Zhang Yixing
Known for: Acting
Born: October 7, 1991
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).
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Filmography
29 movies · 42 TV shows, newest first
6.3
Kung Fu Soccer
2026
5.8
Being Towards Death
2026
NR
踏上新征程——更好2026北京卫视跨年之夜
2025
NR
Dabang Sisters
2025
NR
Lay Zhang's "The Great Voyage 5: The Monkey King's Havoc in Heaven" World Tour
2025
8.5
Mumu
2025
NR
百花盛放
2024
NR
Cyan
2024
6.9
Keep Rolling
2024
NR
Heartbeat Acceleration Package
2024
6.8
A Legend
2024
NR
Kang Zhan Zhong De Wen Yi
2024
6.3
Mystery in the Box
2024
NR
Show It All
2024
NR
Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party
2023
7.0
No More Bets
2023
1.0
My Youth and I
2023
4.8
Tale of the Night
2023
NR
2023卫视春节联欢晚会
2023
7.4
Challenges at Midlife
2022
5.0
2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮
2022
6.5
Hello Saturday
2022
6.6
Crime Crackdown
2021
8.0
Faith Makes Great
2021
NR
Youth and Melody
2021
NR
Street Dance of China Documentary
2020
NR
Let's Chat
2020
NR
We Are Young
2020
8.1
J-Style Trip
2020
7.4
Ming Dynasty
2019
8.5
Dance Smash
2019
7.9
The Golden Eyes
2019
5.2
Youth With You
2019
NR
Rave Now
2018
6.3
The Island
2018
6.7
The Island
2018
7.7
Tomb of the Sea
2018
NR
我们在行动
2018
8.7
Street Dance of China
2018
8.0
IDOL PRODUCER
2018
10.0
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul
2017
5.2
The Founding of an Army
2017
NR
Operation Love
2017
9.3
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan
2017
5.9
Kung Fu Yoga
2017
8.1
Back to Field
2017
7.2
Roast
2017
10.0
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul
2016
10.0
The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February
2016
7.3
The Mystic Nine
2016
6.7
To Be a Better Man
2016
9.1
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan
2016
4.3
Royal Treasure
2016
6.6
Oh My God!
2015
5.5
Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back
2015
10.0
2015 Dream Concert
2015NR
星星的密室
2015
9.5
SMTown: The Stage
2015
8.0
EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL
2015
8.6
Go Fighting
2015
8.0
EXO Next Door
2015
NR
EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN
2015
NR
星星的密室
2014
5.7
Keep Running
2014
8.0
Star Chef
2014
8.5
EXO 90:2014
2014
10.0
뜨거운 순간 엑소
2014
8.3
EXO's Showtime
2013
NR
Dancing 9
2013
NR
EXO Debut Showcase in Korea
2012
8.2
Running Man
2010