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For Those New To EXO!

EXO was originally divided as EXO-K and EXO-M: “K” stood for Korean and “M” for Mandarin. One sub-unit would promote in Korea and the other would promote in China). They debuted as 12 members in 2012 with 6 per sub-unit, but two membersleft in the year 2014 (names: Kris and Luhan) and one left in 2015 (name: Tao). The reasons as to why they left are due to personal issues, health issues, and conflict with their company. A lot of fans left during those years and many people believed that they'd flop after these events. Many didn’t even believe in EXO’s success even before they lost members, that they wouldn’t become so popular. Obviously, the opposite happened.

There are only 9 members now. Ordered from oldest to youngest: Xiumin (3/26/1990), Suho (5/22/1991), Lay (10/7/1991), Baekhyun (5/6/1992), Chen (9/21/1992), Chanyeol (11/27/1992), D.O (1/12/1993), Kai (1/14/1994), Sehun (4/12/1994).

EXO debuted with the concept of being “aliens” with superpowers; coming from Exoplanet, they’re protectors of the tree of life and have come to earth in order to protect the heart of the tree of life and now earth from the red force. Each member has their own power and symbol: Xiumin-Ice, Suho-Water, Lay-Healing, Baekhyun-Light, Chen-Lightning, Chanyeol-Fire, D.O-Force/Earth, Kai-Teleportation, and Sehun-Wind. (They also each have their own number for clothing/jerseys). This superpower concept has remained in each comeback, and they’re one of the only (if not, the) groups to have such a foundation and artistic style based on the same concept for so long.

Despite people’s pessimistic view of the group, EXO was a really hyped up group by their company with a total of 23 teasers starting on December 21, 2011. Each teaser was made to slowly reveal who is who in the band, their concept, and their capabilities as rookies. This was done until March 21, 2012, and during that time two music videos were made prior to debut. Those music videos were not yet their official debut.

Side note: EXO-M only had 4 Chinese members: Kris, Luhan, Lay, and Tao. Xiumin and Chen were also in EXO-M but they are Korean.

Another side note: they still do create Chinese versions of their songs, they also had a Japanese debut in 2015 so they also have some Japanese discography as well.

ANOTHER SIDE NOTE: A sub-unit of EXO, EXO-CBX, debuted in 2016 and the member Lay also had his solo debut the same year (Lay’s solo discography are all written, arranged, and produced by him). EXO-CBX consists of the members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin.

LAST SIDE NOTE: The EXO fandom is called EXO-L. The 'L' stands for Love. In the alphabet, the letter “L” is the 12th letter (for twelve members) and links the letters K (EXO-K) and M (EXO-M). EXO-Ls are considered to be a sub-unit of EXO so: EXO-K + EXO-L + EXO-M = One. Therefore, the band's slogan "WE ARE ONE!" means that the band members and the fans are ONE. EXO-Ls are in charge of promoting worldwide Love for EXO-K and EXO-M."

EXO MUSIC VIDEOS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER:

What Is Love (January 30th, 2012)

History (March 9th, 2012)

MAMA (April 8th, 2012) - Their official debut song/anniversary date.

Wolf (May 30th, 2013) - first time promoting as a whole group.

Growl (August 1st, 2013 and for the 2nd version, which has a different visual theme, August 20th, 2013)

Miracles in December (December 4th, 2013) - Winter M/V.

Overdose (May 6th, 2014)

Call Me Baby (March 30th, 2015)

Love Me Right (June 3rd, 2015) - there's a Japanese version which is their Japan debut single (Love Me Right ~Romantic Universe~).

Lightsaber (November 11th, 2015) - promotional single for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Sing For You (December 10th, 2015) - Winter M/V.

Lucky One (June 9th, 2016) - Double Title Album.

Monster (June 9th, 2016) - Double Title Album.

Lotto (August 18th, 2016)

Dancing King (September 17th, 2016) - a collaboration with Yoo Jae Suk, a single for SM Station Season 1.

Coming Over (November 18th, 2016) - Japan comeback single and also a short video.

For Life (December 19th, 2016) - Winter M/V.

Ko Ko Bop (July 18th, 2017)

Power (September 5th, 2017)

Electric Kiss Short Version (December 5th, 2017) -Title track for their first full Japanese Album.

Universe (December 26th, 2017) - Winter M/V

Don’t Mess Up My Tempo (Novermber 2nd, 2018) - the first comeback to feature member Lay since For Life in 2016.

EXO-CBX Music Videos:

Hey Mama! (October 31st, 2016) - Sub-unit debut song.

The One (November 6th, 2016) - first shown during their concert tour Exo Planet #3-The Exordium, which lead to suspicions of the sub-unit, which was also later confirmed after the three members sang an OST (original soundtrack) for a K-Drama (Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo) with the title "For You".

Crush U (December 25th, 2016) - a remake of the original soundtrack for the game Blade & Soul, performed first on November 18th.

Ka-Ching! (May 1st, 2017) - short music video for their Japanese debut.

Blooming Day (April 10th, 2018) - Korean comeback.

Horololo (April 24th, 2018) - released prior to their Japanese comeback in May.

LAY’S SOLO WORK:

Monodrama (May 27th, 2016) - SM Station solo song, prior to his solo debut and the first Chinese song of SM station.

what U need? (October 7th, 2016) - The music video was released on his birthday as a gift for his fans and for the promotion of his solo album later that month.

