Personal Info
Birth date
1991-10-07 (33 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Changsha, Hunan, China
Also known as
Lay
Lay Zhang
张艺兴
張藝興
장이씽
레이
レイ
Trương Nghệ Hưng
Zhang Yi Xing
Zhang Yixing
Biography
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).
Filmography
Keep Running
5.778
Overview:
Hurry Up, Brother! is a Chinese variety show based off the original Korean variety show, Running Man. It is created by SBS and co-produced with Zhejiang Television. It first aired on October 10, 2014. This show is classified as a game-variety show, where the MCs and guests complete missions in a landmark to win a race. In 2017, the show officially changed its name to "Keep Running".Hello Saturday
6.667
Overview:
"Hello, Saturday" is the rebranding of popular Chinese show "Happy Camp", hosted by He Jiong and with a fixed group of regular celebrity members. The program showcases the talent of various stars as well as social topics through creative and diverse content and games. It aims to spread positive energy whilst keeping up with the current trends and leading youth culture.Running Man
NYR
Overview:
These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going around various places, playing games, and completing missions. In particular, among the many fun elements of variety shows, this one focuses solely on laughter. Open your eyes! Big fun is coming in! Open your mouth! Big laughter is coming in! Open your heart! Useful lessons are coming in!EXO's Showtime
9.2
Overview:
EXO's Showtime is a reality TV show that allows the fans to see behind-the-scenes of Exo's daily lives and how they act offstage.Back to Field
8
Overview:
The show documents the simplistic lifestyle of living away from the bustling city centers. Each season takes place in a different rural part of China. The cast members are only provided with the basic life necessities and have to take care of everything else such as cooking their own meals and building their own furniture. To "buy" different cooking ingredients and other tools, they have to complete certain tasks assigned by the production crew, such as planting and harvesting crops. Different guests join the cast in each episode and help out with the daily chores. The goal of the program is to bring the audience along on a slower pace of life and to illustrate the joys of a simple lifestyle.Go Fighting
8.7
Overview:
Go Fighting! is classified as a game-variety-reality show, and the MCs and guests complete missions at a landmark to win the objective. Usually each episode will also have an over-arching theme or story. Each episode varies in the challenges and the instructions given to the MCs, and rules are not strictly enforced, resulting in a largely unscripted show.Mystery in the Box
5.5
Overview:
"Mystery in the Box" is an all-star immersive drama suspense variety show. Huang Lei serves as a variety show producer for the first time, creating a variety show version of Truman's world. He will customize their own "Spiritual Healing Journey" for each of the 10 groups of friends in the circle. One box space, 100 characters, 10 mystery tourists, all stories are closely related to his/her life experiences. Visitors need to interact with the characters in the box, promote the plot, and uncover the truth of the story step by step in various bizarre, hilarious and reversal in order to get out of the box.Roast
7.4
Overview:
Roast is a Chinese stand-up comedy show. In each episode, an experienced celebrity with great interity is invited to be the "roastee" who will invite his or her friends to join the show and take the challenge of "roasting". The show is essentially a comedy performance in the form of talk show. Through the teasing and mockery among guests, the correct philosophies are conveyed in the hilarious moments.Crime Crackdown
6.556
Overview:
As a frontline police officer, Li Chengyang faced oppression from all sides, framed by evil forces, and even his boss, the chief of public security, in order to prevent him from investigating.Tomb of the Sea
7.917
Overview:
