EXO MAKES ME GROWL!! | EDM Producer Reacts to EXO - GROWL (First Reaction)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2024
- EDM Producer reacts to EXO - GROWL for the first time!! My full reaction video to their song 'Growl'
Hello EXO-L's! I decided to do another video today just for you!! Check out my reaction to GROWL, which a lot of people have asked me for.
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Growl led to the popularisation of the school uniform look. It is also famous as a one take, as you noticed. You can see Kai's hat fall, but he has to pick it up as he uses it at the end. One of the biggest Kpop songs of all time, much covered, you need to know this song to call yourself a Kpop fan.
Thanks for the insight and thank's for watching!!
Growl is K-pop’s Anthem. Also known as South Korea’s National Anthem. There’s a saying if you don’t know EXO and Growl in S.Korea then you’re a spy. This song changed the trajectory of Kpop. Even to this day after 10 years Growl is a sensation. Everybody loves Growl.
That's an awesome saying!
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 this 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 (EXO's main dancer) 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.) As you saw, Kai 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, the director and editors decided to use this footage anyway.
And if you watch the Mandarin version, if you look closely, you will see Suho (EXO's leader) steps on Sehun's foot and Sehun (EXO's youngest member, a main rapper and dancer) swats him as if to say, "hey, watch out.". :D.
Fun fact: Those aren't just suits that they are wearing. Those are individualized school uniforms. The unaltered versions would be what Korean students would wear when attending school. What makes EXO's uniforms special is that no two uniforms were the same, each member has their own version. (Although school uniforms have been the norm for most girl groups as a concept, EXO was one of the very first boy groups to use the concept in their MVs. And after "Growl" was released, almost all boy groups that came after them have had at least one MV where they wore school uniforms as part of the concept for the song.)
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, th-cam.com/video/sFCvZUSnuus/w-d-xo.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. Just like in"Wolf" and "Call Me Baby," etc., 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 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 their song "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 the lyrics of their song "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, all 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, th-cam.com/video/ycql_T6Fc9c/w-d-xo.html.
"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 boy group.
However, "Growl" came out in 2013, about a year after EXO debuted, and up until that point EXO wasn'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.
"Growl" is nicknamed South Korea's second national anthem, so you may start to notice that you hear it used everywhere. It's played all over the place and is used as background music, etc. in a lot of things.
As you have seen, 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.
Wow thank you!!
Super Junior (EXO's labelmate and older brother group) made a one-take video for "It's you (Neorago)" in 2009. That was the very first one-take video in kpop. They did for the drama version of their aformentioned song.
@@aldebaranhun Yes, I am very aware of Super Junior's history and their one-take parts in "It's You". Super Junior is one of my very first Kpop groups I got into in 2006. I was there when SuJu became a 13-member group and I have experienced all their milestones ever since. Henry from Super Junior-M is my ultimate bias -- I remember the day he was introduced as the mysterious violin player in "Don't Don." :D I have very fond memories of SuJu's early days. Second gen is where I cut my teeth as a Kpop fan.
Just so you know, I never said EXO was the first. What I said was that no one had done a one-take video the way EXO did it, so it made people take notice. If you compare SuJu's version and EXO's version they have very different styles. I am very careful to make sure not to Say EXO were the first because I know that SuJu were the true groundbreakers of the technique.
@@milindawilson9175 Sorry, If my comment came out as somehow negative, belive me, that wasn't my intention! I just wanted to add some plus info according to the one-take talk. 🫣💖
Yes this is a one take. 😀 This came out after Wolf. When they sing "eurorong" that means "Growl". This was THE breaktrough song of their career. Skyrocketed them to the absolute top. One of those songs in kpop that everybody knows. From kindergarten to grannys and abroad. This is why they can perform this at the Olympics Closing Ceremony.
So cool!!
Your choreograph is amazing too 😂😊
Haha thank you so much 💜💜🕺
My favorite Exo song. Even my 17 yr old son has been caught humming the chorus. He will deny it though.
Haha that's amazing!! Such a great song!
It’s interesting to me, that you always put Baekhyun’s picture on the cover🙃
Totally hear that! I think I've just been trying to do what has been working with my own thumbnails on youtube, but I can definitely change it up. Appreciate you speaking your mind 🙏
Baekhyun being my bias I’m kinda happy tbh😂
@@abcdef-kf3my mine too❤️ I just asked about it, because it was really interesting to me😂
I thought mr. Neon specifically choose Baek’s pic everytime🥲
@@neonspellcraft It’s okay🤗 I was just curious about it
One take Arlo....they are dressed in various forms of Grey school uniforms, portraying kids in high school in the storyline. 👍💙🌺
So amazing!!
Yea, it was in one take!
Growl is considered as the national anthem, because everyone know this song in South Korea.
Thanks for the reaction!!!!
That's so cool!!
Yes..One take
So amazing!!
Please make also reaction to their live concert EXO Planet #4 The ElyXion in Seoul Drop That😊 thats fireworks performance🔥
I definitely will! Thanks for watching!!
yes it was one take. Rumor has it that it took 13 tries before they get the final version we see.
Wow!! So cool!
uhm, yes it is one take! Its also became spooky as EXO-L's 'saw' ghost standing there as if its watching them dance HAHAHAHAHAHA and also, u can check the another MV version of this song hehe
Very cool! I will definitely check out the MV
Kokopob next please
Adding to my list!
Growl was my gateway song!
I love it so much 😭
please react "TELL ME WHAT IS LOVE
I'll add it to the list!
WHAT IS LOVE Reaction: th-cam.com/video/gTOoCrhmSdE/w-d-xo.html
Seeing how you’re into EDM, you have to check out Big Bang’s Bang Bang Bang and Fantastic Baby, even if it’s just for yourself. I think you’d really enjoy them. If you like really fantastic weirdness, DPR Ian is the guy for you. I think it’s hard to beat EXO and SuperM, they’re EXO, NCT and Taemin from Shinee all in one, great vocals and best dancers. Anyway, glad you’re enjoying yourself.
Thanks for the recommendations!
SuperM Jopping Reaction: th-cam.com/video/IIzz0E2xpu4/w-d-xo.html
Ring Ding Dong Reaction: th-cam.com/video/FUsolZvJH3U/w-d-xo.html
GUILTY Reaction: th-cam.com/video/8NHKbqZ4eRk/w-d-xo.html