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Zhang Yixing
Actor

Zhang Yixing

7 Oct 1991Born
34Age
55Credits
Changsha, Hunan, ChinaBirthplace

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.

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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

Filmography

  1. 2026Kung Fu SoccerFilm: Xu Feng
  2. 2025踏上新征程——更好2026北京卫视跨年之夜Series (1 episode)
  3. 2025Lay Zhang's "The Great Voyage 5: The Monkey King's Havoc in Heaven" World TourFilm
  4. 2025MumuFilm: Xiao Ma
  5. 2024CyanFilm
  6. 2024Keep RollingFilm: Cameo
  7. 2024Heartbeat Acceleration PackageSeries (1 episode)
  8. 2024A LegendFilm: Wang Jing/Hua Jun
  9. 2024Kang Zhan Zhong De Wen YiFilm
  10. 2024Mystery in the BoxSeries (2 episodes)
  11. 2024Show It AllSeries (17 episodes)
  12. 2023Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve PartyFilm
  13. 2023No More BetsFilm: Pan Sheng
  14. 2023My Youth and IFilm: Xu Mai
  15. 2023Tale of the NightFilm: He An
  16. 20232023卫视春节联欢晚会Series: 张艺兴 (28 episodes)
  17. 2022Challenges at MidlifeSeries: Ning Shu (38 episodes)
  18. 20222022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮Film
  19. 2022Hello SaturdaySeries (3 episodes)
  20. 2021Crime CrackdownSeries: Lin Hao (28 episodes)
  21. 2021Faith Makes GreatSeries: Xiong Dazhen (1 episode)
  22. 2021Youth and MelodySeries (10 episodes)
  23. 2020Street Dance of China DocumentarySeries (8 episodes)
  24. 2020We Are YoungSeries: Youth PD (16 episodes)
  25. 2020J-Style TripSeries (1 episode)
  26. 2019Ming DynastySeries: Zhu Qizhen (64 episodes)
  27. 2019Dance SmashSeries: 风暴鉴证官 (12 episodes)
  28. 2019The Golden EyesSeries: Zhuang Rui (56 episodes)
  29. 2018Rave NowSeries: 明星主理人 (10 episodes)
  30. 2018The IslandSeries: Ma Xiaoxing (6 episodes)
  31. 2018The IslandFilm: Xiao Xing
  32. 2018Tomb of the SeaSeries: 解雨臣 (53 episodes)
  33. 2018我们在行动Series (1 episode)
  34. 2018IDOL PRODUCERSeries: Nation's Representative Producer (12 episodes)
  35. 2017The Founding of an ArmyFilm: Lu Deming
  36. 2017Operation LoveSeries: Yan Xiaolai (32 episodes)
  37. 2017Kung Fu YogaFilm: Xiaoguang
  38. 2017Back to FieldSeries (5 episodes)
  39. 2016The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in FebruaryFilm: Er Yuehong
  40. 2016The Mystic NineSeries: Er Yuehong (48 episodes)
  41. 2016To Be a Better ManSeries: Xiao Cai (42 episodes)
  42. 2016Royal TreasureFilm
  43. 2015Oh My God!Film: Le Yi
  44. 2015Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes BackFilm: Li Xianghe
  45. 2015星星的密室Series (1 episode)
  46. 2015EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOULFilm
  47. 2015Go FightingSeries (63 episodes)
  48. 2015EXO Next DoorSeries: Lay (16 episodes)
  49. 2014星星的密室Series: 明星选手 (12 episodes)
  50. 2014Keep RunningSeries (1 episode)
  51. 2014Star ChefSeries: 参赛者 (12 episodes)
  52. 2014EXO 90:2014Series (11 episodes)
  53. 2014뜨거운 순간 엑소Series (1 episode)
  54. 2012EXO Debut Showcase in KoreaFilm: Lay EXO-M
  55. 2010Running ManSeries (1 episode)

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