Reacting to Exo 'Growl' MV

[@Robotboy-yw6pn]

LOL. This was one of the first kpop mvs I ever saw. This blew EXO up. So incredibly catchy and smooth. It hooked me completely. First time I ever saw a group with so many members!

[@josephfaris143]

EXO “Tempo” is insane with the vocals! Would love to see your reaction to that!

[@silk2188]

D.O's voice was never autotuned he just has a unique vocal tone and agility, he's known for his Runs and riffs

[@resurgingflame]

I'm sorry to say this but in music industry, everyone uses autotune during music recording to control the pitches. If u meant live, then sure he doesn't use it. But so does majority of kpop idols. Also u forgot Lotto & Heart Attack, two EXO songs that clearly uses autotune as stylistic choice.

[@jasonremy8688]

@@resurgingflame I get your point but the op comment still said the truth .

[@jasonremy8688]

@@resurgingflame if your doubting exo when it comes to vocals oh boi .. there's ntg more delusional than that..

[@resurgingflame]

@@jasonremy8688 nothing in my comment says that I'm doubting their vocals, I just said that they use autotune as well. Can u at least try to comprehend properly before replying?

[@fenniferj]

Unfortunately SM didn't allow subs on their MVs for a long time. And yes, that's D.O.'s actual vibrato, so good it sounds like autotune! 😄

[@Miraiwhitelock]

5:04 that's D.O. aka Do Kyungsoo aka one of the main vocalists of EXO. D.O. is called the RnB king of kpop. He has one of the most agile voices and prettiest vocal tones in the music industry (as stated by experts themselves). It's not autotune, his voice is just that amazing. You should react to his solo album, his solo song 'Tell me what is love' or to the acoustic medley performance in Japan. Then you'll know why he's the king 👑👑

[@Citizen_in_mingi_s_dimple1117]

This is the national anthem of Exo and kpop back then🔥🔥 cant wait to see more

[@crow5454]

yes!!! finally, we need more exo mv reaction!

[@rhfeloh6631]

EXO-FOREVER ~😍 I love EXO ~🥰🥰 I love D.O's unique and powerful voice and fantastic run 😍😍😍

[@lanaibvb5940]

It's Koreas national anthem, everywhere in Korea you'll hear this song. They were actually the first to do that outfit. They've created so much clothing and music vid trends that's why they're called kings of kpop. There used to be twelve members but now there's nine. Let's not talk about the formers just Google the past members and you'll see why.

[@Veronica.1371]

*Stray Kidz* 2022 MAMA Awards Performance of Venom/Maniac from yesterday is 🔥 and something you should check out

[@vickih5423]

It is incredible!!!

[@RIZKY7ze3o]

Kaum sodom🗿

[@xlatina4life94x]

Ok yes! Growl took over Korea at the time and is an iconic song. Fun fact, this was shot all in one take! Plus almost every kpop boy group has covered it. EXO have such an amazing discography, their B sides are just as good as their title tracks 😊

[@jamesrawlins735]

This was the mv and song that made EXO explode - for a time they were the biggest kpop group (along with Big Bang). Btw, did you notice that it was a one-shot video? You also have all 12 original EXO members (3 Chinese members left under contract disputes, including Luhan, the pink haired member who was one of the main vocalists - plus Lay, who is still in the group but doesn't promote with them for some time). Exo arguably is one of the two male Kpop idol groups with the best vocals (along with BTOB). Btw, the choreographer is Nick Bass, American who also worked with Justin Timberlake and Usher.

[@zcst4eva]

I knew they had members leave but I didn't realize they had started as a 12 member group. Ya learn somethin' new every day.

[@jamesrawlins735]

@@zcst4eva Yep. When Exo were formed in 2011, SM split them into 2 units of six members each: EXO-K - Suho, Baekhyun, Kai, Chanyeol, D.O, and Sehun, which performed the songs in Korean, Exo-M - Xiumin, Lay, Chen, Kris, Luhan and Tao, which sang in Chinese (M meaning Mandarin). China was a huge market for Kpop and SM went to capitalize on that. That's why there are two different mvs for all of their early songs up through about 2015. This is also why they came with the backstory created in the MAMA mv (which also explains their super powers).

[@zcst4eva]

@@jamesrawlins735 cool, thanks for the info!

[@velcanica]

You said that you like D.O.'s section... You can react to his solo album someday :D It's really chill and light, you will enjoy it! :D And I wait till Day6 reaction comeback :D Can you watch Day6 Even of Day - Right Throug Me? :D YOUNG K - MICROPHONE too :D

[@silviaexo-l9559]

This is a one take video. That’s simple but incredible. This song is considered a national anthem, everybody in Korea knows it. EXO lanced this school uniform trend.

