I'm not very fluent in English, but give me a chance to describe who EXO is, they are the first kpop that has a related story in every music video. Their theory is exoplanets that came from outer space, they debuted in 2012 but the concept has been formed by Lee Soo Man (SM producer) since the 1990s or even before that. If you follow all of EXO's albums, you will know that all of EXO's songs have their luxurious instruments and vocals. This group was formed exclusively by SM and seems expensive because of their multitalented. I haven't talked about achievements because EXO's achievements are still the highest in 2021 as a kpop group with the most achievements in groups, people usually call them by King of kpop or king if vocal. Achievement of group, individuals, sub units and solos is balance. A site recaps it every year and I have the link. Last year SNSD still took first place, but now EXO is first due to the addition of Baekhyun, Kai, Chanyeol's individual awards and their latest Comeback win. As I explained earlier, EXO's vocals and music have luxurious instruments, so their fans, Exo-L, consist of more musicians, adults and kpop idols. They never advertise regular products, because SM charges very high rates for this group. The car company even closed the pre-order because of the up to 200% increase in orders, even though it was only advertised by the EXO-CBX sub-unit. Currently exo-l is on hiatus a lot because many are adults and married, working even they are busy chasing dreams because this is what EXO ordered EXO-L. You will find out how much EXO loves their fans. EXO had concerts without paying for EXO-L, Every concert or fan meeting, they always provide a food court for exo-l. EXO-L's name and the date they were formed are always included in their MVs, even EXO Chanyeol's hand tattoos. This is not widely known by non fans because it's only symbols between EXO & EXO-L like L in MV power or L-1485 will be found in MV kokobop, DFTF and some others that have symbols reflecting EXO & EXO-L They also made a special song for EXO-L with the title "PROMISE". Exo once lost three of its members and this was the heaviest for exo-l, everyone thought at that time exo's history was over but they proved it and SM gave them more intense promotions and EXO's name was so popular, not because they dramatized the loss of members but because they did show off talent that gets better with every performance. Their story was very hard and emotional but EXO never disapoint us with their hardwork to show us the best side of them. We almost full of their sincerity. Yixing wrote his own invitation for EXO-L to the fanmeet. Suho once read one by one the inbox from exo-l. Baekhyun gives EXO-L the love name *eri/aeri/eriya* *Eldorado* is music that EXO has never shown anywhere other than in front of EXO-L, even some event want them to sing this song but exo refuse to, and this song is also what made STAR WARS invite EXO to collaborate in the song LIGHT SABER for the movie. Furthermore, EXO also always advised EXO-L not to leave school just for fan meetings. One exo-l can only buy 1 album, they tell EXO-L to use the money to buy warm clothes. Suho said, don't spend too much time on them, EXO-L must reach their goals while still young. Sehun forbade schoolchildren to skip school just because of them. EXO scolded EXO-L for pushing each other during a fan meeting. They don't like EXO-L who are selfish and self-centered. EXO also advised EXO-L not to fight with other fans. You can see what kind of idols who really care about the lives of their fans, they love EXO-L without demanding anything either through actions or words. EXO always support a member to military by coming together to celebrate before going to it. They are also often talked about by media staff as humble idols and always greet the crew behind the scenes. EXO is very often discussed in vocal schools because of talent. Their songs are also difficult to find in karaoke places because they are difficult to sing by an ordinary voice. So far, maybe 20% have only explained about EXO, many young people today may not know EXO because they are exclusive. But in the era of 2012 when they debuted for 5 years, their names spread everywhere, even the farmers in my village knew their names and their iconic song GROWL. The member of EXO also including write music and their song. But a few people only know this. Some exo Bside about better live is also motivated EXO-L to creat personal Achievement. Some exo-l got acchivement bcos EXO, for example the "My teacher is my husband" movie was inspiried by Lay EXO. EXO always joinning the social cultur like donated their profit every years. EXO has so many projects of moral and social i can't count it. EXO is currently on a semi-hiatus, they are serving in the military and some of its members have solo careers. They used to in television shows, dramas, films, reality shows, models, drama soundtracks and BAs. I love EXO because they dare to say no and it's wrong to EXO-L if the fans do the wrong thing. Many parents tell their children to idolize EXO because they also prioritize education and tell their fans a right things to do. Even Chen is really brave to annouce his wife and baby.. It's touchy.. While another idols keep hiding their scandal. The wrong act closing by right things has to do. It's sweet and honest act tbh.. They all have careers and have a degree and graduated from University.
Yes kai dropped his hat by accident but it’s one take MV and everything was perfect and he act professionally so it’s not a big problem but for real it’s one legendary moment tho
This is the song that made a name for exo to be the kings of kpop, ever since growl came exo was well-known in the whole world and the people in korea starts to accept them as a successful group and talented boys, they even said “ if you don’t know Exo and Growl You MUST be SPY !! “. Growl is the beginning of the million sellers in so many years. Amazing song and amazing talented group who made history !!!
That hat dropped wasn't in the plan ofc. Haha.. As you may realized this MV is a one take video and that was the concept. So, everytime they made mistake, they retook the video from the beginning. They had taken many videos but then SM chose this even though it wasn't perfect because Kai dropped his hat. But, he took it back smoothly since he would use it later in the end of video and it didn't really look like it was accident! Many people even didn't realize that. That fact also become one of reasons why I personally looovee every aspect of Growl MV ever since my first watch when I was in Junior high school. I can't believe that even after more than 8 years, this song and MV are still sooo good. Thank you for the reaction. I wish u happy and healthy.
