Zhang Yixing (张艺兴) better known as LAY is a Chinese singer, songwriter, producer and member of the South Korean boy group EXO. He made his mainstream debut as a singer in 2012. In the early years of the group, LAY was also part of the sub-unit EXO-M.

Apart from his activities within EXO, LAY has had a very successful career in China as a solo artist. In 2016, LAY released his debut EP titled, Lose Control to immense commercial success. In 2017, LAY released his first studio album, LAY 02 Sheep which was awarded Album of the Year at major Chinese award shows.

In 2018, LAY made his American debut with the 2nd studio album, NAMANANA. The album contained 11 tracks performed in both Mandarin and English. In 2020, LAY released his fourth studio album 莲 (LIT). The same year he established his entertainment company, Chromosome Entertainment Group.

LAY has collaborated with several world class artists including, “Let’s Shut Up & Dance” with American singer, Jason Derulo and labelmate juniors, NCT 127, as well as other successful artists like Alan Walker, Steve Aoki and Far East Movement.

LAY has also acted in various successful Chinese dramas and movies.

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