K-pop group Exo perform in Dubai - in pictures

  • Exo member Chanyeol performed at K-pop Overdose concert in Dubai. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
    Exo member Chanyeol performed at K-pop Overdose concert in Dubai. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Emirati performer DJ Bliss opened the show at Coca-Cola Arena
    Emirati performer DJ Bliss opened the show at Coca-Cola Arena
  • The excitement was palpable among K-pop fans in Dubai
    The excitement was palpable among K-pop fans in Dubai
  • DJ Raiden told The National he would like to collaborate with artists from the Mena region
    DJ Raiden told The National he would like to collaborate with artists from the Mena region
  • Chanyeol is one of the group's most versatile members, with a successful acting career
    Chanyeol is one of the group's most versatile members, with a successful acting career
  • Chen performed Exo songs as well as solos from his latest album Last Scene
    Chen performed Exo songs as well as solos from his latest album Last Scene
  • Chanyeol leaned into his solo catalogue, performing singles Tomorrow and Rodeo Station
    Chanyeol leaned into his solo catalogue, performing singles Tomorrow and Rodeo Station
  • DJ Raiden wowed the crowd
    DJ Raiden wowed the crowd
  • Xiumin thanked the Arab ExoLs after the show, wishing them a 'Happy New Year'
    Xiumin thanked the Arab ExoLs after the show, wishing them a 'Happy New Year'
  • Chanyeol raps and sings in Exo, its subgroup Exo-K, subunit Exo-SC and also as a solo artist
    Chanyeol raps and sings in Exo, its subgroup Exo-K, subunit Exo-SC and also as a solo artist
  • Chanyeol and DJ Raiden performed a new track tentatively titled 24, as well as their 2020 collaboration Yours
    Chanyeol and DJ Raiden performed a new track tentatively titled 24, as well as their 2020 collaboration Yours
  • Chanyeol spoke to The National before the concert
    Chanyeol spoke to The National before the concert
  • Exo member Xiumin promised fans an upcoming album
    Exo member Xiumin promised fans an upcoming album
  • 'I am deeply passionate about conveying messages of healing through my music,' said Chen
    'I am deeply passionate about conveying messages of healing through my music,' said Chen
  • 'I want to work with artists from the hip-hop and RnB genres,' said Raiden
    'I want to work with artists from the hip-hop and RnB genres,' said Raiden
  • Chanyeol, Xiumin, Chen and Raiden before their concert
    Chanyeol, Xiumin, Chen and Raiden before their concert