In 2016, AsiaOne said "Exo are turning into an omnipresent, unstoppable global force," citing their popularity in the United States, their critical acclaim, and the size of their global fandom.
Pada tahun 2016, AsiaOne mengatakan "Exo berubah menjadi kekuatan global yang ada di mana-mana, tak terbendung," berdasarkan popularitas mereka di Amerika Serikat, pengakuan kritis mereka, dan ukuran penggemar global mereka.