LAY '飞天 (Flying Apsaras)' Dance Practice

LAY’s new EP "東 (EAST)" is out now!
Listen and download on your favorite platform: orcd.co/east
[Tracklist]
01 Flying Apsaras
02 Samadhi Real Fire
03 Ascetic Monk
04 The Shepherd Boy
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[@user-jj9bw7kd7y]

Popular opinion: the movements are so good, BALANCE is really important, isolation moves are dope, the song and the beat are BOP, the back up dancers are superb and ZHANG YIXING is LIT. In short everything in FLYING APSARAS is an ART.

[@soongjaycee6504]

LAY is super talented on his music and dance. His LIT

[@helianjay]

Yeah so true

[@user-sm6im6sb6f]

Lay is greater than MJ

[@user-jj9bw7kd7y]

@@user-sm6im6sb6f nope. Both of them are great. You can't compare MJ to Lay because they have their own signature and uniqueness in their master piece^_^.

[@user-sm6im6sb6f]

@@user-jj9bw7kd7y I think you are right 👍

[@elc2248]

This is not a choreography, this is an *ART* Zhang Yixing truly an *ARTIST*

[@suhokim0522]

Yes. I love how they use a lot of hand formations to create a great imagery

[@venusg.4565]

PREACH!!!!

[@werosification]

as jackson would say in street dance of china 3: 这就是艺术！THIS IS ART!

[@PurpleZed]

Factss

[@mmmhhh4724]

@@suhokim0522 LAY truly a KING*

[@tomlolijerry4841]

My Chinese teacher made us watch this during class, and now I’m a big fan😭❤️

[@laminiuzumaki3577]

According to me, LAY's most aesthetic song and the choreographer is this. I'm still sad that he didn't release the MV for this.

[@bibidibabidiboo88]

This can be easily the hardest choreo Yixing has ever done. I can't even begin to imagine the amount of work that went into this cuz those sharp and synchronised moves aren't something you learn in a week and knowing how perfectionist this man is ... you did so well Yixing and the rest of the dancers too! Everyone was amazing!

[@rHamUK]

It was choreographed by Huang Xiao aka a dancer on his team last year on Street dance of China and he's on it again this year with Xingie

[@lipeepipol]

Lay started practicing in may and they recorded the video in july

[@kaniyakk3331]

@@rHamUK oh wow. I didn't know this

[@alien0fexoplanet]

@@rHamUK wow I didn't know it I always love Haung Xiao's work too

[@masterpieceexo8549]

100%

[@erinna1485]

I'm here again because... I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THAT WE WERE ABLE TO WATCH THIS PERFORMANCE, THIS ART, FOR FREE!! AND IT FEELS LIKE I'M IN A VIP AREA. THANK YOU SO MUCH LAY ZHANG!!

[@aeri_sush]

Lay's dance is on another level!

[@minseok0254]

Yeah, I'm always mesmerized when I see him dancing.

[@mydearhannie6320]

Hi who's still here?

[@nrzfr]

I will never get tired of saying that Lay is the best. Lay's dancing skills is on another level every comeback.

[@-nobiza-3486]

Look at their moves. Perfect!

[@sweetpea338]

Everyone agrees that Lay is the most talented artist.

[@Nour_1007]

King**

[@mishiexo-l445]

No doubt

[@alenaputri8322]

Yes

[@hello_aangel]

definitely, he's out of this world.

[@donotdistrub8296]

no lies detected

[@itzHakun]

It's so sad that we don't have the full MV of this MASTERPIECE! :(

[@longsixth]

i don't want to join the war between my fandom and his fans, i'm seriously here to watch LIT and ended up checking some of his videos, and i must say... wow

[@lilit3552]

what war? I discovered him yesterday, see lot in the comments about his style being copied and some toxic fans. What happened?

[@ninaboosexy]

Lay is amazing! I was hooked from one music video!

[@snsdwg1841]

Every piece of his works are awesome. Lay is very talented. You gonna be impressed with every mv or stage performances you checked on him. Then you gonna fall deeply on him and cannot escape.

[@byunbunnylaylovers9019]

@@lilit3552 one philipino artist copied lay lit, the artist himself make a statement that lay inspired him but the fans keep on denying and provoke EXO-Ls fought with EXO-Ls.

[@rickzeng1882]

There is such a rich and profound culture of China that can be explored and uncovered, if one gets the pulse of such culture, the fusion of it with modern art can be brought to a new level. Lay is doing great in this regard, love it!!

