"Wolf" was EXO's first comeback since their debut promotions and it came out in May 2013 as part of their XOXO album, so you will see all 12 members in this MV. "Wolf" was another one of EXO's songs that the mainstream public thought SM was making an even bigger mistake with. It was a song and concept that was too unique for most mainstream listeners when it first came out, and most people didn't really like the song or the MV. However, as many have discovered, it's one of those songs that once you listen to it more, it grows on you, and now it has become much more popular. When EXO had 12 members, they were all involved in both versions of their MVs. However, the EXO-K members were featured more prominently in the EXO-K versions and they were the ones that sang the main parts of the songs, but if you watch the EXO-M version you will see that the EXO-M members are the ones highlighted in the MV and EXO-M sings the main parts of the song. EXO's slogan is "We are One," which means they are one as a group and one with their fans, so even when they had separate sub-units, they were meant to be one group. What you see in the beginning of the MV is that all 12 members come together to form the Tree of Life and, in the middle of the song, we see how they split up into EXO-K and EXO-M and each group creates their own tree. How I interpenetrate that is they are showing how the tree has now been split in half and each half of the tree represents the two halves of EXO. In the intro to their debut "Mama" MV they talk about how the Tree of Life has been split in two and each half has been hidden away. As aliens from Planet Exo, it's EXO's job to find the two halves of the Tree of Life and reunite them in order to restore peace in the world. You should also check out the EXO-M (Mandarin Chinese) version of their "Wolf" MV to see what the song sounds like in Mandarin and to discover how the MV is slightly different. In "Wolf" the members are supposed to be a wolf pack. So, the entire MV and the song is them acting like wolves. The walls and ceiling in the MV all say EXO, because as a wolf pack, they are supposed to be inside EXO's cave or the pack's den, etc. (Which some theories have pointed to, could be connected to SuperM's "Tiger Inside" MV.) The choreography was created to use movements that made them seem like wolves, and the moves, such as them showing their claws and bristling their backs and shaking are all things that wolves do as they compete for power and attention, etc. The wolf comes out of the forest (as he scratches the ground behind the Tree of Life) in the beginning of the MV and he is stalking his prey. Their prey is the girl that, in the song, they are talking about being so obsessed with and in love with that they can't help but act like a wolf and capture her so that no one else can have her, etc. In EXO's songs and MVs it is often thought that the girl that EXO sings about is a manifestation of the heart of the Tree of Life. So, that is why EXO becomes so enamored by her and so possessive and protective of her, etc. Protecting the heart of the Tree of Life -- or "the girl" -- is what EXO has been sent to Earth to do. I'm not sure how this concept was supposed to fit into EXO's larger storyline, but many feel that after the 3 Chinese members -- Kris, Luhan and Tao -- left the group that the wolf part of the story was completely dropped and it is no longer part of EXO's story. So, we just watch it as a fun side story now instead. If you pay attention to the lyrics of the song, you see they are talking about being a wolf. The main point of the song is they are saying, I'm a wolf, I'm a wolf and I love you so fiercely that I am going to capture you and possess you and devour you like the wolf that I am. However, the song itself isn't necessarily just about being a wolf, it also has elements that connect it to EXO's storyline. If you are impressed with EXO's vocals in the MV, just wait until you see the live concert remix performance of the song. You will be even more blown away when you hear what they can do live, ruclips.net/video/a8UeSVgiXmI/видео.html. "Growl" is the follow up song to "Wolf. "Growl" was the song that was the lead track on the XOXO repackaged album, which came out in August 2013. Once you have seen both "Growl" and "Wolf," you should check out EXO's "Growl"/"Wolf" Drama video, ruclips.net/video/sFCvZUSnuus/видео.html. Watching the drama also might help to explain more of the story in their "Wolf" MV. However, as I said, I'm not sure the story goes any further than being mostly just a fun side story now. Fun fact: Kris' eyes turning red will make more sense once you watch the drama version. On top of being aliens they -- Kris and Luhan in particular, and maybe Lay -- also are wolves. Just watch the short drama video to see what I mean.
Not going to lie, this first time I heard this song I did think it was a bit weird. The vocals still slay though, it is EXO after all. I particularly love how intense baby D.O. was. I highly recommend watching the remixed live version - it's one of their most epic performances - a must watch ruclips.net/video/wCw4dNlVjsQ/видео.htmlsi=XTZmHDNiGolCWpB9
This era is iconic because ABO (Alpha, Beta, Omega) fanfiction gained popularity within the KPOP community. Many EXOLs began writing these imaginative stories featuring EXO members. Sehun's rainbow hair 🌈 also became a popular trend, although some second-generation idols had experimented with similar styles before.
