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Exo
Exo (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. The group consists of nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay Zhang, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen (singer), Chen, Chanyeol, D.O. (entertainer), D.O., Kai (entertainer, born 1994), Kai and Sehun. They are noted for releasing music and performing extensively in Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Mandarin and Japanese. The group debuted with twelve members separated into Exo-K (Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun) and Exo-M (Xiumin, Lay, Chen, Kris Wu, Kris, Lu Han, Luhan and Huang Zitao, Tao). Members Kris, Luhan, and Tao departed the group individually amid legal battles with SM Entertainment in 2014 and 2015. Exo-K and Exo-M performed music in Korean and Mandarin, respectively, until the release of their third Extended play, EP Overdose (EP), ''Overdose'' in 2014. Since then, Exo have exclusively performed as one group, although their music continues to featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lay Zhang
Zhang Yixing (born Zhang Jiashuai ; ), known professionally as Lay Zhang or simply Lay, is a Chinese singer and actor. After participating in the Chinese talent show ''Star Academy'' in 2005, he became a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo and its Chinese sub-unit Exo-M under SM Entertainment in 2012. In 2015, Zhang founded a studio under SM for his solo activities in China. From 2015 to 2018, he was a cast member of the Chinese reality show ''Go Fighting!''. In 2016, Zhang released his first extended play (EP), Lose Control (EP), ''Lose Control''. The EP peaked at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and number four on ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard''s US World Albums chart. In 2020, Zhang founded the Chromosome Entertainment Group. Zhang's acting credits include films and television shows, notably ''The Mystic Nine'' (2016), ''Kung Fu Yoga'' (2017), ''The Island (2018 Chinese film), The Island'' (2018), ''Winter Begonia'' (2020), and ''No More Bets'' (2023). Zh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chanyeol
Park Chan-yeol (; born November 27, 1992), better known mononymously as Chanyeol, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, actor and model. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo, its sub-group Exo-K and sub-unit Exo-SC, and debuted as soloist on August 28, 2024, with his first extended play (EP) '' Black Out''. Apart from his group's activities, Chanyeol has also starred in various television dramas and movies such as '' So I Married an Anti-fan'' (2016), and '' Secret Queen Makers'' (2018). Early life Park Chan-yeol was born on November 27, 1992, in Yeokchon-dong, Eunpyeong District, Seoul, South Korea. He attended Hyundai High School in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul. He has an elder sister named Park Yoo-ra, who is a former announcer at South Korean broadcasting station YTN, and MBC. Chanyeol was admitted to a private acting institution when he was sixteen years old, where he became good friends with Block B's P.O. After watching '' Schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sehun
Oh Se-hun (; born April 12, 1994), known mononymously as Sehun, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo and its sub-unit Exo-SC. Apart from his group's activities, Sehun has also starred in various films and television dramas such as '' Dokgo Rewind'' (2018), '' Secret Queen Makers'' (2018), '' The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure'' (2022), and '' All That We Loved'' (2023). Early life Oh Se-hun was born in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, South Korea, on April 12, 1994. He graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul in February 2013. He has an older brother. Career Sehun was first scouted by an SM Entertainment casting agent at 12 years old while he was out having lunch with friends, he was eventually cast into SM Entertainment in 2008. He went through four auditions in two years. On January 10, 2012, Sehun became the fifth Exo member to be officially introduced to the public. The group made their debu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overdose (EP)
''Overdose'' is the third extended play by South Korean-Chinese boy bands Exo-K and Exo-M. It was released by SM Entertainment and distributed by KT Music on 7 May 2014 in Korean and Chinese versions. It is preceded by their special EP album " Miracles in December" that was released in December 2013. This is the final release to include members Kris and Luhan before they left the group and filed lawsuits against SM Entertainment requesting contract termination. It is also the final album released by Exo-K and Exo-M. Background and release Exo-K and Exo-M's third EP was intended to be released on 21 April 2014, but its release was postponed due to the Sewol Ferry Disaster on 16 April. Its music videos were released on 6 May 2014 on YouTube, then followed by its album on 7 May 2014. It reached 660,000+ preorders before its release, making it the most pre-ordered mini-album in history. On 15 May 2014, Exo-M's leader Kris filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiumin
Kim Min-seok (; born March 26, 1990), better known by his stage name Xiumin (; ), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo, its sub-group Exo-M and leader of its sub-unit Exo-CBX. He debuted as a soloist on September 26, 2022, with the extended play (EP) ''Brand New (EP), Brand New''. Name His stage name is a combination of the Chinese reading of hanja characters 秀 (xiù), which means great or show, and 珉 (mín) which is part of his birth name. Life and career 1990–2013: Early life and career beginnings Xiumin was born on March 26, 1990, in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul and grew up in Guri, Gyeonggi Province. He was a student at Catholic Kwandong University where he attended a seminar and gave a presentation for students in Applied Music. Xiumin learned martial arts and has a black belt in Kendo and Taekwondo. He also trained in Wushu (sport), Wushu and Fencing. Xiumin is also known as an avid fan of association foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Mess Up My Tempo
''Don't Mess Up My Tempo'' (stylized in all caps) is the fifth studio album by South Korean boy band Exo. It was released on November 2, 2018, by SM Entertainment. Member Lay is featured in the Chinese version of lead track, "Tempo", marking his first appearance with the group since Winter EP, '' For Life'' (2016). It is available in four versions: ''Allegro'', ''Moderato'', ''Andante'' and ''Vivace'', named after types of tempo. The album debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart. The album was repackaged as ''Love Shot'' on December 13, 2018. Background and release ''Don't Mess Up My Tempo'' is the band's fifth Korean studio album and sixth overall. It follows the band's first Japanese studio album '' Countdown'', released in January 2018; their previous Korean release was the EP ''Universe'', released in December 2017. It was announced in October 2018 that the album is the band's first since '' Ex'Act'' in 2016 (and its repackage ''Lotto'') to feature Lay, who has focused ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baekhyun
