★ HOW OLD IS LAY?
Lay is 34 years old, born October 7, 1991 in China · Libra.
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★ LEDE
About
Lay Zhang rose from Chinese talent-show contestant to EXO member and solo rap force. Born Zhang Jiashuai on October 7, 1991, in China, he joined the SM Entertainment boy band EXO and its Chinese unit EXO-M in 2012. He pivoted to solo work in 2015, launching his own studio and EP Lose Control, while building a parallel acting career in films like Kung Fu Yoga and The Mystic Nine. As a Libra, he balances artistic ambition with strategic reinvention.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Zhang Yixing, known professionally as Lay Zhang or simply Lay, is a Chinese rapper, singer and actor born October 7, 1991. He first gained attention after participating in the talent show Star Academy in 2005, then became a member of EXO, the South Korean-Chinese boy band under SM Entertainment, and its Chinese sub-unit EXO-M in 2012. In 2015, he founded a personal studio under SM to develop his solo career in mainland China. His discography includes the extended play Lose Control, released in 2016. Beyond music, Zhang expanded into acting and television; he appeared as a cast member on the Chinese reality show Go Fighting! from 2015 to 2018, and starred in notable films including The Mystic Nine (2016), Kung Fu Yoga (2017), The Island (2018), Winter Begonia (2020), and No More Bets (2023). In 2020, he founded the Chromosome Entertainment Group, signaling his shift toward entrepreneurship. Zhang's cultural influence has been quantified through Forbes China rankings: he placed 20th in 2017, climbed to 11th in 2019, peaked at 5th in 2020, and settled at 6th in 2021. As a multi-hyphenate creative—rapper, actor, and founder—he exemplifies the modern entertainer balancing musical identity with business acumen.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Zhang Yixing was born in China on October 7, 1991. His early career break came through Star Academy, a Chinese talent show, in 2005, which led to his recruitment into EXO. Before launching his solo career, he spent years as a member of EXO and EXO-M under SM Entertainment, building a fanbase across China and Southeast Asia.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Lay's birth name is Zhang Jiashuai; he was professionally renamed Zhang Yixing.
- He was part of EXO's Chinese sub-unit EXO-M, which catered specifically to the mainland Chinese market.
- In 2020, he founded Chromosome Entertainment Group, transitioning from artist to studio executive.
- Lay was ranked as high as 5th on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2020.
- His filmography spans genres from action (Kung Fu Yoga) to period drama (Winter Begonia) to crime thriller (No More Bets).
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Lay tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- RockyRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi Kapoor
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Lay?
- Lay is 34 years old (born October 7, 1991).
- When is Lay's birthday?
- Lay was born on October 7, 1991.
- What is Lay's zodiac sign?
- Lay is a Libra, born October 7, 1991.
- What is Lay's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lay was born in 1991, the year of the Metal Goat.
- Where is Lay from?
- Lay is from China.
- What does Lay do?
- Lay is a actor.
- Is Lay still alive?
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