5 Reasons why we love global superstar Lay Zhang
EXO is one of those groups which have it all, from vocals to dance to visuals. In fact, they are one of the few K-pop acts where each member has a successful solo career--Lay Zhang, or Yixing, is the prime example of this.
After being the first EXO member to release his solo album, Lay hasn't stopped breaking records and achieving career milestones. To date, he is considered one of China's biggest names and is also loved by a lot of fans globally. Luckily for them, they never run out of Lay content to fangirl or fanboy over. With all his current projects that have kept him booked and busy in his home country, now is actually the perfect time to ride the Yixing love train!
There are countless reasons why you should stan global superstar Lay Zhang and here are five that made it to the top of our long list.
1. He is the dancing KING!
K-Pop's list of best dancers would not be complete without Lay in it, and it's easy to see why when you watch him perform. His stage presence is always on fire, and his technique is just off the roof! But to be where he is right now wasn't an easy journey for the EXO main dancer. It took him years of practice, training, and rehearsals to hone his dance skills. And now, it's evident how he puts so much passion into his moves and manages to hit every beat.
There's really such an insane versatility to Lay that he literally can fit any vibe. But right now, he owns krumping and no one can tell us otherwise.
2. He is a well-loved brand ambassador.
Luxury houses and lifestyle brands are tapping into the star power of Lay Zhang. As they should! In fact, he continues his global domination with international endorsements as an ambassador of more than 30 brands ranging from skin care products to high-end clothings. It only goes to show that he has the ability to promote items that instantly sell out, no matter what the product is.
3. He excels at everything he does and touches.
Lay Zhang is the truest definition of an all-rounder idol - he sings, dances, produces, acts, and more. As if these were not enough, he also penned a record-breaking book. We still have to find something this boy can't do.
Last year, he also added being an entrepreneur to his portfolio as he launched his own entertainment agency, Chromosome Entertainment, which aims to recruit and train aspiring performers to mold them into future superstars.
With everything that has been going on with his career, fans can't help but worry if he even gets to rest. Seeing him happy while being in his element somewhat reassures them that everything is okay.
4. He loves his fans just as much as they love him.
Although it is common for idols to be amazingly grateful for their fans, Lay goes above and beyond - really doing the most to make sure that Xingmis/ XBacks and EXOLs are appreciated. From being an EXO member and a solo artist, he takes the time out of his busy schedule to read his fans' letters.
He also watches his fans' reactions to his works, and always showers them with love and respect.
His thoughtfulness when it comes to his fans always shines through which makes stanning him all worth it. Just last June, he even surprised everyone by participating in the latest EXO comeback, Don't Fight the Feeling special album, even though he filmed and recorded his parts away from his members. All for the love of his and the group's fandom!
5. He loves EXO like an EXO-L
If you think you're the person that loves EXO the most in the world, then you might want to think again. Lay Zhang just might be the biggest EXO-L out there.
He loves the team as a whole as much as he adores each member. It's in small things like having OT9 as his cellphone wallpaper, or his grand gestures of flying all the way from China on the day EXO sends Kyungsoo off to the military. Later on the same day, he was filmed running at Incheon International Airport because he had to catch his flight back to China.
He's just always there to back them up, and support them in every single way possible. He also makes sure to promote the solo projects of all the members. Isn't he the sweetest?
The love and adoration he has for EXO is something so beautiful to see, and impossible to describe. There's nothing more we wish in life, but for things to just stay this way.
It's not only that Lay is good at everything he does, but the reason he excels is that he does it with love --for himself, for his fans, and for his group. He's one of the most talented idols out there! Surely, it can only go up from here, and we will be supporting him on the way!