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).
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Movies (29)
Kung Fu Soccer
2026 · Xu Feng
Being Towards Death
2026 · Self, Thanks
Lay Zhang's "The Great Voyage 5: The Monkey King's Havoc in Heaven" World Tour
2025
Mumu
2025 · Xiao Ma
Cyan
2024
Keep Rolling
2024 · Cameo
A Legend
2024 · Wang Jing/Hua Jun
Kang Zhan Zhong De Wen Yi
2024
Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party
2023
No More Bets
2023 · Pan Sheng
My Youth and I
2023 · Xu Mai
Tale of the Night
2023 · He An
2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮
2022
The Island
2018 · Xiao Xing
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul
2017 · Self
The Founding of an Army
2017 · Lu Deming
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan
2017 · Self
Kung Fu Yoga
2017 · Xiaoguang
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul
2016 · Self
The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February
2016 · Er Yuehong
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan
2016 · Self
Royal Treasure
2016
Oh My God!
2015 · Le Yi
Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back
2015 · Li Xianghe
2015 Dream Concert
2015 · Self
SMTown: The Stage
2015 · Self
EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL
2015
EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN
2015 · Self
EXO Debut Showcase in Korea
2012 · Lay EXO-M
TV shows (42)
踏上新征程——更好2026北京卫视跨年之夜
2025
Dabang Sisters
2025 · Self
百花盛放
2024
Heartbeat Acceleration Package
2024
Mystery in the Box
2024
Show It All
2024
2023卫视春节联欢晚会
2023 · 张艺兴
Challenges at Midlife
2022 · Ning Shu
Hello Saturday
2022
Crime Crackdown
2021 · Lin Hao
Faith Makes Great
2021 · Xiong Dazhen
Youth and Melody
2021
Street Dance of China Documentary
2020
Let's Chat
2020 · Self
We Are Young
2020 · Youth PD
J-Style Trip
2020
Ming Dynasty
2019 · Zhu Qizhen
Dance Smash
2019 · 风暴鉴证官
The Golden Eyes
2019 · Zhuang Rui
Youth With You
2019 · Self - Youth PD
Rave Now
2018 · 明星主理人
The Island
2018 · Ma Xiaoxing
Tomb of the Sea
2018 · 解雨臣
我们在行动
2018
Street Dance of China
2018 · Self
IDOL PRODUCER
2018 · Nation's Representative Producer
Operation Love
2017 · Yan Xiaolai, Theme Song Performance, Compositor
Back to Field
2017 · Self - Host
Roast
2017
The Mystic Nine
2016 · Er Yuehong
To Be a Better Man
2016 · Xiao Cai
星星的密室
2015
Go Fighting
2015
EXO Next Door
2015 · Lay
星星的密室
2014 · 明星选手
Keep Running
2014
Star Chef
2014 · 参赛者
EXO 90:2014
2014
뜨거운 순간 엑소
2014
EXO's Showtime
2013 · Self
Dancing 9
2013 · Self - Guest
Running Man
2010