Exo’s Lay Zhang Wants to Jump From K-Pop to Hollywood

As an initial participant of K-pop giant Exo, Lay Zhang appreciates household-name condition throughout vast swaths ofAsia But after overcoming the globe of child bands and starting a hugely effective solo job, the Chinese star, singer-songwriter, professional dancer and style symbol simply wants to work together with … Joe Wright.

“I loved ‘The Darkest Hour’ and would like to have the opportunity to work with [him],” Zhang informs Variety of the British supervisor. “I like a movie that can dig into the personality and conflict.”

For K-pop skill looking to changeover to Hollywood jobs, the area is crowded. Blackpink’s Jennie Kim scored a buzzy role in Sam Levinson’s HBO collection “The Idol.” And after authorizing with CAA in 2021, Aespa ended up being the initial K-pop act to do at the Governors Ball and Outside Lands songs celebrations. But Zhang is maybe best positioned for the …