I showed my Friends LAY LIT - They LOVED it (Lay Lit First Reaction)
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LAY is a Chinese rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer, producer,actor and CEO LAY is a member of the K-pop boy group EXO as a main dancer, and lead rapper. Thank you guys for Appreciating our sheep EXO LAY 😍🥰
LAY is one of the best KRUMP dancers. You should watch Flying Asparas dance practice and Flying Apsaras Visualizer. Lay neve rmade an official MV because he was not satisfied with it. If you watch you will be blown away by the pure artistry and left to only imagine what the MV might of been. Also Lay's Honey really shows his dancing skill.
Lay learned the style of dancing in this MV (Krumping - out of the US) in 7 months. He talked to the guy that created the style and he could not believe Lay had only been doing it for 7 months! Also, Lay writes, produces, mixes, raps, sings, dances...he is the whole package! He uses his own money on these MV's too! Please check out Honey...it's in all English.
Ok, so there's A LOT of things here to explain, I'll try my best to cover the most important ones: - The opening scene with the traditional opera song represents general Xiang Yu (he's the one you see appear a few times in a very traditional Pekin theater costume), he's a very famous Chinese war hero, that fought to he's very last breath. The song you hear him sing was (alegedly) the last one the general sung before his death (or something like that was on what I read). NOTE: The ones after Lay are soldiers, not samurai (BTW, ronin are samurai without a lord or master, they would end up as wanderers, and they are Japanese). - Lit has similar pronunciation as lotus flower in Chinese, and it describes a Chinese religious belief of the duality of life and death. In the MV, Lay is representing general Xiang Yu (hence why the opening scene is like an epic battle field) the one in Peking opera costume is the past life and Lay in modern clothes is the present life. - The Dragon represents the general’s spirit and soul, so when you see the dancing witch with the dragon eye tattoo, she's awakening the general's spirit to help pass along to Lay. At the ending scene, the Dragon faces Lay as to acknowledge him. - The Lotus flower in Chinise culture represents a symbol of growth and purity, because it grows and blossoms from the mud. Some people use it to describe someone who is pure and innocent in appearance but are filthy (muddy) on the inside. This particular meaning was used by Lay’s antis, calling him a white lotus because they don’t believe such a huge star could be so honest, humble, hard working and respectful to others like he is. They also mock at his dream of bringing Chinese music to the world, saying that all of his hard work and effort will go in vain. This song is Lay’s response to haters. “No one beat me down, I walk my own path, I’m the LIT”, "Taking China to the world, YOU SHOULD KNOW"... There's a Making Film video of this MV, you guys should check it out -> kzhead.info/sun/q8OEY52mq3V7i68/bejne.html
Holy shot, I've never seen this explanation, this is even better. Now I understand more, thanks.
Thank you so much for that!
@@vivianc8400 You're welcome
@@ogkpopper Glad I could help :)
I was hoping that someone will explain it.. and you explained it very well.
