10+ “Muggles” Who Became Instant EXO Stans After The Olympics Closing Ceremony

1. This new fan took on a brave challenge of catching up on 6 years of history.

Seriously I was living under a mountain not a rock!! I am six years too late and I want to cry!! #Olympics_EXO pic.twitter.com/sf2NkLQIf2

— Lorena Lynn (@Lorena_0913) February 25, 2018

I downloaded this app… what now lol

I guess there is no way back right?

😄😄#iHeartAwards #BestFanArmy #EXOL @weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/gGrE5LxU1n

— Lorena Lynn (@Lorena_0913) February 26, 2018

 

2. When you go from “who’s that” to full on heart eyes.

who's this guy in the middle ?? help #Olympics_EXO pic.twitter.com/StUueOV30B

— aves (@averyidk) February 25, 2018

pic.twitter.com/v6pt2y2Wiy

— aves (@averyidk) February 26, 2018

 

3. In less that 24 hours this girl went from “not a K-Pop fan” to crooning EXO lyrics on Twitter.

I mean I'm not a kpop fan but that group EXO really did so well btw who's the tall one with cute ears 👀 #Olympics_EXO

— r o n i (@NoGloGang) February 25, 2018

She’s my baAABYYYY
saehayan geu sonkkeutEEE pic.twitter.com/mGeoqHDCjQ

— r o n i (@NoGloGang) February 26, 2018

 

4. What was once a Shuri from “Black Panther” stan account has now made room for appreciating Kai and learning Korean words.

OMG who is this guy?? I loved his dancing I'm crushing so hard. He's beautiful.

#Olympics_EXO pic.twitter.com/r71NHg7uG6

— Shuri (@aNewExol) February 25, 2018

Being a new Exo fan is like learning a whole new fan culture. New words like biaswrecker, ot9, maknae line, yehet, and other Korean words I guess. I love learning new stuff.#iHeartAwards #BestFanArmy #EXOLs @weareoneEXO

— Shuri (@aNewExol) February 26, 2018

 

5. EXO’s even drew in the dad fans!

I’ve never listened to a single note of k-pop in my life much less even heard of the group EXO but those guys are lit and I’m a fan 🔥🔥#ClosingCeremony #Kpop #OlympicGames2018 #Olympics_EXO

— Steve Miller (@S_Miller101) February 26, 2018

 

6. EXO-L knew they had to make sure Ashton was properly educated in the subject of EXO’s discography.

Ok I’ve never heard an exo song in my life but I just might have to start listening to them after this…. #ClosingCeremony

— ashton (@marblestuff) February 26, 2018

As my EXO closing ceremonies tweet continues to blow up, I’d like to share that I made a playlist that I’m gonna listen to tomorrow of songs recommended by all the lovely fans !! pic.twitter.com/EDn8JHRdme

— ashton (@marblestuff) February 26, 2018

 

7. No one can resist the call of “Growl”.

Soooooo I guess I love Kpop now 🤷🏻‍♀️ that shit had me fully up and dancing in my living room #ClosingCeremony

— lizzydee (@lizzydee) February 26, 2018

 

8. Who remembers the moment you committed to your bias?

I officially stan mr. tall guy with the curly hair who is now my header that I’m never gonna change

— Jordan (@jorrrrdannnnn) February 26, 2018

Drop every pic or gif of Sehun you have please

— Jordan (@jorrrrdannnnn) February 26, 2018

 

9. Drawing in new stans all over the world, one amazing performance at a time.

I had never heard KPOP before but this group definitely caught my attention they did amazing and they are handsome woah.. I want to get to know them omg #EXO_Olympics #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/ruFCmKrvYH

— Cynthia (@cynthiaabyx) February 26, 2018

 

10. Eyes emoji were flying around as EXO rocked the Closing Ceremony.

Who are these lil dancin hotties? 👀 #ClosingCeremony

— surprised weebay gif (@mand0na) February 26, 2018

 

11. When you add “EXO-L” to your status of father and husband.

I only created this Twitter account so I can anonymously join the freedom of sharing what I honestly think about this.

A thread.#Olympics_EXO

— Johnny Dilly (@JohnTheLinger) February 25, 2018

I have officially joined.#iHeartAwards #BestFanArmy #EXOL @weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/y5xZ19eC8H

— Johnny Dilly (@JohnTheLinger) February 27, 2018

 

12. Their performance was truly a gateway into a new world for many that night.

I know NOTHING about Kpop, but these guys are cool. #exo #Olympics_EXO #ClosingCeremony #PyeongChang2018 #Olympics

— No Self Control (@cookieramblings) February 25, 2018

 

13. Considering the hashtag #Olympics_EXO racked up millions of tweets in just a few hours, no one is surprised.

I stan the Olympics, now I Stan EXO #ClosingCeremony

— Luna Alma (@lunajadealma) February 26, 2018

 

14. Music has no boundaries.

I have no idea what @weareoneEXO is singing. But their voices are so pretty. You don’t need to speak Korean to appreciate their singing and dancing. #ClosingCeremony

— Emily ⚯͛ (@FateDecided) February 26, 2018

 

15. You know when this Michelle Obama gif comes out, people are truly bopping behind their computer screens.

I haven’t spent a single second of my life listening to k-pop but this EXO song at the #ClosingCeremony is a BOP pic.twitter.com/0N6T6DWdwT

— Nancy Shrew 🔎 (@thelineupx) February 26, 2018