The current status of Lay (32), a former member of EXO who is now active as a singer, actor, and producer in China, has been revealed.

On the 26th (local time), a photo surfaced on social media showing former EXO member Lay (Zhang Yixing) meeting Super Junior member Kim Heechul at an airport after finishing a fan meeting in Japan, sparking discussions.

The two formed a bond while working under SM Entertainment. 

Lay left SM Entertainment in 2022 and returned to his hometown to start his own business, establishing a personal agency and continuing his activities. Despite Lay debuting as EXO during the 7th year of Super Junior, the two were seen warmly conversing, displaying a senior-junior relationship, which was heartwarming to witness.

Upon seeing this, local netizens expressed reactions like "The memories of fans who connect two generations," "It feels like we've gone back to that time for a moment. They seem unchanged," "It brings tears to my eyes. Time flies too fast."

Lay recently performed EXO's "Growl" and "Call Me Baby" at a fan meeting in Japan, expressing his affection for the members, stating, "I always worked hard within the team. I don't want to disappoint this team because I received a lot of love from them. It serves as motivation for me, both in terms of skills and relationships."

Additionally, Lay, who was the main dancer and sub-vocalist of the disbanded group EXO, left the group when his exclusive contract with SM ended in April 2022. In 2015, Lay founded "Jang Yixing Studio," named after his real name, focusing on the development of artistic endeavors. He has appeared in numerous films and dramas, winning the Best Supporting Actor at the 4th China-Britain Film Festival and the Best Supporting Actor at the 25th Huading Awards for his role in "前任2：備胎反擊戰."

<Photo=Weibo, Lay's social media>

<Translated by=Gawon Park(Dispatch)>