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12 Idols You Didn’t Realize Have Published Their Own Books

Korean celebrities are often multi-talented artists who succeed in various fields, but it may come as a surprise that many have actually released their own books!To bring these masterpieces to light, here are 13 books published by idols.

1. Jonghyun – Skeleton Flower: Things That Have Been Released And Set Free

Talented singer-songwriter SHINee‘s Jonghyun penned a book consisting of his thoughts on 12 different songs, including “The End of a Day”, “Juliette”, and “Honesty”. He shares many personal behind the scene stories and beautiful photos taken by himself.

2. Lay – Standing Firm at 24

EXO‘s Lay released an autobiography back in 2015, in which he shared his thoughts and memories surrounding his trainee days and debut in Korea. The book is a compilation of 24 important moments of his life and reveals many personal details to the reader paired with exclusive pictures.

3. Hyoyeon – Hyo Style

Girls’ Generation‘s Hyoye

Lay Zhang

Chinese rapper (born 1991)

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhang.

Zhang Yixing (Chinese: 张艺兴; pinyin: Zhāng Yìxīng; born (1991-10-07)October 7, 1991),[1] known professionally as Lay Zhang or simply Lay, is a Chinese rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, record producer and businessman. Zhang first gained recognition in 2005 for participating in the Chinese television talent show Star Academy.[2] He later debuted as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo and its Chinese sub-unit Exo-M under SM Entertainment in 2012.[3]

In 2015, Zhang founded a personal agency with SM for managing his solo activities in China and wrote an autobiography titled Standing Firm at 24. In 2016, Zhang released his first extended play (EP), Lose Control. The EP peaked at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and number four on Billboard's US World Albums chart. Zhang achieved notable success on international charts, including reaching the Top 25 on the Billboard 200 and the Top 5 on the Worldwide iTunes Album

Lay Zhang

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhang.

Zhāng Yìxīng (hangul: 장이씽; hanja: 张艺兴; born in Changsha on October 7, 1991) better known by his stage name Lay (hangul: 레이) is a Chinese rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He became known after participating in a television program called Star Academy in 2005. He joined in EXO on January 2012, as main dancer, lead vocalist, sub rapper and visual member. In September of 2015, he published his autobiography, titled Standing Firm At 24, beating records of book sold more in its pre-sale.[1]

Early years

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Lay was born on October 7, 1991 in Changsha, Hunan, China.[2] His first television role was at the age of six starring as Huan Huan in We The People in 1998.[3] In 2000, when he was nine years old, he participated in a Chinese television program as a member of the fan club of actor and singer Jimmy Lin, giving him his first contact with the entertainment industry.[2] Lay began his career as a local children's star in Hunan province, aft

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