May 22nd marks the birthday of EXO‘s leader Suho! To celebrate, we’ve been looking back on some of our favorite Suho moments and talking about why we love this amazing man so much. From his beautiful smile to his sincere humility, check out these 20 GIFs that perfectly express the reasons why we love EXO’s Suho. Do you feel the same way, EXO-L?
1- His Beautiful Voice
From his soft vocals on solo tracks like “Curtain” to his gorgeous parts on covers like “Sabor a Mi,” we can never get enough of Suho’s voice!
2- His Adorable Accent In English
From trips to India to interviews in the U.S., Suho always provides fans with adorable English skills that make everyone say “Awwww!”
3- The Way He Nags His Members (aka His Children)
No need to explain this one! Right, EXO-L? Suho is a self-confessed nag when it comes to being in charge of the group and making sure they’re doing the right thing.
4- His Endless Patience With Said Children
EXO consists of nine high-energy kids, but even when Suho is surrounded by so many mischievous troublemakers, he always keeps his cool.
(Well… most of the time anyways.)
5- Those Chocolate Abs! Need We Say More?
Fit, bronzed, and beautiful… Suho’s muscular body was shown off proudly during this era, and EXO-L are still grateful to this day!
6- His Strangely Addictive Aegyo
Slightly awkward, a bit cringe-inducing, but still totally loveable and adorable…. Suho and his aegyo is something we still can’t get over.
7- His Girl Group Dance Skills (#NeverForget)
What other Kpop leader can look this flawless in a dress and wig while dancing to “Something” by Girl’s Day?
8- The Fact That He’s Super Polite Even When He Gets Angry
Even when the members keep teasing him to the point of making Suho lose his cool, he still manages to do so in the most polite, low-key way possible. Only Suho can be savage with a smile!
9- The Way He Absolutely Adores His Members
Rambunctious, teasing members aside (Yes, we’re talking about you, Baekhyun), these boys are still the apple of Suho’s eye! His love and affection for the members is just too cute for words.
10- How Hilarious He Can Be (Even When He’s Trying To Be Serious)
There is no explanation needed on this point! We’ll just refer you to Exhibit A below. *Giggles*
11- How Respectful He Is To Senior Artists
Whether it’s bowing 4.35 million times to senior artists like G-Dragon or always giving mad props to his fellow SMTOWN artists like Super Junior and SHINee, Suho isn’t shy about showing off his love for senior artists in the industry.
12- How Amazing He Looks In Glasses
We know what you’re thinking! “Well, Suho looks great in anything!” While that’s true, of course, we just can’t help but admit our partiality to Suho in glasses. Nerdy chic is always in style when it comes to EXO’s leader!
13- The Fact That He Is One Of The Most Humble People In Kpop
It doesn’t matter if you’re an EXO-L or a member of another fandom completely, no one can deny that Suho is widely regarded to be one of the most humble people in the entire Kpop industry.
13- How He Just Can’t Hide His Emotions Sometimes
Whether he’s at his wit’s end with Sehun’s teasing or his own jokes just aren’t being properly appreciated by the rest of the crew, sometimes Suho just can’t hide his feelings! That’s ok, however, because it just makes him seem even more human and relatable.
14- How Awkward He Can Be
Suho always gives his 100%, but sometimes he just can’t hide the awkwardness. Whether it’s trying to form a heart with Chanyeol or trying to pretend like he doesn’t care when his good friend Kyuhyun is teasing him, we just love Suho’s adorably awkward moments!
15- His Adorkable Expressions
From hilarious faces during EXO’s choreography to some serious “What the heck?” reactions on variety shows, Suho’s adorkable expressions are just one of the many reasons we love him!
16- The Way He Sticks Out His Tongue When He’s Embarrassed
We’ve lost track of how many times Suho has stuck out his tongue during awkward or embarrassing moments, but it’s just so cute, we never fail to keep watching it over and over.
17- His Flawless Skin (Talk About Beauty Goals!)
We’ve seen many Kpop idols up close and personal at different press conferences, red carpet events, concerts, and more, but the one idol who left us floored because of his flawless skin? That’s right… Suho!
18- He Never Gives Up
Did you know Suho trained for seven long years before being able to finally debut with EXO? In fact, he trained with SHINee and had originally planned to debut as part of their group. Even when that fell through, he didn’t grow jealous or give up hope but continued to work hard to achieve his goals. That work ethic and dedication still shines through today!
19- How He Sincerely Loves and Appreciates His Fans
If there is one thing that never fails to get Suho emotional, it’s EXO-L. Through his speeches, comments, and actions, Suho never misses a chance to thank fans for their support and remind everyone that it’s due to the fans that EXO has become so successful.
20- His Beauty… Inside and Out!
His amazing smile and beautiful face is definitely stunning, but that’s not the most beautiful thing about Suho! All of the things previously mentioned— with the addition of at least a hundred more— combine to make EXO’s leader the inspirational, loveable, and amazing person he is today. That beauty shines from the inside out and makes him one of our favorite people in Kpop!
EXO-L, do you agree with our list? Why else do you love Suho? Let us know in the comment section below!
lee1086 is the co-founder and director of What The Kpop and an unapologetic EXO-L. When not writing or editing articles, she is watching Kpop music videos or Kdramas. She is a huge fan of Super Junior and the perfection known as Eunsihae. When not obsessing over the flawlessness of Donghae or trying to decide if her SHINee bias is Taemin or Key, she is playing the piano, loving on her dog, watching every fancam of Kai ever known to man, and hanging out with her family and friends.
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