Fans were left shocked to hear the news surrounding Lay Zhang’s departure from SM Entertainment. The announcement was made by EXO’s Lay Zhang himself as he announced that it was time for him to say goodbye as an employee of SM Entertainment as he was leaving. On April 8, 2022, Lay Zhang took to Instagram to post that he would be leaving SM Entertainment this year. Fans of EXO also know that April 8 is the 10th anniversary of EXO, making this news all the more heartbreaking. Fans often hope for merry announcements during such occasions but were met with the saddening news of Lay Zhang’s departure.
Born on October 7, 1991, EXO’s Lay Zhang is a Chinese-born singer, songwriter, and performer. Being born in October makes Lay Zhang a Libra who is known for being capricious and fun to be around. Standing tall at 178 cm and 62 kg, EXO’s Lay Zhang is one of the most well-loved Korean and Chinese performers out there today.
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EXO’s Lay Zhang Heart-Wrenching Departure Letter Posted On Instagram
Lay Zhang’s departure letter reads that after ten great years of growth in his career and his personal life, Lay Zhang was finally leaving SM Entertainment to carve his path as a music artist.
In the second line, EXO’s Lay Zhang thanks all his band members and his fans for supporting him and his work throughout his career. In this gratitude-filled letter, Lay Zhang continues to say that SM Entertainment has been with him every step of the way, and they have helped him reach new zeniths of success as well. Ever grateful to his fans, Lay Zhang goes on to say that he will eternally be in debt to them for showing him their unconditional love and support.
But the letter takes a more heartfelt turn where EXO’s Lay Zhang is now finally charting his path, and he is leaving SM Entertainment as an employee. The parting notes of the letter read that “I will always be the Lay when my members need me” and concluded with, “EXO, let’s love.”
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SM Entertainment’s Statement On Lay Zhang’s Departure
Due to the announcement EXO’s Lay Zhang has made on all his social media platforms, SM Entertainment has also opened up regarding how they will continue to maintain contact with him. A representative from SM Entertainment took to the media and confirmed that Lay Zhang has indeed left SM Entertainment, but the agency and the idol are still looking forward to not dissolving their business relationship. They will still continue to work together on certain projects.
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“Don’t Fight The Feeling” Is EXO’s Lay Zhang’s Final Album Before Departure
EXO has always been a band that is known for their catchy tunes that is sure to capture and hold the attention of all those who are listening to their tunes. Just like an earworm, EXO’s songs will ring in your head hours after you have heard them.
On March 26, 2022, it was reported that EXO’s music video for the song “Don’t Fight the Feeling” finally hit 100 million views! “Don’t Fight the Feeling” is their 12th song to surpass the 100 million views mark, right after “Overdose,” “Growl,” “Call Me Baby,” “Monster,” “Wolf,” “Ko Ko Bop,” “Love Me Right,” “Lotto,” “Tempo,” “Love Shot,” and “Obsession.”
EXO had first released this music video way back on June 7, 2021, at 6 p.m. Korean Standard Time, but it only took them 18 months before they were able to reach this great milestone as well. You can watch the music video for “Don’t Fight the Feeling” here!
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