rIVerse Reacts: Leah's Picks - Growl by EXO - M/V Reaction
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Filmed by Leah Rifkin & Dustin Traballo
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this was like korea's national anthem at the time, growl is nostalgic and iconic :')
This is *still* the national anthem. Many people still dance to growl even after 8 years! Only EXO can do this
This song is legendary
Yes I feel like still it is 😁
This song by itself revived the album sale market of SK and developed the crave for photocards that we see now. EXO became million seller with this titles album, million seller in 12 years since the last million albums were sold in SK. Also got highest views for a music video at the time! Not to mention started a whole new wave of school outfit concepts for other new idols
this song is such a staple kpop song! one of the most well known songs in kpop for sure. Glad you got to listen to it! :)
Kai dropping the hat and then picking it back up without anyone even noticing is legendary.
I thought it was part of the choreo until someone pointed it out 😅
This song is literally SK unofficial anthem song because of how everyone there knows this song and how many idol groups covered this song is insane especially new groups!
Legendary Song. Never gets old. 💚
Zak is literally killing me. xD Like, in the most precious way.
same i weirdly felt tension in the air watching this but he somehow brings it down with his wholesomeness lol
@@angelsixx3330 I agree, it's getting hard to watch the reactions tbh
@@angelsixx3330 yeah idk if I'm just imagining things but it seems like they hate him lol
Growl is the national anthem !!
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, if you notice, 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.
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, 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. 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 pay attention to 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, th-cam.com/video/ycql_T6Fc9c/w-d-xo.html.
"Growl" and this 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 at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in 2018.
Well said, I think new reactors who didn't see this era live don't understand what kind of shock this song, MV, and era gave to the Kpop wolrd. At the time it was very trendy and new style of music and video, hence the crazy amount of popularity it got. It's just sad to see reactors these days not do any digging into the backgrounds of comeback eras and just watch the videos, they are missing on so much
This song, dance and everything is just iconic 🤍
Justice always looks like he doesn’t want to be there
Everybody knows this song in Korea, even elderly people!! This is SM's biggest hit ever and one of the most iconic songs in Kpop history. Thus its nickname as Korea's national anthem!
This is the EXO staple song the whole nation of South Korea dubbed this their song lol and I'm pretty sure almost every kpop group knows the choreography too it.
Facts.
Even in north Korea. Growl is everywhere hahahaha
👍🏻
Kinda crazy how some people did not experience this song when it came out. Their popularity shot to the stars with this one and it’s one of those “you just had to be there”. Good times man 😌
I agree! 💎
Didn't realize Dizz goes by Justice now.
I hope dizz is okay, it's look like he has a lot of going on in his mind, fightin dizz hope everything is well
10 years with exo!!
This is just my 2 cents, and please take it with a grain of salt because at the end of the day this is your decision to make and not ours. But if Justice isn't really feeling kpop recently, he shouldn't have to react to it. I know that kpop is a big focus of this channel now, but everyone can feel that his heart isn't into it, and it's not exactly enjoyable to watch. It's also visibly affecting the dynamic with the other rIVerse members. So yeah, this isn't shade at all to Justice, because it's perfectly fine not to like something and he shouldn't have to pretend to, but I just feel like....why film videos about something you're not into then??
Who's dizz? I'm sorry.
I think Justice still very much appreciates Kpop but like they said he’s not going to give over the top “wow” reactions to things he’s already used to seeing. You should also take in account that this might just be their resting face and they don’t have to change it to make you feel comfortable. There’s too many other reaction channels on here for you to be making annoying comments like this.
@@christabuki5459 I never said Justice (this is a new name for me, just realized he changed it) had to change to make me feel comfortable. I honestly was just concerned that he was feeling pressured to make kpop content. He's actually talked about this in a previous video that he's not feeling kpop much anymore and that the comments saying he doesn't look excited are correct. But okay, if you want me to unsubscribe to this channel and only watch other channels I guess I'll do that??
@@cosmicgalaxystudio1539 C'mon, it's a new name change. Please allow room for mistakes.
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Props to those who noticed when kai dropped his hat in chanyeol's part and made look smooth as he picked it up in his rap part
6:56 yep that’s Luhan he left in 2014 along with Kris and Tao due to unfair treatment
I remember when I was in highschool and this came out I was blasting it from my room and then my dad walks in and is like "wow this is really good who is this?" I was proud
I can see where you come from by calling them /green/ 😂 this was their first first hit song, it's natural to think that way. You guys should react to their live performance of growl from one of their last concerts (Elyxion). 😌💛 that one was glorious.
As a Korean, this song is the national anthem of Korea ㅋㅋ
What is Love was my first kpop experience. I watched Growl immediately after that, and that’s what made me an EXO fan. This was in 2013, so my perspective might be different than someone seeing it for the first time today, but I was completely blown away. EXO is and always will be my ult group and Growl will always have a special place in my heart.
I'm actually really surprised you guys didn't notice that the bridge was a sample of MJ's "Human Nature". Thats why you guys really liked it! It's my favorite part of the song too :)
A classic.
no way y’all reacted to growl!!! one of my fav songs❤️
Zak clutching his pearls over Sehun TOOK ME OUT 😂😂 (same though)
I personally liked Justice's take on this reaction. He was more focused on the song and a little less on the other stuff. Back then when we watch K-Pop videos, we do take into account the production of the song but the most important thing for us really is the music. And since the song is really good, it has become very popular here. That's why when we think of GROWL, what comes into our minds first is great music. And that's why I liked Justice's opinion of this song.
