After the trio released a song for the drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo titled "너를 위해 (For You)", fans began to speculate that they would form EXO's first sub-unit. SM Entertainment confirmed this on October 5, 2016.
Their first album Hey Mama! was released on iTunes and other music service sites on October 31, 2016. The group made their debut performance of the title track "Hey Mama!" on M! Countdown a month later on November 3. Hey Mama! topped the Billboard World Albums chart and South Korean's Gaon album chart. Later in November, EXO-CBX recorded a remake of the original soundtrack "Crush U" for the game Blade & Soul.
On March 10, 2017, it was revealed that EXO-CBX would make their debut in Japan in May. On April 1, the group was announced to be releasing their debut Japanese extended play Girls on May 24, 2017. The extended play's title track was "Ka-CHING!".
The trio released Blooming Days - The 2nd Mini Album on April 10, 2018 which consists of 7 tracks. On May 9, they released their second Japanese album, MAGIC with the title track Horololo.
On April 10, 2019, EXO-CBX released a single, Paper Cuts.
On June 1, 2023, the trio delivered an official statement that they had terminated their exclusive contract with SM Entertainment after filing a lawsuit against SM for alleged slave contract and unfair payment. According to their lawyer’s statement, it all started when EXO CBX members requested transparency of their payment to SM Entertainment. Although it is the domain and basic right of all artists to demand a clear and transparent report of their fees from their company, SM refused to give them the detailed report, stating they couldn’t give them copies of their contracts. The members had been forced to sign a 10-year long-term contract with SM through a special extension; and SM also pushed for additional agreements that resulted in a total of 17—18 years of an exclusive contract, which is a clear violation of South Korean laws.
Monday Blues
EXO-CBX Lyrics
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이불 밖은 위험해 발이 떨어지질 않네
어두컴컴한데
던져 놓은 알람은 벌떡 잘도 일어나네
만원 버스 밖 도로는 너무 막혀
그 안에선 사람에 숨이 막혀
마주친 두 눈에
그때 잠이 깬 듯해
다시 Monday
주말까진 아직 한참 먼데
벌써부터 지쳐버린 그때
넌 일상에서 찾은 나의 holiday
넌 뭔데
늘 순식간에 지나치는 건데
어질어질 몽롱하긴 한데
나를 뒤흔들어 깨운 너의 pretty face, oh
아직 오늘이네 ooh
게을러진 시계도 점점 느리게만 가네
끝이 안 보이는 ooh 할 일들은
피로처럼 또 쌓여가고 있네
집에 가는 길 걸음은 너무 느려 hey
덜컹이는 파도에 몸을 실어
눈이 감길 순간
다시 너를 본 거야
다시 Monday
주말까진 아직 한참 먼데
벌써부터 지쳐버린 그때
넌 일상에서 찾은 나의 holiday (I'll see you baby, girl, I'll see you baby yeah)
넌 뭔데
늘 순식간에 지나치는 건데 (순식간에 yeah)
어질어질 몽롱하긴 한데
나를 뒤흔들어 깨운 너의 pretty face (나를 깨운 너) oh
이렇게 마주치면 ah ah
자꾸 쳐다보면 ah ah
나를 오해할 것 같은데 (오해할 것 같은데)
괜히 막 웃게 되고 ah ah
왠지 가슴 뛰고 ah ah
다 티를 내고 마는 걸 oh
늘 시간이 겹쳐서 ah ah
방향도 같아서 ah ah
데려다주는 것 같은데
커피 한잔 할까요? ah ah
영화 좋아해요? ah ah
지금은 혹시 어때요?
다시 Monday
주말까진 아직 한참 먼데
왜 이렇게 설레이는 건데
넌 매일 매일 반복되는 holiday
눈뜰 때
왜 니가 자꾸 생각나는 건데 (생각해)
다시 너를 보고 싶은 맘에
요즘 주말처럼 기다리는 everyday, oh
(오늘은 날, 오늘은 날 yeah, 오늘은 왠지)
너 오늘은 왠지 날 봐 줄 듯해 (ooh woah ooh woah ooh)
That's why, that's why, that's why
(Ooh woah ooh woah ooh woah ooh)
(Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
(Ooh woah ooh woah ooh woah ooh) That's why, that's why, that's why
오늘은 baby 말 걸어볼래 yeah
EXO-CBX's song "Monday Blues" is about the overwhelming feeling of going to work on a Monday morning. The lyrics describe how difficult it is to wake up, get out of bed and start the day, especially when it is still dark outside. The song talks about how the traffic on the road is terrible and how there are too many people on the bus, making it hard to breathe. However, the singer finds solace in the thought of seeing their crush, who makes the day feel like a holiday, even though it is just another ordinary day.
Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the monotony of everyday life, which is only broken by the thought of seeing the object of their affection. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has felt the dread of starting the workweek after a fun weekend, and this makes the song resonate with many listeners. The upbeat melody and smooth harmonies add a sense of optimism to the song, and the chorus encourages listeners to keep going, even when the days seem dull and repetitive.
Line by Line Meaning
눈이 안 떠지네
I can't open my eyes
이불 밖은 위험해 발이 떨어지질 않네
It's dangerous outside the blanket, my legs won't move
어두컴컴한데
It's pitch black here
던져 놓은 알람은 벌떡 잘도 일어나네
The alarm I set goes off loudly
만원 버스 밖 도로는 너무 막혀
The street outside the ten thousand won bus is too congested
그 안에선 사람에 숨이 막혀
People inside can hardly breathe
마주친 두 눈에
In the eyes that met
그때 잠이 깬 듯해
I felt like I woke up from a dream
다시 Monday
It's Monday again
주말까진 아직 한참 먼데
It's still a long way until the weekend
벌써부터 지쳐버린 그때
Already tired from back then
넌 일상에서 찾은 나의 holiday
You are my holiday in my daily life
넌 뭔데
Who are you?
늘 순식간에 지나치는 건데
Even though it always passes by in a flash
어질어질 몽롱하긴 한데
Although it is a bit hazy
나를 뒤흔들어 깨운 너의 pretty face, oh
Your pretty face that shook me and woke me up
아직 오늘이네 ooh
It's still today ooh
게을러진 시계도 점점 느리게만 가네
Even the lazy clock is getting slower
끝이 안 보이는 ooh 할 일들은
Endless ooh things to do
피로처럼 또 쌓여가고 있네
They pile up like fatigue
집에 가는 길 걸음은 너무 느려 hey
Walking home is too slow hey
덜컹이는 파도에 몸을 실어
Carried by the tumbling waves
눈이 감길 순간
The moment I close my eyes
다시 너를 본 거야
I saw you again
이렇게 마주치면 ah ah
If we run into each other like this ah ah
자꾸 쳐다보면 ah ah
If we keep looking at each other ah ah
나를 오해할 것 같은데 (오해할 것 같은데)
Like you'll misunderstand me (like you'll misunderstand me)
괜히 막 웃게 되고 ah ah
I can't help but laugh ah ah
왠지 가슴 뛰고 ah ah
For some reason my heart is beating faster ah ah
다 티를 내고 마는 걸 oh
I'm showing it all oh
늘 시간이 겹쳐서 ah ah
Time always overlaps ah ah
방향도 같아서 ah ah
We're going in the same direction ah ah
데려다주는 것 같은데
It feels like you're leading me
커피 한잔 할까요? ah ah
Shall we have a cup of coffee? ah ah
영화 좋아해요? ah ah
Do you like movies? ah ah
지금은 혹시 어때요?
How about now?
왜 이렇게 설레이는 건데
Why do I feel so excited
넌 매일 매일 반복되는 holiday
You are a holiday that repeats every day
눈뜰 때
When I open my eyes
왜 니가 자꾸 생각나는 건데 (생각해)
Why do you keep popping up in my mind (I wonder)
다시 너를 보고 싶은 맘에
Wanting to see you again
요즘 주말처럼 기다리는 everyday, oh
Everyday I'm waiting like it's the weekend, oh
너 오늘은 왠지 날 봐 줄 듯해 (ooh woah ooh woah ooh)
Today, for some reason, it seems like you'll see me (ooh woah ooh woah ooh)
That's why, that's why, that's why
That's why, that's why, that's why
(Ooh woah ooh woah ooh woah ooh)
(Ooh woah ooh woah ooh woah ooh)
(Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
(Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
(Ooh woah ooh woah ooh woah ooh) That's why, that's why, that's why
(Ooh woah ooh woah ooh woah ooh) That's why, that's why, that's why
오늘은 baby 말 걸어볼래 yeah
Today baby, can I talk to you yeah
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Written by: Peter Wallevik, Daniel Davidsen, Mich Hansen, Maegan Cottone, Iain James, Yoo bin Hwang
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