On October 22nd, EXO's Lay Zhang was seen attending class at Harvard Center Shanghai. Fans noticed that he was taking a course there. According to the website, "The Harvard Center Shanghai, opened in March 2010, represents an important step in Harvard's long engagement with China and Asia. Spearheaded by the Harvard Business School and the Harvard China Fund, the Center is built as a resource for Harvard faculty, students, and alumni across all of Harvard’s Schools. In her speech at the reception marking the opening of the Harvard Center Shanghai, President Drew Faust said the Center would play a vital role 'as a hub for seminars and executive training with the Business School and Chinese partners; increasing collaboration between Harvard faculty and Chinese universities, organizations, and government; new opportunities for alumni; and expanded support for Harvard students, whose study and internship programs in China seem to be growing exponentially'."

The Harvard Center Shanghai, opened in March 2010, represents an important step in Harvard's long engagement with China and Asia.

Lay, who is the CEO of Chromosome Entertainment, released his latest digital EP "东" (East) on October 15th on various streaming platforms and set multiple records.