FIRST TIME HEARING EXO - "LOTTO" | (KPOP REACTION!!)

[@ggigie]

Fun Facts: For LOTTO's promotional broadcast on KBS, MBC and MNET, the title was changed to LOUDER so as not to run in trouble with South Korea's strict anti-gambling laws. The "Lipstick Chateau Wine color" lip tint mentioned in the lyrics sold out after fans scrambled to buy it. EXO used auto-tune to fit the concept of the MV not 'cause they needed "help" on their vocals. The live stage of LOTTO/LOUDER had no auto-tune.

[@DewdewDC]

Love how Lay and Sehun shine in this. They were often underrated, especially Sehun, but as this was produced when Kai was injured, they came to the fore. Dancing King is the other from this time. Having said that, my favourite version to watch is with Kai and his wonderful facial expressions!

[@SiwonnieFan]

Idk how to feel about this comment 🤣 True Kai always shines but he's not trying to outshine anyone. He's just the center of all centers 😅 But the others do get their moments as well. And yes, my favorite is also the performance with Kai 🤭It's not the same without him.

[@DewdewDC]

@@SiwonnieFan Thank you, yes, I totally agree. Kai is so humble, he would never aim to outshine, he is just that naturally that good a performer and has that spellbinding aura about him. That doesn't mean that the others don't shine as well. It still amazes me after so many years that this one group has so much talent in it.

[@SiwonnieFan]

@@DewdewDC That’s why they are the legends of kpop. They are just too talented and SM really hit the jackpot with them even though sometimes they don’t treat them that well. Kai is just born to be on stage. He’s so humble indeed but turns into a beast when he’s dancing and doing what he loves the most ❤️

[@raven_iv]

One of the best 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@deborahscott8162]

Now you see why I love EXO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🎤🎤

[@milindawilson9175]

Fan theories believe that "Lotto" is the prequel to "Monster." "Monster" is from EXO's EX'Act album and "Lotto" is from their EX'Act repackaged album, which came out in 2016. So, to understand the story in "Lotto" and "Monster" you have to connect the two storylines. How I interpret things is that the story starts in "Lotto" as EXO goes undercover and works to take down the gambling ring, which is thought to probably be run by the Red Force, and now that we know about EXO's clones, from their "Obsession" storyline, maybe even X-EXO are involved. Fun fact: Kai -- EXO-K's main dancer -- isn't dancing in the "Lotto" MV. As you saw, Lay -- EXO-M's main dancer -- and Sehun -- EXO-K's other main dancer -- are the dancers highlighted in "Lotto." Kai was injured during this time and couldn't dance, which is why you see him sitting down in the MV. In live performances at this time, Kai is absent when Lay is part of the performance because he is still recovering. However, when Kai is back performing the song, Lay was absent because he was busy doing solo activities in China. In live TV network performances of "Lotto" you might also notice that they change the title of the song to "Louder" and the lyrics are changed to use the word louder instead of lotto as well. Gambling is illegal in Korea and it's one of those things that are banned from being talked about in mainstream media. So in order to make the song TV- and radio-friendly they often have to change everything to "Louder." I think the two stories in both "Lotto" and "Monster" actually overlap. I think both MVs take place in the same location and around the same time frame, and in each MV you see the members in different moments as they try to destroy everything to do with this gambling ring. You see them breaking everything in both MVs and you see them smash the car in "Lotto" and in "Monster" you see the car has now been set on fire, and they burn the money and other things in "Lotto" as well, etc. At the end of "Lotto" you see the police or FBI have come in and are just starting to take the members into custody, but if you remember in "Monster" it shows all the members have now been arrested. So I see it as the fight starts in "Lotto" and continues in "Monster." At the end of "Monster" all the members were now in custody and Baekhyun rescues them as he releases them from the back of the police van allowing them to escape, etc. The birds you see in the cage are roosters -- cock fighting roosters to be exact -- and they are another form of gambling. And the dogs are probably guard dogs like what criminal enterprises use as part of their security to deter someone from causing trouble or wanting to rob them, etc. The dogs are thought to be part of the Red Forces' security efforts. Don't worry, SM and EXO don't like animal cruelty either, that's the whole point they are trying to make. It's just another form of evil that comes with gambling. Also remember, in the "Obsession" MV we see EXO are the members in all black and X-EXO are the members in the colorful outfits with the crazy makeup and hair. So, if you notice, in "Monster" the members are all in black for part of the MV (In "Monster" we also see EXO in black and red outfits, which we have now started to think is supposed to be X-EXO in those scenes because of the red on their outfits), and in "Lotto" they are pretty much in black or dark neutral colors, so that is why I think the story is being depicted from EXO's point of view. You also may notice that in "Monster," and in parts of "Lotto," Chanyeol has red hair. But at the end of "Lotto" when he is being arrested, he has blond hair. I think this also might mean that the Chanyeol with red hair is his X-EXO clone, while the blond Chanyeol is the good EXO member who is undercover, trying to accomplish his tasks here on Earth and help the girl, etc. So, in "Lotto" and "Monster" I think what we are watching are the EXO members trying to take down X-EXO and the Red Force and stop the evil and corruption that the Red Force is inflicting on the world which is depicted here as corruption through illegal gambling. We are not really sure what the girl takes from Chanyeol at the end of "Lotto", but it definitely wasn't money. If you pay attention to the lyrics, one of the English lines is, "I don't need no money." That is why they burn the huge stack of cash. Most theories agree that the currency that EXO values the most is flowers. There is an overwhelming use of flowers in many of their MVs, and as you see in "Love Shot," for example, they aren't collecting money but flowers. And in EXO-CBX's "Hey Mama" and "Blooming Day" and in EXO's "Love Me Right", etc. you see them with flowers. My theory is that the girl is somehow connected to EXO's quest to find and protect the Tree of Life and that is why at the end of "Lotto" you see her secretly take something -- which if you pause the MV and zoom in, you will see looks like a small video tape -- to somehow help them in their quest. The video tape is thought to be the video that D.O. is filming with the camcorder in the middle of "Lotto." It's still unclear at this point how the girl fits in the storyline, but I think, or at least I hope, that in the future we will discover more about her and what significance she has within the story. As mentioned before, some say the "girl" that EXO is always singing about and you sometimes see in their MVs -- like in "Lotto" -- 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. I have seen this MV dozens of times, and each time I watch it I still see something different and am still working to unravel more clues. But "Lotto" and "Monster" are the two EXO MVs that have me the most confused. I'm still struggling to really grasp the full story those MVs are trying to tell. I think part of the reason why I find these two MVs so confusing, is the fact that they depart the most from the linear storyline and the story jumps back and forth between the two MVs so much that it's difficult to put the events in order to really make a clear picture.