HELP?!? this was so unexpected skfkasdjfk honestly the fandom embraces this song (now) and there's so many inside jokes about this being their furry era
The craziest thing about Wolf is how it grows in you. Every time I hear it I love it more. Yes, it’s campy as campy can be but that’s part of its charm. And now 12 years later it’s climbing the charts! EXO does it every single time.
Reminds me of how EXO wanted to get rid of this song so badly by singing the demo version as bad as they can 😭😭 in the end Wolf became EXO's first song to get first win on music show. The remix version is crazy good tho, u need to listen to it.
dont worry, exo ddnt like this too, I remembered when I was studying exo, I read that the demo ver, they sang it funny on purpose to avoid it but well, there they are, and won an award. but they made it amazing tho, but the remix live version is much better. watch it, vocal line ATE it, members supported HARD!
Lmao you got me with those hair comments 😂 I watched that MV in 2021 I guess and I also found it funny but the song is still good and I love listening to it live or the studio ver.
Love your reaction! It's fun! I've been an EXO fan since 2013, and I didn't notice the "Raised by wolves" tattoo. The first time I heard this back then I thought this song was weird AF, by the time, I started to appreciate it, I love it now.
Love how affectionate you are toward them. Calling them ‘my boys’. In one of the live versions they dress D.O. as a girl. Zico asked him last year if he would wear it again for x million wons. And he was like nope. Never. I don’t need money.
Thanks for giving this oldie from the archives a chance! 😂 but the live remix performance of 'Wolf' from Tokyo dome was fire. Please check out the Exo'rdiom concert live performance of 'Mama, Monster, and Wolf'. Enjoy! 🙏🏽🫶🏻Also, Andrew Garfield, best Spiderman ever. And yes, EXO is the f**kin survival 😂 and i think Baekhyun's hair reminds me of Prince's hairstyle 😅
How have you not reacted to this masterpiece yet?! No matter how cheesy, corny, dated the concept is, no matter if it’s your least favorite genre of music, EXO will still get your respect and attention because the vocals are insane and they’re so committed to the performance 😂 the hairstyles and sheer size of the accessories are insane 😂😂😂
Been so busy with life. Now got some chance to watch reactions about EXO and the first I do is searched for your account.. thank you for reacting!!!!!!!!!!
I literally love this, although many people in fandoms doesn't like this.. I don't know why ahhaha,, it literally top to many countries just a few weeks ago. Haha
Baekhyun's curly hairdo and Luhan's dress were the two things i still cannot take 😅 I have grown to accept the song already esp after the remix. But I was weirded out when I first heard it.
I LLLLLIOOIIVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEE WOLF!!!!!!! I’m just drowning in another-world-atmosphere with this bit and instrumental, shaking my head with this heavy base and SINGING EVRY FCKNG WORD WITH THEM It’s my anthem. One of them. Just truly EXO’s song. Even if they really don’t like it at first time. Me neither. May be the first third of the song. BUT. Wolf just awakened something in me with every next second, with every note and mv’s shot. Just I’m so into it
I used to make so much fun of this song back in 2013. My friend I used to listen to kpop all night long during the weekends. Oh god, I miss being 20 years old. The thing is, we played Wolf just to roll on the floor laughing. It was so cringe! But it grew on me, especially after we went to an EXO concert in 2017 and the whole arena was screming owoooo and Chanyeol asked us to do it again for them ♡♡♡
I first listened to Wolf in 2018 and was unsure at first. After a couple listens and watching the live remix, I really enjoy it and still play it in 2024. Thanks as always for reacting to EXO!
Haha, the cringe is what makes iconic kpop gold! The whole - what did I just watch? Coupled with the - but the (vocals, choreo, beat drop, rap verse etc.) was fire though? This is the secret sauce that makes kpop addictive. If there were no weird songs then kpop would have evolved like the generic pop everywhere else and no one would care one way or another. The fact that they openly embrace weird songs gives the industry space to experiment and create really great music instead of just trying to replicate the sound of the same top 40 songs over and over again which is what pop music in the west has done for my whole life.
