Lay Zhang
- Name: Lay Zhang
- Native name: 张艺兴
- Also Known as: Lay, 레이, Xing Xing, Xing Tuo, Zhang Yixing
- Nationality: Chinese
- Gender: Male
- Born: October 7, 1991
- Age: 33
Lay joined SM Entertainment in 2007 after a successful audition with the company's global casting system in Wuhan. At the time of the auditions, he was 16 years old and was studying for his college entrance exams. In 2011, prior to debuting with EXO, he briefly worked with SHINee for their concert tour as Jonghyun's dance replacement. Lay was formally introduced as a member of EXO on January 17, 2012.
Lay debuted as a soloist on October 28, 2016, with the release of his first extended play titled "Lose Control", including the two singles "What U Need?" and "Lose Control", becoming the first EXO member to have debuted as a solo singer.
Lay started his own entertainment company called Chromosome Entertainment Group on October 7, 2020.
As of April 8, 2022, his contract with SM Entertainment has expired, and he has not renewed it. On the same day, Lay released a single titled 酒 (JIU) to commemorate his 10th debut anniversary. With the change of agency, the group will not be disbanded and EXO is still a 9-member group.
From September to the end of November 2022, Lay embarked on his second solo tour called "Grandline 2: Infinite Lands", which took him to places like Malaysia, Singapore, and one stop in the United States. He also headlined the first-ever "MetaMoon Music Festival," which aimed to celebrate Asian cultures at Barclays Center in New York City in late November. On September 24, 2022, he released a 5 song EP entitled 西 (Xi) or West, available on all international platforms. On January 18, 2023, he won Artist of the Year for 2022 at the Weibo Music Awards. On September 26, 2023, Lay won Producer of the Year for 2023 at the Weibo Music Awards.
(Source: Chinese = Wikipedia, GMA News, Weibo || Translation = MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
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Unknown Crime
Unconfirmed
Chinese Drama, 0000, 0 eps
Xia Mu
(Main Role)
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0.0
|
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Hou Mansion
Chinese Drama, 0000, 24 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
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Challenges at Midlife
Chinese Drama, 2022, 38 eps
Ning Shu
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Crime Crackdown
Chinese Drama, 2021, 28 eps
Lin Hao
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
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Faith Makes Great
Chinese Drama, 2021, 40 eps
Xiong Da Zhen [Strong]
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
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Freedom Chapter
Chinese Drama, 2020, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
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Ming Dynasty
Chinese Drama, 2019, 64 eps
Zhu Qi Zhen / Emperor Zhengtong
(Main Role)
|
7.7
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The Golden Eyes
Chinese Drama, 2019, 56 eps
Zhuang Rui
(Main Role)
|
7.7
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Tomb of the Sea
Chinese Drama, 2018, 52 eps
Xie Yu Chen
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
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Operation Love
Chinese Drama, 2017, 32 eps
Yan Xiao Lai
(Main Role)
|
7.3
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The Mystic Nine
Chinese Drama, 2016, 48 eps
Er Yue Hong / Er Ye
(Main Role)
|
8.1
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To Be a Better Man
Chinese Drama, 2016, 42 eps
Xiao Cai / Cai Ming Jun
(Support Role)
|
7.8
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EXO Next Door
Korean Drama, 2015, 16 eps
Lay
(Support Role)
|
7.7
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Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
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Bu Shuo Hua De Ai
Chinese Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
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Unexpected Love
Chinese Movie, 0000,
Han Bin
(Main Role)
|
7.5
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A Legend
Chinese Movie, 2024,
Wang Jing | Hua Jun
(Main Role)
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7.5
|
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Kang Zhan Zhong De Wen Yi
Chinese Movie, 2024,
(Unknown)
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0.0
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Li Ming Shi Fen Jian
Chinese Movie, 2024,
Lin Zhang
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
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No More Bets
Chinese Movie, 2023,
Pan Sheng
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
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My Youth and I
Chinese Movie, 2023,
Xu Mai
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
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Tale of the Night
Chinese Movie, 2023,
He An
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
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For Love with You
Chinese Movie, 2019,
{Grandpa, Grandma, I Love You} Xiao Qiang [Grandson]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
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The Island
Chinese Movie, 2018,
Xiao Xing
(Main Role)
|
7.4
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The Founding of an Army
Chinese Movie, 2017,
Lu De Ming
(Support Role)
|
7.3
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Kung Fu Yoga
Chinese Movie, 2017,
Xiao Guang
(Support Role)
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7.4
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The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February
Chinese Movie, 2016,
Er Yue Hong
(Main Role)
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7.4
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Royal Treasure
Chinese Movie, 2016,
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
7.3
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Oh My God!