The story in the "Lit" MV, Lay said, is based on his favorite Chinese historical figure. In the MV he is portraying a Chinese general who has been trapped by the Han soldiers while trying to rescue his wife. The general is a real historical figure named Xiang Yu, who fought in the battle of Gaixia. In the beginning of the MV you hear a Peking opera singer performing “The Song of Gaixia” -- a traditional Chinese Opera song -- which is a song that Xiang Yu composed for his wife, Lady Yu, who eventually took her own life. (Fun fact: In Lay's song "Jade" which is a song also on this album, the story is supposed to be about Lady Yu and Xiang Yu's love story.) The dancer with the long nails is a traditional Chinese dance style, and I believe it is also part of the Chinese opera performance. Lay is an ambassador for China, so one of his goals is to share Chinese culture with the world. One way he is doing this is by creating his own style of music which he has labeled M-pop. M-Pop stands for Mixed-pop, which means he mixes traditional Chinese elements and sounds with mainstream pop and hip-hop beats and styles -- combining old school Chinese culture with new modern hip-hop and contemporary beats and styles. As he says in "Lit," "I am the King ... bringing China to the world." And that's pretty much a fact: He has king-maker status in the music and entertainment industry and he has a lot of international influence which allows him to bring Chinese culture to the world. Everything about this song and MV is a poetic, cinematic masterpiece. For example, the word Lotus in Chinese sounds a little like Lit in English. (Another play on words, just like the Chinese pronunciation of Jade sounds like Yu, or you in English, which Lay cleverly used in his song "Jade." Get it? Jade = Yu and Jade = you.) Lay used lotus (Lit) as a metaphor for no matter how hard people try to bring him down, he will stand strong and survive through anything the world throws at him, like a lotus flower. The Lotus often represents purity. The Lotus is special because it grows in the mud, but out of the most dirty and unforgiving conditions, blooms one of the most beautiful flowers. The Lotus is a famous symbol in Chinese culture and it often represents how something good and pure can grow and triumph despite what you would think are harsh conditions. Lay has said that the idea for "Lit" comes from the fact that his haters have been calling him "White Lotus," which refers to someone who acts innocent, and uses it for his gain and plays the victim all the time. So when he wrote the song he took that negativity and embraced it and turned it into something positive. So, in other words, he is saying: "You thought you could bring me down, but you are wrong. I am not a fake white lotus, but I am a true lotus who is LIT. I am more powerful than you know and I will rise above all your negativity and show you how I grow even stronger and more beautiful no matter how much mud and dirt I have to go through," etc. As you may know, the dragon is a very powerful symbol in Chinese culture and it is even said that if you are Chinese you are a descendant of the dragon. Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize vitality, strength and good luck. In one interview I read, Lay also talked about how he has two dragons inside him -- a good dragon and a bad dragon. He said he always chooses to listen to the good dragon. The good dragon is the one who is protecting him and helping him through all his hardships and difficult times. So the main theme of "Lit" is about fighting his inner self and learning to ignore and overcome the people who are trying to knock him down. Lay is is a singer, rapper, songwriter, composer, producer actor, director, editor, dancer, designer, etc. -- genius -- and with every new release of his, he just one ups himself. And "Lit" is a prime example of that. If you read the credits at the end of this video, you will see that this MV was produced by Zhangyixing Studios, which is named after Lay (Zhang Yixing is Lay's real name, Lay is a stage name given to him by SM Entertainment) -- he owns the studio. So, the credits show, Lay has his hand in almost every aspect of this production. It's his name you will see dozens of times in the credits. He is the one that wrote and composed the song, as well as the beat. He is also executive producer (So this production was all financed by him), he came up with the storyline, he helped choreograph and he helped direct the MV, etc. This MV took more than 6 months to make and more than $1.4 million to produce. And it was all done by Lay. They actually filmed at one of the largest and most well known film studios in China and had more than 50 extras. What you saw was the real temple. The dragon was CGI, but the rest of the set is all real. You should really check out the making of film, kzhead.info/sun/q8OEY52mq3V7i68/bejne.html, and Lay's "dance practice"/choreography video for "Lit," kzhead.info/sun/bL2elt1uoKlmdKs/bejne.html, to really see how things were made. Within the Chinese music industry and dance community, Lay is regarded as an industry expert that pretty much all other dancers and musicians look up to. He has even been credited with making Krump a mainstream dance style in China, and he is one of China's leading experts when it comes to Krump. (Lay's Krump teacher is Trix who is from Korea and is considered one of the best Krumpers in the industry.) Lay's dancers are always very international, they are usually from all over the world, all races and genders and they speak all different languages. Lay's goal is always to seek out the best of the best and to surround himself with experts in everything he does. He wants to learn as much as possible and to be as diverse as possible about all styles of dance and cultures. And he doesn't just casually learn a new style of dance, when Lay puts his mind to something he goes all in and immerses himself in it with a goal of becoming the best at it. That is why he is regarded as an expert at so many different things, because he becomes so involved and studies and practices so much that he eventually surpasses his teachers.
