Zhang Yixing
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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
Kung Fu Soccer (2026)
as Xu Feng
A Legend (2024)
as Wang Jing/Hua Jun
Kung Fu Yoga (2017)
as Xiaoguang
No More Bets (2023)
as Pan Sheng
The Island (2018)
as Xiao Xing
Mumu (2025)
as Xiao Ma
Being Towards Death (2026)
as Self
The Founding of an Army (2017)
as Lu Deming
EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN (2015)
as Self
The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February (2016)
as Er Yuehong
Tale of the Night (2023)
as He An
Cyan (2024)
Actor
Oh My God! (2015)
as Le Yi
Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back (2015)
as Li Xianghe
Keep Rolling (2024)
as Cameo
Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party (2023)
Actor
2015 Dream Concert (2015)
as Self
Kang Zhan Zhong De Wen Yi (2024)
Actor
My Youth and I (2023)
as Xu Mai
Royal Treasure (2016)
Actor
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan (2016)
as Self
EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL (2015)
Actor
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan (2017)
as Self
SMTown: The Stage (2015)
as Self
2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮 (2022)
Actor
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul (2017)
as Self
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul (2016)
as Self
EXO Debut Showcase in Korea (2012)
as Lay EXO-M
Lay Zhang's "The Great Voyage 5: The Monkey King's Havoc in Heaven" World Tour (2025)
Actor