@@TheHockeywitch what was the mistake in EXO-M version I never was able to find it even when the vid came out people talked about it and still to this day haven't seen it
As you discovered, the performance version of EXO's "Growl" is a one take video, which means that it was shot all in one take without any cuts or edits. However, although it is a one take video, this does not mean they used the very first take, it just means that every time anyone made a mistake they had to start all over again from the very beginning. While filming the one take MV they had to dance the choreography about 7 times and this was the take the director and producer decided to use. They actually danced this choreography until they physically could not do it anymore. But, as you noticed, not even this take was technically "perfect" because Kai drops the hat in the middle of the dance in the Korean version and he smoothly bends down and picks it up. He needed the hat at the end. But because it was done so effortlessly that most people don't even notice the mistake, or assume it's just part of the choreography, they decided to use this footage anyway. And if you watch the Mandarin version, if you look closely, you will see Suho steps on Sehun's foot. :D. In the beginning of the performance MV you start out by seeing 6 of the members and as the camera spins around you see the other 6 members -- There are 6 members that make up EXO-K and 6 members that make up EXO-M and when they come together they are 12 that make up one group as EXO. In the Korean version, you see the EXO-K (Korean) members featured first in the two groups. and if you watch the EXO-M (Mandarin Chinese) version, you will see the EXO-M members featured more prominently. In the beginning how EXO was designed was that for every member in EXO-K there is a member in EXO-M that fills the same role. Each member in EXO-K has a counterpart in EXO-M. For example, D.O. is the main vocalist in EXO-K and Chen is the main vocalist in EXO-M; Baekhyun is the other main vocalist in K and Luhan was the other main vocalist in M; Chanyeol is the main rapper in K and Kris was the main rapper in M; Sehun is the lead rapper in K and Xiumin is the lead rapper in M; Kai is the main dancer in K and Lay is the main dancer in M; and then it's Suho is a lead vocalist in K and Tao was a rapper/vocalist in M (I'm not sure how these two really work together because Tao is more of a rapper and Suho is a vocalist, but because they are the last two they are put together.) That's why it's worth watching both versions, because, as you will discover, there is far more than just the languages that are different. ;D However, what is even more impressive about "Growl", is the fact that they filmed 4 versions of the "Growl" MV, so not only did they have to perfect the dance in the Korean performance version, but they also had to do it again in the Mandarin version and then again in both the 2nd MV versions. And it wasn't like they could use the same footage because the Korean and Mandarin versions aren't exactly the same -- the EXO-M and EXO-K members had different parts in each of the MVs -- so that just adds another element to this. EXO actually filmed 5 different videos for the song "Growl." There is still one more video that was released as part of their "Wolf" and "Growl" promotions. It's a drama version that combines their two songs "Growl" and "Wolf" and it's like a mini K-drama that is more like a movie or TV show with a complete story and the members playing characters. Here is a link to the full "Growl" and "Wolf" drama version ua-cam.com/video/sFCvZUSnuus/v-deo.html. Plus, there are several iconic live performances of "Growl" as well.
If you notice, the camera movements are actually part of the choreography, because the camera is another character in the performance. The camera is supposed to represent the girl that they are singing to. So that is why they are looking at the camera so intensely because they are trying to get the girl's attention. They are each trying to impress her with their moves. If you look up the lyrics for "Growl," you will see they are pretty much acting like a wolf or beast, that can no longer control themselves around the girl and they are warning her to be careful because all she does is make them want to growl and grab her and possess her, etc. "I’m warning you just in case (listen carefully) It’s dangerous now (so dangerous) Stop provoking me (there’s going to be trouble) I don’t even know myself ... My breath keeps on stopping You walk towards me You smile at me Maybe you’re attracted to me too .... A dark shadow has woken up inside of me Sparks fly in my eyes as I look at you Everyone step away from her (step away) It’s going to get fierce from now on I’m growling, growling, growling I’m growling, growling, growling I’m growling, growling, growling If you don’t back away then I don’t care if you get hurt ..." etc. Some say the "girl" that EXO is always singing about and you sometimes see in their MVs is a manifestation of the heart of the Tree of Life and that is why the members are always rescuing or protecting the girl, etc. And why all their songs are about being in love with a girl or being controlled by the power of the girl, such as in "Overdose" for example. Or how they talk about knowing they are bad news for the girl but they want her anyway and they can't help it, but in the end they know they might destroy her -- as they say in "Monster," etc. etc. When you think of the girl as the heart of the Tree of Life the mystery begins to unfold even more.
EXO got so good at this choreography that they were able to perform the whole thing live on award shows and music programs just like they did in the MV while singing live as well. You should check out their Beauty and Beast performance at the 2013 MAMA Awards to see how impressive they perform "Growl" live. ua-cam.com/video/ycql_T6Fc9c/v-deo.html "Growl" and this one take performance is what launched EXO into super stardom and it's what made them the most popular group in Korea. It's one of the reasons why the government has given EXO the title of Korea's national Idols. However, "Growl" came out in 2013 about a year after EXO debuted, and up until that point EXO weren't very well known or popular. When they first debuted, many people called them "SM's biggest mistake." Because the concept of them being aliens from Planet Exo and the fact that they were designed specifically to debut in both Korea and China and several foreign Chinese members were chosen specifically to make up their own sub-unit, etc. many people had a hard time understanding how EXO would ever be successful. The group started out being branded as SM's first failure, and they thought Lee SooMan (the founder of SM) was crazy for coming up with the group. But when the one take video for "Growl" was released, everyone began to take notice. This video was pretty groundbreaking, no group had done a one take video quite like this and it proved to the mainstream audiences that SM really did know what they were doing. Now everyone in Korea and around the world knows EXO and they have become one of the most popular groups that are one of the biggest money-makers for SM. "Growl" has become what they are most known for. EXO even performed this song at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in 2018.
yes it was a one-take mv and he really dropped his hat (not supposed to happen ofc 😂) trust me hundreds idols cover this song individually or by the whole group, even in 2021 when the song was released in 2013. what a national anthem
Yes 'Growl' is one of the k-pop classics. This song is also called the 'National Anthem' of Korea because literally everyone knows it there. And yes Kai accidentally dropped the cap but he kept on going 😂 Also I love your reactions !
