Bird (Exo song) - Misplaced Pages

"Bird" was the first single to be released as a six-member group after Xiumin and D.O. enlisted for their mandatory military service. The song was first released digitally on October 10, before it was released physically on November 4, commemorating their fourth anniversary since debuting in Japan. With a mid-tempo arrangement, the lyrics convey the members feeling with their fanbase.

Live performance

The song was performed live in Exo's fifth world tour, Exo Planet 5 – Exploration during its Japanese stop in Fukuoka's Marine Messe Arena on October 11, and in Yokohama's Yokohama Arena on October 22 and October 23.

Track listing

CD single

"Bird" – 4:04
"Bird" (less vocal) – 4:04

Re-release

"Bird" was re-released as an octet on April 15, 2023, with the song now featuring the vocals of all eight members, including Xiumin and D.O. who were absent from the original version. Exo performed the new version at EXO Channel: The Best fan meeting event in Japan.

Charts

Chart performance for "Bird"
Chart (2019)	Peak position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)	42

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Bird"
Region	Date	Format	Version	Label
Various	October 10, 2019	Digital download streaming	Original	Avex Trax
Japan	November 4, 2019	CD single DVD-Video Blu-ray	Original
Various	April 15, 2023	Digital download streaming	The Best

References

Herman, Tamar (April 9, 2019). "EXO's Xiumin Announces Military Enlistment". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
Kim, D. (July 1, 2019). "EXO Sends D.O. Off As He Enlists In The Military". Soompi. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
Stevania, Putri (October 10, 2019). "EXO Rilis Lagu Jepang 'Bird', Fans Protes Dan Ngamuk Gara-Gara Hal Ini" [EXO Releases Japanese Song 'Bird', Fans Protest and Rage Because of This]. WowKeren (in Indonesian). Retrieved March 9, 2024.
Larasati, Delia Arnindita. "'BIRD' Persembahan EXO untuk Fans Dirilis November 2019" ['BIRD' EXO's Presentation to Fans to be Released November 2019]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Jakarta.
"EXO、5度目のワールドツアー日本公演。横アリで「僕たちも会いたかったです！」" [EXO performs in Japan for the fifth time on its world tour. "We wanted to meet you too!"]. BARKS (in Japanese). Japan Music Network. October 24, 2019. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
Azzahra, Hafsah (April 17, 2023). "EXO Rilis Ulang "Bird" yang Dinyanyikan 8 Anggota, EXO-L Sudah Dengar Belum?" [EXO Re-releases "Bird" Sung by 8 Members, EXO-L Have You Heard It Yet?]. VIVA (in Indonesian). Retrieved March 9, 2024.
Hernawan; Suciati, Fitri (April 17, 2023). "EXO Sukses Gelar Fanmeet Jepang 'EXO CHANNEL: THE BEST', 50 Ribu Fans Hadir" [EXO Successfully Holds Japan Fanmeet 'EXO CHANNEL: THE BEST', 50 Thousand Fans Attended]. Suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved March 11, 2024.
"Exo Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2024.

Exo

Xiumin
Suho
Lay
Baekhyun
Chen
Chanyeol
D.O.
Kai
Sehun

Sub-groups

Exo-K
Exo-M

Sub-units

Studio albums

Korean and Chinese	XOXO Exodus Ex'Act The War Don't Mess Up My Tempo Obsession Exist
Japanese	Countdown

Extended plays

Live albums

Tours

Filmography

Category
Commons

v t e Exo songs
Discography Videography
Korean and Chinese	"Mama" "Wolf" "Growl" "Miracles in December" "The First Snow" "Overdose" "December, 2014 (The Winter's Tale)" "Call Me Baby" "Love Me Right" "Lightsaber" "Sing for You" "Unfair" "Lucky One" "Monster" "Lotto" "For Life" "Ko Ko Bop" "Power" "Universe" "Tempo" "Love Shot" "Obsession" "Don't Fight the Feeling" "Let Me In" "Hear Me Out" "Cream Soda"
Japanese	"Love Me Right (Romantic Universe)" "Coming Over" "Electric Kiss" "Bird" "Bird (The Best Ver.)"
Collaborations	"Dancing King"

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