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
Mumu
Xiao Ma
2025
百花盛放
(1 episode)
2024
Cyan
2024
心动加速包
(1 episode)
2024
A Legend
Wang Jing/Hua Jun
2024
抗战中的文艺
2024
Mystery in the Box
(2 episodes)
2024
Show It All
(17 episodes)
2024
Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party
2023
No More Bets
Pan Sheng
2023
Young People and Their Youth of China
Xu Mai
2023
Tale of the Night
He An
2023
2023卫视春节联欢晚会
张艺兴 · (28 episodes)
2023
Challenges at Midlife
Ning Shu · (38 episodes)
2022
2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮
2022
Hello Saturday
(3 episodes)
2022
Crime Crackdown
Lin Hao · (28 episodes)
2021
Faith Makes Great
Xiong Dazhen · (1 episode)
2021
金曲青春
(10 episodes)
2021
Street Dance of China Documentary
(8 episodes)
2020
Let's Chat
Self · (11 episodes)
2020
We Are Young
Youth PD · (16 episodes)
2020
J-Style Trip
(1 episode)
2020
Ming Dynasty
朱祁镇 · (64 episodes)
2019
The Golden Eyes
Zhuang Rui · (56 episodes)
2019
YOUTH WITH YOU
Self - Youth PD · (18 episodes)
2019
Rave Now
明星主理人 · (10 episodes)
2018
The Island
Ma Xiaoxing · (6 episodes)
2018
The Island
Xiao Xing
2018
Tomb of the Sea
解雨臣 · (53 episodes)
2018
我们在行动
(1 episode)
2018
Street Dance of China
Himself · (12 episodes)
2018
Street Dance of China
(24 episodes)
2018
Street Dance of China
Self · (4 episodes)
2018
IDOL PRODUCER
Nation's Representative Producer · (12 episodes)
2018
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul
Himself
2017
The Founding of an Army
Lu Deming
2017
Operation Love
Yan Xiaolai · (32 episodes)
2017
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan
Himself
2017
Kung Fu Yoga
Xiaoguang
2017
Back to Field
Self - Host · (29 episodes)
2017
Back to Field
(2 episodes)
2017
Roast
(1 episode)
2017
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul
Himself
2016
The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February
Er Yuehong
2016
The Mystic Nine
Er Yuehong · (48 episodes)
2016
To Be a Better Man
Xiao Cai · (42 episodes)
2016
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan
Himself
2016
Royal Treasure
2016
Oh My God
Le Yi
2015
Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back
Li Xianghe
2015
2015 Dream Concert
Self
2015
星星的密室
(1 episode)
2015
SMTown: The Stage
Himself
2015
EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL
2015
Go Fighting
(63 episodes)
2015
EXO Next Door
Lay · (16 episodes)
2015
EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN
Himself
2015
Keep Running
(1 episode)
2014
EXO 90:2014
(1 episode)
2014
Star Chef
参赛者 · (12 episodes)
2014
뜨거운 순간 엑소
(1 episode)
2014
EXO Debut Showcase in Korea
Lay EXO-M
2012
Shaolin Women's Soccer
EXO's Showtime
Himself · (12 episodes)
2013
Running Man
(1 episode)
2010