Queen GROWL! This song is a LEGEND because it was the FIRST to sell a million copies after 12 years of sales drought in the KPop industry. A song that wrote its name in the history of KPop and South Korea. A lot might hate me for my words, but honestly, million sales didn't matter until GROWL happened. Queen GROWL set the million trend. National Anthem, indeed!
Growl was massive when it dropped which was fortunate for EXO as their previous single Wolf was extremely controversial (you loved it or hated it). Everyone loved Growl
Me in my school :eri rong eri rong Me at college : eri rong eri rong Me doing house work:eri rong eri rongand me after 7years working in my office : eri rong eri rong This what you call a song love them for ever
Growl 으르렁 was viral in Korea when it dropped. Everyone loved them and there was like thousands of cover when it came out. The song was so iconic that it was featured in a lot of kdrama, and still mention to this day. Another exo song that will forever be classic is First Snow. It always climd up the chart during the winter season in Korea.
This song never gets old, no matter how many times I hear it, that's the thing with EXO songs, they are so addicting. Their discography(group or solo)... STELLAR
@@graysplays I heard you talking about synchronization and please react to exo "oh la la la dance practice" and "electric kiss dance practice". That oh la la la dance practice deleted by SM so if you check it , you can see that the uploader is not the sm or exo official yt account because SM deleted it. Some exols believed that maybe sm deleted it because of too much synchronization. I hope you notice my comment/reply, thanks and stay safe💖
Yep this is known as Korea’s national anthem. This was shot in one take and that’s why when Kai’s hat dropped, he professionally picked it up without interrupting the dance. That’s King Kim Kai 😌 Also, i like how you realized the influence of EXO on other groups.
Never trust a K-pop fan that doesn't know "na euleuleong euleuleong euleuleong dae"😂 I remember I was so young when it was released but up until now I can still remember the song!! One of the iconic songs in K-pop!!
This Song made EXO the Biggest kpop Group in the world and till 2017 they held that position. Still today they are one of the biggest groups thanks to growl
You got Baekhyun & Kai right. At first you mistook Xiumin for D.O. but that's fine. Later you recognized D.O. at 3:17 ! Since you have also already reacted to Sehun's guide I'd like to help you a little, Sehun is the one with white hair who's dancing in center or up front most of the time in this MV And no the Kai hatdrop wasn't supposed to happen !! Kai is crazy
This song is known as KPOP NATIONAL ANTHEM, it made such a HUGE impact on Kpop industry, this song was super viral. Literally every k-idols know the choreography, LEGEND.
Talking about synchronization? Well well well. Exo "oh la la la dance practice" and "electric kiss dance practice" will really bless your eyes. That oh la la la was deleted by SM but thankfully exols were so fast on downloading it and they uploaded it on youtube again. Of you'll check it, you will see that the video is not from exo or sm official yt account because they delete it and some exols said that sm deleted it because of too much synchronization HAHAHAH. I hope you can react to that please
They said in one of the interviews afterwards, that they had to film this MV like 14 - 16 times, because it was a one-take video and if someone made a mistake they had to restart it over and over again. That's why Kai didn't stop when he dropped his hat, but picked it up quickly and continued dancing as everyone was already very tired at that moment. Kai is a Dance Genius, so he was able to perform such an amazing trick.
This is EXO They are super talented by nature The just keep getting better They've put the basis for the kpop when there was barely a kpop But now They've been treated bad from their own company Hope they can get their freedom soon
This was the second kpop song I ever heard/saw. The first was What is Love, which appeared in my recs totally at random-I didn’t even listen to Western pop music. I was fascinated so I looked for more mvs. Growl had just come out so I watched it next. You can imagine what it was like for someone who had no experience at all with kpop. The combination of the song and choreo completely blew me away. Eight years later and I continue to love EXO more and more. I’ve never found a group I like as well. Clicking on that one mv had such a significant impact on me. It’s funny the directions your life can take so far outside anything you ever imagined.
the cap drop was accidental. he had to keep going or they would have to shoot the mv from the top. if you noticed, the video was shot in one-take so they couldn't risk stopping. they could, of course, but it's gonna take a toll on everyone. methinks that Growl was EXO's breakthrough single. everything from the song to the choreo to the mv style sort of defined EXO as the group to beat. this, i can say, is truly iconic.
I'm so happy a reactor finally notice Kai dropping his hat and pulling off that smooth move to get it back. Also, do u guys remember the times Sehun one line was saying EXO in every song?
I love love this song, I become a fan of them since Wolf, their big number made the whole choreography looks amazing, sadly some members left but they made great music and they are individually talented as well!!
Being honest on your reaction is commendable! 👏 I love all your EXO reactions. Keep them coming pls.. Also, i saw one of ur reactions about how Baekhyun's voice made you feel, i totally understand. His voice quality is like a soul whisper. He literally pulled me into kpop.
yes, you’re totally right because this song is definitely one of the most iconic songs in kpop ever. a lot of people were drawn to exo because of this and you can see a lot of kpop idols cover this song! i believe nct dream recently covered it on weekly idol? i forgot ;; but also a funny fact is this is one of the songs that got prohibited in south korea during exam period! i don’t know if you ever heard of it because aespa’s next level faced the same fate. 😂 apparently students get way too distracted that they need to prohibit certain songs.