Lay is hardworking and perfectionist. He worked really hard in this song, dance, mv. China’s king. He is also member of K-pop group: EXO. Thanks for the reaction.
I love this MV. Actually, when you watch Chinese TV series, you get used to the scale and the quality of production. A lot of CGI is absolutely incredible. Lay was also making another great MV Flying Apsaras, but he is such a perfectionist, he wasn't happy with the result and just released a teaser. Which is just as mind blowing as LIT. Check it out! 🔥🔥🔥
Lay is a phenomenal artist so I'm glad you've gotten around to checking him out. "Honey" and "Jade" are played on regular rotation for me, as well.
lay is a member of exo in SM Entertainment, and now he has his own agency, namely Chromosome Entertainment
This MV is ridiculous! Lay really decided to make a movie in a music video
So glad you guys are watching this! Lay was also a member of EXO way back when. I believe you can see him in the Monster and Overdose videos. This video is Amazing played it for months when it came out. If you they haven't seen them yet show them God's Menu please! I think they'll love it.
He is still an EXO member.
Lay is stills a part of EXO ...EXO will be FOREVER OT9 ...
EXO is 9
Not was, he still is, he just left the company ^^
Thanks for reacting to and showing your friends EXO Lay! Please check out his songs Honey and Lose Control.
Sir,let your friends see the straykids,I think they gonna love it,thank you!❤️
Omg) 😂 Hello Anthony! I suggested you to react to Lay on your livestream.) I’m glad you did this reaction with your friends.) I thought they will like it too.) Also, your guys dancing - …. Incredible.))) Made my day.😂😂😂
#LAYZHANG He is #EXO member even though he’s not fully under SM anymore since he has his own agency in CHINA that SM provided to him when he had to go back there awhile promoting EXO as well as his own solo music.
Lay is a member of EXO and the only Chinese member left but his not active due to political issue between two countries Korea and china but Lay join the last comeback of the group because some members of EXO are in military enlistment they are in active but Lay is one of the most talented members of EXO he is musically incline he play a lot of musical instruments ,he is jack of all traits main dancer, rapper,song writer, CEO,actor, brand ambassador etc.
Lay is super talented and creative. He always impressed me with his top notch music video n songs. I super love his stage performances too. He is literally the King of Stage
How can you tell a diamond from a glass fake? After all, modern show business most often offers us glass under the guise of a diamond. This diamond should be in your collection. 1) super unique voice (dramatic contralto with polyphonic overtones); 2) the most complex vocal techniques, a bewitching voice; 3) the incredible fate of a girl found with a broken collarbone at a bus stop and ended up in an orphanage; 4) 70 victories in vocal competitions - a child prodigy, can sing in any musical genre; 5) incredible charisma, artistry and living of any song; 6) a range of 4 octaves, which at the age of 19 is far from the limit and will continue to grow; 7) a large army of fans around the world; 8) an independent artist, without producers and labels, only with the support of fans and reactors like you; 9) and now she is still a talented lyricist and composer of her music; 10) more than 13 thousand reactions. some reactions have 3.5 million views. Meet Diana Ankudinova!
There are 2 videos to choose from: the best cover (TV show) and the best own song (MV). Can’t Help Falling in Love (dark version, Elvis Presley cover) - total 824 reactions to this performance by Diana. Revelation A few day ago Diana released a music video for her first author's song Revelation. This song was the first completely original song by Diana Ankudinova, she herself wrote the lyrics and composed music. Several dozen reactions (total 113 reactions), all reactionaries are shocked once again, but now not only by Diana's voice, but also by a talent that can create not cheap one-time music, but hits for all time. Please use ONLY original content from Diana Ankudinova official channel. Videos from TV shows are often blocked by KZhead and video editing is required. MV, Diana's live performances are available for unlimited reactions.
