Zhang Yixing

Born: 1991-10-07

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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A Legend

as Wang Jing/Hua Jun
Released: 2024-07-05

An archeologist noticed that the texture of the relics discovered during the excavation of a...

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Kung Fu Yoga

as Xiaoguang
Released: 2017-01-27

Two professors team up to locate a lost treasure and embark on an adventure that takes them from...

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No More Bets

as Pan Sheng
Released: 2023-08-05

A depressed programmer and a model decide to seek gold as a seemingly good job opportunity, but...

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The Island

as Xiao Xing
Released: 2018-08-10

A cataclysmic event causes a man, who dreams of winning the lottery, to become stranded on an...

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EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan

as uncredited
Released: 2016-03-09

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The Founding of an Army

as Lu Deming
Released: 2017-08-01

The Founding of an Army is a 2017 Chinese film commissioned by China's government to commemorate...

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Oh My God

as Le Yi
Released: 2015-12-04

Oh My God is a sci-fi romantic comedy revolving around a couple who is desperate to conceive a...

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Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back

as Li Xianghe
Released: 2015-11-05

A woman seeks revenge on the man pretending to fall in love with her to gain professional advantage.

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Young People and Their Youth of China

as Xu Mai
Released: 2023-05-01

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Tale of the Night

as He An
Released: 2023-04-28

The story takes place on a wonderful night in Changsha. Nightbird Jing Weiwei met He Xixi, who...

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抗战中的文艺

as uncredited
Released: 2024-04-19

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Cyan

as uncredited
Released: 2024-10-02

Manqing has a beautiful family and her husband Zhiwen has a sense of responsibility.... When...

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EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL

as uncredited
Released: 2015-06-30

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EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul

as Himself
Released: 2016-11-11

EXO PLANET #2 – The EXO'luxion was the second tour of South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO and...

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EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan

as Himself
Released: 2017-03-08

EXO Planet #3 – The EXO'rDIUM was the third tour of South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO. This is a...

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Royal Treasure

as uncredited
Released: 2016-01-15

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SMTown: The Stage

as Himself
Released: 2015-08-13

Behind the scenes look and interviews with the performers of SM Entertainment as they travel to...

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2022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮

as uncredited
Released: 2022-01-30

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EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul

as Himself
Released: 2017-09-25

EXO Planet #3 – The EXO'rDIUM was the third tour of South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO. This is a...

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EXO Debut Showcase in Korea

as Lay EXO-M
Released: 2012-03-31

On March 31, 2012, EXO held the first of their two debut showcases at the Olympic Hall in Seoul....

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The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February

as Er Yuehong
Released: 2016-10-20

The side story narrates the effort of relocating a cultural relic safeguarded beneath an ancient...

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2015 Dream Concert

as Self
Released: 2015-09-20

The world's biggest K-pop festival marked its 21st year in 2015, with groups such as EXO,...

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Running Man

as uncredited
First aired: 2010-07-11

A reality and competition show where members are joined by celebs to complete a weekly mission...

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Hello Saturday

as uncredited
First aired: 2022-01-01

"Hello, Saturday" is the rebranding of popular Chinese show "Happy Camp", hosted by He Jiong and...

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Keep Running

as uncredited
First aired: 2014-10-10

Hurry Up, Brother! is a Chinese variety show based off the original Korean variety show, Running...

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Go Fighting

as uncredited
First aired: 2015-06-14

Go Fighting! is classified as a game-variety-reality show, and the MCs and guests complete...

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Back to Field

as Self - Host
First aired: 2017-01-15

The show documents the simplistic lifestyle of living away from the bustling city centers. Each...

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Back to Field

as uncredited
First aired: 2017-01-15

The show documents the simplistic lifestyle of living away from the bustling city centers. Each...

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Street Dance of China

as Himself
First aired: 2018-02-24

Street Dance of China is a Chinese dance competition show produced by Youku, Tmall, and Master,...

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Street Dance of China

as uncredited
First aired: 2018-02-24

Street Dance of China is a Chinese dance competition show produced by Youku, Tmall, and Master,...

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Street Dance of China

as Self
First aired: 2018-02-24

Street Dance of China is a Chinese dance competition show produced by Youku, Tmall, and Master,...

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Roast

as uncredited
First aired: 2017-01-08

Roast is a Chinese stand-up comedy show. In each episode, an experienced celebrity with great...

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To Be a Better Man

as 小蔡
First aired: 2016-05-31

Lu Yuan worked hard in America to become a Michelin 3-starred chef. To many, he is the Devil...

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Ming Dynasty

as Zhu Qizhen
First aired: 2019-12-17

Sun Ruo Wei entire family is killed on the orders of the Yongle Emperor in 1402, though she...

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The Golden Eyes

as Zhuang Rui
First aired: 2019-02-26

An ordinary man working at a pawnshop accidentally encounters an incident that affects his eyes...

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Faith Makes Great

as Xiong Dazhen
First aired: 2021-05-04

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Challenges at Midlife

as Ning Shu / 宁恕
First aired: 2022-02-24

Jian Hong Cheng, the son of the Director of Linshui No.2 Agricultural Machinery Factory, falls...

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The Mystic Nine

as Er Yue Hong / Er Ye
First aired: 2016-07-04

The drama is a prequel to The Lost Tomb in which the story focuses on the exploits of the nine...

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Star Chef

as 参赛者
First aired: 2014-08-20

Star Chef is a celebrity food competition reality show produced by Jiangsu TV in China and...

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Mystery in the Box

as uncredited
First aired: 2024-03-30

"Mystery in the Box" is an all-star immersive drama suspense variety show. Huang Lei serves as a...

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Tomb of the Sea

as Xie Yuchen
First aired: 2018-07-20

Li Cu, an ordinary high school student, is suddenly attacked by a mysterious man who leaves a...

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2023卫视春节联欢晚会

as 张艺兴
First aired: 2023-01-22

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Crime Crackdown

as Lin Hao
First aired: 2021-08-09

As a frontline police officer, Li Chengyang faced oppression from all sides, framed by evil...

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Operation Love

as Yan Xiaolai / 严小赖
First aired: 2017-04-24

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EXO Next Door

as Lay
First aired: 2015-04-09

Ji Yeon-hee is an extremely shy, introverted 23-year-old girl with zero dating experience and a...

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YOUTH WITH YOU

as Youth PD (Producer)
First aired: 2019-01-20

Youth With You is a 2019 Chinese male group survival show that premiered on January 21, 2019 on...

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Show It All

as self
First aired: 2024-03-28

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IDOL PRODUCER

as Nation's Representative Producer
First aired: 2018-01-19

Idol Producer (偶像练习生) is a Chinese reality boy group survival show produced by iQiyi. Idol...

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The Island

as Ma Xiaoxing
First aired: 2018-09-27

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EXO's Showtime

as Himself
First aired: 2013-11-28

EXO's Showtime is a reality TV show that allows the fans to see behind-the-scenes of Exo's daily...

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Let's Chat

as Self
First aired: 2020-07-27

There is nothing that can't be solved by a hot pot. If it can't, then eat 11 meals. "Let's...

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EXO 90:2014

as uncredited
First aired: 2014-08-29

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뜨거운 순간 엑소

as uncredited
First aired: 2014-05-12

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Rave Now

as 明星主理人
First aired: 2018-12-01

The program invites outstanding electronic musicians from around the world to participate in the...

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金曲青春

as uncredited
First aired: 2021-04-03

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Street Dance of China Documentary

as uncredited
First aired: 2020-10-22

A cultural documentary about street dance. Five cities, a hundred dancers, follow the camera...

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