An exo member (i don't remember who exactly) once told that him dropping the hat was an accident but he didn't stop the dance, the reason behind that was bcz everyone was really tired since this was a one take filming and they already stopped it many times. 🤭
Many EXO-L are stuck in nostalgia. I was there when there was 12 and was heartbroken as Luhan was my bias in the whole group and Baekhyun my 2nd but after what's happened with Kris abusing minors and the way the three former members have disrespected Lay? Heeellll naaaah please ignore them. After everything Kris has done plus the way they act to Lay, Kris badmouthing them to his ex gf. They're terrible excuses of humans
been watching all of your videos about exo and i love them all❤️please keep on posting about our vocal kings! i hope you'll have more subscribers because you deserve it. more power to your channel!
Please react to their performance live in Hong Kong MAMA 2013 where they are performing Growl and Wolf live. They are super amazing, i know you gonna like it. Thanks
been a fan of them because of this song but what makes me different is that i discovered this song last dec 2020 hahahahaha but lmaoooo i'd say that i'm a certified exo-l now. i listen to their songs everyday. watched their guestings, or show appearances. everything. it's just been 6 months since i became a fan but it feels like i've been with them throughout their journey. i love them so much. i'll always. best decision i've ever done in my life. they're one of my motivations in surviving this pandemic and keeping me sane. ❤️ thank you exo for saving me through your music. thank you for existing.
People forget or don't even realize or don't want to admit that EXO started it all, EXO has become the standard for kpop nowadays. Like example, EXO makes idol groups pay attention to the number of their album sales, etc. and this is the song where it all started, with sales of over 1 million copies in 2013 after 12 years. Imagine, 1 million copies in 2013 where everything is not as easy as now, the use of UA-cam is not as massive as now, other social media is not as massive as it is now. But exo did it, paved the way and set a standard. Oh wait, exo didn't paved the way, EXO are not even the way, rather, EXO IS THE GOAL.
It's a one shot mv, so no, Kai did not do it on purpose. It accidentally fell and he didn't want to mess up the whole mv. So he smoothly and quickly picked up his cap. Professionalism at the age is crazy!🙌
The synchronization is amazing here especially considering it's one take MV 💞 The shock on your face when Kai dropped his hat XD no it wasn't intentional and fun fact: in the Chinese version there's a mistake too (Between Suho and Sehun) but since they kept going both were used 😹
Korea national anthem even old people knows this song since it came out and new generation in kpop still covering it until now, Growl was a real hit and they were only rookies
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I'm not very fluent in English, but give me a chance to describe who EXO is, they are the first kpop that has a related story in every music video. Their theory is exoplanets that came from outer space, they debuted in 2012 but the concept has been formed by Lee Soo Man (SM producer) since the 1990s or even before that. If you follow all of EXO's albums, you will know that all of EXO's songs have their luxurious instruments and vocals.
This group was formed exclusively by SM and seems expensive because of their multitalented. I haven't talked about achievements because EXO's achievements are still the highest in 2021 as a kpop group with the most achievements in groups, people usually call them by King of kpop or king if vocal.
Achievement of group, individuals, sub units and solos is balance. A site recaps it every year and I have the link. Last year SNSD still took first place, but now EXO is first due to the addition of Baekhyun, Kai, Chanyeol's individual awards and their latest Comeback win. As I explained earlier, EXO's vocals and music have luxurious instruments, so their fans, Exo-L, consist of more musicians, adults and kpop idols.
They never advertise regular products, because SM charges very high rates for this group. The car company even closed the pre-order because of the up to 200% increase in orders, even though it was only advertised by the EXO-CBX sub-unit. Currently exo-l is on hiatus a lot because many are adults and married, working even they are busy chasing dreams because this is what EXO ordered EXO-L. You will find out how much EXO loves their fans.
EXO had concerts without paying for EXO-L, Every concert or fan meeting, they always provide a food court for exo-l.
EXO-L's name and the date they were formed are always included in their MVs, even EXO Chanyeol's hand tattoos. This is not widely known by non fans because it's only symbols between EXO & EXO-L like L in MV power or L-1485 will be found in MV kokobop, DFTF and some others that have symbols reflecting EXO & EXO-L
They also made a special song for EXO-L with the title "PROMISE". Exo once lost three of its members and this was the heaviest for exo-l, everyone thought at that time exo's history was over but they proved it and SM gave them more intense promotions and EXO's name was so popular, not because they dramatized the loss of members but because they did show off talent that gets better with every performance. Their story was very hard and emotional but EXO never disapoint us with their hardwork to show us the best side of them.
We almost full of their sincerity.
Yixing wrote his own invitation for EXO-L to the fanmeet. Suho once read one by one the inbox from exo-l. Baekhyun gives EXO-L the love name *eri/aeri/eriya*
*Eldorado* is music that EXO has never shown anywhere other than in front of EXO-L, even some event want them to sing this song but exo refuse to, and this song is also what made STAR WARS invite EXO to collaborate in the song LIGHT SABER for the movie.
Furthermore, EXO also always advised EXO-L not to leave school just for fan meetings.
One exo-l can only buy 1 album, they tell EXO-L to use the money to buy warm clothes.
Suho said, don't spend too much time on them, EXO-L must reach their goals while still young.
