Acting · Changsha, Hunan, China · Born October 7, 1991
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).
MovieKung Fu Soccer
2026
as Xu Feng
MovieBeing Towards Death
2026
as Self
TV踏上新征程——更好2026北京卫视跨年之夜
2025
TVDabang Sisters
2025
as Self
MovieLay Zhang's "The Great Voyage 5: The Monkey King's Havoc in Heaven" World Tour
2025
MovieMumu
2025
as Xiao Ma
TV百花盛放
2024
MovieCyan
2024
MovieKeep Rolling
2024
as Cameo
TVHeartbeat Acceleration Package
2024
MovieA Legend
2024
as Wang Jing/Hua Jun
MovieKang Zhan Zhong De Wen Yi
2024
TVMystery in the Box
2024
TVShow It All
2024
MovieSet Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party
2023
MovieNo More Bets
2023
as Pan Sheng
MovieMy Youth and I
2023
as Xu Mai
MovieTale of the Night
2023
as He An
TV2023卫视春节联欢晚会
2023
as 张艺兴
TVChallenges at Midlife
2022
as Ning Shu
Movie2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮
2022
TVHello Saturday
2022
TVCrime Crackdown
2021
as Lin Hao
TVFaith Makes Great
2021
as Xiong Dazhen
TVYouth and Melody
2021
TVStreet Dance of China Documentary
2020
TVLet's Chat
2020
as Self
TVWe Are Young
2020
as Youth PD
TVJ-Style Trip
2020
TVMing Dynasty
2019
as Zhu Qizhen
TVThe Golden Eyes
2019
as Zhuang Rui
TVYouth With You
2019
as Self - Youth PD
TVRave Now
2018
as 明星主理人
TVThe Island
2018
as Ma Xiaoxing
MovieThe Island
2018
as Xiao Xing
TVTomb of the Sea
2018
as 解雨臣
TV我们在行动
2018
TVStreet Dance of China
2018
as Self
TVIDOL PRODUCER
2018
as Nation's Representative Producer
MovieEXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul
2017
as Self
MovieThe Founding of an Army
2017
as Lu Deming
TVOperation Love
2017
as Yan Xiaolai
MovieEXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan
2017
as Self
MovieKung Fu Yoga
2017
as Xiaoguang
TVBack to Field
2017
as Self - Host
TVRoast
2017
MovieEXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul
2016
as Self
MovieThe Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February
2016
as Er Yuehong
TVThe Mystic Nine
2016
as Er Yuehong
TVTo Be a Better Man
2016
as Xiao Cai
MovieEXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan
2016
as Self
MovieRoyal Treasure
2016
MovieOh My God!
2015
as Le Yi
MovieEx-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back
2015
as Li Xianghe
Movie2015 Dream Concert
2015
as Self
星星的密室
2015
MovieSMTown: The Stage
2015
as Self
MovieEXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL
2015
TVGo Fighting
2015
TVEXO Next Door
2015
as Lay
MovieEXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN
2015
as Self
TV星星的密室
2014
as 明星选手
TVKeep Running
2014
TVStar Chef
2014
as 参赛者
TVEXO 90:2014
2014
TV뜨거운 순간 엑소
2014
TVEXO's Showtime
2013
as Self
TVDancing 9
2013
as Self - Guest
MovieEXO Debut Showcase in Korea
2012
as Lay EXO-M
TVRunning Man
2010
