Bird (Exo song)

"Bird" was the first single to be released as a six-member group after Xiumin and D.O. enlisted for their mandatory military service.^[1][2] The song was first released digitally on October 10, before it was released physically on November 4, commemorating their fourth anniversary since debuting in Japan. With a mid-tempo arrangement, the lyrics convey the members feeling with their fanbase.^[3][4]

The song was performed live in Exo's fifth world tour, Exo Planet 5 – Exploration during its Japanese stop in Fukuoka's Marine Messe Arena on October 11, and in Yokohama's Yokohama Arena on October 22 and October 23.^[5]

• CD single

1. "Bird" – 4:04
2. "Bird" (less vocal) – 4:04

"Bird" was re-released as an octet on April 15, 2023, with the song now featuring the vocals of eight members, including Xiumin and D.O. who were absent from the original version.^[6] Exo performed the new version at EXO Channel: The Best fan meeting event in Japan.^[7]

Following the fan meeting event where the group performed the song with eighth members, "Bird" has also been featured on Suho's SU:HOME concert tour in 2024 for its Japan stop.^[8] Chanyeol followed suit a year later for the "Chanyeol Japan Tour 2025 -The Days-" fan meeting concert tour.^[9]