Lay King ♡
NAWT ME MISSING HIS ORIGINAL REACTION, I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR HIM TO DISCOVER LAY!
This is epic! I remeber when he released this MV! I was like: wooow 🔥😍😳🤯😱🥰 🔥Love this song 🔥🔥🔥
Lay is so talent! He produces whole album!
This is definitely one of the most impressive videos EVER for a music video. I agree.
Mv Lit has a production cost that is not small, Lay uses his personal money when releasing even the agency can't produce directly due to cost pressures,Lay is a good dancer he also learned how to hold the cup in the MV, the dragon in the MV is very iconic with China Lay is also one of the influential artists in China and became an ambassador
it's actually crazier, the dance break that lay did in the end of the song, with the army, and the dragon's coming, like it's the end of the world, is actually a ritual to bind the dragon with himself, so he can become the strongest and begin the world invasion
Thank you for appreciating this MV. Lay is literally LIT!!!! hope you could watch other Lay's MV and EXO.
Super thankful for this video reaction! I’m happy to see people getting hype because of Lay’s work, he totally deserves the recognition!! And to the owner of this channel, you looked so invested and excited by this piece of culture and music the artist gave us, I’m really thankful to you! Nice video!!
Lay Zhang or Zhang Yixing is the Chinese member of #EXO the richest KPOP group and also named as the VOCAL KINGS of KPOP, that has the most diverse discography in SoKor music industry, and the most ALL ROUNDER GROUP. This man, is actually a CEO of his group of companies, China's Krump King, a producer, actor, model, and ambassador of more than 50 brands.
Sooo proud of LAY he is the best
Legendary song!!
please react to Mpop King Lay Zhang flying apsaras visualize and dance practice is very epic and gorgeous.already share your reaction to Lay fans
I have watched this lay's video more than 100 times, so damn good, he is an so talented artist.
Lay : 🍯 Honey this Song is very good too💕
Thank you so much for finding this song! IT F*CKIN ROCKS HARD! Adding to playlist
Love this, thanx for the introduction 💜
Please react to Layzhang new mv that realsed today that's amazing "Veli (west)"!!!!..another master piece is here now!
Yes, he spent US$ 1.4M for the mv and studied krumping for 6 months. I hope you let them watch EXO Obsession too. Thanks for reacting to Lay.
This part 16:54 when Anthony said : " you know when you.... take a shit and it's wet " and this part 21:57 I died of laughter 😂 I loved your reactions guys about Lay Lit Music Video, he is awesome ! Keep rocking ✌
Lay is the king of C-pop!
Arrrhh same enthusiasm as you guys, always. This is .... I remember how amazed I was the first time I heard and saw it. Anthony I really liked the way you described the "Idol status", weirdly enough I never tried to understand why they called and call themselves like that. Now my brain is on a roll.
Glad you love this. Lay work hard for his every songs and videos. ❤️
finally🔥
okay.. this was hilarious. I love you guys 😂
right? THE BEST MUSIC VIDEO!!!
Lay - LIT dance practice Kai - Reason dance practice (no MV) Kai - Mmm dance practice EXO - Monster dance practice
MA MAN DID IT!
The perfección is related to the fact Lay was inolvidable with almost all, you can see him in credits
There’s an all seeing eye in the culture of LOTR and it’s called the eye of Sauron 💀 😂 Dope reaction ✌🏻
I love KAANs reaction. he first hears and then the beat got him and he cant stop vibin with the song. can he react more? i really like your reactions with and without your friends. i found you two days ago and still only watch your videos. really like it.
