Zhang Yixing
Acting • Born 1991-10-07
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).
Filmography
67 credits
Tale of the Night
Movie • 2023
He An
A Legend
Movie • 2024
Wang Jing/Hua Jun
My Youth and I
Movie • 2023
Xu Mai
No More Bets
Movie • 2023
Pan Sheng
Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party
Movie • 2023
EXO Debut Showcase in Korea
Movie • 2012
Lay EXO-M
Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back
Movie • 2015
Li Xianghe
Kang Zhan Zhong De Wen Yi
Movie • 2024
Oh My God!
Movie • 2015
Le Yi
Kung Fu Yoga
Movie • 2017
Xiaoguang
2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮
Movie • 2022
Royal Treasure
Movie • 2016
SMTown: The Stage
Movie • 2015
Self
The Island
Movie • 2018
Xiao Xing
The Founding of an Army
Movie • 2017
Lu Deming
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul
Movie • 2017
Self
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan
Movie • 2017
Self
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul
Movie • 2016
Self
The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February
Movie • 2016
Er Yuehong
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan
Movie • 2016
Self
EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL
Movie • 2015
2015 Dream Concert
Movie • 2015
Self
Cyan
Movie • 2024
EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN
Movie • 2015
Self
Mumu
Movie • 2025
Xiao Ma
Shaolin Women's Soccer
Movie
Lay Zhang's "The Great Voyage 5: The Monkey King's Havoc in Heaven" World Tour
Movie • 2025
EXO's Showtime
TV • 2013
Self
Youth and Melody
TV • 2021
Street Dance of China Documentary
TV • 2020
Let's Chat
TV • 2020
Self
YOUTH WITH YOU
TV • 2019
Self - Youth PD
Faith Makes Great
TV • 2021
Xiong Dazhen
Crime Crackdown
TV • 2021
Lin Hao
Keep Running
TV • 2014
뜨거운 순간 엑소
TV • 2014
EXO 90:2014
TV • 2014
EXO Next Door
TV • 2015
Lay
星星的密室
TV • 2015
The Mystic Nine
TV • 2016
二月红
Challenges at Midlife
TV • 2022
Ning Shu
Hello Saturday
TV • 2022
To Be a Better Man
TV • 2016
Xiao Cai
IDOL PRODUCER
TV • 2018
Nation's Representative Producer
Back to Field
TV • 2017
Self - Host
Street Dance of China
TV • 2018
Self
The Island
TV • 2018
Ma Xiaoxing
The Golden Eyes
TV • 2019
Zhuang Rui
Go Fighting
TV • 2015
Show It All
TV • 2024
Running Man
TV • 2010
Roast
TV • 2017
Ming Dynasty
TV • 2019
朱祁镇
2023卫视春节联欢晚会
TV • 2023
张艺兴
Mystery in the Box
TV • 2024
Back to Field
TV • 2017
Operation Love
TV • 2017
Yan Xiaolai
Tomb of the Sea
TV • 2018
解雨臣
Star Chef
TV • 2014
参赛者
Rave Now
TV • 2018
明星主理人
百花盛放
TV • 2024
We Are Young
TV • 2020
Youth PD
J-Style Trip
TV • 2020
我们在行动
TV • 2018
Heartbeat Acceleration Package
TV • 2024
Dabang Sisters
TV • 2025
Self
踏上新征程——更好2026北京卫视跨年之夜
TV • 2025