Zhang Yixing
Zhang Yixing (张艺兴; born 7 October 1991), known professionally as Lay (레이) and known internationally as Lay Zhang , is a Chinese rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, producer under Zhang Yixing Studio. He is a member of the South Korean boy group EXO and its sub-group EXO-M. In 2015, Zhang founded a personal agency for his solo activities and music releases and released an autobiography titled Standing Firm at 24. In 2016, Zhang released his first mini album, Lose Control. The EP peaked at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and number four on Billboard's US World Albums chart. Since his debut as a solo artist, Zhang has produced and released over 100 songs including 4 studio albums and 5 mini albums. In 2020, Zhang founded the Chromosome Entertainment Group and serves as CEO. He has also ventured into acting and starred in films and television shows such as Ex-Files 2 (2015), The Mystic Nine (2016), Kung Fu Yoga (2017), The Island (2018), The Golden Eyes (2019), Empress of the Ming (2019), Crime Crackdown (2021) and No More Bets (2023).
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Cyan as
- 2024 · A Legend as Wang Jing/Hua Jun
- 2024 · 抗战中的文艺 as
- 2024 · Mystery in the Box as
- 2024 · Show It All as self
- 2023 · Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party as
- 2023 · No More Bets as 潘生
- 2023 · Young People and Their Youth of China as Xu Mai
- 2023 · Tale of the Night as He An
- 2023 · 2023卫视春节联欢晚会 as 张艺兴
- 2022 · Challenges at Midlife as Ning Shu / 宁恕
- 2022 · 2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮 as
- 2022 · Hello Saturday as
- 2021 · Crime Crackdown as Lin Hao
- 2021 · Faith Makes Great as Xiong Dazhen
- 2021 · 金曲青春 as
- 2020 · Street Dance of China Documentary as
- 2020 · Let's Chat as Self
- 2019 · Ming Dynasty as Zhu Qizhen
- 2019 · The Golden Eyes as Zhuang Rui
- 2019 · YOUTH WITH YOU as Youth PD (Producer)
- 2018 · 即刻电音 as 明星主理人
- 2018 · The Island as Ma Xiaoxing
- 2018 · The Island as Xiao Xing
- 2018 · Tomb of the Sea as Xie Yuchen
- 2018 · Street Dance of China as Himself
- 2018 · Street Dance of China as
- 2018 · Street Dance of China as Self
- 2018 · IDOL PRODUCER as Nation's Representative Producer
- 2017 · EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul as Himself
- 2017 · The Founding of an Army as Lu Deming
- 2017 · Operation Love as Yan Xiaolai / 严小赖
- 2017 · EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan as Himself
- 2017 · Kung Fu Yoga as Xiaoguang
- 2017 · Back to Field as Self - Host
- 2017 · Back to Field as
- 2017 · Roast as
- 2016 · EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul as Himself
- 2016 · The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February as Er Yuehong
- 2016 · The Mystic Nine as Er Yue Hong / Er Ye
- 2016 · To Be a Better Man as 小蔡
- 2016 · EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan as
- 2016 · Royal Treasure as
- 2015 · Oh My God as Le Yi
- 2015 · Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back as Li Xianghe
- 2015 · 2015 Dream Concert as Self
- 2015 · 星星的密室 as
- 2015 · SMTown: The Stage as Himself
- 2015 · EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL as
- 2015 · Go Fighting as
- 2015 · EXO Next Door as Lay
- 2014 · Keep Running as
- 2014 · EXO 90:2014 as
- 2014 · Star Chef as 参赛者
- 2014 · 뜨거운 순간 엑소 as
- 2013 · EXO's Showtime as Himself
- 2012 · EXO Debut Showcase in Korea as Lay EXO-M
- 2010 · Running Man as
- 2024 · Idol Producer as Nation's Representative Producer
- 2024 · 好先生番外篇 as
- 2024 · 九门 as