ArtistChromosome Entertainment Group
Lay Zhang
Lay Zhang (张艺兴), born Zhang Yixing on October 7, 1991 in Changsha, Hunan, China, is one of the most commercially successful Chinese entertainers of his generation. He first broke through as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO under SM Entertainment in 2012, performing in its Chinese sub-unit EXO-M. While maintaining his EXO membership, Zhang launched a solo career in China with his 2016 EP Lose Control, and in 2020 founded Chromosome Entertainment Group to expand his footprint independently. His work spans music, film, and television. Acting credits include The Mystic Nine (2016), Kung Fu Yoga (2017), Winter Begonia (2020), and the hit crime thriller No More Bets (2023). On the production side, Zhang served as executive producer on NOUERA third mini album POP IT LIKE, released March 9, 2026, which hit career-high first-week sales of 240,000 copies for the group.
1 articles5 creditsChinese
Gallery
Discography
2026
POP IT LIKEMini Album
2024
PsychicSingle
Solo Artist
Filmography
2023
No More BetsFilm
Actor
2020
Winter BegoniaK-Drama
Actor
2017
Kung Fu YogaFilm
Actor
Fans Also Ask
Is Lay Zhang still in EXO?
Lay Zhang remains a member of EXO, though he has primarily operated independently in China since 2016. He founded Chromosome Entertainment Group in 2020 for his solo activities and has continued as an EXO member under SM Entertainment.
What did Lay Zhang produce for NOUERA?
Lay Zhang served as executive producer on NOUERA third mini album POP IT LIKE, released March 9, 2026. The collaboration helped the group achieve career-high first-week album sales of over 240,000 copies.
What is Lay Zhang real name?
Lay Zhang real name is Zhang Yixing (张艺兴). He was born on October 7, 1991 in Changsha, Hunan, China, and is known professionally as Lay or Lay Zhang. He is a member of EXO and founder of Chromosome Entertainment Group.
What movies has Lay Zhang been in?
Lay Zhang has appeared in Kung Fu Yoga (2017), The Island (2018), and No More Bets (2023), among other films. His TV work includes The Mystic Nine (2016) and Winter Begonia (2020).
What are Lay Zhang solo albums?
Lay Zhang solo discography includes the EP Lose Control (2016), the album NAMANANA (2018), which debuted at number one in China and sold over one million copies in its first week, Sheep (2019), Lit (2019), and Unauthorized (2020). His music blends R&B, pop, and traditional Chinese music influences.