Sehun forbade schoolchildren to skip school just because of them.
EXO scolded EXO-L for pushing each other during a fan meeting. They don't like EXO-L who are selfish and self-centered.
EXO also advised EXO-L not to fight with other fans. You can see what kind of idols who really care about the lives of their fans, they love EXO-L without demanding anything either through actions or words.
EXO always support a member to military by coming together to celebrate before going to it.
They are also often talked about by media staff as humble idols and always greet the crew behind the scenes. EXO is very often discussed in vocal schools because of talent.
Their songs are also difficult to find in karaoke places because they are difficult to sing by an ordinary voice. So far, maybe 20% have only explained about EXO, many young people today may not know EXO because they are exclusive. But in the era of 2012 when they debuted for 5 years, their names spread everywhere, even the farmers in my village knew their names and their iconic song GROWL.
The member of EXO also including write music and their song. But a few people only know this. Some exo Bside about better live is also motivated EXO-L to creat personal Achievement.
Some exo-l got acchivement bcos EXO, for example the "My teacher is my husband" movie was inspiried by Lay EXO.
EXO always joinning the social cultur like donated their profit every years. EXO has so many projects of moral and social i can't count it.
EXO is currently on a semi-hiatus, they are serving in the military and some of its members have solo careers. They used to in television shows, dramas, films, reality shows, models, drama soundtracks and BAs.
I love EXO because they dare to say no and it's wrong to EXO-L if the fans do the wrong thing. Many parents tell their children to idolize EXO because they also prioritize education and tell their fans a right things to do. Even Chen is really brave to annouce his wife and baby.. It's touchy.. While another idols keep hiding their scandal. The wrong act closing by right things has to do. It's sweet and honest act tbh..
They all have careers and have a degree and graduated from University.
U need to see Overdose is also old song in 2014 best song for EXO ever!!
Yes kai dropped his hat by accident but it’s one take MV and everything was perfect and he act professionally so it’s not a big problem but for real it’s one legendary moment tho
LEGENDARY
This is the song that made a name for exo to be the kings of kpop, ever since growl came exo was well-known in the whole world and the people in korea starts to accept them as a successful group and talented boys, they even said “ if you don’t know Exo and Growl You MUST be SPY !! “. Growl is the beginning of the million sellers in so many years. Amazing song and amazing talented group who made history !!!
How time flies.. I became EXO-L because of this iconic song..
@@myleo7594 come on.. for me i knew them even before they debut… I grew up with them in my life for 10 years
Yes me too i knew them since what is love and history and I become a fan since then and I couldn't stand anyone else cuz they are perfect
That's to Growl for the NEW SM BUILDING haha
That hat dropped wasn't in the plan ofc. Haha.. As you may realized this MV is a one take video and that was the concept. So, everytime they made mistake, they retook the video from the beginning. They had taken many videos but then SM chose this even though it wasn't perfect because Kai dropped his hat. But, he took it back smoothly since he would use it later in the end of video and it didn't really look like it was accident! Many people even didn't realize that. That fact also become one of reasons why I personally looovee every aspect of Growl MV ever since my first watch when I was in Junior high school. I can't believe that even after more than 8 years, this song and MV are still sooo good.
Thank you for the reaction. I wish u happy and healthy.
I'm still mind blown that it went that smoothly
@@graysplays It's even more mind blowing because they had to do a second ONE TAKE version in Mandarin. There's a mistake in that one too.
@@TheHockeywitch Ikr! Everything about them is just mind blowing.
@@TheHockeywitch what was the mistake in EXO-M version I never was able to find it even when the vid came out people talked about it and still to this day haven't seen it
Growl is THAT song that every kpop stan knows even if they don't stan exo. This song itself built a whole bulding of one SM's main building.
And finally the korean national anthem is on your channel
As you discovered, the performance version of EXO's "Growl" is a one take video, which means that it was shot all in one take without any cuts or edits. However, although it is a one take video, this does not mean they used the very first take, it just means that every time anyone made a mistake they had to start all over again from the very beginning. While filming the one take MV they had to dance the choreography about 7 times and this was the take the director and producer decided to use. They actually danced this choreography until they physically could not do it anymore. But, as you noticed, not even this take was technically "perfect" because Kai drops the hat in the middle of the dance in the Korean version and he smoothly bends down and picks it up. He needed the hat at the end. But because it was done so effortlessly that most people don't even notice the mistake, or assume it's just part of the choreography, they decided to use this footage anyway.
And if you watch the Mandarin version, if you look closely, you will see Suho steps on Sehun's foot. :D.
In the beginning of the performance MV you start out by seeing 6 of the members and as the camera spins around you see the other 6 members -- There are 6 members that make up EXO-K and 6 members that make up EXO-M and when they come together they are 12 that make up one group as EXO. In the Korean version, you see the EXO-K (Korean) members featured first in the two groups. and if you watch the EXO-M (Mandarin Chinese) version, you will see the EXO-M members featured more prominently.
In the beginning how EXO was designed was that for every member in EXO-K there is a member in EXO-M that fills the same role. Each member in EXO-K has a counterpart in EXO-M. For example, D.O. is the main vocalist in EXO-K and Chen is the main vocalist in EXO-M; Baekhyun is the other main vocalist in K and Luhan was the other main vocalist in M; Chanyeol is the main rapper in K and Kris was the main rapper in M; Sehun is the lead rapper in K and Xiumin is the lead rapper in M; Kai is the main dancer in K and Lay is the main dancer in M; and then it's Suho is a lead vocalist in K and Tao was a rapper/vocalist in M (I'm not sure how these two really work together because Tao is more of a rapper and Suho is a vocalist, but because they are the last two they are put together.)
