Zhang Yixing is well known professionally as Lay Zhang or simply Lay, is a Chinese singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo and its sub-group Exo-M under SM Entertainment. In 2005, he rose his fame after participating in the Chinese television talent show Star Academy. Apart from his musical career, he is also known for starring in several dramas like, Ex-Files 2 (2015), The Mystic Nine (2016), Kung Fu Yoga (2017), and The Island (2018). Zhang was appointed by the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) of Changsha as a publicity ambassador in July, 2016. Other than this, he has an immense fan following on his social media platforms. He has over 2 million+ followers on his twitter account. He is also active on weibocom.
Lay Zhang Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurements
- As of 2020, Lay Zhang age is 28 years old.
- He stands on a height of 5 feet 10 inches tall.
- He weighs around 56 kg or 123 lbs.
- His body measurements are 40-30-39.
- His biceps size are 14 inches.
- He wears a shoe size of 10 UK.
- He has black eyes and has black eyes.
Lay Zhang Wiki/ Bio
| Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Birth Name | Jang Ye Heung (장예흥) or Zhang Jiashuai, his legalized name is Zhang Yixing |
| Nick Name/ Stage Name | Lay (레이) |
| Birth Date | October 7, 1991 |
| Age | 28 years old (As of 2020) |
| Profession | Music Producer, Singer, Dancer and Actor |
| Position | Main Dancer, Vocalist |
| Famous For | EXO Member |
| Sub Unit | EXO-M |
| Super Power (Badge) | Healing (Unicorn) |
| Birthplace/ Hometown | Changsha, Hunan, China |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Current Residence | Changsha, Hunan, China |
| Religion | Buddhist |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Blood Group | A |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height/ Tall | In centimeters- 177 cm In meters- 1.77 m In feet inches- 5'10" |
| Weight | In kilograms- 56 kg In pounds- 123 lbs |
| Body Measurements (chest-waist-hips) | 40-30-39 |
| Body Build | Fit |
| Biceps Size | 14 |
| Shoe Size | 10 (UK) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Tattoos | NA |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Not Known Mother: Not Known |
| Siblings | Brother: Not Known Sister: Not Known |
| Relatives | Not Known |
| Relationships | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Previous Dating | Not Known |
| Girlfriend | Single |
| Husband/Spouse/ Fiance | None |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Graduated |
| School | Hunan Normal University High School |
| College/ University | Not Known |
| Favorites | |
| Favorite Actor | Robert Pattinson |
| Favorite Actress | Angelina Jolie |
| Favorite Holiday Destination | Miami |
| Favorite Food | Chinese Cuisine, Spicy Rice |
| Favorite Color | Purple, Blue |
| Hobbies | Music, Travelling |
| Income | |
| Net Worth | $500,00 US dollars (As of 2019) |
| Salary/ Sponsorship Advertisements | Not Known |
| Online Contacts | |
| Social Media Links | Twitter, Weibocom, Youtube |
| EXO Social Links | Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Vlive Tv, Youtube |
| EXO Official Website | exo.smtown.com |
| Filmography | |
| Films List | 1. SMTOWN The Stage 2. Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back 3. Oh My God 4. Royal Treasure 5. The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in 6. Kung Fu Yoga 7. The Founding of an Army 8. Cars 3 9. For Love With You 10. The Island 11. Unexpected Love |
| Television Series List | 1. We The People 2. Exo Next Door 3. To Be A Better Man 4. The Mystic Nine 5. Operation Love 6. The Tomb of Sea 7. The Island 8. The Golden Eyes 9. Empress of the Ming |
| Awards | Grand Line: The First Concert (2019) |
Lay Zhang Girlfriend & Relationship
- As of 2020, Lay Zhang is single and enjoying his single life at the fullest.
- He wants a girlfriend who is like cute and filial.
- He doesn’t shared anything about his love life yet on his social media platforms.
- He is somewhat shy in nature.
Straight Facts about Lay Zhang
- He was born on October 7, 1991 in Changsha, Hunan, China.
- He belongs to Korean family.
- He spend his childhood with his Grandparents.
- As per his education, he completed his schooling from Hunan Normal University High School.
- He used to be a local child star in China, making appearances at many variety shows.
- He won 3rd place in TV Star Academy (Hunan Economics TV show), in 2015.
- Lay was cast into SM Entertainment through one of their global audition, in 2008.
- On January 17th, 2012, he was officially introduced as an EXO member.
- He joined SM the same day as Luhan.
- Luhan and Lay are very close friends.
- He belongs to a humble, easy-going, funny, hard-working, mischievous at times and at the same time forgetful as well.
- He’s strong and charismatic on stage but off the stage, he is very playful, cheering and comedic.
- He loves to sleep very much.
- He usually likes sleeping on the living room’s hard floors.
- His fans also call him from the name ‘Da Tou’ which means Big Head.
- He is very fluent at speaking Chinese, Korean and English.
- He is full of lots and lots of patience and can practice for a very long time.
- He is a slow reactor. For an example: would be if someone says a joke and everyone else is laughing, Lay would laugh about a minute later after he understands the joke.
- His hobbies includes cooking and dancing.
- He is very fluent at playing piano and guitar and at the same time he is very passionate about musical instruments since his childhood.
- He loves playing video games on his computer, mastering in Korean language and compose songs.
- By practicing himself, he learned to play piano.
- He loves to eat tidbits, junk food, anything he cooks.
- He maintains his diet at the fullest and love to eat fruits.
- Purple and black is his favorite color.
- He likes to write lyrics and compose music.
- He takes the longest time to learn the choreographic.
- His one the wild fantasy includes, dancing in the dark room.
- He is a cat person and at the age of 17 years old brings a cat and named him a “Cat”.
- He dislikes birds who has beaks like, pigeon etc.
- He briefly filled in as Jonghyun’s dance replacement in Shinee’s 2010.
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- He also played the character Er Yue Hong that he played in the drama “The Mystic Nine” (his first leading drama).
- Lay is the MC of Idol Producer.
- In 2018, he was a mentor in the reality show “Rave Now”.
- Lay is ranked 18th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018”.
- He also wants to be a producer in upcoming time.
- He will keep it to himself and bottle it up until he gets angry.
- He is also the habit of forgetting things.
- He established his own charity foundation named “Zhang Yixing Arts Scholarship”.
- On Oct, 2017, he released his first album ‘LAY 02 SHEEP’ and all the songs were either written or composed by him.
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Beijing made a wax figure of him in modern clothes.
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