About
Zhang Yixing
Overview
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
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| 2024 | Cyan | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2024 | A Legend | Actor | Wang Jing/Hua Jun | 58 Average |
| 2024 | 抗战中的文艺 | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2024 | Show It All | Actor | self | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2023 | No More Bets | Actor | Pan Sheng | 59 Average |
| 2023 | Young People and Their Youth of China | Actor | Xu Mai | 59 Average |
| 2023 | Tale of the Night | Actor | He An | 58 Average |
| 2023 | 2023卫视春节联欢晚会 | Actor | 张艺兴 | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | Challenges at Midlife | Actor | Ning Shu / 宁恕 | 70 Good |
| 2022 | 2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮 | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2021 | Crime Crackdown | Actor | Lin Hao | 68 Fair |
| 2021 | 金曲青春 | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2020 | Street Dance of China Documentary | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2020 | Let's Chat | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2019 | Ming Dynasty | Actor | Zhu Qizhen | 69 Fair |
| 2019 | The Golden Eyes | Actor | Zhuang Rui | 72 Good |
| 2018 | Rave Now | Actor | 明星主理人 | N/A N/A |
| 2018 | The Island | Actor | Ma Xiaoxing | 69 Fair |
| 2018 | The Island | Actor | Xiao Xing | 59 Average |
| 2018 | Tomb of the Sea | Actor | Xie Yuchen | 70 Good |
| 2018 | IDOL PRODUCER | Actor | Nation's Representative Producer | 70 Good |
| 2017 | EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul | Actor | Himself | 59 Average |
| 2017 | The Founding of an Army | Actor | Lu Deming | 58 Average |
| 2017 | Operation Love | Actor | Yan Xiaolai / 严小赖 | N/A N/A |
| 2017 | EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan | Actor | Himself | 59 Average |
| 2017 | Kung Fu Yoga | Actor | Xiaoguang | 58 Average |
| 2016 | EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul | Actor | Himself | 59 Average |
| 2016 | The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February | Actor | Er Yuehong | 59 Average |
| 2016 | The Mystic Nine | Actor | Er Yue Hong / Er Ye | 70 Good |
| 2016 | To Be a Better Man | Actor | 小蔡 | 68 Fair |
| 2016 | EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan | Actor | 63 Fair |
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| 2016 | Royal Treasure | Actor | 58 Average |
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| 2015 | Oh My God | Actor | Le Yi | 59 Average |
| 2015 | Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back | Actor | Li Xianghe | 58 Average |
| 2015 | 2015 Dream Concert | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2015 | 星星的密室 | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2015 | SMTown: The Stage | Actor | Himself | 59 Average |
| 2015 | EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL | Actor | 59 Average |
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| 2015 | EXO Next Door | Actor | Lay | 78 Good |
| 2014 | EXO 90:2014 | Actor | 70 Good |
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| 2014 | 뜨거운 순간 엑소 | Actor | 70 Good |
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| 2013 | EXO's Showtime | Actor | Himself | 70 Good |
| 2012 | EXO Debut Showcase in Korea | Actor | Lay EXO-M | N/A N/A |
| 好先生番外篇 | Actor | 69 Fair |
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| 九门 | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 向往的生活 | Actor | N/A N/A |
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