[@NurAzizah-hc6il]

The iconic song and mv with great dance, the greatest era for EXO. That's why I'm in love with EXO only, no others compare them in every qualities. The best ever.❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for reacting to EXO Sir AB 👍👍👍

[@tinameriales1344]

EXO is a complete package - amazing vocals, dance skills & stage presence. No one does it like EXO. They're absolutely incredible❤️

[@sunnydaeexo]

We getting into a great great era 🔥🔥🔥 LOVE IT!! Thanks for another reaction.

[@darshanikumarihami1643]

Did you notice they are singing live 😭. No sound effects 😭. Pure talent

[@sherry2371]

Baekhyun’s snatched waist during this comeback!!

[@micheller.8370]

I usually hate autotune, but with EXO, you know it's only for a vocal effect, because they obviously don't need it so it's good, and this one turned out to be a favorite. Chen reaction please, with sugar, and a pancake on top?

[@anabelleeting6378]

This is the Monster era.!!! Notice Kai didn't dance during the MV as well as during promotions due to an injury he got during their Seoul Concert series. Thanks for this fire reaction.

[@ldbigg]

The fan chants are called fan chants

[@Sama_xo]

Kings never fail

[@lxo2670]

We are one !

[@rissabluefm6877]

Yessss!! One of my most favorite era. Their vibe lingering sexy vibe kills me. Lotto is 🔥!!!

[@priyankarao9812]

Lay Best Hype man in this performance

[@maemiming4568]

"lipsticks chateau wine bit color" weeeww sexy

[@nay5845]

Welcome to lotto era 🔥🔥🔥 that was fire and getting ready for the next EXO's song

[@halima-L-1485]

Lotto era 🤒 beak icon line and i always wish to see kai and lay lotto live performance together when kai is there lay is not there and when lay is there kai is not there 😩

[@univEXO-L]

Updateee!! Xiumin solo album is coming!!!! Xiumin and his "Brand New"

[@Ouell0630]

Lotto Era Baekhyun 🤌🏾

[@snoopyc4087]

You are getting it AB :) You remember our slogan We Are One and u recognise Kai , Lay, D.O, chen, baekhyun

[@aeriaeri3739]

Been here for long and still excited for what's coming ! Thank you :)

[@gabsameann]

I just want to say..I MISS EXO SO MUCH! 😢😢😢

[@ВикторияКим-л8е]

You are good, amaizing and cool reactor!!!!👏👏👏

[@dorisplaza23]

Love your dance moves!🤌🤌😂😂

[@olgal-j1579]

GOOD song choice! 🔥🔥

[@eleonorestuart4089]

I love your reactions...i do laugh a bit though! EXO my #1!

[@lucilatria1857]

What can I say, EXO is simply the BEST. 💎😍❤️🇵🇭 Thanks a lot. I enjoyed it much. 😊👍

[@sarahnewman4101]

I love this one! I walk around singing it constantly still! (Please, check out EXO-CBX and EXO-SC soon!)

