
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).
16 TV shows
TV Shows

Running Man
SBS

Keep Running
Zhejiang Television

Hello Saturday
Hunan Television

Go Fighting
Dragon Television 东方卫视

Faith Makes Great
Mango TV

Street Dance of China
Youku

Ming Dynasty
Hunan Television

Mystery in the Box
Youku

Roast
Tencent Video

Tomb of the Sea
Tencent Video

To Be a Better Man
Zhejiang Television

The Mystic Nine
Dragon Television 东方卫视

Crime Crackdown
Tencent Video

J-Style Trip
Netflix

The Golden Eyes
iQiyi

Youth With You
iQiyi
Other Credits
EXO's Showtime, Youth and Melody, Street Dance of China Documentary, Let's Chat, 뜨거운 순간 엑소, EXO 90:2014, EXO Next Door, 星星的密室, Challenges at Midlife, IDOL PRODUCER, Back to Field, The Island, Show It All, 2023卫视春节联欢晚会, Operation Love, Star Chef, Rave Now, 百花盛放, We Are Young, 我们在行动, Heartbeat Acceleration Package, Dabang Sisters, 踏上新征程——更好2026北京卫视跨年之夜, 星星的密室