Lay Zhang

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Lay Zhang

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Chinese singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor who gained international fame as the main dancer and vocalist of K-pop group EXO and its Chinese subunit EXO-M. Known for pioneering M-POP (Mandopop fusion), he's established himself as a successful solo artist with multiple chart-topping albums. Lay is the first Chinese artist invited to become a Grammy Recording Academy voting member and has achieved significant success in both music and acting.

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Achievements

  • ★ First Chinese artist to become a Grammy Recording Academy voting member
  • ★ His album 'NAMANANA' ranked #21 on Billboard 200, highest for a Chinese artist
  • ★ Won multiple awards including MTV EMA for Best Mainland China & Hong Kong Act
  • ★ Served as a mentor on Chinese variety show 'Idol Producer' and 'Street Dance of China'
  • ★ Released successful solo albums including 'Lose Control', 'Sheep', and 'LIT'

Fun facts

  • ✦ He's fluent in Mandarin, Korean, and English, often switching between languages in interviews
  • ✦ Started training as a local child star in Hunan at age 6 and was discovered by SM Entertainment at 17
  • ✦ He's the CEO and founder of his own entertainment company, Chromosome Entertainment Group

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