking fans which song they would like heard inside the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Exo's "Power" was among the options, and after a day of intense voting, the results were: Exo's “Power” to be played at the World Cup stadium. 'FIFA World Cup' announced Exo's "Power" were chosen to play on the day of the final match. The official Twitter account for the Olympics also showed their support for Exo and replied back to the World Cup tweet with a gif of Exo performing at the PyeongChang 2018.[citation needed]

Accolades

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Awards
Year Organization Award Result
2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Music Video Nominated
Music program awards
Program Date
Show Champion September 13, 2017
M Countdown September 14, 2017
Music Bank September 15, 2017
September 22, 2017
Inkigayo September 17, 2017

Track listing

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Remixes EP
No.TitleLength
1."Power" (R3HAB Remix)3:21
2."Power" (Dash Berlin Remix)5:00
3."Power" (Imlay Remix)3:18
4."Power" (Shaun Remix)4:16
5."Power" (Dash Berlin Remix) (Chinese version)5:00
Total length:20:55

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[32]

Studio

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Personnel

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Charts

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Sales

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Region Sales
South Korea (Gaon) 333,157[40]
Japan (Oricon) 4,033[41]
United States (Nielsen) 9,000[42]

Release history

[edit]
Region Date Format Version Label
South Korea September 5, 2017
Original
Various SM Entertainment
October 20, 2017
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Remixes
  • SM Entertainment
  • Scream Records
  • Genie Music

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