EXO Members Profile & Facts

EXO (엑소) is a South Korean nine-member boy group that debuted on April 8th, 2012 with the EP “MAMA” under SM Entertainment. The group members consist of Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, Chen, D.O, Kai, and Sehun.

EXO Profile

EXO Facts:

– EXO’s lightstick is called “Eribong”.
– The group currently has two sub-units, “EXO-CBX” and “EXO-SC”.
– Chanyeol designed the hexagon logo of the group.
– According to the group’s concept, all members are aliens who came from the ‘Exoplanet’ and each of them has some unique superpower which is often demonstrated in their MVs.
– They performed at the 2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony as the representative of K-Pop.
– In 2015, they released their own web series “Exo Next Door”.
– In 2016, they were the ambassadors for the American footwear brand, Skechers and endorsed the D’Lites 2 Sweet Monster Collection, a line of sneakers that gained recognition as “EXO’s sneakers.”
– Their song ‘Promise’ was composed by Lay and the lyrics were solely written by Chen, Lay, and Chanyeol. The song was a “special gift” by them as a gesture of gratitude to their fans.
– All group members love to eat meat.
– The members settle their arguments by playing rock, paper, and scissors.
– All the members are the youngest in their family except Xiumin.

EXO’s Debut Concept

– EXO was initially a 12-member Korean-Chinese boy group that debuted in two units EXO-K (Korean) and EXO-M (Mandarin).
– Six Korean members, Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O, Kai, and Sehun were a part of the EXO-K unit while five members, Kris, Luhan, Tao, Chen, and Xiumin were part of EXO-M.
– Both units used to promote in Korea and China respectively.
– EXO-K’s leader was Suho while EXO-M’s leader was Kris.

Achievements

– EXO is currently a Septuple million seller as they have become a million seller 7 times since their debut.
– Their song “Growl” made headlines because they sold a million copies, wiping off the drought of 12 years in the K-Pop industry.
– They are the first group that sold out Tokyo Dome 5 times in a row without having a Japanese album.
– In 2018, EXO were the first non-royal figures to be featured in a Burj Khalifa light show and they also became the first K-Pop boy group to have their song “Power” played at The Dubai Fountain.
– On December 21, 2023, EXO made history by securing its first Realtime All Kill (RAK) with their 10-year-old b-side track “First Snow” which was released in 2013’s winter album “Miracles in December”. It dominated the charts on prominent music platforms including Melon, Bugs, Genie, and FLO.
– They were the first K-pop group and the second Korean artist overall to achieve a spot on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.

Influence & Impact

– EXO also got honorary commemorative medals from the Korean Mint Corporation in 2018.
– EXO-CBX was invited by South Korean President ‘Moon Jae-In’ at the opening ceremony of Korea-China Economic and Trade Partnership. (koreaherald)
– They have earned the title of “the biggest boy band in the world”. Vogue have recognized them as the “Kings of K-Pop.” Additionally, South Korean media has labeled them as the “Nation’s pick” and “Global pick,”.
– On November 3, 2017, EXO was honored with a Prime Minister Commendation at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards.
– In July 2018, EXO was honored with the appointment as Korean Tourism Ambassadors for the year by the Korean Tourism Organization.

World Record

– EXO currently holds the 1st and 2nd position for fastest selling concert tickets in 0.2 and 0.4 seconds respectively.
– In 2018, EXO were named in Guinness World Records for winning the most ‘Daesang’ awards.

Controversies

– Kris and Luhan left EXO in 2014 while Tao Left in 2015 due to mistreatment from SM Entertainment.
– On June 1, 2023, it was revealed that Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin had decided to terminate their contracts with SM Entertainment and had filed a joint lawsuit against the company.
– On June 19, they released a joint statement announcing that they had reached a resolution and decided to reconcile their differences.

Major Works

– Their popular songs include “Cream Soda”, “Let Me In” and “Hear Me Out”.
– They also collaborated with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” with the song ‘Lightsaber’.