Me too🤍
This song was definitely an addiction back then lol.
Ok im not saying this in a bad way but the last 5 or 6 reactions i have seen Dizz in he seems unthrilled or not satisfied , hope everything is ok and its not kpop is boring you T-T
he actually talked about this in another reaction that kpop is boring him actually. he doesn't feel it's authentic aside from a few groups.
@@jessieperson thank you I totally missed it. Unfortunately with new groups they’re just trying to do what has worked before I suppose
@@jessieperson I get it, but the same can very much be said for a lot of western music, ya know? I don't understand why kpop always has to be held to these insane standards where its like, if they don't basically invent a new music genre, its "inauthentic". im not, like, attacking you btw!! just saying that I never understand why people make those comments when hardly any music is truly authentic these days.
This is the song and group that got me into Kpop in 2016
DO KYUNGSOOOOOO
The elyxion version is soooo good please react to it 😭
Iconic song ❤️
Wait I just noticed Justice's stage name now. Can someone explain what happened and why he changed his stage name?
He just posted it on Insta and they starting using it. Nobody knows what's up.
Ohhh Exo classic and great song. rIVerse please Shinee - Lucifer
This was my ringtone in highschool now everytime I hear this song I have to remind my brain that my phone is not ringing. It's muscle memory for me 😅
PLease react to the live performance of 'Growl' with D.O.'s iconic growl singing 😭😭
Waaah exo 🥺❤❤
Absolutely iconic song
Thank you for this reaction!! 💖
Huang ZiTao 😍 gosh I miss him. This song is a classic 👏
Love you guys!!!
I'm still at awe at y'all intro to every video. The song slays
I send Justice a big big hug♥ hope u doing fine!
One of the most iconic song of kpop
This song and EXO will always be iconic and legendary 💎
Leader suho will go to the US as a representative for Korea and kpop in general on a event in Standford University while Kai will go to Germany for a Kpop concert
Please react to their live performances! They’re amazing!
This song is the national anthem of Korea. They say if you live in SK and you don’t know this song you’re a spy
Happy 10 years with exo
Thank u for reacting to this Masterpiece, Aaaaackkk My EXO-L heart is so Happy😭
So nostalgic, but at the same time have so many covers, like a classic
This is the song that never get old. The LEGENDARY song for every K Pop groups. By the way, ZAK. . . you changed a lot!
Fun fact as to why they were wearing baseball caps. For that album the concept was basically high school boys on a baseball team. But SM’s interpretation of that😂
Why they always want to relate it with black culture? Is wearing a cap a black culture? What theyre wearing reminds me nothing of black people? Why theres a need for Monroe to add that?
After watching your Honey reaction I was waiting for you to notice Lay in this ah well....🤣
That song is the National anthem of Kpop, until now there were Idols who keep dancing and covering this song❤️
its been a while since i saw you guys and holy shit zac is buffed wtf
I miss you so much guys,its been a while 🥲
Thank you❤️
You need to react more Exid of their songs. DDD, L.I.E, Lady. Those are some of my most favorites and you should def check those out.
The song that revived the Kpop world
Indeed
Thank you💖
I'd love to see you react to Chicken Noodle Soup from BTS's live concert SoWoZoo -- all the members cover Chicken Noodle Soup! They also cover Daechwita, but I remember how much you all loved CNS
Zak rocking with those see through shirt
Most of the groups performed on this masterpiece
I just love y'all guys in black clothes🤩😍
simplesmente lendário.
um dos hinos da Coreia e pra todos que amam kpop ♡
Thank u for reaction
OMG YOU GUYS WATCHED IT
SUHOOO
Yay dizzz😤🤘🤘
YAAAASSSSSSSSS MORE EXXXXXOOOO
BAEKKKKK
The national song
Omg ❤❤❤
Pls reaction ive"love dive"
This song is stunning!
Can you react to Suhu's Hurdle and Grey suite ?
EXO in Growl Mv is the highest level of sexy. Also, baekhyun in the red cap? ICON. He became the hero of so many fanfics back in the day just because of that look. Not everything has to be about *appropriation* and trying to mimic black culture. Sometimes it's better to appreciate things as they are, without thinking too much.
kinda putting kpop aside, have y’all listened to the new black girl group out of the UK called flo’s single “cardboard box”? it is GIVINGGGGGG
U should listen to IVE love dive 💖
Korean national anthem
OH YESS EXO
FELIZ CON ESTA NOTIFICACIÓN
Monroe is blooming!!!
Is it ok babe if you dont like it.. Opinion and taste are differents.. But I think you gonna love their live performance at their concert bcs they did variety thing such As hard performance ofcourse, live sing As always exo did, melody/tempo change, adlib and incredible vocal!!!
waiting for your next exo reaction :))))
It was infact an one take video!!
I love Zak so muchhhh ❤️
Please react to their "Love me Right" song it's one of my favorite ☺️
CHANYEOLL
LUHANNN
Anyway they came up with 12 members caps and I collected all of them
KIM JONGINNN
6:58 his name is luhan
You should your trio as Inverse 🤣
Thamks for reacting exo
Pls reaction to IVE - Love dive
I love your intro😻
Please rise for our national anthem! 😍😍😍😍
The pink hair was Luhan