That's why it's worth watching both versions, because, as you will discover, there is far more than just the languages that are different. ;D
However, what is even more impressive about "Growl", is the fact that they filmed 4 versions of the "Growl" MV, so not only did they have to perfect the dance in the Korean performance version, but they also had to do it again in the Mandarin version and then again in both the 2nd MV versions. And it wasn't like they could use the same footage because the Korean and Mandarin versions aren't exactly the same -- the EXO-M and EXO-K members had different parts in each of the MVs -- so that just adds another element to this.
EXO actually filmed 5 different videos for the song "Growl." There is still one more video that was released as part of their "Wolf" and "Growl" promotions. It's a drama version that combines their two songs "Growl" and "Wolf" and it's like a mini K-drama that is more like a movie or TV show with a complete story and the members playing characters. Here is a link to the full "Growl" and "Wolf" drama version ua-cam.com/video/sFCvZUSnuus/v-deo.html. Plus, there are several iconic live performances of "Growl" as well.
If you notice, the camera movements are actually part of the choreography, because the camera is another character in the performance. The camera is supposed to represent the girl that they are singing to. So that is why they are looking at the camera so intensely because they are trying to get the girl's attention. They are each trying to impress her with their moves.
If you look up the lyrics for "Growl," you will see they are pretty much acting like a wolf or beast, that can no longer control themselves around the girl and they are warning her to be careful because all she does is make them want to growl and grab her and possess her, etc. "I’m warning you just in case (listen carefully)
It’s dangerous now (so dangerous) Stop provoking me (there’s going to be trouble) I don’t even know myself ... My breath keeps on stopping You walk towards me You smile at me Maybe you’re attracted to me too .... A dark shadow has woken up inside of me Sparks fly in my eyes as I look at you
Everyone step away from her (step away) It’s going to get fierce from now on I’m growling, growling, growling I’m growling, growling, growling I’m growling, growling, growling If you don’t back away then I don’t care if you get hurt ..." etc.
Some say the "girl" that EXO is always singing about and you sometimes see in their MVs is a manifestation of the heart of the Tree of Life and that is why the members are always rescuing or protecting the girl, etc. And why all their songs are about being in love with a girl or being controlled by the power of the girl, such as in "Overdose" for example. Or how they talk about knowing they are bad news for the girl but they want her anyway and they can't help it, but in the end they know they might destroy her -- as they say in "Monster," etc. etc. When you think of the girl as the heart of the Tree of Life the mystery begins to unfold even more.
EXO got so good at this choreography that they were able to perform the whole thing live on award shows and music programs just like they did in the MV while singing live as well. You should check out their Beauty and Beast performance at the 2013 MAMA Awards to see how impressive they perform "Growl" live. ua-cam.com/video/ycql_T6Fc9c/v-deo.html
"Growl" and this one take performance is what launched EXO into super stardom and it's what made them the most popular group in Korea. It's one of the reasons why the government has given EXO the title of Korea's national Idols.
However, "Growl" came out in 2013 about a year after EXO debuted, and up until that point EXO weren't very well known or popular. When they first debuted, many people called them "SM's biggest mistake." Because the concept of them being aliens from Planet Exo and the fact that they were designed specifically to debut in both Korea and China and several foreign Chinese members were chosen specifically to make up their own sub-unit, etc. many people had a hard time understanding how EXO would ever be successful. The group started out being branded as SM's first failure, and they thought Lee SooMan (the founder of SM) was crazy for coming up with the group.
But when the one take video for "Growl" was released, everyone began to take notice. This video was pretty groundbreaking, no group had done a one take video quite like this and it proved to the mainstream audiences that SM really did know what they were doing. Now everyone in Korea and around the world knows EXO and they have become one of the most popular groups that are one of the biggest money-makers for SM. "Growl" has become what they are most known for. EXO even performed this song at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in 2018.
I learned so much through this comment than I did in school LOL JK
yes it was a one-take mv and he really dropped his hat (not supposed to happen ofc 😂) trust me hundreds idols cover this song individually or by the whole group, even in 2021 when the song was released in 2013. what a national anthem
Isn't that awesome
Finally... the ultimate classic appears!
I definitely think this a timeless classic
growl is the national anthem in korea, everyone knows it, also this is the song that build de SM building! so you can imagine how big is the song 💕
Yes 'Growl' is one of the k-pop classics. This song is also called the 'National Anthem' of Korea because literally everyone knows it there.
And yes Kai accidentally dropped the cap but he kept on going 😂
Also I love your reactions !
I cant believe i never heard this song tbh
Queen GROWL! This song is a LEGEND because it was the FIRST to sell a million copies after 12 years of sales drought in the KPop industry. A song that wrote its name in the history of KPop and South Korea. A lot might hate me for my words, but honestly, million sales didn't matter until GROWL happened. Queen GROWL set the million trend. National Anthem, indeed!
Growl was massive when it dropped which was fortunate for EXO as their previous single Wolf was extremely controversial (you loved it or hated it). Everyone loved Growl
sounds like it all worked out in the end
Me in my school :eri rong eri rong
Me at college : eri rong eri rong
Me doing house work:eri rong eri rongand me after 7years working in my office : eri rong eri rong
This what you call a song love them for ever
SAME!!!!
Growl 으르렁 was viral in Korea when it dropped. Everyone loved them and there was like thousands of cover when it came out. The song was so iconic that it was featured in a lot of kdrama, and still mention to this day. Another exo song that will forever be classic is First Snow. It always climd up the chart during the winter season in Korea.
