EXO's LAY UnveilsThe Stunning 'Kai Tian' Music Video

EXO's Lay Unleashes Mythical Vibes with 'Kai Tian'

On January 1, EXO’s Lay kicked off the new year with a stunning music video for his latest single, "Kai Tian"—a title that translates to "open the sky." Drawing inspiration from Chinese mythology, the song references Pangu, a primordial figure credited with separating heaven and earth in ancient lore.

The legend of Pangu carries a profound connection to nature, with his body said to have formed the mountains, rivers, and other natural elements. Lay channels this mythical energy into his track, creating a rich narrative backdrop.

"Kai Tian" seamlessly weaves traditional Chinese instruments with contemporary hip-hop beats and dance influences, echoing Lay’s signature style in tracks like "Lit" and "Flying Apsaras." The result? A captivating fusion of past and present that feels both grand and groundbreaking.

Check out the music video for an unforgettable dive into Lay's world of myth and music!

LAY -Kai Tian Official Music Video

Zhang Yixing (Lay Zhang): Multitalented Chinese Star
Zhang Yixing professionally known as Lay Zhang or simply Lay, is a versatile Chinese rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur. He first rose to fame in 2005 as a contestant on the Chinese talent show Star Academy. In 2012, Zhang debuted as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy group EXO and its sub-unit EXO-M under SM Entertainment.

In 2015, he established his personal agency in collaboration with SM Entertainment to oversee his solo activities in China and published his autobiography, Standing Firm at 24. A year later, his first EP, Lose Control, topped the Gaon Album Chart and reached No. 4 on Billboard’s US World Albums chart. Zhang became the first Chinese solo artist to break into the Top 25 on the Billboard 200 and the Top 5 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart. Since then, he has released over 100 songs, including four studio albums and five EPs, and earned numerous accolades.

In 2020, Zhang launched the Chromosome Entertainment Group, where he serves as CEO and producer. Recognized for his influence, Zhang has frequently ranked on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list and the CelebrityZ Top 100 Most Valuable Celebrities list, where he placed 23rd in 2016. Additionally, he made history as the first celebrity publicity ambassador for the Communist Youth League of China in Changsha.

Zhang has also achieved success in acting, starring in films and TV shows like Ex-Files 2 (2015), The Mystic Nine (2016), Kung Fu Yoga (2017), The Island (2018), The Golden Eyes (2019), Empress of the Ming (2019), Crime Crackdown (2021), and No More Bets (2023).

(With AI Inputs)

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