EXO Members

EXO is a K-POP boy group formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of 8 members: Xiumin, Suho, Kai, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O and Sehun.

Contents

1 Career
2 Social Media Accounts
3 EXO Members
4 Member in Hiatus
- 4.1 1. Lay
5 Former Members
6 EXO Facts
7 Quotes

Career

In 2011, SM Entertainment revealed that they’re going to debut a new boy band. The plan is for them to be divided into two sub-units, promoting the same music in South Korea and China.

At the end of the year, the group has its members and officially being called EXO. The name is taken from the word exoplanet, meaning a planet outside the Solar System.

SM Entertainment stuck with their original plan to have two sub-units. The EXO-K consisting of Suho, D.O, Chanyeol, Baekhyun, Sehun, and Kai would perform songs in Korean to attract the Korean market.

While EXO-M with Kris, Xiumin, Lay, Luhan, Chen, and Tao would sing in Mandarin for the Chinese audience.

EXO officially made their debut on April 2012. They released their first EP Mama in Korean and Mandarin. Both the Korean and Mandarin versions were commercial successes.

The Korean version managed to top the Gaon Album Chart and peaked at number eight on Billboard World Albums Chart.

While the Mandarin version got to number two on China’s Sina Album Chart.

EXO continued to operate with two sub-units until their third EP Overdose in 2014. Between 2014-2015, the group lost three EXO-M members Kris, Luhan, and Tao due to problems with the agency.

This incident forced the boyband to perform as one group while still releasing songs in multiple languages.

Now this nine man group got international recognition after performing in the 2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Pyeongchang.

Their performance was met with many praises as well as global media attention.

EXO got to the height of their career with the release of Don’t Mess Up My Tempo. The fifth studio album went on to top the Gaon Music Chart.

It also peaked at number 23 on Billboard 200, making it their highest-charting album on the US.

Don’t Mess Up My Tempo was also EXO’s fastest album to sold over 1 million copies before being overtaken by their 2021 EP Don’t Fight the Feeling.

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Social Media Accounts

EXO Fandom Name: EXO-L
EXO Official Fan Color: Cosmic Latte
Official Website: exo.smtown.com
Facebook: weareoneEXO
Twitter: @weareoneEXO
Instagram: @weareone.exo
Youtube: EXO Channel
vLive: EXO channel

1. Suho

instagram/weareone.exo

Profile

Real Name: Kim Jun Myeon
Stage Name: Suho
Nickname: Sunnouncer, Esuhort, Leader, Jun Ma Hao
Birthday: May 22, 1991
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist, Visual
Sub-Unit: EXO-K
Super Power (Badge): Water
Height: 172 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Religion: Buddhist
Profession: Singer, Actor
Education: Whimoon High School, Kyung Hee Cyber University
Hobbies: Cycling, Acting, Playing golf.
Instagram: @kimjuncotton

Facts

Suho’s family consists of father, mother, and a brother who is four years older.
Although he was born in Seoul, he was raised in his father’s hometown Busan.
His personality type is ENFJ-A.
Suho and Minho of SHINee have been friends since college.
As trainees, they went to China together to learn Mandarin.
He is very polite and considerate to other people. He is often seen as an exemplar.
Many have said that he looks like Choi Siwon from Super Junior.
This Kpop star got mentioned on Super Junior’s Mr. Simple album by Kyuhyun.
He is really close with fellow member Sehun.
He and Sehun used to be roommates but they have their own rooms now.

See full Suho profile and facts

2. Xiumin

instagram/weareone.exo

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Real Name: Kim Min Seok
Stage Name: Xiumin
Nickname: Bao Zi (Little Bun), Mandoo, King of Detail
Birthday: March 26, 1990
Birthplace: Guri, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Rapper
Height: 173 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Religion: Christian
Profession: Singer, Actor
Sub Unit: EXO-M, EXO- CBX
Super Power (Badge): Frost (Snowflake)
Education: Catholic Kwandong University
Hobbies: Playing football, Exercise, Eat delicious food, Shopping.
Instagram: @e_xiu_o

Facts

Xiumin is a very clean and tidy person. He is also kind, cute, funny, and can be a bit of a prankster.
He likes playing pranks on other members.
Among the other EXO-M members, he is chosen as the funniest one.
This lead vocalist is also the neatest, cleanest, and strongest member of EXO-M.
He is a very organized person.
He has quite a chubby face and a really cute grin.
Xiumin is often mistaken as the youngest member despite being the oldest because of his appearance.
He might seem cute but is actually really manly, according to Chanyeol.
He got voted as least likely to cry by his fellow members.
This talented singer has a little sister, but he keeps her identity a secret as his mother asked him to.