This song never gets old! Legendary💯
This song make a wholee SM Building! That the facttt
This song never gets old, no matter how many times I hear it, that's the thing with EXO songs, they are so addicting. Their discography(group or solo)... STELLAR
“Growl” has to be my favorite Exo song ngl. 🔥💯
Loved it for sure!
@@graysplays I heard you talking about synchronization and please react to exo "oh la la la dance practice" and "electric kiss dance practice". That oh la la la dance practice deleted by SM so if you check it , you can see that the uploader is not the sm or exo official yt account because SM deleted it. Some exols believed that maybe sm deleted it because of too much synchronization. I hope you notice my comment/reply, thanks and stay safe💖
@@norhayabayangan4183 Yep. Sneaky SM mistreating EXO again by deleting their most synchronized dance practice 🥺
Yep this is known as Korea’s national anthem. This was shot in one take and that’s why when Kai’s hat dropped, he professionally picked it up without interrupting the dance. That’s King Kim Kai 😌 Also, i like how you realized the influence of EXO on other groups.
Try watching Growl Remix in their Elyxion concert
We shall see!
@lulu lili yah, Mama, Monster and Wolf Remix at the Exordium Concert
Love this one too! Highly recommended!
Yes, that hat wasn't suppose to fall, but it was Kai after all 💁🏻♀️
like im just amazed at how slick he made it
Never trust a K-pop fan that doesn't know "na euleuleong euleuleong euleuleong dae"😂 I remember I was so young when it was released but up until now I can still remember the song!! One of the iconic songs in K-pop!!
Growl the National anthem 🔥🔥
National anthem of Korea! Hoping that you could also react to the live version.
This is one take MV and yah it’s the best one ever
Ah the memories of hearing this song for the first time watching Mama. The good days
This Song made EXO the Biggest kpop Group in the world and till 2017 they held that position. Still today they are one of the biggest groups thanks to growl
You got Baekhyun & Kai right.
At first you mistook Xiumin for D.O. but that's fine. Later you recognized D.O. at 3:17 !
Since you have also already reacted to Sehun's guide I'd like to help you a little, Sehun is the one with white hair who's dancing in center or up front most of the time in this MV
And no the Kai hatdrop wasn't supposed to happen !! Kai is crazy
growl is LEGENDARY!! the amount of groups that have covered growl.. not even exos themselves have performed it that many times! 🙌🏼
its a one take video, and kai dropping the hat is a mistake tho 😂
he recovered way too well tho lmao
@@graysplays main dancer indeed 😁
3:31 yes that’s our Kyungsoo🙌（D.O.)
The member you asked at the beginning is Xiumin not D.O. 😆 thanks for the reaction really enjoy this.👏
This song is known as KPOP NATIONAL ANTHEM, it made such a HUGE impact on Kpop industry, this song was super viral. Literally every k-idols know the choreography, LEGEND.
Talking about synchronization? Well well well. Exo "oh la la la dance practice" and "electric kiss dance practice" will really bless your eyes. That oh la la la was deleted by SM but thankfully exols were so fast on downloading it and they uploaded it on youtube again. Of you'll check it, you will see that the video is not from exo or sm official yt account because they delete it and some exols said that sm deleted it because of too much synchronization HAHAHAH. I hope you can react to that please
7:07 yes they’re the real influencers in kpop
THE REAL LEGENDS
They said in one of the interviews afterwards, that they had to film this MV like 14 - 16 times, because it was a one-take video and if someone made a mistake they had to restart it over and over again. That's why Kai didn't stop when he dropped his hat, but picked it up quickly and continued dancing as everyone was already very tired at that moment. Kai is a Dance Genius, so he was able to perform such an amazing trick.
This song started the 3rd generation! Growl is an anthem in Korea, EXO The Nation Group :)
This is EXO
They are super talented by nature
The just keep getting better
They've put the basis for the kpop when there was barely a kpop
But now They've been treated bad from their own company
Hope they can get their freedom soon
This was the second kpop song I ever heard/saw. The first was What is Love, which appeared in my recs totally at random-I didn’t even listen to Western pop music. I was fascinated so I looked for more mvs. Growl had just come out so I watched it next. You can imagine what it was like for someone who had no experience at all with kpop. The combination of the song and choreo completely blew me away. Eight years later and I continue to love EXO more and more. I’ve never found a group I like as well. Clicking on that one mv had such a significant impact on me. It’s funny the directions your life can take so far outside anything you ever imagined.
the cap drop was accidental. he had to keep going or they would have to shoot the mv from the top. if you noticed, the video was shot in one-take so they couldn't risk stopping. they could, of course, but it's gonna take a toll on everyone.
methinks that Growl was EXO's breakthrough single. everything from the song to the choreo to the mv style sort of defined EXO as the group to beat. this, i can say, is truly iconic.
Growl is EXO’s signature.
I'm so happy a reactor finally notice Kai dropping his hat and pulling off that smooth move to get it back. Also, do u guys remember the times Sehun one line was saying EXO in every song?
Also.... when ya getting to Lucky One or Overdose?
Legendary Kai didn't make it seem like the hat falling wasn't in the choreo
I love love this song, I become a fan of them since Wolf, their big number made the whole choreography looks amazing, sadly some members left but they made great music and they are individually talented as well!!
The song that build SM building and korea national anthem..
This song and Power were permformed by EXO in 2018 on Olympic Games I watched it on TV and they were so cool!
Not to mention the fact that almost all kpop trainees from 3rd generation and after did this choreography at least once..