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Le Yi
(Main Role)
|
7.1
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Ex Files 2: The Back Up Strikes Back
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Li Xiang He
(Support Role)
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7.2
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SMTOWN The Stage
Korean Movie, 2015,
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
8.0
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Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
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Street Dance of China Documentary
Chinese Special, 2020, 8 eps
(Main Host)
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8.5
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Eleven Letters
Chinese Special, 2019, 11 eps
Lu Deming
(Main Role)
|
8.2
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The Legend of the New Year
Chinese Special, 2016, 1 eps
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
6.7
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The Miracle
Korean Special, 2013, 3 eps
[Himself]
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
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TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
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Music Camplus
Chinese TV Show, 0000, 0 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
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A Fan Bu Da
Chinese TV Show, 0000, 0 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
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Stage Boom Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 0000, 0 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
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Stage Player
Chinese TV Show, 0000, 0 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
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Gen Zhe Guan Jun Qu Ya Yun
Chinese TV Show, 0000, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
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Mystery in the Box
Chinese TV Show, 2024, 10 eps
Zhang Xiao Xing (Ep. 1)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
|
Show It All
Chinese TV Show, 2024, 15 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.9
|
|
Show It All Pilot
Chinese TV Show, 2024, 1 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.7
|
|
Hello, Saturday 2024
Chinese TV Show, 2024, 50 eps
(Ep. 14)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
|
Street Dance of China Season 6
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 12)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
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Back to Field Season 7
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 14 eps
(Ep. 1, 14)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
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Youth Periplous Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
[Callee] (Ep. 1)
(Guest)
|
8.1
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The Rap of China Season 5: All Stars Season
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 26 eps
(Guest)
|
8.3
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Back to Field Season 6
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 14 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.1
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Goose Gala 2022
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 1 eps
[Crime Crackdown Cast]
(Regular Member)
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7.6
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Hello, Saturday 2022
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 45 eps
(Ep. 41)
(Guest)
|
8.2
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Zui Mei Zhong Guo Xi
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 8 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest)
|
9.0
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Let's Chat Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 11 eps
(Main Host)
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7.9
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Street Dance of China Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
[Captain]
(Main Host)
|
8.5
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Back to Field Season 5
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 14 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.9
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Youth and Melody
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
(Main Host)
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7.9
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The Winter Dream Promise
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 8 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest)
|
8.1
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Our Song Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Ep. 9)
(Guest)
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7.4
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Dance Smash Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
[Judge]
(Regular Member)
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7.9
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Forget Me Not Cafe Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 10 eps
(Guest)
|
8.1
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Let's Chat
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 11 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.1
|
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Street Dance of China Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Main Host)
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8.7
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We Are Young
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 10 eps
[Youth PD]
(Main Host)
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7.7
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Go Fighting! Season 6
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Ep. 1-2)
(Guest)
|
8.2
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I Am Singer Songwriter Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 22 eps
(Ep. 1-22) | [Mentor] (Ep. 17-20)
(Regular Member)
|
8.2
|
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REKNOW
Chinese TV Show, 2019, 13 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.7
|
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Only 3 Days
Chinese TV Show, 2019, 8 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
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Go Fighting! Season 5
Chinese TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
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Youth with You
Chinese TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
[Nation's producer]
(Main Host)
|
7.9
|
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Roast Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
(Ep. 10)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
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Idol Hits
Chinese TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
7.6
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Go Fighting! Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.1
|
|
Unlimited Song Season
Chinese TV Show, 2018, 14 eps
[Guide] (Ep. 3)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
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Idol XinFan
Chinese TV Show, 2018, 13 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.6
|
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Idol Producer
Chinese TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
[Nation's producer]
(Main Host)
|
8.6
|
|
Music Bank in Jakarta
Korean TV Show, 2017, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
|
Go Fighting! Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.2
|
|
2017 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2017, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
|
Star Show 360
Korean TV Show, 2016, 8 eps
(Ep. 1-2)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
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Exomentary Live
Korean TV Show, 2016, 15 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.6
|
|
Star Talk
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 150 eps
(Guest)
|
8.5
|
|
Go Fighting! Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 13 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.1
|
|
2015 MBC Music Festival: Encyclopedia of Music
Korean TV Show, 2015, 1 eps
[Performer]
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
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EXO's Second Box
Korean TV Show, 2015, 4 eps
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
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EXO Channel
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 21 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.4
|
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Go Fighting!
Chinese TV Show, 2015, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.2
|
|
Keep Running Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2015, 12 eps
(Ep. 4)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
|
Crazy Magee Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 12 eps
(Ep. 4)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
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EXO 90:2014
Korean TV Show, 2014, 11 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.2
|
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The Ultimate Group
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 7 eps
(Ep. 5)
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
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XOXO EXO
Korean TV Show, 2014, 4 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.2
|
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EXO's First Box
Korean TV Show, 2014, 4 eps
(Main Role)
|
8.4
|
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EXO Oven Radio
Korean TV Show, 2013, 5 eps
(Ep. 2, 5)
(Main Host)
|
8.6
|
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EXO's Showtime
Korean TV Show, 2013, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.9
|
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A Song for You
Korean TV Show, 2013, 16 eps
(Ep. 1-2)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
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After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 675 eps
(Ep. 9)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
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Beatles Code Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 87 eps
(Ep. 76, 83)
(Guest)
|
8.1
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Show Champion
Korean TV Show, 2012, 450 eps
[Performer] (Ep. 2, 11, 77, 141, 149, 191)
(Guest)
|
7.6
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Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 700 eps
(Ep. 103, 108)
(Guest)
|
8.2
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|
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 690 eps
(Ep. 116, 118-119)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
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Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 145)
(Guest)
|
7.9
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Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps
(Ep. 171)
(Guest)
|
9.2
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You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
Korean TV Show, 2009, 600 eps
(Ep. 277)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
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Day Day Up
Chinese TV Show, 2008, 900 eps
(20161202, 20181021)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
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Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 345)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
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Star Golden Bell
Korean TV Show, 2004, 311 eps
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
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Pops in Seoul
Korean TV Show, 1998, 6000 eps
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
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Happy Camp
Chinese TV Show, 1997, 1265 eps
(20140705, 20180203, 20190629, 20200111
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
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