Award:

– In 2015, their song ‘Call Me Baby’ became the most-awarded song in music shows with 18 wins.
– The group has achieved an impressive milestone by winning over 100 music program awards collectively, making them only the second act to reach this feat after their label-mates Girls’ Generation.

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EXO Members Profile

1. Suho

Suho Facts:

– He stored each member’s contact number by first saving the word “My” and then their name.  (1theK)
– He is the one that cares about his appearance the most. (Olleh TV)
– He believes that appearing natural is the most important aspect to take into account when posting on Instagram. (hello82)
– He is a neutral person and doesn’t pick sides. (MBC WORLD)
– His fans has given him the nickname ‘rabbit/bunny’. (Billboard)
– EXO’s song “Power” is his most hyped song. (MTV Asia)
– According to the members, whenever they are in their waiting room for broadcast, Suho would be in the corridor greeting other artists who are passing by. (RadioStar)
– He had a habit of learning about wine. (InsertLive)
– He dated for two years in high school. (TvN)
– His favorite moment during world tours is when fans welcome them at the airport with banners. (Stanford APARC)
– He dreamt of holding concerts with his members when he was in the military. (RollingStone)
– He keeps the wine bottles with the signatures of the people he drank it with along with their dates. (Soompi)
– His biggest goal is to continue being in EXO for a long time. (LEON Korea)
– He drinks about 5 times a year. 
– His favorite song from the Obsession album is “Baby You Are”. (Teen Vogue)
– He created the EXO slogan ‘Saranghaja’ which means ‘Let’s Love’.
– He is called ‘Bunny’ due to the fact that he resembles a rabbit and his fans call themselves ‘Bunnyzens’.
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2. Xiumin

Xiumin Facts:

– He is known to be camera-phobic. (Sohu)
– He wants to have a big dinner with all EXO-Ls. (Allure)
– He mentioned having a liking for the Webtoon ‘Noblesse’.
– He cries the least among the members. 
– He has been called EXO’s crucial member.
– Xiumin really likes Spongebob and Baby Huiy.
– He is most influenced by his members. (Harper’s Bazaar)
– He believes in love at first sight. (My SMT)
– He is great at making acoustic poems.
– He likes gopchang and jeyukbokkeum.
– He really likes his makeover in Monster MV. (Cosmopolitan)
– His other nicknames are Mandu (Dumpling) and King of Detail.
– He thinks Chen is the one who cares about his fashion the most. (KODE)
– He wanted to be a bodyguard and prepare to enter college for PE.
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3. Lay

Lay Facts:

– He played the piano for the first time when he was six years old even though he didn’t like it. (buzzfeed celeb)
– His favorite Michael Jackson song is “You Are Not Alone”. (PeopleTV)
– He also wants to work with Drake and Lady Gaga. (GRAMMYs)
– He recommends stinky tofu, spicy stir-fried meat, and pan-fried egg with spring onions as Changsha delicacies. (Idol Idol)
– He would choose music as an activity to do for the rest of his life. (MTV News)
– He wants to collaborate with A$ap Ferg. (Billboard)
– He wants to be an actor who can bridge between China and America. (Variety Magazine)
– He looks for the production process and then fashion attributes when buying a watch. 
– He has worked with Jason Derulo in the past. (Grammys)
– He thinks that the most important thing to possess is to have courage. (METAL China)
– The best compliment he has ever gotten is “You have some solid capabilities.” (ELLE Singapore)
– He enjoys acting. 
– He thinks that even though he is getting older his mind getting younger and faster. (Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam)
– According to him, his hometown Changsha has taught him to work hard and to be proud of who he is.
– He is currently inactive in EXO.
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4. Baekhyun

Baekhyun Facts:

– He is appreciated by his group members for being an affectionate, kind, and pure person and taking care of people. (iHeartRadio)
– Baekhyun would barge into the washrooms when other members would be taking a shower during their trainee days to get rid of awkwardness among them. (Knowing Bros ep 85)
– His favorite song from the Obsession album is “Day After Day”. (Teen Vogue)
– According to him, all the member’s real image is like how they are in Kokobop. (Sohu)
– In his belief, his biggest treasure is his family. (Men’s Style)
– His aunt mentioned that he was a very pampered kid and he would act like a daughter of the family. (Duck’s Tour)
– His weakness is his Laziness. (WKorea)
– He wants to have a normal life with his ideal woman. (ViVi Magazine)
– He is the mood maker in EXO. 
– Woody and tree scents are his favorites. (VLive)
– He likes his room and 11 PM to 12 AM time the most. (Lucky One Interview)
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Social Media Handles
Instagram: baekhyunee_EXO
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Twitter: b_hundred_hyun
Weibo: baekhyunee7

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5. Chen

Chen Facts:

– He is considered as the angel of the group. (iHeartRadio)
– He was the best singer among his high school friends.
– The best gift he gave to himself was the first car he bought with his first earnings. (Sohu Interview)
– His favorite track from the Obsession album is “Groove”.
– He got encouragement from each member of the group and was a great source of strength for him. (teenvogue)
– He chose his stage name to match the concept of the group he was initially in, EXO-M. (Get Real)
– It took him two hours to write the lyrics to the song “I Don’t Even Mind”.
– Chen has a small social circle because of his introverted personality. (MMTG)
– Out of the OSTs that he’s done, his favorite is “Best Luck” for the drama “It’s Okay, That’s Love” which was his first OST.
– He sings OSTs with the mindset of what the protagonist would do in the situation being described in the song. (NME)
– He is popularly known as “Ballad King” for his excellence at singing songs.
– His vocal range is E2/Bb5.
– He wanted his stage name to be ‘JD’.
– He is known for hitting the most high notes.
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6. Chanyeol

Chanyeol Facts

– He is considered as the most intimidating member of the group. (iHeartRadio)
– He composes much of his music in the early hours of the day, drawing inspiration from various sources depending on the environment. (Sohu)
– He prefers having his slippers with him all the time because he is all about comfort. (GQ KOREA)
– He finds it hard to stay calm in difficult situations. (EXO)
– He is believed to be really kind and has a lot of energy. (Shot Talk)
– He thinks his charming points are his clumsiness and sincerity. (Arena Homme Korea)
– He is usually fearless and bold. (Nothin’ Y/N)
– Music has helped him a lot in overcoming difficult times. (Mint Magazine)
– He wears glasses that block the blue light to protect his eyes. (Harper’s Bazaar Korea)
– He revealed that the EXO chat room has 80% irrelevant chats, 15% chat about the schedule, and 5% chats he doesn’t about. (WKorea)
– His favorite song from the Obsession album is “Jekyll”. (Teen Vogue)
– He thinks the right side of the face is more attractive.
– He will be the first one to come out of a labyrinth if the members are ever stuck in one. (1theK)
– He once bought laptops for his members so that they could play video games together.
– He cried every time when their manager changed.
– He has two tattoos i.e. a monkey (his birth year) and ‘L-1485’ which is the birth date of EXO-Ls.’
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Weibo: real__pcyyyyy

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7. D.O

D.O. Facts:

– He believes that Cheolsu from Shin-chan resembles him. (GOMI)
– He was known as a kid ulzzang, referring to his cute and attractive appearance during his childhood.
– He can’t eat cilantro and water celery. (Pure Love)
– He enjoys cooking and often takes on the role of the cook for the group.
– He can’t practice his acting in front of a mirror. 
– During his school days, a boy slapped him because D.O would glare at him but it was actually because of his astigmatism.
– He has the most funniest acting skills. (Sohu)
– ‘That’s Okay’ is his favorite song that he sang solo. (Shot Talk)
– Working as D.O brings him more money than working as Doh Kyung Soo. (TheKStarNextDoor)
– He would like to do farming after he retires. (Knowing Brothers)
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8. Kai

Kai Facts:

– Kai is considered to fit as ‘X-EXO’ by the group members. (iHeartRadio)
– He is believed to be a compassionate and dutiful person. (DilshyOsh)
– If he was to recommend a song to a new fan, it’d be “Love Shot”. (zoom)
– He believes that every hairstyle looks good on him.
– He wants to try out many other little things while keeping the stage as his priority. (Sohu)
– He suggested to his followers the YSL Instant Tone-up UV and Night Reboot Serum. (Marie Claire Korea)
– When he was younger, he was a fan of Justin Timberlake and Usher because of their dances. (NME)
– He cried on a live chat because his military enlistment was announced suddenly and he wasn’t able to promote the latest album with the rest of EXO.
– He tends to warm up before his live concerts. (Nikki Carbonell)
– His favorite track from the Obsession album is “Jekyll”. (Teen Vogue)
– He wants to release as many albums as possible.
– He liked to dress up since he was young and his mother predicted that he would do something related to fashion. (ELLE Singapore)
– Living in London for a year is his biggest goal. (GQ UK)
– He really likes soccer. (Esquire magazine)
– He likes to listen to The Weeknd, Asap, Rocky, and Maxwell. (Men’s Style)
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9. Sehun

Sehun Facts:

– Although he doesn’t have a large appetite, he frequently eats several meals during the day. (Sohu)
– He is the group’s cutest and loveliest member of the group. (Olleh TV)
– He likes going to Saunas. (MBC WORLD)
– He’s taking a step-by-step approach to learning the guitar. (ESQUIRE Korea)
– He doesn’t believe in MBTI types because they don’t appear credible and change with a person over time. 
– He never pays for food when he eats with the members because he’s the youngest.
– He is a very punctual and organized person. (EXO)
– He unplugs everything once home to save electricity which Suho can’t stand. (RadioStar)
– His favorite track from the Obsession album is “Obsession”. (Teen Vogue)
– He was supposed to be called ‘Leo’ as his stage name but it was later changed to just Sehun because it would have become ‘Oh Leo’ (Oreo).
– He prefers shirts instead of sweaters. (Super ELLE)
– He would prefer wearing a single shirt on a cold day rather than wearing a padded jacket on a hot day. (ELLE Korea)
– He prefers action movies to romantic movies. (Grazia)
– According to Chanyeol, Sehun is really good at talking. 
– He is the most confident in making braised kimchi. (EXOL Magazine)
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Former Members

10. Kris

Kris Facts:

– He wanted to play basketball but his mother did not approve of it. (VladTV)
– He is a huge fan of sunglasses and prefers them colored. (GQ)
– He used to carry around an mp3 player and started listening to 50cents which got him into music. (Hot97)
– If he has to play a one-on-one game of basketball with someone, he would choose Allen Iverson. (iHeartRadio)
– He used to wash hot pots as a dishwasher that would burn his hands. (FADER)
– He doesn’t like cilantro. (Power 106)
– He can make good instant noodles. (Sound Bites)
– He follows and pays attention to American and European trends. 
– He really likes matching suits with sneakers. (Meigeni Express)
– He mainly listens to hip-hop. (iQiYi)
– He used to live with his aunt in Vancouver and would cry missing his mother.
– He thinks rap is the most expressive form of music. (Clashmusic)
– Some people thought he was dumb to work in the West when he could easily conquer China.
– He had a good relationship with Vin Diesel to the extent that they would be playing video games together. (i-D)
– He wrote his first song called “Lullaby” for his mother at the age of 18 or 19. (Crash)
– He lives by the rule “Always treat others sincerely”. (Cosmopolitan)
– He prefers sports shoes because they can go with many styles.
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11. Luhan

Luhan Facts:

– His favorite design from the GUCCI series “Overture of Something That Never Ended” is the Blue Eco Denim because it has sustainable development. (SuperELLE Interview)
– He said he can’t be friends with fans of Liverpool.
– He changed his thoughts about Virgos being messy through his dad who loves to be organised and always tidies Luhan’s room. (Hello Star)
– He can tell his fans apart from their username if they have “鹿”, “roe deer”, “M something M” or “777” in their username.
– He would describe himself in one word as “mature”. (Maoyan Undefinable Interview)
– His dream is to play football professionally. (SIHH2019)
– He walks really fast, almost jogging every time he walks because he is so energetic. (SINA Exclusive Interview)
– LaeGao said that Luhan’s public personality is his real personality.
– He is called “President Box” in PUBG because he dies and becomes a box as soon as he lands in the game.
– The first scene he ever shot as an actor was the arguing scene with his twin sister in the movie “20 Once Again”.
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12. Tao

