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
- 2025 · Mumu as Xiao Ma
- 2024 · 百花盛放 as
- 2024 · Cyan as
- 2024 · 心动加速包 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
- 2023 · Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party as
- 2023 · No More Bets as Pan Sheng
- 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
- 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
- 2020 · We Are Young as Youth PD
- 2020 · J-Style Trip as
- 2019 · Ming Dynasty as Zhu Qizhen
- 2019 · The Golden Eyes as Zhuang Rui
- 2019 · YOUTH WITH YOU as Self - Youth PD
- 2018 · Rave Now 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
- 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 Yuehong 'Er Ye'
- 2016 · To Be a Better Man as Xiao Cai
- 2016 · EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan as Himself
- 2016 · Royal Treasure as
- 2015 · Oh My God as Le Yi
- 2015 · 星星的密室 as
- 2015 · SMTown: The Stage as Himself
- 2015 · Go Fighting as
- 2015 · EXO Next Door as Lay
- 2014 · Keep Running as
- 2014 · Star Chef as 参赛者
- 2013 · EXO's Showtime as Himself
- Future · 好先生番外篇 as
- 2018 · 我们在行动 as
- 2015 · Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back as Li Xianghe
- 2015 · 2015 Dream Concert as Self
- 2015 · EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL as
- 2015 · EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN as Himself
- 2014 · EXO 90:2014 as
- 2014 · 뜨거운 순간 엑소 as
- 2012 · EXO Debut Showcase in Korea as Lay EXO-M
- 2010 · Running Man as