Li Cu, an ordinary high school student, is suddenly attacked by a mysterious man who leaves a strange mark on his back. During treatment, he meets Dr. Liang Wan, who helps him uncover the man's identity with the assistance of Wang Meng. Upon returning to Liang Wan's home, they find Wu Xie waiting outside, urging Li Cu to join him on a journey to the desert. Once there, a series of baffling incidents unfold.The Mystic Nine
7.3
Overview:
In 1940s Changsha, General Zhang Qishan, fortune teller Qi Tiezui, and opera singer Er Yuehong uncover a mysterious tomb while exploring a hidden mine. As they face deadly traps, they expose a Japanese plot to destroy the city and must join forces to stop it.J-Style Trip
8.4
Overview:
Megastar Jay Chou joins his A-list friends in this globe-trotting variety show packed with music and magic tricks.EXO Next Door
8.138
Overview:
Ji Yeon-hee is an extremely shy, introverted 23-year-old girl with zero dating experience and a tendency to blush when talking to someone she likes. One day, four young men move into the house right next door to Yeon-hee's home, and to her surprise, they turn out to be Chanyeol, D.O, Baekhyun, and Sehun from her favorite boy band EXO, who are looking to lay low for a while. They hire her to clean their house part-time during the winter vacation and that's when Yeon-hee found out that Chanyeol was her long lost childhood friend and crush "Chan" and is the grandson of the house owner. As the story goes on, Yeon-hee soon becomes involved in a love triangle with Chanyeol and D.O.The Golden Eyes
8.045
Overview:
An ordinary man working at a pawnshop accidentally encounters an incident that affects his eyes and ignites changes in his life that start him on a tomb-raiding adventure.Operation Love
NYR
Overview:
A shy man gains the ability to travel back in time and tries to change the past to win the heart of his longtime friend. Despite his efforts, fate remains unchanged—until his heartfelt confession on her wedding day leads to an unexpected twist.Star Chef
NYR
Overview:
Star Chef is a celebrity food competition reality show produced by Jiangsu TV in China and purchased from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The competition system of this program is based on the British Celebrity MasterChef. Each season, different celebrities will be invited to wear special aprons for star chefs to meet food challenges with different themes. With a professional production team, a strong star lineup, an authoritative jury, and mouth-watering food, the show will present a more exciting feast for the audience.To Be a Better Man
6.6
Overview:
Lu Yuan worked hard in America to become a Michelin 3-starred chef. To many, he is the Devil incarnate, reckless and wanton. But when it comes to the person he loves, he is an entirely different "good man," loyal, kind, and honest. After a nightmarish car accident takes away his friend, he returns home with his remains. There, he runs into the person he most doesn't want to see, and becomes entangled with his ex, Gan Jing, their old classmate, Jiang Haokun, and Haokun's younger sister, Jiang Lai.YOUTH WITH YOU
5
Overview:
Youth With You is a 2019 Chinese male group survival show that premiered on January 21, 2019 on iQIYI. It is presented by Lay Zhang, with Li Ronghao, Jolin Tsai, MC Jin, The8 (Xu Minghao), and After Journey serving as the coaches. The show brought together 100 trainees from different entertainment agencies, and only nine of all trainees were selected to debut through viewers' votes. On April 6, 2019, the final nine contestants debuted as UNINE.Challenges at Midlife
7.4
Overview:
Jian Hongcheng, the son of a former factory director, returns to his hometown years after being forced out, determined to protect his late father’s legacy from being sold off by an untrustworthy relative. In the process, he reunites with his college love, Ning You, now divorced and revealed to be the daughter of a man connected to his family's past turmoil. Together, they navigate complex family conflicts, legal battles, and unresolved feelings, while confronting the challenges and realities of middle age.Street Dance of China
8
Overview:
Street Dance of China is a Chinese dance competition show produced by Youku, Tmall, and Master, and co-produced with Canxing. It was first broadcast on Youku's online platform on February 24, 2018. The format of the program is a street dance selection reality show, the hip-hop champions are selected through auditions, individual battles and group battles. The show brings public awareness to various hip-hop dances such as Locking, Popping, Breaking, Hip-Hop, House, Jazz, Urban, Waacking, Krump, etc.Ming Dynasty
7.1
Overview:
Sun Ruo Wei entire family is killed on the orders of the Yongle Emperor in 1402, though she escapes death after being secretly adopted by Sun Zhong. Sun Ruo Wei becomes the concubine of crown prince Zhu Zhan Ji by chance, and continues to investigate the truth behind her family’s death. However, Sun Ruo Wei decides to abandon her revenge plans after realizing how dangerous it would be to destabilize the court for her own personal goals. Touched by Zhu Zhan Ji’s kindness, Sun Ruo Wei resolves to become a virtuous empress who can support him in times of hardship. Unfortunately, Zhu Zhan Ji passes away after a decade on the throne, and Sun Ruo Wei is honored as Empress Dowager once her 7-year-old Zhu Qi Zhen ascends the throne.Acting
TBA好先生番外篇 (1 Episode) as Unknown
TBAShaolin Women's Soccer as Unknown
2025Mumu as Xiao Ma
2024百花盛放 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2024Cyan as Unknown
2024心动加速包 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2024A Legend as Wang Jing/Hua Jun
2024抗战中的文艺 as Unknown
2024Mystery in the Box (2 Episodes) as Unknown
2024Show It All (17 Episodes) as Unknown
2023Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party as Unknown
2023No More Bets as Pan Sheng
2023Young People and Their Youth of China as Xu Mai
2023Tale of the Night as He An
20232023卫视春节联欢晚会 (28 Episodes) as 张艺兴
2022Challenges at Midlife (38 Episodes) as Ning Shu
20222022河南春晚 虎虎生风中国潮 as Unknown
2022Hello Saturday (3 Episodes) as Unknown
2021Crime Crackdown (28 Episodes) as Lin Hao
2021Faith Makes Great (1 Episode) as Xiong Dazhen
2021金曲青春 (10 Episodes) as Unknown
2020Street Dance of China Documentary (8 Episodes) as Unknown
2020Let's Chat (11 Episodes) as Self
2020We Are Young (16 Episodes) as Youth PD
2020J-Style Trip (1 Episode) as Unknown
2019Ming Dynasty (64 Episodes) as 朱祁镇
2019The Golden Eyes (56 Episodes) as Zhuang Rui
2019YOUTH WITH YOU (18 Episodes) as Self - Youth PD
2018Rave Now (10 Episodes) as 明星主理人
2018The Island (6 Episodes) as Ma Xiaoxing
2018The Island as Xiao Xing
2018Tomb of the Sea (53 Episodes) as 解雨臣
2018我们在行动 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2018Street Dance of China (12, 24, 4 Episode) as Himself, Unknown, Self
2018IDOL PRODUCER (12 Episodes) as Nation's Representative Producer
2017EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul as Himself
2017The Founding of an Army as Lu Deming
2017Operation Love (32 Episodes) as Yan Xiaolai
2017EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan as Himself
2017Kung Fu Yoga as Xiaoguang
2017Back to Field (29, 2 Episode) as Self - Host, Unknown
2017Roast (1 Episode) as Unknown
2016EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul as Himself
2016The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February as Er Yuehong
2016The Mystic Nine (48 Episodes) as 二月红
2016To Be a Better Man (42 Episodes) as Xiao Cai
2016EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan as Himself
2016Royal Treasure as Unknown
2015Oh My God as Le Yi
2015Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back as Li Xianghe
20152015 Dream Concert as Self
2015星星的密室 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2015SMTown: The Stage as Himself
2015EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL as Unknown
2015Go Fighting (62 Episodes) as Unknown
2015EXO Next Door (16 Episodes) as Lay
2015EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN as Himself
2014Keep Running (1 Episode) as Unknown
2014EXO 90:2014 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2014Star Chef (12 Episodes) as 参赛者
2014뜨거운 순간 엑소 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2013EXO's Showtime (12 Episodes) as Himself
2012EXO Debut Showcase in Korea as Lay EXO-M
2010Running Man (1 Episode) as Unknown
Sound
2017Operation Love (32 Episodes) ... Theme Song Performance
Crew
2017Operation Love (32 Episodes) ... Compositor