EXO's 'Growl' climbs to 189th on MelOn after MMA performance, showcasing their return with excitement and strong fan support.
December/25/2025 20:00
EXO's 'Growl' ranked 189th on the MelOn daily chart as of December 23. This is a rise of over 500 ranks from four days ago. Previously, it recorded 739th on the 19th, 507th on the 20th, 262nd on the 21st, and 201st on the 22nd. The number of users has also shown an unusual increase. The daily user count, which was 9,051 on the 19th, rose to 22,566 as of the 23rd. This extraordinary phenomenon is a result of the aftermath of the '2025 MelOn Music Awards' held in Seoul on the afternoon of the 20th. EXO, consisting of Suho, Kai, D.O., Sehun, and Chanyeol, performed at the 'MMA' for the first time in six years, excluding Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin due to legal disputes with SM Entertainment and Lay's absence due to scheduling conflicts in China. On this day, they performed 'Growl', 'The Eve', 'Monster', 'Love Shot', and their new song 'Back It Up'. The members were filled with tension and excitement as they showcased their long-awaited performance. Their passionate live delivery, dancing as if their bodies would break, was reminiscent of the EXO we loved back then. Not only the audience present at the 'MMA 2025' venue but also countless K-POP fans watching the live broadcast were continuously captivated by EXO's charm. Suho's leadership, which firmly protected the team through EXO's tumultuous history, and Kai's dance, enjoying the stage with the happiest face in the world, along with D.O., who momentarily set aside his title as actor Do Kyungsoo to smile at the audience with moist eyes instead of the camera, are considered some of the best moments of this year's 'MMA'. Although they did not receive trophies for their performance at the award ceremony before their official comeback, the fact that they prepared tirelessly for their fans, EXO-L, who waited patiently for their return without expecting results, added to the emotional impact of their flawless stage. Since their debut in 2012, EXO has delivered numerous hit songs such as 'Wolf', 'Growl', 'CALL ME BABY', 'LOVE ME RIGHT', 'Monster', 'Lucky One', 'Lotto', 'Ko Ko Bop', and 'Power', frequently topping major music charts both domestically and internationally and sweeping various award ceremonies. Their winter special album released in 2013, 'Miracles In December', included the song 'First Snow', which has been loved for years and continues to climb the charts sharply, recording 2nd place on the MelOn TOP 100 as of the 24th. Finally returning, EXO will embark on full activities with their 8th full album 'REVERXE', set to be released on January 19, 2026. After releasing all nine tracks through various music sites at 6 PM that day, they will reunite with EXO-L at a showcase held at Kyung Hee University's Peace Hall in Dongdaemun, Seoul at 7:30 PM.
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