[@xingxing2604]

Yixing's BALANCE is just soooo--that light footsteps, the control...bruh, no one's doing it like him!!!

[@mnmbakingchannel]

Yes!! It looks light yet so strong~ ♡♡

[@xingxing2604]

@@mnmbakingchannel I super agree like imagine the control he put to make it so light like

[@user-nc5he3hz1p]

It is a masterpiece. The Chinese culture contained in this video is great.

[@dtc6813]

The calculation and control of this choreo is too beautiful for words

[@xrystal89]

There is just something about mixing the sounds one's ancient heritage with global modernism that makes a song so fking tasty. It's like the beauty of history and the freedom of the present tied into a present. I love that Lay mixes traditional and current sounds/moves. Ugh the choreooooo, this man never disappoints when it comes to dance. When he dropped Lit, it sounded like he was on to something and then he dropped this and gooood night! This feels like Lay. His other stuff was cool but this fusion sound is something special for him.

[@shanikakarin6914]

Agree! The mixing is so good 😭

[@scholarssolutions6735]

Yes… I wish there were more traditional concepts in Kpop that showcase Korean culture more explicitly, like what mandopop artists do. Ofc there are some, but more would be nice.

[@thisasiankidistrashfordram374]

I recently heard a song combining my tribes' hymnal chants (usually sung by the groups' elders) & electronic rock. It was Beautiful. You Shouldn't give up your culture & heritage just to "fit in" to a modern world.

[@relagro]

I’ve been in love with the fusion of ancient and modern music ever since Enigma came out in the 90’s. What Lay is doing is fabulous, and I can’t wait to see where he goes from here.

[@sabu8410]

This choreography is INSANE the song is incredible and Lay Zhang is OUT OF WORLD!

[@renchami2745]

LAYのダンスも歌声も大好きです。 いつか日本で会えることを信じてます。

[@LiJianofficial]

🌹

[@ksoltau45]

This is by far his best song! I love the traditional elements and I just love how much body control he has!

[@jakeforcatto6802]

the patience in this piece is insane. nothing is unnecessary, everything is calculated and controlled. simply a masterpiece

[@thiramshetty3421]

cough balance cough

[@reavermelleescoro9274]

@@thiramshetty3421 Lmao, this was what I was thinking too 😌👌 Lay will always have the right amount of balance for each of his works.

[@zyyyieee]

the thing about lay's songs is that his music is so easy to recognize. all the tunes that he make oozes with unique personality, his personality. more than a remarkable, singer and dancer, he is extremely talented in songwriting + composing. Zhang Yixing is definitely one of a kind.

[@ASMR_MAKEOVER3]

It will be our annual day dance. I'm very proud of my school✌😌

[@sunispretty]

UGHHH THIS I just think about how well Huang Xiao choreographed this and it's just amazing

[@veelite264]

Was this choreographed by Huang Xiao? So it's really Gai Gai i saw as one of the dancers?

[@kingdomofbts3127]

Popular opinion: Everyone agrees that LAY is a multi talented king.

[@ruthtorrente261]

Agreee

[@azzahradindashabilla9745]

Even my non-kpop/non c-pop friends agree with it

[@agamani_pcy1074]

Of course

[@ferissalabores8791]

He really is!

[@miradaratulaifa9577]

Yesss

[@winddream]

Lay is brilliant, everything he does eventually becomes a masterpiece

[@strawberries535]

His music is a cure to my depression

[@LiJianofficial]

🌹

[@wg4716]

My wishes is to see Lay Zhang Yixing in person again and wish that he will be even more successful and loved by even more people!!

[@jadeward9518]

I honestly don't understand why this only has 492,185 views. Like.. do ppl not realize how incredible this ENTIRE performance is?? I watched this for the first time today and I cant stop watching it and each time I react as if it's my first time watching it lmfaoo that's how amazing and addictive this is!

[@bryarmaputi5856]

Lay is not a slave of music Lay leading his own path He's not afraid to show what he can do Pop, Hip-hop, Trap music, Reggaeton, Electronica, Ballad, Mellow & Traditional Chinese music Name it, Lay can give you a song suit to your mood ♡♡♡

[@zsd3459]

I don't get tired of seeing it.

[@fatimahkarnawi3476]

it's always satisfying to see Lay dances

[@birsensuuu]

I can't believe the fact that this choreography contains nearly all the Chinese cultural elements and images. While watching the video, lotuses, snakes, dragons, and all the natural and epic things are partnered up with moves in my head. Finally, it becomes one the most legendary and glorious paintings that survived from the ancient times. In conclusion, this is one of the most powerful and unique choreographies I've ever seen in my life.

