K-pop boy group EXO's Chinese member LAY will release a solo album in the United States.
According to EXO's management agency SM Entertainment on September 19, LAY's third full solo album 'NAMANANA' will be released in the U.S. market on October 19.
The album contains 22 songs in total―11 tracks recorded in both Chinese and English individually.
LAY participated in the composition and arrangement of all songs.
The agency stated, "LAY's new album will serve as a trigger for the growth of Mandopop(Mandarin popular music) on a global scale."
LAY first debuted as a member of EXO in 2012, and successfully debuted as a solo artist in Chinese market as well.
With his first full album 'LOSE CONTROL' released in 2016, LAY awarded 'Album of the Year' and 'Best Male Singer' awards in 'The 5th Yinyue V Chart Awards' in China.
In 2017, LAY awarded another 'Album of the Year' award in 'Tencent Video Star Awards' with his third full album 'LAY 02 SHEEP'.
(Credit= SM Entertainment)