Does anyone know where Anthony's first reaction to Lay's Lit? the link or the timeline in a stream video.. Thanks
It's somewhere in the 100 hours of livestream footage I still have to edit. I'll upload it as soon as I find it
LMAO I love how you looked in the camera knowing his wig was gonna fly off
Oh wow i came here fast😅 watch Stray kids and ENHYPEN or TXT ❤️🔥❤️
Yes, LAY from EXO ❤️ he is very multitalented
Hey, Lay's New EP is just released, and new title song Veil is out now.
22:33 I can't 😂😂
Lay is just on another level....
LAY is the member of EXO kpop group. EXO = Kpop vocal kingsss!
Guys you're the funniest I laughed so much watching you 🤣🤣 and thank you for reacting to our China Sheep Lay 🐑🤍
Definitely a little late but this is such a fun video to watch😂😂😂 ICE GIVE ME!
You should show them Jackson Wang's "Blow" and "Cruel." Lol.
"You take a shit and it's wet and it's like brrrrr" i crack whenever they try to mimick the sounds y'all are funny i laughed for 28mins😂
Lay es un genio tiene demasiado talento para este planeta. ✨❤️
Another level
There's a lot more to Lay Flying apsaras, Honey, Vail
22:03 😭 give him some help clarifying his statement pls
MV? Can't reduce this to saying it's a mere MV. The cinematography, edit, color saturation, music etc..uggh mouth just waters as if starved and can't believe the feast for the eyes. Oh I'm so looking for more.
Please react to VEIL!! Its the new mv from lay~💗
To you guys that like Avatar. The last scene is actually makes me remind of The Dancing Dragon where Aang and Zuko goes to the Ancient Sun Warriors to find the source of Firebending / Fire where they got decided if they are worthy by dragons. And they did the Dancing Dragon moves. :)
yessss i also interpreted that the dragon and lay are both kings and are on the same level
You should definitely check out Flying Apsaras by Lay. Also check out more EXO MVs... Monster, Love Shot, Obsession.
U GUYS R FUNNY BUT I LOVE HOW U REACTED TO LAY THNX
Kaan losing his mind over this is my favourite thing ever.
17:00 I can't breathe.. halp.
Please react to Lay Honey, Sheep mv and Alan walker Relift,
Mantap
I hope you watch and react to Lay's Flying Apsaras visualizer and dance practice. 🙌🏻 Another mini movie. 🤩
LIT = Lotus Haters call her Lotus (LIT)
So where is this livstream reaction video at ? Would really like to see your first time reaction to this song
Lay he's a Chinese member from EXO
I really like reaction l hope you do more with them and don’t forget to reaction honey by lay with them
you should watch "Flying Apsaras"
U should to see his others song he is genius of music and best dancer
THE MOST IMPORTANT INFO IS THAT HES A CHINESE MEMBER OF "EXO"
Hi~ Could you please react to Lay’s D.N.A Cypher MV?🤩
8:07 Rōnin and Samurais is literally the same the difference is Rōnin is without a lord or master and is from Japan. And since you guys mentioning Akatsuki its a great example for another Japanese culture as well. A side from Samurais they also have ninjas. Lay is Chinese all you saw in this MV it doesn't have any relation or whatsoever with Japanese culture.
😍😍😍
You should check out EXO too. He is an EXO member!
Lay released new mv veil please react
EXO as a group and individually NEVER DISAPPOINTS LIKE EVER 💯🔥✨👑
Please react to Honey and Flaing apsaras
You have boyfriend Manhandsome good
Warrior?
lay sendo lenda
PLEASE react to "EASY" by stray kids... PLEAAASE.
Tks for react EXO LAY, ‘HONEY’ is fire too, listen please:)
Please react everglow alternative music video by Coldplay.
EXO Lay😍😍😍😍
Where's your reaction to it tho???
besides Jackson Wang and Lay, I also really like Wang Yibo from the UNIQ group.. Wang Yibo is a friend of both of them. He is also from China.pls react to EOEO from UNIQ
EXO Lay
K-pop 짝퉁! 대취타를 보고 컨닝한듯! ㅋ