The start of Chromosome Entertainment means Lay Zhang has a new identity, and also means he has a new job besides creating music, which brings new responsibilities. “That's what I'm struggling with, because if you do one thing well, it's easier, less stressful; but with many things going on at the same time, it's a little bit of a stretch.” Lay Zhang continues, “I am a new boss. I have had to catch up on a lot of knowledge and learn nuances of the culture industry that were completely new to me. Now, I need to know how to run a company, how to talk about investment, financing, our core values, and the business model. It is a learning process.”
Lay Zhang started this new phase as CEO to help people like his younger self. “Many kids with dreams want to become artists. I think that dream is very valuable, just like when I realised my love for music at 14 years old. I recently asked myself whether there was a channel to help these kids who really want to become artists. So I decided to start training them up,” he said. “They can easily beat the standard of the industry. They are hopeful and driven. We have many teachers in this industry. I hope to cultivate a group that can compete, and show their strengths, on the world stage.”