Zhang Yixing
- Teen actor
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).
Acted in
Mumu
2025
as Xiao Ma
Cyan
2024
A Legend
2024
as Wang Jing/Hua Jun
抗战中的文艺
2024
Mystery in the Box
2024
Show It All
2024
Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party
2023
No More Bets
2023
as Pan Sheng
Young People and Their Youth of China
2023
as Xu Mai
Tale of the Night
2023
as He An
2023卫视春节联欢晚会
2023
as 张艺兴
Challenges at Midlife
2022
as Ning Shu
2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮
2022
Hello Saturday
2022
Crime Crackdown
2021
as Lin Hao
Faith Makes Great
2021
as Xiong Dazhen
金曲青春
2021
Street Dance of China Documentary
2020
We Are Young
2020
as Youth PD
Ming Dynasty
2019
as Zhu Qizhen
The Golden Eyes
2019
as Zhuang Rui
YOUTH WITH YOU
2019
as Self - Youth PD
Rave Now
2018
as 明星主理人
The Island
2018
as Ma Xiaoxing
The Island
2018
as Xiao Xing
Tomb of the Sea
2018
as Xie Yuchen
Street Dance of China
2018
as Himself
Street Dance of China
2018
Street Dance of China
2018
as Self
IDOL PRODUCER
2018
as Nation's Representative Producer
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul
2017
as Himself
The Founding of an Army
2017
as Lu Deming
Operation Love
2017
as Yan Xiaolai
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan
2017
as Himself
Kung Fu Yoga
2017
as Xiaoguang
Back to Field
2017
as Self - Host
Back to Field
2017
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul
2016
as Himself
The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February
2016
as Er Yuehong
The Mystic Nine
2016
as Er Yuehong 'Er Ye'
To Be a Better Man
2016
as Xiao Cai
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan
2016
as Himself
Royal Treasure
2016
Oh My God
2015
as Le Yi
Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back
2015
as Li Xianghe
2015 Dream Concert
2015
as Self
星星的密室
2015
SMTown: The Stage
2015
as Himself
EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL
2015
Go Fighting
2015
EXO Next Door
2015
as Lay
EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN
2015
as Himself
Keep Running
2014
EXO 90:2014
2014
Star Chef
2014
as 参赛者
뜨거운 순간 엑소
2014
EXO's Showtime
2013
as Himself
EXO Debut Showcase in Korea
2012
as Lay EXO-M
Running Man
2010
