Ko Ko Bop

About this song

"Ko Ko Bop" is the lead single from EXO's fourth studio album, The War. The track was inspired by "Down Down Baby," a rhythm play popular among children in England and America. CHEN, CHANYEOL and BAEKHYUN took part in writing the lyrics. The music video features eight members, leaving out Lay, who was continuing his solo work in China.

What it's about

The song encourages listeners to let their bodies move and dance freely on the night before an unavoidable war, symbolizing enjoying a happy life before facing daily struggles. The title combines "ko ko," meaning fun, and "bop," meaning dancing to music, together meaning to dance with rhythm.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Written by BAEKHYUN, CHEN (첸), CHANYEOL, 제이큐 (JQ), 현지원 (Hyun Ji Won) and Shaylen.
• Recorded at SM LVYIN Studio.