[@luzledo]

El chico que dices "él, aunque creo que es autotune, pero él" es D.O y es impresionante su voz, es mi favorito de EXO y me encanta su voz, su estilo es muy R&B...

[@duncanewe]

If watch the they live, everyone will agree EXO no need AUTOTUNE

[@NurAzizah-hc6il]

Timeless song and mv was one take shoot. Thank you for reacting to EXO

[@milindawilson9175]

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 for the filming of this MV until they physically could not do it anymore. But not even this take was technically "perfect." If you notice, Kai drops the hat in the middle of the dance in the Korean version and he smoothly bends down and picks it up. (The stealing of the hat is actually part of the choreography.) 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. 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. (Anything that takes place before 2014, you will see all 12 members involved.) 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. There is a drama video 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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXemp42LiNOoq9U. 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 English translation of 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 believe that 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 also check out their Beauty and Beast performance at the 2013 MAMA Awards to see how impressive they perform the full "Growl" choreography live, kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5TUnZKKa6uWb8U. "Growl" and their one take performance is what launched EXO into superstardom 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, along with their song "Power," at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in 2018, and both songs were Olympic theme songs that could be heard at venues and events throughout the games that year. EXO was the only Kpop group to be asked to perform at the Olympics that year, which just goes to show you how influential and popular they have become.

[@Bombdiggityyo]

This is a great song and video!! ATEEZ did an amazing relay dance to this song with all the same dance moves as best as possible in a relay 😅 Thanks, Pagan!

[@grubchen7527]

Hey Pagan Exo always have good songs and I love growl. ❤❤❤ You have to listen to monster, wolf and specially love shot ❤❤ All from Exo. They are soooo good.

[@mahin_vaai]

Please check out "Mama" , "Wolf" , "Love shot", "Tempo" , "kokobop" , "overdose" by exo. hope you would have a very good time with EXO

[@daiane_ms]

please more EXO over here thank you for the video, I loved the content

[@ventilaterneo5336]

Yesssssss my favorite song yayyyy

[@dimishawol]

I think it's really nice seeing how far you've come in your kpop journey already and reacting to older classics like this one Keep it up!! Some recommendations coming from a Shawol: Don't call me - SHINee Move - Taemin Idea - Taemin 💙

[@marinernx619]

Not so simple if you think about the fact that the whole video is one take ! Given how hard must be this choreo, the work here is pretty impressive. For other EXO recommandations you should watch Ko Ko Bop and Love Shot though I think you may have already seen Love Shot but I'm not sure. You should also check some of their solos like Peaches and Mmmh by Kai and Bambi and Candy by Baekyun.

[@Miraiwhitelock]

Growl aka the national anthem of South-Korea. South-Koreans always say that if you don't know this song as an Korean, then you're a North-Korean spy 😂😂

[@pomenkamk7558]

Thank you for your reaction! EXO are vocal kings and their harmonies, runs and vocal techniques are amazing. It would be nice if you could react to more of their songs. As well as their solo song releases from Kai, Baekhyun, Xiumin, D.O. Chanyeol, Suho, Chen, Lay and Sehun. And they have sub-units EXO-CBX and EXO-SC. And their live performances are out of this world. So good that they even have live albums from their concerts.

[@exo-lstyle1391]

There are two MV on this song, but these one I love more. The conception of nonstop video without montage I adore.

[@Baepsae77]

This was a hard one to watch, but seeing your reaction was great. Exo has amazing music and choreo. There's a few videos that show their vocal strength. Their vocals are mind blowing.

[@jenniferortiz1204]

I love this song, also Love Shot is the best song ever 🔥 Some recommendations for new MVs: WEi=All or Nothing The boyz =Drink it Taemin= Want & Flame of love Jackson Wang= 100 ways Monsta x= Fantasia

[@Karinaiswatching]

“MAMA” and “Tempo” by them It’s a bop🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@crixwaters2348]

Thank you for reacting and enjoying it. I would recommend EXO "Call Me Baby", "Love Me Right", "Electric Kiss", and since you have reacted to Obsession already, maybe you could react to the album as well! I promise, it will be worth your time

[@tudosecorina4271]

They also have other great songs that i love like Love shot (the first kpop song downloaded on the phone) Lotto, The eve 🤗🥰

[@CheG1224]

They are the BEST live. 👌

[@katsoo7849]

That certain part is the actual voice of D.O. and is not autotune. 😊 For me, he has the most soulful voice in kpop.

