Chinese composer Yuan Wei Jen compliments EXO's Lay on his songwriting ability

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Yuan Wei Jen took to his Weibo on the 25th and gave some encouraging words to Lay, sharing, "Listening to your music in Shanghai makes me really happy. I think the talent of young people these days is really impressive... Creativity is grown and embellished gradually, and it will be your best tool for music. Let me listen to more of your new songs. Fighting."

Lay replied, "I feel so good to be complimented by you, teacher. Like your words, I will work hard and let you listen to my Chinese songs."

Yuan Wei Jen is a famous composer and lyricist in China and Taiwan. He has been a producer for artists including Dream Girls and more, and made his debut as an artist himself in 2000. Lay is also known for his songwriting skills and previously revealed that he looks up to Beethoven as his role model, showing his love and passion for music.