Byun Baek-hyun (; born May 6, 1992), known mononymously as Baekhyun, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo, its subgroup Exo-K and its subunit Exo-CBX. In 2019, Baekhyun became a leader of the supergroup SuperM. Following the release of several albums and extended plays with Exo, Baekhyun began pursuing a solo career in 2019 by releasing his debut extended play, ''City Lights'', which sold more than half-a-million copies in 2019 and is the best-selling album by a solo artist of the 2010s in South Korea. ''City Lights'' was followed by two million-selling EPs, '' Delight'' (2020), the first album by a solo artist in South Korea to have sold over 1 million copies in 19 years, and ''Bambi'' (2021). He has been labeled as the " Genius Idol", and won three consecutive Mnet Asian Music Awards for Best Male Artist from 2019 to 2021. Early life Baekhyun was born on May 6, 1992, in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. He has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chen (singer)
Kim Jong-dae (; born September 21, 1992), better known by his stage name, Chen (), is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Exo, its subgroup Exo-M and its subunit Exo-CBX, and participated in SM Entertainment, SM's projects SM the Ballad. He is predominantly known for his role as the vocalist of Exo. Apart from his group's activities, Chen has also recorded songs for various Korean drama, television dramas, most notably "Best Luck" for ''It's Okay, That's Love'' (2014) and "Everytime" for ''Descendants of the Sun'' (2016). In 2019, Chen debuted as a solo singer with the extended play (EP) ''April, and a Flower'', which peaked at number two on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart and spawned the hit single "Beautiful Goodbye (Chen song), Beautiful Goodbye". Continuing the success, his second EP, ''Dear My Dear'', accompanied by the single "Shall We?" was released later that same year. Life and career 1992–2014: Early life and career beg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kai (entertainer, Born 1994)
Kim Jong-in (; born January 14, 1994), better known by his stage name Kai (), is a South Korean singer, actor, and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Exo, its subunit Exo-K, and South Korean supergroup SuperM. He debuted as a soloist on November 30, 2020, with his first extended play (EP) '' Kai''. Apart from his musical career, Kai has also starred in various television dramas such as '' Choco Bank'' (2016), '' Andante'' (2017), and '' Spring Has Come'' (2018). He is recognized for his dancing in South Korea and K-pop, and is regarded by various publications as a fashion icon. Early life Kai was born on January 14, 1994, in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, as the youngest member of his family, with two older sisters. Despite his parents initially wanting him to learn Taekwondo and the piano, Kai began to train in ballet while in third grade after watching ''The Nutcracker'', and started jazz dancing when he was eight years old in the fourth grade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exo-CBX
Exo-CBX () is the first sub-unit of South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, consists of three members: Xiumin, Baekhyun, and Chen. They debuted on October 31, 2016 with the extended play (EP) '' Hey Mama!''. History 2016: Formation, debut with ''Hey Mama!'' On July 29, 2016, Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin appeared in a video titled "Reservoir Idols" during Exo's concert tour Exo Planet 3 – The Exo'rdium. They then released an original soundtrack titled "For You" for the SBS television drama series '' Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo'' on August 23, 2016. As a result, it was speculated that they would form Exo's first sub-unit. This was confirmed by SM Entertainment on October 5. On October 23, they performed "For You" for the first time as a unit at the 2016 Busan One Asia Festival. On October 24, the unit's name was announced to be Exo-CBX (shortened from ''ChenBaekXi''), after the first letter of the members' stage names. On October 31, Exo-CBX released their debut extended pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suho
Kim Jun-myeon (; born May 22, 1991), better known by his stage name Suho (), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He is the leader of the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo and its sub-unit Exo-K. He debuted as a soloist on March 30, 2020, with the release of his extended play (EP) ''Self-Portrait (EP), Self-Portrait''. Outside of his musical career, Suho has also starred in various television dramas and movies such as ''One Way Trip (film), One Way Trip'' (2016), ''The Universe's Star'' (2017), ''Rich Man (TV series), Rich Man'' (2018), ''Middle School Girl A'' (2018), ''How Are U Bread'' (2020), ''Behind Your Touch'' (2023), and ''Missing Crown Prince'' (2024)''.'' Early life Suho was born Kim Jun-myeon on May 22, 1991, in the Yeoui-dong neighborhood of Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. He lives in Apgujeong-dong, Apgujeong with his family. During his youth, Suho was the class president in elementary school and the vice-chairman of his school's student body. He graduated from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exo-SC
Exo-SC (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean hip hop duo and the second sub-unit of South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo, consisting of Chanyeol and Sehun. Their debut EP '' What a Life'' was released on July 22, 2019. History 2019: Formation, debut and ''What a Life'' During Exo's concert tour Exo Planet 4 – The Elyxion, Chanyeol and Sehun performed a song together titled "We Young" in Seoul and Macau in July and August 2018 respectively. The song was then released digitally through SM Station X 0 on September 14, 2018. Chanyeol and Sehun debuted as Exo's second sub-unit and first duo in July. On June 28, the unit's name was announced to be Exo-SC (shortened from SeChan), after the first letter of the members' names. On the same day, it was announced that the unit will release their first extended play titled '' What a Life'' on July 22, which contains six tracks. Exo-SC received their first-ever music show win on KBS's ''Music Bank'' on August 2, eleven days after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
