Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
69
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 7, 1991 (34 years old)
Place of Birth
Changsha, Hunan, China
Also Known As
Lay
Lay Zhang
张艺兴
張藝興
장이씽
Zhang Yixing
Biography
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).
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
Acting
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Shaolin Women's Soccer
2025
踏上新征程——更好2026北京卫视跨年之夜
1 episode
2025
Dabang Sisters
as
Self
1 episode
2025
Lay Zhang's "The Great Voyage 5: The Monkey King's Havoc in Heaven" World Tour
2025
Mumu
as
Xiao Ma
2024
百花盛放
1 episode
2024
Cyan
2024
Keep Rolling
as
Cameo
2024
Heartbeat Acceleration Package
1 episode
2024
A Legend
as
Wang Jing/Hua Jun
2024
Kang Zhan Zhong De Wen Yi
2024
Mystery in the Box
2 episode
s
2024
Show It All
17 episode
s
2023
Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party
2023
No More Bets
as
Pan Sheng
2023
My Youth and I
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
28 episode
s
2022
Challenges at Midlife
as
Ning Shu
38 episode
s
2022
2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮
2022
Hello Saturday
3 episode
s
2021
Crime Crackdown
as
Lin Hao
28 episode
s
2021
Faith Makes Great
as
Xiong Dazhen
1 episode
2021
Youth and Melody
10 episode
s
2020
Street Dance of China Documentary
8 episode
s
2020
Let's Chat
as
Self
11 episode
s
2020
We Are Young
as
Youth PD
16 episode
s
2020
J-Style Trip
1 episode
2019
Ming Dynasty
as
朱祁镇
64 episode
s
2019
The Golden Eyes
as
Zhuang Rui
56 episode
s
2019
YOUTH WITH YOU
as
Self - Youth PD
18 episode
s
2018
Rave Now
as
明星主理人
10 episode
s
2018
The Island
as
Ma Xiaoxing
6 episode
s
2018
The Island
as
Xiao Xing
2018
Tomb of the Sea
as
解雨臣
53 episode
s
2018
我们在行动
1 episode
2018
Street Dance of China
as
Self
40 episode
s
2018
IDOL PRODUCER
as
Nation's Representative Producer
12 episode
s
2017
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul
as
Self
2017
The Founding of an Army
as
Lu Deming
2017
Operation Love
as
Yan Xiaolai
32 episode
s
2017
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan
as
Self
2017
Kung Fu Yoga
as
Xiaoguang
2017
Back to Field
as
Self - Host
28 episode
s
2017
Back to Field
5 episode
s
2017
Roast
1 episode
2016
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul
as
Self
2016
The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February
as
Er Yuehong
2016
The Mystic Nine
as
Er Yuehong
48 episode
s
2016
To Be a Better Man
as
Xiao Cai
42 episode
s
2016
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan
as
Self
2016
Royal Treasure
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
1 episode
2015
SMTown: The Stage
as
Self
2015
EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL
2015
Go Fighting
63 episode
s
2015
EXO Next Door
as
Lay
16 episode
s
2015
EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN
as
Self
2014
星星的密室
as
明星选手
12 episode
s
2014
Keep Running
1 episode
2014
Star Chef
as
参赛者
12 episode
s
2014
EXO 90:2014
11 episode
s
2014
뜨거운 순간 엑소
1 episode
2013
EXO's Showtime
as
Self
12 episode
s
2012
EXO Debut Showcase in Korea
as
Lay EXO-M
2010
Running Man
1 episode