let's just say this song was ahead of its time. First time i heard it i was so weirded out especially since my introduction to EXO was Growl ( after KYUNGsoo's castmates in his tv drama danced to it- didnt know he was an idol) and Call Me baby. The least thing i expected was the growling and awwwoing in my ears hahaha. But, seriously, watch their Japan EXORDIUM concert where they remixed this and the live performance coupled with complicated choreo was just mind blowing. Just for that i added it to my EXO playlist and totally loved it hahaha. Here, do yourself a favor and watch it pls react to it too would love to see it: ruclips.net/video/a8UeSVgiXmI/видео.html
the exo lore around WOLF is fkn hilarious too, like even they tried to stop this from getting released recording the demo lolll
I remember that 😭😭😂 its hilarious
@@bearbiyy it always pops up in my memory once in awhile and i just laugh so hard sdkfskdf
"Wolf" was EXO's first comeback since their debut promotions and it came out in May 2013 as part of their XOXO album, so you will see all 12 members in this MV. "Wolf" was another one of EXO's songs that the mainstream public thought SM was making an even bigger mistake with. It was a song and concept that was too unique for most mainstream listeners when it first came out, and most people didn't really like the song or the MV. However, as many have discovered, it's one of those songs that once you listen to it more, it grows on you, and now it has become much more popular.
When EXO had 12 members, they were all involved in both versions of their MVs. However, the EXO-K members were featured more prominently in the EXO-K versions and they were the ones that sang the main parts of the songs, but if you watch the EXO-M version you will see that the EXO-M members are the ones highlighted in the MV and EXO-M sings the main parts of the song. EXO's slogan is "We are One," which means they are one as a group and one with their fans, so even when they had separate sub-units, they were meant to be one group.
What you see in the beginning of the MV is that all 12 members come together to form the Tree of Life and, in the middle of the song, we see how they split up into EXO-K and EXO-M and each group creates their own tree. How I interpenetrate that is they are showing how the tree has now been split in half and each half of the tree represents the two halves of EXO. In the intro to their debut "Mama" MV they talk about how the Tree of Life has been split in two and each half has been hidden away. As aliens from Planet Exo, it's EXO's job to find the two halves of the Tree of Life and reunite them in order to restore peace in the world.
You should also check out the EXO-M (Mandarin Chinese) version of their "Wolf" MV to see what the song sounds like in Mandarin and to discover how the MV is slightly different.
In "Wolf" the members are supposed to be a wolf pack. So, the entire MV and the song is them acting like wolves.
The walls and ceiling in the MV all say EXO, because as a wolf pack, they are supposed to be inside EXO's cave or the pack's den, etc. (Which some theories have pointed to, could be connected to SuperM's "Tiger Inside" MV.)
The choreography was created to use movements that made them seem like wolves, and the moves, such as them showing their claws and bristling their backs and shaking are all things that wolves do as they compete for power and attention, etc. The wolf comes out of the forest (as he scratches the ground behind the Tree of Life) in the beginning of the MV and he is stalking his prey. Their prey is the girl that, in the song, they are talking about being so obsessed with and in love with that they can't help but act like a wolf and capture her so that no one else can have her, etc.
In EXO's songs and MVs it is often thought that the girl that EXO sings about is a manifestation of the heart of the Tree of Life. So, that is why EXO becomes so enamored by her and so possessive and protective of her, etc. Protecting the heart of the Tree of Life -- or "the girl" -- is what EXO has been sent to Earth to do.
I'm not sure how this concept was supposed to fit into EXO's larger storyline, but many feel that after the 3 Chinese members -- Kris, Luhan and Tao -- left the group that the wolf part of the story was completely dropped and it is no longer part of EXO's story. So, we just watch it as a fun side story now instead.
If you pay attention to the lyrics of the song, you see they are talking about being a wolf. The main point of the song is they are saying, I'm a wolf, I'm a wolf and I love you so fiercely that I am going to capture you and possess you and devour you like the wolf that I am. However, the song itself isn't necessarily just about being a wolf, it also has elements that connect it to EXO's storyline.
If you are impressed with EXO's vocals in the MV, just wait until you see the live concert remix performance of the song. You will be even more blown away when you hear what they can do live, ruclips.net/video/a8UeSVgiXmI/видео.html.
"Growl" is the follow up song to "Wolf. "Growl" was the song that was the lead track on the XOXO repackaged album, which came out in August 2013. Once you have seen both "Growl" and "Wolf," you should check out EXO's "Growl"/"Wolf" Drama video, ruclips.net/video/sFCvZUSnuus/видео.html.