[@94081811134]

this masterpiece deserves all the recognition that King Zhang deserves

[@blacklavoux]

His choreo is very artistic. I like that he mixed cultural side and modern beats in his song.

[@withoutnoun.4074]

Ten years with you, happy debut year 💙.

[@ZR_91]

The way Lay combines music with dance is pure ART and this is just one of his masterpieces. mad respect to the backup dancers the visuals they created are insane!!! Lay has always been and will always be one of my favorite all-time performers. BRAVO

[@oohsehun3095]

yixing really never disappoints when it comes to choreography, he always comes up with something creative and i really admire him for that

[@theramenbowll]

How can he disappoint. He is EXO!

[@sabrinaliao4630]

Lay is the most capable artist of Chinese young generation

[@LiJianofficial]

🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@AppricotBlossom]

Still getting goosebumps in 2024

[@sreypysoeung6442]

No doubt Lay is the King of China, the most talented artist.

[@user-fv1pd1de1h]

The way your mind works is truly amazing. Our Lay really is a genius in all aspects

[@hantonjamessalvador1335]

Isn't this the coolest dance practice ever???

[@misosoup_8990]

this person is way too stunning for me to look at.

[@lika5822]

Zhang Yixing didn’t raise the standards. He is the standard. Watching this choreography is a divine experience. I’m so in love with every single aspect of this masterpiece, from the song to the dance.

[@laraibahmed3090]

I'm at a loss for words honestly. He just keeps outdoing himself. The choreography, the vocals, the traditional Chinese elements in the song/choreo, just magnificent!

[@cloud_reverie]

Lay took the ARTIST title literally here

[@roseannmalaluan3245]

Lay is China's living treasure. Protect him at all cost.

[@suho_bunny_jm]

Everything Yixing does is ART..... Finest embodiment of artististic ideas living through his work..... This is so beautiful

[@greeshexol]

He always set the standards soo high. No once can touch him King!

[@maliarossini9779]

Lay is the standard.

[@weareonexo9]

The choreography, the synchronisation, the moves everything is just perfect. This is a legendary masterpiece 👏 ✨️ 🙌 And will always be best of the best.

[@virnachavez5426]

Just one word: AWESOME I just love how he loves his culture and how he is able to mesmerize people with this fusion style. Every time he is challenging himself and creating these art pieces, I'm so amazed. Xback is really proud of you Lay!

[@Victoria-nu4td]

Never disappoints with his choreography

[@sakurabutyoucancallmemonster]

Yes, sure. This is Yixing

[@hhfufiiijo7555]

Lay knows how to captivate people with his incredible dance skills

[@zofiawysocka2601]

this is another level of dancing .omg

[@Talkingperfectly-loud]

As a woman it is SO refreshing to see a male dancer whose backup dancers are all women where they aren’t hypersexualized or treated as set pieces, but instead as the serious dancers they are. Love it 🙏🏼

[@LaughingInTiny]

Agreed. And my favourite part of this is that he's doing the choreo with such strength and grace. I believe that this delicate style of traditional Chinese dance is typically performed by women which is what makes it such an exquisite counter to the heaviness of hip hop. Infusing his style with the perfect hand movements and detail shows how much he respects the beauty of his culture.

[@hypamusik]

Mostly women, there are 2 guys in there. But yes 100% agree with you

[@xing_xoxo6205]

@@hypamusik there are 3 guys there including Lay. The two guys at the back are the choreographers of Helloe Dance Crew where all the girls are from.

[@nigeltan676]

They're probably gonna be dressed provocatively in the final product. The songs title is "apsara" after all, who are mythic nymphlike artist-demigoddesses of Buddhist myth.

[@LaughingInTiny]

@@nigeltan676 so is he though. 😉 I don't mind the girls being dressed for stage but this is a choreo practice video. It's nice that they are simply professional dancers here and not clickbait. It shows that they are confident that their skill is enough.

[@LoveYourself-ve2jf]

Lay is a modern man but his soul is so much rooted in his rich culture. He always wants to do fusion of ancient dance style and modern dance style. I like his mindset as an artist. He don't want any cheap popularity but wants do something very meaningful works. I am eagerly waiting for his future works.i always like a person who has so much love, respect and also wants to enrich their culture. Big salute from one of also most ancient civilization, India.

