Zhang Yixing
Acting
1991-10-07 · 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
TheatersKung Fu Soccer
2026 · Movie
Being Towards Death
2026 · Movie
踏上新征程——更好2026北京卫视跨年之夜
2025 · Series
Dabang Sisters
2025 · Series
Lay Zhang's "The Great Voyage 5: The Monkey King's Havoc in Heaven" World Tour
2025 · Movie
Mumu
2025 · Movie
百花盛放
2024 · Series
Cyan
2024 · Movie
Keep Rolling
2024 · Movie
Heartbeat Acceleration Package
2024 · Series
A Legend
2024 · Movie
Kang Zhan Zhong De Wen Yi
2024 · Movie
Mystery in the Box
2024 · Series
Show It All
2024 · Series
Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party
2023 · Movie
No More Bets
2023 · Movie
My Youth and I
2023 · Movie
Tale of the Night
2023 · Movie
2023卫视春节联欢晚会
2023 · Series
Challenges at Midlife
2022 · Series
2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮
2022 · Movie
Hello Saturday
2022 · Series
Crime Crackdown
2021 · Series
Faith Makes Great
2021 · Series
Youth and Melody
2021 · Series
Street Dance of China Documentary
2020 · Series
Let's Chat
2020 · Series
We Are Young
2020 · Series
J-Style Trip
2020 · Series
Ming Dynasty
2019 · Series
Dance Smash
2019 · Series
The Golden Eyes
2019 · Series
Youth With You
2019 · Series
Rave Now
2018 · Series
The Island
2018 · Series
The Island
2018 · Movie
Tomb of the Sea
2018 · Series
我们在行动
2018 · Series
Street Dance of China
2018 · Series
IDOL PRODUCER
2018 · Series
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul
2017 · Movie
The Founding of an Army
2017 · Movie
Operation Love
2017 · Series
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan
2017 · Movie
Kung Fu Yoga
2017 · Movie
Back to Field
2017 · Series
Roast
2017 · Series
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul
2016 · Movie
The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February
2016 · Movie
The Mystic Nine
2016 · Series
To Be a Better Man
2016 · Series
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan
2016 · Movie
Royal Treasure
2016 · Movie
Oh My God!
2015 · Movie
Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back
2015 · Movie
2015 Dream Concert
2015 · Movie
星星的密室
2015 · Series
SMTown: The Stage
2015 · Movie
EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL
2015 · Movie
Go Fighting
2015 · Series
EXO Next Door
2015 · Series
EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN
2015 · Movie
星星的密室
2014 · Series
Keep Running
2014 · Series
Star Chef
2014 · Series
EXO 90:2014
2014 · Series
뜨거운 순간 엑소
2014 · Series
EXO's Showtime
2013 · Series
Dancing 9
2013 · Series
EXO Debut Showcase in Korea
2012 · Movie
Running Man
2010 · Series