EXO-L (the official name for EXO fans) started trending #우리의_청춘_시대는_엑소라고_부른다 in Korean, which means “Our youth is called EXO” shortly after midnight on the 8th of April (Korean time). The band debuted the same day in 2012 and fans all over the world added to the trending hashtag #EXO8thAnniversary to give love and admiration to their favs, also using quotes from the members and sharing significant moments and videos through the whole of EXO's career.
The EXO members did not stay aside and celebrate the date with some posts. One of the lead vocalists, Baekhyun, tweeted that EXO's youth are EXO-Ls, and thanked them and shared an unpublished selfie.
The leader of the band, Suho, who recently released his first solo album, shared via Instagram a handwritten message in Korean: “Thank you for the past 8 years, EXO-L”.
The main dancer and famous “Gucci Boy” Kai posted a photo from debuting days with the words “Always miss (fans)”.
Main rapper Chanyeol updated his Instagram with a story dedicated to the anniversary and a debut photo congratulating fans with the important day.
Chanyeol is known for the trust and love of the EXO-Ls, even being tattooed with the debut date of the band to keep the band and fans closer.
Fans are flooding Twitter with tweets to congratulate their favourite band.