[@msengupta9909]

Your analysis for him is soo appropriate

[@LoveYourself-ve2jf]

@@msengupta9909 Thank you dear. Have a beautiful day!

[@blackqueen1973]

Talent is not bought and Lay is proof of that

[@royaa8686]

It still amazed me

[@eerie-dessa]

This choreography is purely a piece of performance art. It flows with the song beautifully, the language, everything has captured me’

[@eloisejeph6189]

Huang Xiao choreographed this 🔥 Lit Dragon fam 🥺❤️

[@feedingsfrenzy]

@@eloisejeph6189 HUANG XIAO CHOREOGRAPHY SUPREMACY YAAAS ❤

[@elisaol.430]

I love how he has learned lots of types of dances. Now he knows how to portray that feeling of Chinese culture even if it is not folklore. LAY YOU ARE SO AMAZING, TALENTED CONTINUE GROWING WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU (period)

[@redflower1212]

his music and dance is always on fire

[@madelynmendez8777]

Acabo de descubrir a Lay y ¡Oh, por Dios! Es increíble. 🔥🖤

[@reinalto]

Lay is a little bit underrated. The way he praise some traits of his culture using popular music and hip hop is no joke. Some people might be sleeping on his work because they're this aversion of k-pop artists eventually became more free on their own artistic career and always place they on a lower level then other artists, but there's not the case here, and I never saw any k-pop artists going solo (specially the ones from SM) being bellow the average considering what they've done so far. I'm proud of always checking Lay's work and feel really happy to see what he always do. I'm a lover of Chinese culture and this man love his culture so much and make sure everyone else will like it or at least take a look on what they have to show to us.

[@-couchpotato-1572]

He's extremely popular in China, wdym?

[@reinalto]

@@-couchpotato-1572 when it comes to extern media he isn't as popular as I expect him to be. I put some emphasis on he being an ex k-pop artist because people tend to hype more k-pop artist then other artists when it come to achievements and stuff like that. But they keep sleeping on Lay, don't know why tho.

[@sadguy1311]

Underrated????? He's one of the top earners and celebrities of China. Also he's signed with SM, but SM has nothing to do with his solo career anymore. He produces his own music, manages his own studio, and opened up a company by himself. He doesn't need any of the external media popularity that you are talking about.

[@reinalto]

@@sadguy1311 you're right. I follow him o Weibo for a few months and whatever he does start trending right away. But I wish more people outside China could appreciate him, I sent the "Lit" MV for my friends and they're not into Asian music and they went crazy. They couldn't believe that someone was doing such a great job and they didn't know about him. So it's more about we start hyping him, that's why I mention the fact that an ex k-pop star isn't being praised for his late group fanbase, it would help him. But again, you're completely right. He's so good and don't need to the approve his work.

[@pallaviramesh1291]

Unrelated to your comment, but I've got a question please do answer if you know. Why is there no MV for this masterpiece? I mean I'm furious about it.. Such great music but no MV?

[@laminiuzumaki3577]

I'm mesmerized by LAY's choreography. I don't want to be cheesy. But I seriously feel like I'm flying.

[@dantemustdie]

Я забыла как дышать. Помогите. Это шедевр 10/10…

[@wg4716]

Breath taking dance, he is amazing!

[@charmxiujunyeolpark5622]

what else can't he do???...LAY IS A TRUE ARTIST...EVERYTHING HE DOES IS A MASTERPIECE!!!...

[@scarletcloudsandseas]

The synchronization, the angles of their bodies, the formations, the movements, everything... I can't imagine the amount of hard work and practice that went into this PERFECTION. As always, Yixing set the bar higher once again. And oh, his dancers are GORGEOUS!

[@auliaputrisyahidah6886]

Ah, sumpah, gue hari ini nyoba dengerin lagu Lay pake headset. Karena biasanya, gue gak pake headset biar sekalian nyanyi sendiri di rumah. Dan boom! Pas gue pake headset, detail musik yang gak gue dapet pas gak pake headset dapet banget. Lagu-lagu lay berasa kaya film! Kek agung banget anjir. Keren lah pokoknya!!!

