Lay is biggest ever China artist and best selling in China history ) his solo work is really amazing

Lay is an icon. Period. Prince of China. EXO forever. King of Street Dance. He's unlike anyone else.

The story in Lay's "Lit" MV, he 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. 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. As you have discovered, 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. (And yes, a member of EXO.) If you take the time to read the credits at the end of this video, you will see 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 check out the making of film, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rsV7Zpyf2ampiKs.html, and Lay's "dance practice"/choreography video for "Lit," kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7-Vmdxnzt2Ucac.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 is one of EXO's main dancers. 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.

THAT MAAAAAAAANNN, ALL HIS MVS ARE CRAZY, A COMPLETE ARTIST!!!!!!!

Lay has a dance practice for this song. He a an amazing dancer.

Lay produce this song to haters. He is the lotus flower living in the mud. No one can knock him down. Thank you for staying strong Yixing. Looking forward for Exo OT9 comeback

Awesome reaction!! Glad to see ya'll showing Lay some love. Like others have mentioned he is no longer under sm, but is still in EXO. I think you'll really vibe with some of his music. I recommend doing a dive deeper into Lay's discography. Sheep, Honey, Peach, Lose Control, Flying Asparas, Veil and more are super good. Man is an artist.

Lay also has many other bops. I recommend Veil, Honey, Flying Apsaras.

He spent 1.5 Mil on this !! Out his own pocket..he funded the MV. It's f brilliant . Be consistent in your own craft, be your own hype man. I respect him for that.👏

REACT TO LAY. - HONEY

heeeeey, I absolutely loved your reaction! Thank you for including our amazing Lay into your channel. He's not a former EXO member though, he left SM (exo's company) but he's still in the group, thankfully.💖

He is so ridiculously talented. Have you watched Veil? You HAVE TO. But with us.

LAY LIT was intricately produced, composed, written, and choreographed by himself. He spent about 1.5 million USD for this MV and it was filmed at Hengdian World Studios (largest film studio in the world. LAY is one of the best dancers out there (not being biased tho, his talents speak for himself). Also an amazing singer and rapper. He treats everything as a masterpiece. He even contacted the founder of Krumping, that’s how passionate he is when it comes to his works. Honestly EXO is really sooooo talented even if some people treat them otherwise. Their talents speak for itself. Total performers yet very humble artists. That is why, many kpop groups look up to them as their role models. EXO, the og idol of idols as they should.

I have been watching people react to this song for the past hour and I went back to my home page and yall had just dropped this I'm so happy

perf intro song to Exo's Lay. He is Exo's Chinese member and he's a multitalented king who sings, raps, dances, produces music and directs (produced LIT MV actually), owns several companies, loves krump

Love yalls reaction, yall gonna have to react to his song “Veil”. He does Krump very well and hes a great dancer overall. And yall should still most definitely react to Moonwalk-WayV

IM TELLING YALL, EXO NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!🤩🤩🤩

Lay is light skin and always invited to the bbq.

Lay is a fk iconic!!!! merece todo el reconocimiento del mundo, él es el rey de China!!♡♡♡♡

Lay's contract with SM ended in April but he's still EXO. However, very recently he must have signed a special business arrangement with SM as SM is starting to promote Lay's tour. Lay also arrived in Korea a few days ago after 4 years.

Also, Lay is very committed to his Exo K-buddies not just through group activities but also supporting Suho's, Baekyun's and Kai's recent single albums. National politics don't stand in their way as a group, and I hope it continues to stay that way because I just love their music, PERIOD.

Lay is a Krumper and is actually friends with a few famous Krumpers

Lay is in Korea right now to meet his bro (members) before he move to San Francisco USA for grandline concert . and soon Lay will be in bubble apps reunited with EXOL and with other members

Most stunning mv and song. He is absolutely amazing!

Lay is such a vibe defs got his 2mil worth with the music video just a beautiful piece of art honestly! He also just released his new track Veil too!

Ok… LAY has some good ones. You guys will love. Honey, flying apsaras teaser and dance practice as there was no MV released in the end, and his new comeback Veil

I’ve been waiting for this one…TURN IT UP

More LAY reactions please ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

Y’all are gonna LOOOVE his songs Honey and Veil (which he recently released). The dancing and beats are immaculate!

Aaaah thank you so much for reacting to Lay!! His music is really good, hopefully you get to listen to more of his work like Honey or his most recent release VEIL!! Thank you once again!

No question Lay is gifted with talent...Honey is so good.

He is so amazing thanks for reaction to Lay

BRO DESERVE THE WORLD LAY ZHANG EVERYONE!

lay, our icon !

Lay is THAT ONE FA REAL!!!🙌🙌🙌

He is amazing. So talented and creative.

EXO AND EXO MEMBERS SILL NEVER DISAPPOINT. THEY ARE THE BAR.

You guys should check out Lay "Honey & his new song Lay Zhang " Veil. I know you'll enjoy both! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

FIH.!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 talkin’ his SHI.!! 😮‍💨 UGH.! OMG.!! 💪🏾

El es tan genial!! Reaccionen a LAY - VEIL Por favor 🙏

You guys need to react honey of Lay. It's such a vibeee

Highly recommend Lay's HONEY

Lay is from 3rd gen group Exo that debuted in 2012. He's known for dancing and acting.

Please react to more Lay especially his dance practices.

Thank you so so so much M&M for hearing my prayers!!!!!!!