Watching the drama also might help to explain more of the story in their "Wolf" MV. However, as I said, I'm not sure the story goes any further than being mostly just a fun side story now.
Fun fact: Kris' eyes turning red will make more sense once you watch the drama version. On top of being aliens they -- Kris and Luhan in particular, and maybe Lay -- also are wolves. Just watch the short drama video to see what I mean.
The vocal battle between chen and Baekhyun at the end saved the song 😂
Not going to lie, this first time I heard this song I did think it was a bit weird. The vocals still slay though, it is EXO after all. I particularly love how intense baby D.O. was. I highly recommend watching the remixed live version - it's one of their most epic performances - a must watch ruclips.net/video/wCw4dNlVjsQ/видео.htmlsi=XTZmHDNiGolCWpB9
This era is iconic because ABO (Alpha, Beta, Omega) fanfiction gained popularity within the KPOP community. Many EXOLs began writing these imaginative stories featuring EXO members.
Sehun's rainbow hair 🌈 also became a popular trend, although some second-generation idols had experimented with similar styles before.
And you still haven’t watched EXO history MV ,that was so good,their dance choreography is amazing and the song is really good
HELP?!? this was so unexpected skfkasdjfk honestly the fandom embraces this song (now) and there's so many inside jokes about this being their furry era
How did you miss this one??? Wolf got mixed reviews back in the day (loved it or hated it) but you can't deny it's memorable.
Reaction to exo 'wolf' in the good year of 2024 damnn😂😂
The craziest thing about Wolf is how it grows in you. Every time I hear it I love it more. Yes, it’s campy as campy can be but that’s part of its charm. And now 12 years later it’s climbing the charts! EXO does it every single time.
Sehun created a trend with that rainbow look 🌈
Reminds me of how EXO wanted to get rid of this song so badly by singing the demo version as bad as they can 😭😭 in the end Wolf became EXO's first song to get first win on music show.
The remix version is crazy good tho, u need to listen to it.
Auuuuu....sarangheooo 🤣🤣🤣
Wolf is gold 😂 I didn't like this song until I watched the live version..hahaha..
Thankyou Don for this video ❤
This is like one of the most epic songs in kpop. Exordium concert remix of this song is even greater. Timeless, iconic exo
dont worry, exo ddnt like this too, I remembered when I was studying exo, I read that the demo ver, they sang it funny on purpose to avoid it but well, there they are, and won an award. but they made it amazing tho, but the remix live version is much better. watch it, vocal line ATE it, members supported HARD!
after this comeback, there's so many like MANY fanfiction that has Alpha/Beta/Omega dynamic😭😭 thanks to exo wolf😭
Lmao you got me with those hair comments 😂 I watched that MV in 2021 I guess and I also found it funny but the song is still good and I love listening to it live or the studio ver.
Now YOU have to dive into the EXO LORE. IT'S a must.
Love your reaction! It's fun! I've been an EXO fan since 2013, and I didn't notice the "Raised by wolves" tattoo. The first time I heard this back then I thought this song was weird AF, by the time, I started to appreciate it, I love it now.
Love how affectionate you are toward them. Calling them ‘my boys’. In one of the live versions they dress D.O. as a girl. Zico asked him last year if he would wear it again for x million wons. And he was like nope. Never. I don’t need money.
He didn't dress as a girl, they just gave him puffy sleeves that looked like a princess dress' sleeves 😂
And also he said he would wear the top again just not the fan edited dress version lol
@@bella11110 Hahah. Yes! That is a more accurate description 🤣
Thanks for giving this oldie from the archives a chance! 😂 but the live remix performance of 'Wolf' from Tokyo dome was fire. Please check out the Exo'rdiom concert live performance of 'Mama, Monster, and Wolf'. Enjoy! 🙏🏽🫶🏻Also, Andrew Garfield, best Spiderman ever. And yes, EXO is the f**kin survival 😂 and i think Baekhyun's hair reminds me of Prince's hairstyle 😅
How have you not reacted to this masterpiece yet?! No matter how cheesy, corny, dated the concept is, no matter if it’s your least favorite genre of music, EXO will still get your respect and attention because the vocals are insane and they’re so committed to the performance 😂 the hairstyles and sheer size of the accessories are insane 😂😂😂
Been so busy with life. Now got some chance to watch reactions about EXO and the first I do is searched for your account.. thank you for reacting!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for always following and supporting EXO ❤❤❤
I literally love this, although many people in fandoms doesn't like this.. I don't know why ahhaha,, it literally top to many countries just a few weeks ago. Haha
Baekhyun's curly hairdo and Luhan's dress were the two things i still cannot take 😅 I have grown to accept the song already esp after the remix. But I was weirded out when I first heard it.
I LLLLLIOOIIVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEE WOLF!!!!!!!
I’m just drowning in another-world-atmosphere with this bit and instrumental, shaking my head with this heavy base and SINGING EVRY FCKNG WORD WITH THEM
It’s my anthem. One of them.
Just truly EXO’s song. Even if they really don’t like it at first time. Me neither. May be the first third of the song. BUT. Wolf just awakened something in me with every next second, with every note and mv’s shot. Just
I’m so into it
EXO rookie idol that time can sing with high notes. This song it's tough
I used to make so much fun of this song back in 2013. My friend I used to listen to kpop all night long during the weekends. Oh god, I miss being 20 years old. The thing is, we played Wolf just to roll on the floor laughing. It was so cringe! But it grew on me, especially after we went to an EXO concert in 2017 and the whole arena was screming owoooo and Chanyeol asked us to do it again for them ♡♡♡
I first listened to Wolf in 2018 and was unsure at first. After a couple listens and watching the live remix, I really enjoy it and still play it in 2024.
Thanks as always for reacting to EXO!
thumbnail kai is crazier.
WOLF has that mix of cringe and addicting charm to it 😂 The live remix stage version was haunting and stunning and dark!!! ❤
The members really didnt like the song when they heard it for the first time lol
You should watch the live ver of wolf remix it s sooo good
You'll see in the wolf remix live the battle of exo main vocaaals ❤
The demo makes me laugh to this day 😂😂😂
Bro the thumbnail HAHA😂
Haha, the cringe is what makes iconic kpop gold! The whole - what did I just watch? Coupled with the - but the (vocals, choreo, beat drop, rap verse etc.) was fire though? This is the secret sauce that makes kpop addictive. If there were no weird songs then kpop would have evolved like the generic pop everywhere else and no one would care one way or another. The fact that they openly embrace weird songs gives the industry space to experiment and create really great music instead of just trying to replicate the sound of the same top 40 songs over and over again which is what pop music in the west has done for my whole life.
So didn't like this song on first 10 times, but now, it is my go to when getting ready to party.
Kaget reaksi wolf sudah lama sekali 😂 EXO History predebut reaction please ❤
Ah iconic, it was fire as hell back then but miss this era of baby EXO
The remixed live version is a most. By the way, did you know SM made an orchestra version of Growl??
You really should watch a concert show of this. Much better with unreal features!!
Me encanta que reacciones a ellos!! Muchas gracias❤
Iconic song regardless if we like it that much or not 🥶😂
Can't remember if you watched their debut song MAMA? Please do if you haven’t😂🤌🏼
I looove Wolf❤
react to the live remix version so much better than the original
hi!! please react to Kyungsoo again!❤❤❤ pleaseeeee
wkwkwk this so funny to watch now 😂🤣
ofcours the amazing spider Man Tommy Garfield ,EXO members hated it yet it gave them their first wins it's a love hate story hhhhhhhh
You should react to the exo demo of this song HSHSHSHSH
Okay Jacob😭🤣🤣
let's just say this song was ahead of its time. First time i heard it i was so weirded out especially since my introduction to EXO was Growl ( after KYUNGsoo's castmates in his tv drama danced to it- didnt know he was an idol) and Call Me baby. The least thing i expected was the growling and awwwoing in my ears hahaha. But, seriously, watch their Japan EXORDIUM concert where they remixed this and the live performance coupled with complicated choreo was just mind blowing. Just for that i added it to my EXO playlist and totally loved it
hahaha. Here, do yourself a favor and watch it pls react to it too would love to see it: ruclips.net/video/a8UeSVgiXmI/видео.html
15:48 hahahahaha yeah multicolored hair. Exo did it first haha
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nooo please listen to the wolf remix instead, it’s soooo good
i'd say andrew garfield too. btw love your reactions to exo mvs. keep it upppp.
Please react to EXO mama wolf and monster remix. Thank you
Oh? You're watching this just now?🤭🤭🤭 How?😆🤦
ME ENCANTA! Mucho más aún la versión de vivo, te la recomiendo es espectacular: ruclips.net/video/wCw4dNlVjsQ/видео.htmlsi=ZbIoaIyo8tMYlaMC
reaction exo wolf remix
Essa música é tão cringe, mas eu gosto tanto dela 😂