[@ahlembensalem2816]

This master peace needs more then 100 million views 🔥🔥🔥✨✨✨🔥🔥🔥🔥✨✨🔥🔥🔥✨✨

[@cansucansuex0l309]

Lay is just so elegant with everything he does, his dance, his art, his music

[@unbiasOrbit]

The fact that hand movements like that are so hard to keep in sync is so fascinating and mesmerizing to watch.. It captivates you with the delicate yet sharp movements, and as a fan of dancing, I appreciate the dance even more as I admire how hard it is to perform such piece

[@SAM-mw2ol]

Born to be make Masterpieces 😌❤

[@yusrakhawar247]

Not a dance but ART it's a ART

[@micah9800]

"okay but how synchronized and well balanced can your idol dance?" Yixing: YES.

[@yoongiismygod8221]

Popular opinion: Lay is the best artist in the world and no one can match him

[@shuruiguo332]

👍👍👍👍

[@babehsheiart1437]

TEN wayV

[@johndillinger9870]

This could be an intro to a wonderful blockbuster movie.

[@SARA_EXO_1485]

He was speaking at that moment in an astonishing manner as if his words were forming a green field extending from his throat to the depth of my heart.....

[@sithqueengigi588]

Lay is a king he deserves more worldwide recognition.

[@angelzhang91]

Yes

[@0912sooli]

If only he didnt support Chineese dictatorship...

[@angelzhang91]

@@0912sooli he's chinese.

[@ferissalabores7016]

Yes oh yes

[@loveshotted6914]

the choreo is actually simpler than the ones for Lay's other songs but IT STILL LOOKS SO COOL AND CAPTIVATING i love how it fits the song's rhythm

[@qwer52010]

這明明超難不信你做那個手的動作速度跟腳是不一樣的

[@hananabanana2177]

Even if it is "simple" , you don't know how much of talent and hardwork to perfect it this way . That's the most important . Anyone can learn a choreo , but few who will tend to perfect it

[@LilyChenLi]

This choreo is not simple, it’s even harder than Lit

[@mohi8109]

@@LilyChenLi Yes. Lay and his team make this looks simple. So many perfect isolation and balance need for this choreo

[@michiexo926]

This choreography involves traditional Chinese dance is actually way harder than LIT or any other choreography he had in the past. The movement requires perfect balance like Tai Chi.

[@mckennagraymusic]

Always the coolest choreo ahhhhh

[@regianaf2705]

Probably one of the best choreography I’ve ever seen 🥺

[@trashymulti7792]

YIXING IS THE STANDARD.PERIODT.

[@shuyineoh2419]

The song is addictive, love the traditional instrument on the background, there should be a genre of its own. This dance is art, mixing traditional chinese dance to street dance with elements of waacking. Isolation, sharp movements, greatest control of movement. Thank you so much Lay. I hear you, Ill be brushing up my understanding on chinese art and culture. Please keep pushing the boundaries

[@ChloeBx]

he is currently trying to make it more common in mando pop to blend the genres in something similar to this

[@rinyuze]

THIS DANCE,FORMATION, MOVEMENTS, CONTROL IS SO FUCKINNG MESMERIZING

[@maria-cr4wn]

Every second is masterpiece

[@LiJianofficial]

🌹 thank you

[@RIVALDY13]

The song is INSANE The choreography is ART Zhang Yixing is... I don't think there is a word to describe him

[@bunnymyeon286]

Lay's moves are always so clean, I am absolutely in awe everytime he dances.

[@meigui988]

It's amazing dance when we can listen culture music.. like sound of wuxia's drama... 🤩🤩🤩

[@gqy1522]

the best thing about being a Lay Zhang stan is the fact that you will never feel inferior in terms of his work. This man is a walking god on earth. So talented!

[@biswaranjandash2015]

One man dominates on his own path. No doubt Lay has the X-Factor nd that's why he's always do something different ❣❣

[@whatsthepointoflivingifudo7310]

The song. The music. The choreography. Zhang Yixing. Everything is PERFECT.

[@alysathelas5799]

This is sick! Like this is not song of the year its more like song of the century

[@elpanaderoconelpan65]

He is a legend.

[@yoyossi__]

The world is not ready for King Yixing, YOU ARE THE KING

[@kingdomofbts3127]

Popular opinion : Everyone agrees that Lay is not human, he is an angel

[@abcde-x-o8612]

It just gets me so stressed and overwhelmed that how freaking talented and amazing this man is

[@terrygyu_TxT]

Yixing you are the best dancer his dance skills omggggg so balance, skills, smoothness and this song is just awesome I really want to cry bcz, this dance skills are so beautiful😭 and the back up dancers are soooo good their dance skills are better than many groups main dancer and is only me or someone else think this the dance skills are gave some Indian vibes