My Dear, you should also watch the 'Growl' Version 2. Hehehe
Kai accidentally dropped his hat but he made it looks like its part of their choreo :) this is a one time shot MV, btw :)
Being honest on your reaction is commendable! 👏 I love all your EXO reactions. Keep them coming pls..
Also, i saw one of ur reactions about how Baekhyun's voice made you feel, i totally understand. His voice quality is like a soul whisper. He literally pulled me into kpop.
Growl was really EXO's breakthrough song. It made them extremely popular and was even labeled something like the unofficial national anthem
Lu Han in the pink!
yes, you’re totally right because this song is definitely one of the most iconic songs in kpop ever. a lot of people were drawn to exo because of this and you can see a lot of kpop idols cover this song! i believe nct dream recently covered it on weekly idol? i forgot ;; but also a funny fact is this is one of the songs that got prohibited in south korea during exam period! i don’t know if you ever heard of it because aespa’s next level faced the same fate. 😂 apparently students get way too distracted that they need to prohibit certain songs.
So much Exo content lately
An exo member (i don't remember who exactly) once told that him dropping the hat was an accident but he didn't stop the dance, the reason behind that was bcz everyone was really tired since this was a one take filming and they already stopped it many times. 🤭
It's Kai
3:29 Yes, correct. It's our D.O.
4:35 The ad-lib at the back is also D.O.
Many EXO-L are stuck in nostalgia. I was there when there was 12 and was heartbroken as Luhan was my bias in the whole group and Baekhyun my 2nd but after what's happened with Kris abusing minors and the way the three former members have disrespected Lay? Heeellll naaaah please ignore them. After everything Kris has done plus the way they act to Lay, Kris badmouthing them to his ex gf. They're terrible excuses of humans
Next: "EXO Sabor a mi"
You'll be pleased
Now I'm always gonna hear it like they are saying 'eat it up, eat it up'
OH SO MY HEARTS ARE NOT UNIQUE!!!! hurt....very hurt
Hello!
This song never gets old
Such an iconic song from my childhood 😌
It's been fun watching your exo reactions! I can't wait to see more~~
The First kpop group that i listened to is EXO back in 2014🤣(now I'm 15yrs old)🤣
been watching all of your videos about exo and i love them all❤️please keep on posting about our vocal kings! i hope you'll have more subscribers because you deserve it. more power to your channel!
ah yes this song catapulted my love for kpop 7 years ago
GROWL is timeless. Thank you EXO for making this masterpiece 🥲
Please react to their performance live in Hong Kong MAMA 2013 where they are performing Growl and Wolf live. They are super amazing, i know you gonna like it. Thanks
There are so many versions of growl. I really enjoyed watching them all. They change the performances every time and never fails to impress me
Omg!! Thank you for reacting to my request bro ❤❤ love you
OH......MISS YOU EXO OT12 🤴💛
Growl named as their national anthem for a reason 😁
Thank you for reacting brother !
Exol love you
D.O ♡
I dont understand why u resist being an EXO-L. I just cant
I'm not resisting!
This song called national anthem of Korea. Thank you for your reaction ❤️
Yes 'Growl' is one of the k-pop classics
been a fan of them because of this song but what makes me different is that i discovered this song last dec 2020 hahahahaha but lmaoooo i'd say that i'm a certified exo-l now. i listen to their songs everyday. watched their guestings, or show appearances. everything. it's just been 6 months since i became a fan but it feels like i've been with them throughout their journey. i love them so much. i'll always. best decision i've ever done in my life. they're one of my motivations in surviving this pandemic and keeping me sane. ❤️ thank you exo for saving me through your music. thank you for existing.
More exo reactions please ❤️
Please do a reaction video of "EXO-CBX- Blooming Days"
It's " eu leu leong" or "eureureong" if you trnaslate Growl in korean. And this MV was taken in a one shot and no editing required.
People forget or don't even realize or don't want to admit that EXO started it all, EXO has become the standard for kpop nowadays. Like example, EXO makes idol groups pay attention to the number of their album sales, etc.
and this is the song where it all started, with sales of over 1 million copies in 2013 after 12 years. Imagine, 1 million copies in 2013 where everything is not as easy as now, the use of UA-cam is not as massive as now, other social media is not as massive as it is now. But exo did it, paved the way and set a standard. Oh wait, exo didn't paved the way, EXO are not even the way, rather, EXO IS THE GOAL.
It's a one shot mv, so no, Kai did not do it on purpose. It accidentally fell and he didn't want to mess up the whole mv. So he smoothly and quickly picked up his cap. Professionalism at the age is crazy!🙌
The legendary song!!
I cant wait to see you reacting to EXO’s live performances! It will blow your mind 100x :)
Istg Growl will forever be iconic 😌
every group you react to did a cover for this song at least twice
Yes exo
Exo Growl is the best song in k pop
The synchronization is amazing here especially considering it's one take MV 💞
The shock on your face when Kai dropped his hat XD no it wasn't intentional and fun fact: in the Chinese version there's a mistake too (Between Suho and Sehun) but since they kept going both were used 😹
that was one shot.
Dance practic plzzzz is fire with the whole OT12
My all time fav! GROWL! ❤️❤️❤️
Growl is the Kpop national anthem song
This song is one of the most popular songs in Kpop world
Korea national anthem even old people knows this song since it came out and new generation in kpop still covering it until now, Growl was a real hit and they were only rookies
Please check out the EXO Lightsaber Exordium Japan performance and Taeyeon Weekend music video as well..
I love growl, but i love wolf MORE‼️😂🔥
1 take video and Kai dropped the cap by accident. Recovered splendidly so they didnt have to retake. Thanks for the react