Tao Facts:

– He isn’t confident in his looks. (Jelay Srbll)
– He said that there is a possibility he was a girl in his past life because he sometimes likes to act cute. (VogueTV)
– He did martial arts for 10 years starting in kindergarten.
– He is similar to the character he played, Lu Xun, in “Legally Romance” in that he looks cold and serious but actually, he is gentle, pays attention to details, and gets work done without talking about it. (Legally Romance Premier Event)
– He picked up Korean really quickly. 
– It took him 3 months of lessons to learn enough Korean to be able to interact with others easily.
– Tao did the stunts for the movie “Edge of Innocence” himself including the motorcycle highway racing scenes. (Kevin Hours)
– He took a year off training to recover from his head injury. (People in News)
– When making a jump, he prefers using his right leg to start. 
– He used to train from 10 am to 4-5 am in his trainee days.
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EXO FAQs

1. How old are the EXO members? (oldest to youngest)

EXO members’ ages and birthdays are as follows:

– Xiumin was born on March 26, 1990, and is 34 years old.
– Suho was born on May 22, 1991, and is 32 years old.
– Lay was born on October 7, 1991, and is 32 years old.
– Baekhyun was born on May 6, 1992, and is 31 years old.
– Chen was born on September 21, 1992, and is 31 years old.
– Chanyeol was born on November 27, 1992, and is 31 years old.
– D.O was born on January 12, 1993, and is 31 years old.
– Kai was born on January 14, 1994, and is 30 years old.
– Sehun was born on April 12, 1994, and is 30 years old.

EXO members were of the following ages when they debuted in 2012: Xiumin was 22, Suho was 20, Lay was 20, Baekhyun was 19, Chen was19, and Chanyeol was 19, D.O was 19, Kai was 18, Sehun was 17.

2. How tall are the EXO members? (tallest to shortest)

EXO members’ heights are the following from tallest to shortest:

– Chanyeol’s height is 186 cm (6’1”).
– Sehun’s height is 183 cm (6’0″).
– Kai’s height is 182 cm (5’9”).
– Lay’s height is 176 cm (5’7″).
– Baekhyun’s height is 174 cm (5’7″)
– Suho’s height is 173 cm (5’6″).
– Chen’s height is 172.5 cm (5’6″).
– D.O’s height is 172 cm (5’6″).
– Xiumin’s height is 170 cm (5’5″).

3. Where are the EXO members from? (ethnicity & nationality)

EXO members’ nationality & ethnicity are as follows:

– Xiumin is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Suho is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Lay is Chinese by ethnicity and nationality.
– Baekhyun is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Chen is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Chanyeol is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– D.O is ethnically South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Kai is ethnically South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Sehun is ethnically South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.

All current EXO members are from South Korea except for Lay.

4. What are the official positions of EXO members?

Following are the official EXO members’ positions:

– Suho is the leader and main vocalist.
– Xiumin is the sub-vocalist and sub-rapper.
– Lay is the main dancer, sub-vocalist, and sub-rapper.
– Baekhyun is the main vocalist.
– Chen is the main vocalist.
– Chanyeol is the main rapper and sub-vocalist.
– D.O is the main vocalist.
– Kai is the main dancer, centre, rapper and sub-vocalist.
– Sehun is the main dancer, main rapper, visual, and maknae.

5. Which of the members left EXO?

Three EXO-M members Kris, Luhan and Tao left EXO.

6. Why did EXO members leave?

Former EXO members, Kris, Luhan and Tao left the EXO due to mistreatment by SM Entertainment. Kris left due to payment issues, Luhan left because of mistreatment and Tao left because of mistreatment after an injury.

7. Who is married in EXO?

Chen is married in EXO and currently has two daughters.

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