K-pop band Exo takes over Burj Khalifa

Dubai: Korean pop group Exo conquered the Burj Khalifa with their own LED show on the facade of the skyscraper on Saturday.

Fans flocked at the foot of the world's tallest tower to catch the three-minute light and sound show that was played to the music of the group’s hit song, Power.

And here it is, the moment #Exo fans have been waiting for: their idols projected on the @BurjKhalifa. #ExoLs pic.twitter.com/wnytecY3ix
— tabloid! (@GulfNewsTabloid) July 14, 2018

Ahead of the show, young fans had already gathered in earnest to show the K-pop group some love. Here they are breaking into a dance.

Happening now: #UAE #EXO fans showing off their dance moves ahead of the @BurjKhalifa show in honor of the #KPop band tonight. pic.twitter.com/9pjD7f2BDS
— tabloid! (@GulfNewsTabloid) July 14, 2018

The Exo craze in the UAE peaked in April when the group made an appearence in Dubai as part of a concert featuring other K-pop groups, including BoA, Girls' Generation, Red Velvet and SHINee.

Exo are currently in Seoul, Korea as part of their three-day world tour.

And the #Exo craze begins at the foot of the @BurjKhalifa which will play a special video of the #KPop band @weareoneEXO tonight. pic.twitter.com/GU4m8DYHjt
— tabloid! (@GulfNewsTabloid) July 14, 2018

Exo broke into the music scene in 2011 with 12 members, but three members have left the group since. In April, Exo's Suho, Xiumin, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, Kai and Sehun travelled to Dubai.