Lay Zhang Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Career

Lay Zhang was born in Changsha, Hunan, China, on October 7, 1991. He is 31 years old as of 2024. He is a singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer best known for his role as Lay Zhang or Lay in the boy band Exo. Aside from his work with Exo, he has also worked on a number of acting projects throughout his career. Explore more about Lay Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Relationship, Career & Facts

Quick Facts

How Rich Is Lay Net Worth 2024

Lay Zhang’s net worth is estimated to be more than $10 million as of January 2024, earned through a successful career in the entertainment industry. He made a lot of money from his contract with Exo, and he also made a lot of money from acting projects.

How Did Lay Pursue His Career? Professional Life

Lay Zhang’s interest in acting began at a young age, and at the age of six, he worked on his first professional acting project in the Chinese drama “We the People.” In 2000, he appeared on a show with actor Jimmy Lin, who became his first contact in the industry. He continued to work as a local child actor before competing in the Hunan-based television show “Star Academy,” where he finished third.

Furthermore, he appeared in shows such as “Na Ke Bu Yi Yang” and “Yue Ce Yue Xin Kai” in 2005. He also tried for “The Duke of Mount Deer” but was turned down. Three years later, the company SM Entertainment began holding casting auditions in Changsha, China’s most populous city. He was in high school then, but he auditioned and was accepted – SM relocated him to South Korea to begin his training as an idol. In 2011, he made his debut as a dance replacement for Shinee.

He made his debut as one of four Chinese members of the South Korean boy band Exo, which had a total of 12 members – he got his stage name Lay from the character Hua Ze Lei in the film “Meteor Garden.” The group gained popularity not only through their singles and dance performances but also through their studio album “XOXO,” which became the first in 12 years to sell over a million copies in South Korea. On Exo’s tours, he composed and performed.

More On Career

His fame with the group led to a slew of other opportunities, including appearances on Chinese television shows such as “Star Chef” and “Go Fighting.” He then published his autobiography, “Standing Firm at 24,” which detailed significant events in his life and was a commercial success, selling over 400,000 copies in six months.

Furthermore, he also returned to his love of acting, making his film debut in “Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back,” which was a box-office success in China. He also composed music for some of the films he worked on.

Aside from his work with Exo, Lay began releasing more solo projects. He was an “Idol Producer” presenter before returning to “Go Fighting!” as the main cast member during its fourth season. He made his first US appearance alongside Alan Walker at Lollapalooza before releasing his solo album “Namanana,” which peaked at number 21 on the Billboard 200.

Who Is Lay Dating? Relationship And Affairs

Lay is single, and like many South Korean talents, he has not disclosed any details about his personal life. South Korean talents’ romantic lives are frequently managed by their companies, and they are not permitted to engage in romances unless prior approval is obtained.

Personal Life

He admitted that he struggled with anxiety for the majority of his youth, particularly when performing on stage, but that he overcame the issue while training with Exo.

He is a strong supporter of the one-China policy and has spoken out in support of Hong Kong police during recent protests there. In his spare time, he also does a lot of philanthropic work, such as participating in the BAZAAR Stars’ Charity Night, where he donated 15 ambulances.

Facts

1. He was in the subunit, EXO-M.
2. He was the main dancer of EXO-M.
3. Lay is currently the only Chinese member in EXO.