See full Xiumin profile and facts

3. Baekhyun

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Real Name: Byun Baek Hyun
Stage Name: Baekhyun
Nickname: Bacon, TCO
Birthday: May 6, 1992
Birthplace: Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Main vocalist
Height: 174 cm (5’8,5”)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Religion: Christian
Profession: Singer, Actor
Sub Unit: EXO-K, EXO-CBX
Super Power (Badge): Light (Sun)
Education: Jungwon High School, Kyung Hee Cyber University
Hobbies: Listening to music, Watching movies, Singing, Aikido, Piano
Facebook: –
Twitter: @b_hundred_hyun
Instagram: @baekhyunee_exo
Youtube: Baekhyun
Weibo: baekhyunee7

Facts

Baekhyun has one older brother.
This Kpop idol wanted to be a singer since fourth grade. He would often tell his friends that he will be a celebrity in the future.
He likes making people laugh by doing cute expressions.
Some of his favorite foods are Korean food, Western food, Japanese food, and Chinese food.
This Taurus man doesn’t like cucumbers and garlic.
White, grey, and black are some of his favorite colors.
He picks the number 48 as his favorite.
This singer likes listening to Pop, Punk Rock, and R&B music.
His favorite movie genres are Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Action.
He loves socializing and befriending people.

See full Baekhyun profile and facts

4. Chen

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Real Name: Kim Jong Dae
Stage Name: Chen
Nickname: Dancing Machine
Birthday: September 21, 1992
Birthplace: Siheung, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Main vocalist
Height: 173 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Religion: Christian
Profession: Singer, Songwriter
Sub Unit: EXO-M, EXO- CBX
Super Power (Badge): Thunder
Education: Hanyang Cyber University
Hobbies: Singing, Playing the piano
Youtube: Chen

Facts

Chen’s family consists of father, mother, and an older brother.
He is a kind, polite, gentle, considerate, polite, and cheerful person. But he can also be quite hyper, funny, and stubborn.
This Virgo man likes joking around and playing pranks on fellow members.
He has a habit of sticking his tongue out when laughing.
He is really good at singing high notes.
This Kpop idol has a very powerful voice, making him the main vocalist.
He auditioned for music conservatory before joining SM Entertainment.
He would like to be a vocal trainer if he wasn’t in EXO.
His parents were not keen of Chen becoming a singer. But once they learned that he would be working with SM Entertainment, they become very supportive.
A fan jokingly called him Dancing Machine, making the other members laughed. The nickname has stuck with him ever since.

See full Chen profile and facts

5. Chanyeol

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Real Name: Park Chan Yeol
Stage Name: Chanyeol
Nickname: Wealthy Teeth, Happy Virus, King of Derps
Birthday: November 27, 1992
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist
Sub-Unit: EXO-K, EXO-SC
Super Power (Badge): Fire (Phoenix)
Height: 186 cm (6’1”)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Religion: Christian
Profession: Singer, Rapper, Actor
Education: Hyundai Chungun High School, Kyung Hee Cyber University
Hobbies: Listening to music, Playing instruments
Instagram: @real__pcy
Weibo: real__pcyyyyy
Soundcloud: real__pcy

Facts

Chanyeol’s family consists of father, mother, and an older sister who used to work as announcer at YTN and MBC.
His father has a cafe while his mother has a restaurant.
His personality type is ENFJ-T.
This Kpop star went to a private acting school when he was 16 years old.
He was in a temporary band while in high school.
Chanyeol gives himself a nickname Reversal Voice because his baby face contrasts with his deep voice.
He was in TVXQ’s HaHaHa Song, Girls’ Generation Genie (Japanese Version), and TaeTiSeo’s Twinkle music videos.
He designed the EXO’s hexagon logo.
This Sagittarius man has a very bright and cheerful personality.
He can speak English.

See full Chanyeol profile and facts

6. D.O.

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Profile

Real Name: Do Kyung Soo
Stage Name: D.O.
Nickname: Heenjabuja, Umma, Orchestra Boy, The Pop Out Eyes, Pororo
Birthday: January 12, 1993
Birthplace: Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Main Vocalist
Height: 173 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Religion: Christian
Profession: Singer, Actor
Sub Unit: EXO-K
Super Power (Badge): Force
Education: Baekseok High School
Hobbies: Interpreting lyrics, Singing, Beatboxing

Facts

D.O.’s family consists of father, mother, and an older brother.
When he was a kid, he was an ulzzang.
His parents support his dream in becoming a singer.
This singer got his artistic side from his father who owns an art business.
He is pretty quiet, considerate, and sentimental.
He can be a little bit shy around strangers. He prefers for the other person to start the conversations.
This Kpop idol jokes around a lot with his fellow EXO members.
He also often acts like the other members’ mother. He would do their cooking and look after them.
D.O. nags the other members when the dorm gets too messy.
He is a very tidy person and likes to sort things by brands, colors, and types.