[@mayson7952]

Love this reaction of Exo. Tempo, love shot and Lotto are great songs These are my other suggestions: Jackson: - 100 Ways - LMLY - Cruel -Pretty Please -Bullet to the Heart - Oxygen GOT7: - You calling my name - Eclipse - Breath - Last Piece - Encore - NANANA - Look - Lullaby Pentagon- Do or Not Pentagon - Daisy Pentagon- Dr BEBE Pentagon- Shalala The boyz- Whisper The boyz - No Air The boyz- D.D.D The boyz- Maverick Monsta x- Follow Monsta x- Shoot out Monsta x - Beautiful Monsta x - Fantasia

[@yaneluizchelsea]

i see #EXO kpop vocal kingssss i click right away

[@johanaveliz4261]

Exo ❤️ 👏👏 i love "growl"

[@elhamsamadi9920]

Exo king of kpop🔥🔥🔥

[@Universe-fc1wf]

Actually they release 2 music video version for this and if we count the Chinese version so Total 4 music video but this is the best one, cause they do it in one take, from star the song until the end, you can see Kai hat drop but the he grab it like nothing happened, they do 360° choreography too then every kpop grup do that too at that time

[@loeynahc7860]

You should watch the live performance

[@rosangelagomes7225]

It's one of EXO's best songs. Too bad he doesn't have the same training anymore. I still love them so much!

[@vickih5423]

New ATEEZ MV today - ‘Paradigm”!

[@AyaAya-53]

Exo ❤️💥

[@kelliemaloney6106]

If you can find a good performance video you should react to Exo’s Jekyll it’s so good!

[@hussain3806d]

Yaaaaaaaa 💜❤️

[@rafaellakoniou]

i love D.O

[@manrajsingh774]

The guy with the cap in the beginning Baekhyun you reacted to his BAMBI MV

[@juliartmix]

I can really recommend Phase Me by Woosung! It's a solo song by the kband The Rose (you already reacted to them) :)

[@MandiLou41493]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@ObitOnichan]

4:56 its not auto tone that’s D.O real voice he’s a really great singer

[@d.o.2104]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@sensasian9689]

Please do some more KBAND reactions! Some I would recommend are Day6 - “Letting Go” Onewe - “Montage” The Rose - “Sorry” LUCY - “Snooze” Hoppipolla - “Enough”

[@ring667light]

I think you should check out wolf by EXO (which stray kids, ateez, and btob performed together on kingdom round 3 dance battle) and Love shot too. I'm sure you will like it.

[@SadiaIslamShouki]

The typical school boy kpop MV you have seen before all started with this MV , yes , Growl made a trend in kpop that time so after Growl like after 2-3 years a lot of groups were doing school boys concepts , one take simple mv because Growl was so huge( sorry not was , it's actually is , ever after 9 years Growl didn't loose a bit popularity)

[@zoeypachuau9060]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@gimmetheoreos]

You have to react to stray kids mama awards 2022 performance. It was yesterday and they were soo good you just have to see it!!!

[@ObitOnichan]

Please do more reaction videos to exo they have really good music 1) lotto 2) ko ko bop 3) overdose

[@animealbum]

this was a uncut mv

[@PaganReacts]

Incredible

[@Lara0-]

Hi ❤😊💜

[@katiesepmoree5210]

u should react to SF9 Move performance from Kingdom. u will absolutely love it

[@Veronica.1371]

Pagan is watching episodes of Kingdom on Twitch, she will watch it when it comes up but she doesn't want spoilers. If you want to follow her Kingdom journey follow her on Twitch and be notified when she watches episodes live

[@nanaruby485]

one take !

[@PaganReacts]

incredible!

[@armadillo31]

React to overdose by exo

[@OnlyForThem13]

Can you react to Hocus Pocus by PLT please, they're a group that doesn't come together as a group often as they're all solos. Gaho is an extremely well know solo artist that won OST of the year back in 2020 I believe, it was for the drama Itaewon Class, he's also covered a couple of BTS songs. They're not well known but so underrated.

[@gala2959]

Please react to stray kids mama 2022 pls

[@john_chhantyal]

FIRST

[@costel_biju]

Please react at BLACKPINK old songs

[@Caser-ly5pw]

one take MV

[@Dominocard531]

Reaction exo tempo

[@GloryGodAlmightygloryAlmightyg]

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