"Obsession" is a song by South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo, released on November 27, 2019 as the lead single of the group's sixth studio album Obsession. The music video was released on the same date.
Background and composition
Written by Kenzie, and arranged by Dem Jointz, "Obsession" is described as a hip-hop dance track featuring repeating spell-like vocal samples over a heavy beat, as well as an addictive R&B infused chorus. The lyrics convey a straightforward monologue of ones willingness to escape from the darkness of an awful obsession.[1]
Promotion
Exo promoted the album and song with teasers throughout November 2019, including a minute-long EXODEUX concept trailer, which showcased the member's "X-Exo" alter-ego's, as well as a music video teaser which was released 6 hours before the music video.[2]