See full D.O. profile and facts

7. Kai

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Profile

Real Name: Kim Jong In
Stage Name: Kai
Nickname: Kkamjong, Sun-kissed Boy
Birthday: January 14, 1994
Birthplace: Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Home Town: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper
Sub-Unit: EXO-K
Super Power (Badge): Teleportation
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 67 kg (148 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Religion: Christian
Profession: Singer, Actor
Education: Seoul Arts High School
Hobbies: Dancing, Reading books, Listening to music.
Instagram: @zkdlin

Facts

Kai’s family consists of father, mother, and two sisters (One is nine years older and the other five years older.
His father passed away because of chronic illness on May 7, 2018.
His personality type is INFJ.
He specializes in dancing Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, and Popping and Locking.
Before his debut, he appeared in 13 EXO teasers.
This Kpop Idol has plenty of nicknames including Kkamjong which dark Jong. His other one is Dark Skin.
He is also called Asia’s First Love, Olympics Secret Weapon, Sun-kissed Boy, Idol’s Idol, Kpop’s Sharpest Dancer, and Subway Angel.
Many people think he has cold and arrogant personalities because of his stage persona. But he is actually quiet, gentle, a bit shy, and really kind.
His fellow member Baekhyun even said that Kai is like a shy little girl and often behaves like their maknae.
Some people see him as someone who is blunt and chic. Others might compare him to a cute puppy.

See full Kai profile and facts

8. Sehun

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Profile

Real Name: Oh Se Hun
Stage Name: Sehun
Nickname: Senshine, White Skin
Birthday: April 12, 1994
Birthplace: Jungnang-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Home Town: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Lead Dancer, Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Visual, Maknae
Height: 183 cm (6’)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Religion: Christian
Profession: Singer, Actor, Rapper
Sub Unit: EXO-K, EXO-SC
Super Power (Badge): Wind
Education: Seoul Arts High School
Hobbies: Listening to music, Acting, Dancing.
Instagram: @oohsehun
Weibo: “wu世勋-EXO

Facts

Sehun’s family consists of father, mother, and an older brother who is three years older than him.
His personality type is INTP.
He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
The man born in 1994 was a former ulzzang.
He is known to be a bit shy and mischievous, but also sincere and considerate. As you get to know him, he becomes livelier.
Sehun is a very caring person, especially to fellow EXO members. He prays for each of them every night.
He has milky smooth skin.
This Aries man used to have braces, and he’s still wearing the retainers.
One of his habits is sticking his tongue out.
This talented singer can’t pronounce the letter S well.

See full Sehun profile and facts

Member in Hiatus

1. Lay

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Profile

Real Name: Zhang Jiashuai
Legalized Name: Zhang Yixing
Korean Name: Jang Ye Heung
Stage Name: Lay
Nickname: Da Tou
Birthday: October 7, 1991
Birthplace: Changsha, Hunan, China
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Chinese
Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist
Sub-Unit: EXO-M
Super Power (Badge): Healing (Unicorn)
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Religion: Catholic
Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Composer, Actor
Education: Hunan Normal University High School
Hobbies: Cooking, Dancing, Playing piano and guitar, Playing on the computer, Mastering Korean, Composing songs
Twitter: @layzhang
Instagram: @layzhang
Weibo: 努力努力再努力x

Facts

Lay gets his stage name from SM Entertainment. It took inspiration from Meteor Garden character Huaze Lei who is talented and has interest in music.
This talented artist is part of EXO-M and was going to be their leader.
He arrived to the agency at the same day as Luhan, making them really close.
Lay has a funny, humble, mischievous, forgetful, and easy going personality. But he is also really hard-working.
His presence on stage is strong and charismatic. But he’s actually really humorous and playful off stage.
One of his habits is sleeping on the living room’s floor because it’s cooler there.
This Libra man can speak Korean, Chinese, and English.
He can attend practice for a long time. One time, he even practiced since early morning until dawn of the next day.
Lay has slow reaction to jokes and other stuff.
He can play the piano and has admitted to learning it himself.