I think he was in EXO-M (mandarin version of the group) and the main korean Exo. You should check out his MV Honey. I also like his MV for "What U Need"

Lay is AMAZING!

He’s a music genius .the beat,choreography,produce,etc… it’s all him

Yess Lay is the king of China honestly!! Please react to his newest release Viel...you won't regret it!!!

Yas Lay!!! Unique style

Yeah... I am waiting for you guys to react to this Lit seeing your reaction to Baekhyun's Bambi and how you are all but just one video away from being an EXO-L card holder. Welcome to EXO-land!

Lay is crazy!!!!!!

Thank you for the great reaction! Would LOVE to see you guys react to a few of his other songs, especially Veil and Honey. A few other recommendations based on what you have been reacting to lately: Bang Yongguk (former member of B.A.P) - Up, Yamazaki, and Off (he has an AMAZING voice for rap) Huta (Minhyuk from BTOB) - Boom, Ya, and Hang Out (I think you’ll really like him - an amazing rapper, vocalist, AND dancer) PLT (hip hop group made up of solo artists) - Igoholic and Villain - Manitto Love your reactions!

LAY ES TALENTO HECHO PERSONAJES

ZHANG YIXING!!!! honestly have no words to describe him i am always left speechless, he simply is lit 🔥hes an amazing, incredible, one of a kind, totally unique performer

I’m so happy y’all got into lays music he’s truly an art

Lay is very creative/cunning with his music videos. He loves to word play with the English language which is seen in this mv. Lit is closely related to the Chinese word “Lian” which means lotus. Many haters in China call him “white lotus” which means he’s a fake personality and uses his friends’ fame. This is far from the truth. He takes this title and makes it his own and states he is the white lotus but not for that reason. Lotus grow from the mud, a dirty environment and white ones are super pretty. He states in this mv that he grew from the hate(mud) and have became a beautiful lotus that still holds its innocence and purity. King behavior if you ask me!🔥 he really is the number 1 in China!

LAY LEFT SM BUT STILL IN EXO

Crump fits so well to this beat 🔥

Lay is dope af. That's it lol

One of the best of music videos. Period.

An underrated artist you guys should listen to is Penomeco! He's such an amazing r&b singer his music is just so.. good. Okay and L.I.E are my favorites but there is so many more!

Guys you need to see his song called "honey" you will be speechless

Lay is EXO😍😍😍 EXO has really talented members😍

LAY is so amazing

Anything by Zhang Lay is guaranteed to be art! You should also watch 'Cruel' by Jackson Wang!

I was lit, u guys was lit and lay lit😂😂 anyway thx for the reactions was waiting on it and can’t wait when Ya have the time to react to Veil by lay and some Monsta X❤❤

This guy is basically China’s Michael Jackson.He’s a singer,dancer,rapper,producer,composer,actor,CEO of his own label and the top selling artist in China! I’ve ever seen a modern artist with this man’s work ethic he really puts out the best produced videos in the Asian market!

Lay is a king 🤴

Dude! This is LITERALLY LIT!

Thanks for the reaction, I really enjoy your videos!! If you like LAY so much, how about do smth a little different and react to Street Dance of China (season 3 or 4, he participated in both)? The dances there are INSANE and his team was even performing using his song (this perfomance is uploaded on LAY's youtube channel!) Jackson Wang and WANG YIBO (the literal Dancing King of Asia) were captains there too, and SDC is super fun to watch! Really recommend it! Plus not that many people have watched it, which is a pity

Our Lay gege is the King of China. Lit is just lit. EXO always be just the best.

Lay is the Chinese member of EXO

He is the King!!

Lay said he is still very much part of exo even though China is Banning kpop. Lay spent 1.4 million dollars on this mv

YALL MUSTTTTT REACT TO THE LIT ALBUM 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

YES!!!! the best!

This man is indeed the KING

Lay - Honey!

The dance practice is dope.

Lay is still EXO

Y’all need to react to his other single- Honey 🍯

Lit is a masterpiece

No no no no . Lay is still part of exo . He never leave exo . . And right now he's in Korea with his members exo always 9

if this is not the best MV you have seen lately,,, for me is in the top 10 of the best of all time

My Exo😍

Lay isn’t really a former member he’s on hiatus not by choice for a few years now because of the tensions between China and South Korea. I don’t know why he’s not allowed to while other Chinese idols are but He is still part of EXO and we all hope he can perform with them again. ♥️ Note: He did leave SM but he hasn’t left EXO (If I’m wrong on anything please correct me)

Lay is currently in korea right now 😭

Lay still in EXO

Lay is multi talented person in the world

honey by him IT'S FIIIIIIIRE

Thanks for reacting to EXO Lay, please check out his songs Honey and Lose Control

Yeah my wrecker bias of exo My layyyyy btw his in korea now to meet his brother 😭😍 His still part of EXO okay But anyways thank you so much guys

REACT TO LAY's live performance..its EPIC 😊!! his TALENTS are beyond words..to express........

Exo and exols china sheep .lay has the healing power in EXO which a blooming flower and his album is called LOTUS.

Now you have to react to his song Honey, it's so smooth.

Lay es un artista increíble, paquete completo mi chico es mi Rey Chino. 🤲💜

*BEEN WAITING FOR THIS COZ I KNOW YOU'LL LIKE IT!!!!!*

Yes lay and kai members of EXO

React to Veil please!! Lay is absolutely the besttt