
Zhang Yixing
Born: 1991-10-07
Place of birth: Changsha, Hunan, China
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

EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul
2017

EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul
2016

The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February
2016

2015 Dream Concert
2015

뜨거운 순간 엑소
2014

SMTown: The Stage
2015

EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan
2017

EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan
2016

Street Dance of China
2018

Go Fighting
2015

Mumu
2025

EXO 90:2014
2014

EXO's Showtime
2013

Running Man
2010

Back to Field
2017

J-Style Trip
2020

EXO Next Door
2015

Faith Makes Great
2021