See full Lay profile and facts

Former Members

1. Kris

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Profile

Real Name: Li Jiaheng, changed to Wu Yifan
Stage Name: Kris
Nickname: –
Birthday: November 6, 1990
Birthplace: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Chinese-Canadian
Position: Main Rapper, Leader (EXO-M)
Height: 186.6 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 73 kg (160 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Religion: –
Profession: Singer, Actor, Rapper
Sub Unit: EXO-M
Super Power (Badge): Flight (Dragon)
Education: –
Hobbies: –
Facebook: Kris Wu
Twitter: @KrisWu
Instagram: @kriswu
Tiktok: @kriswu_1106
Youtube: Kris Wu
Weibo: @Mr_凡先生
Website: Kris Wu

Facts

Kris’ parents are divorced and he takes his mother’s surname.
He can speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean.
He is a very social person and loves to talk with people.
This talented artist is on TC Candler The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018, sitting at number 75.
Something he is really good at are language and basketball.
He is soft hearted, which sometimes can be a weakness for him.
This Scorpio man helped the other members with shopping and fashion.
In the dorm, he loved singing.
Kris is not very good at saying sweet stuffs.
His ideal type is someone’s kind. She would also have to know how to cook and take care of others.
As of November 2022, he is being sentenced to 13 years in jail by the Beijing court after being found guilty of rape.

2. Luhan

Instagram/7_luhan_m

Profile

Real Name: Lu Han
Stage Name: Luhan
Nickname: Xiao Lu, Lulu, Cute Little Prince, Marilyn Monroe
Birthday: April 20, 1990
Birthplace: Haidian District, Beijing, China
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: Chinese
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual, Face of The Group
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 52 kg (114 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Religion: –
Profession: Singer
Sub Unit: EXO-M
Super Power (Badge): Telekinesis
Education: Yonsei University, Seoul Institute of the Arts
Hobbies: –
Instagram: @7_luhan_m
Weibo: @M鹿M

Facts

Luhan doesn’t have any sibling.
He likes wearing simpler clothes.
He is good at soccer and solving Rubix’s Cube.
When angry, Luhan would say it out loud.
His favorite food is stir fried eggs with cucumber.
He has a seafood allergy.
Luhan is TC Candler “The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018, rank 59.
He once set the kitchen on fire and blamed Kris for it.
He has great interest in sports, especially basketball, football, and baseball.
His ideal type is a quiet and demure woman.

3. Tao

Profile

Real Name: Huang Zitao
Stage Name: Tao
Nickname: Peach, Kung Fu Panda
Birthday: May 2, 1993
Birthplace: Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: Chinese
Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist
Height: 184 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Religion: –
Profession: Singer, Rapper
Sub Unit: EXO-M
Super Power (Badge): Telekinesis
Education: –
Hobbies: –
Instagram: @hztttao
Weibo: @CPOPKing-黄子韬

Facts

Tao doesn’t have any sibling.
He used to do Wushu as a kid.
He likes listening to R&B and Hip Hop.
The rapper is very sensitive and emotional.
He is scared of ghost, even crying after going in Haunted House.
When he was younger, Tao used to be very shy.
He likes eating Western Food.
He loves going to the beach alone for a walk.
This Taurus man picks blue as his favorite color.
His ideal type is someone who is beautiful both in personality and physicality.

EXO Facts

Most of the Korean members can play the piano.
Each member represent a superpower.
They have over 20 endorsement deals as a group.
EXO has 176 trophies from multiple award shows.
The concept of sub-units in a group started from EXO, when they would have two separate units: EXO-K and EXO-M.
EXO holds the record of the fastest ever selling concert in the world as they sold 120,000 tickets in 0.2 seconds.
EXO have been a part of the Top 5 of Forbes’ Korea’s Power Celebrity list since 2014.
With over 20 Daesangs, EXO is the second K-POP group with the most Daesang wins. Daesang is a grand prize of the highest honor presented in Korean award shows.

Quotes

“I’ll live every day as if I were born for you” –– 3.6.5

“I’m filled with errors but as I learn, I can get stronger.” –– Power

“Every time I fail, every time I fall, give me strength so I can become stronger.” –– Stronger

“You are my lover among countless people. A four-leaf clover that I found by luck” –– Lucky One

“When the fates test you and bring tears, I will always appear before you like a miracle.” –– 3.6.5

“Your future depends on your imagination. Throw away your fear, we can do it, it’s okay” –– Power

“When an old prayer reaches us. The tomorrow we’ve dreamed of will spread out brightly in front of us.” –– Walk on Memories

EXO has had an amazing run throughout their career. It doesn’t seem that the group is slowing down either. Hopefully, we get to see more of them in the future.