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Zhang Yixing

Oct 07, 1991 (33 years old) in 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).

Known For

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Operation Love
Yan Xiaolai
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2023卫视春节联欢晚会
张艺兴
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To Be a Better Man
Xiao Cai
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Ming Dynasty
Zhu Qizhen
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The Mystic Nine
Er Yuehong 'Er Ye'
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Faith Makes Great
Xiong Dazhen
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Tomb of the Sea
Xie Yuchen
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The Golden Eyes
Zhuang Rui
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A Legend
Wang Jing/Hua Jun
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Kung Fu Yoga
Xiaoguang

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