[@magra453]

Ooh. Especially “Blooming Day”, “On Me” and “Telephone”.

[@sarahnewman4101]

@@magra453 Yes! Telephone is one of my favorite SC videos! (Chanyeol with purple hair= 🥰 lol) The One is my favorite CBX video. I even found a tshirt with the chibi versions of the three of them from the mv.

[@magra453]

@@sarahnewman4101 The One is such a great video.

[@sarahnewman4101]

@@magra453 it really is!

[@katieahn4018]

Lotto live is always bop 😎😎😎😎

[@shaina1024]

Love all your EXO reactions, thank you!! Also love your shirt!!

[@ldbigg]

You didn’t comment on Sehun’s body rolls. Kai isn’t dancing in the video because his ankle was broken

[@alisonmuniz1]

Lotto is one of my fav songssss, even if is auto-tuned as fuck hahahahah EXO literally never use it so, I think that makes this song more special

[@silviaexo-l9559]

It’s a putty that Kai wasn’t in the comeback stage. But EXO always does great!!! Thanks

[@mochaangel1967]

He was injured at that time and couldn't dance. But when they toured, he was on stage with them, although not dancing.

[@ahilesahilesov2112]

❤️❤️❤️ thank u for reaction

[@alicechong3094]

New subscriber for Exo! Great reaction!

[@nohemicastillo4487]

Las reacciones de este hombre a EXO me representan ,soy igual cuando empieza a sonar EXO ,yo en corto me empiezo a mover jajaja

[@azzue2695]

happy that u like the song..most people say they dont like the sound of the auto-tune in the song..but to me, it is still ❤‍🔥

[@yeolsa8041]

Love this reaction haha! My favorite reactor! Exo never fails!!

[@douglasandrews2609]

The fan chants are just called fan chants

[@dandaxxiii4321]

The album getting hot and sexy as you go

[@mochimochi82]

The first time I watched the mv I was really mad about the autotune. Why cover up their beautiful voices? Then I got over myself. Turns out it was just another example of EXO’s extraordinary diversity.

[@resurgingflame]

Autotune is used for both pitch correction & style. It doesn't "cover up" anything, it literally just changed the pitches of the singers. People are so damn mad over such a simple thing. chill out, it's just a song.

[@mochimochi82]

@@resurgingflame chill out, it’s just a comment.

[@noraape6256]

FIRE! COOKER! A Lotto Lotta!😉 Thank you AB for always being so entertaining. Great reaction!

[@mk12exo62]

De mis canciones y coreografías preferidas de exo !

[@Belieber禛]

“Love shot “Mv is so fire❤

[@katietotha80]

You are on the right album, you just reacted to Monster before you got into doing the albums in order (started watching you from your first EXO reaction), so you can just skip reacting to Monster and do all the other songs you haven't heard yet. This album is really great.❤

[@ashleycoats9071]

I love your dancing! 😊

[@retnomeistuti2653]

Fire❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@neshatm8261]

EXO IS KING OF KPOP ♡

[@Sara-qk3gy]

You look like a vocal guy you have to react to Ailee U&I mv and her cover to Halo she killed it they call her the Korean Beyoncé

[@mesozn6283]

There's no auto tune in the live stage, exo never needed it, it was only for the MV concept 😊

[@resurgingflame]

autotune exist in almost all songs in industry as part of production.

[@neshatm8261]

REACTION TO MONSTER , LOVE SHOT, KOKOBOP , OBSESSION EXO ♡

[@anakhasajith5080]

EXO’s Fans are called EXO-L’s

[@yeniyeni6688]

I really like it if you react to EXO's song..I feel happy

[@jocelynejercito2818]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@christelrecta7823]

Please react EXO WHAT U DO LIVE. Thank you☺

[@miximixi8209]

Can you please react to "good night" ????

[@donezatemario7756]

My exo.. aria😅

[@univEXO-L]

Are you the lost 13th member of Exo?!😂😂 Kidding. Anyway Lotto paved the way!!!!😂😂 We.Are.One!

[@kimdimal9879]

did he react to Monster already? If not, I can’t wait!!

[@NurAzizah-hc6il]

Already...see AB play lists

[@sf9_mamma]

Way in the beginning

[@chasesweat]

You have to do Hardy "Wait in the Truck"

[@sidpalmour111]

Please consider first time viewing Drake Milligan "Sounds Like Something I'd Do" This is most likely the next superstar in country music. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYrXqaGleK1jedk

[@dewiwenti7263]

Please reac eldorado exo live perfomence

[@celined473]

That's Baekhyun tho not Kai

[@valeriebenefield1321]

Please ASAP I have been begging you to play shiny one of their songs is can I have your number thank you for your time