Lose Control (October 28th, 2016) - His solo debut with Lose Control being the title track and name of his EP.

I Need U (September 25th, 2017) - pre-released single from his Lay 02 Sheep album, it was dedicated to his grandparents for their 50th anniversary and was actually written at the same time as “what U need?” since it is a response to the 2016 single.

Sheep (October 7th, 2017) - title track for his second album Lay 02 Sheep.

Goodbye Christmas (December 22nd, 2017) - title track of his winter extended play Winter Special Gift.

Give Me A Chance (October 7th, 2018) - pre-release single for his album Namanana.

NAMANANA (October 19th, 2018) - title track for the third album. It’s also his official U.S. debut under the name Lay Zhang. Each song on the album is both in Chinese and English, totaling to a count of 22 tracks.

EXO is a group that has broken multiple records: fastest selling concerts (0.2 seconds), youngest group ever to perform at Tokyo Dome, best selling artist in Korea for 4 years in a row, 4 million sellers, etc. Even individually, members have broken records (Lay’s Lose Control EP broke seven out of eight Guinness World Records on the YinYueTai China Weekly Charts). They’ve made monumental achievements not only as an idol group but have given great contributions to the Hallyu wave (performed at the Pyeongchang Olympics closing ceremony, first artist/k-pop act/non-royal to be displayed on the led screens of the Burj Khalifa, etc.).

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learnyourkpop · 7 years

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learn: EXO

debuted: april 8, 2012. company: sm entertainment. fan name: EXO-L.

exo originally had 12 members. they were split into two sub-units -- exo-k, who promoted in korea and did music in korean, and exo-m, who promoted in china and did music in mandarin. after 3 out of 4 chinese members left, the sub-unit concept unofficially was gotten rid of, since exo-m had only 3 members left.

exo is also known for their concept that they have come to earth from exo planet, and each member has a superpower.

during wolf / growl era every member chose their own assigned numbers.

marked with * : album title songs.

in 2016 exo’s “first” sub-unit debuted, it’s called exo cbx (a.k.a. exo chenbaekxi) and it consists of the members xiumin, baekhyun and chen.

exo cbx mvs: hey mama!* | blooming day*

xiumin -- kim minseok

시우민 / 김민석

born: march 26, 1990.

nationality: korean.

official height: 173cm.

blood type: b.

position: vocal, rap, dance.

sub-units: exo-m, exo cbx.

superpower: frost / ice.

number: 99.

took part in web-dramas exo next door (minor role) and falling for dojeon (lead role).

had a supporting role in the movie seondal: the man who sells the river.

featured in aoa jimin’s song call you bae.

in 2017, he released a song with nct’s mark called young & free.

he’s a cast member in the show it’s dangerous outside the blanket season 1 and season 2 (episodes 6-7).

how to recognize him: his eyes are a very special feature. he is the only member that has monolids, and i think his eyes look almost cat-like. also, in their first music videos, his cheeks were a bit chubby, but in the recent time his cheekbones are one feature to go by to recognize him.

luhan

former member. officially left on october 10, 2014 for health reasons.

루한 / 鹿晗

born: april 20, 1990.

nationality: chinese.

official height: 178cm.

blood type: o.

position: vocal, dance.

sub-units: exo-m.

superpower: telekinesis.

number: 7.

since 2014 he is known as an actor. you can check on his list of works here.

a cast member of the chinese version of running man (season 3, season 4, season 5).

has pursued a solo music career. here is is official youtube channel.

in 2017, he revealed he is dating a chinese actress guang xiaotong.

dance mentor in the 2018 show hot blood dance crew.

how to recognize him: by his eyes. i think they are his most distinct feature, since they are big and they always sparkle. if you watch him on variety shows, you’ll probably notice him as the member who cannot contain his facial expressions. :’D

kris wu -- wu yifan

former member. officially left on may 15, 2014 for health reasons.

크리스 / 吴亦凡

born: november 6, 1990.

nationality: chinese-canadian.

official height: 187cm.

blood type: o.

position: rap, leader of exo-m.

sub-units: exo-m.

superpower: flight (dragon).

number: 00.

has done a lot of acting work. has also taken part in the hollywood movies xxx: return of xander cage (2017) and valerian and the city of a thousand planets (2017).

took part in the variety shows challenger’s allience (2015) and 72 floors of mystery (2017). he was also one of the judges for the rap of china (2017).

official youtube channel -- he has released solo songs, singles and soundtracks for movies.

how to recognize him: the way i learned him (and he was one of the first members i knew), was by his eyebrows. no other member has them like that! :D he also has full lips, sharp jawline and, when he smiles, you can see his gums.

suho -- kim junmyeon

수호 / 김준면

born: may 22, 1991.

nationality: korean.

official height: 173cm.

blood type: ab.

position: leader, vocal.

sub-units: exo-k.

superpower: water.

number: 1.

has been developing an acting career; acted in several dramas and movies.

starred in the musicals the last kiss (2017) and the man who laughs (2018).

took part in a 4 episode variety show called fluttering india.

released songs with jane jang called do you have a moment and dinner.

how to recognize him: he has a very clear shape of his face, his cheekbones are prominent. and when he smiles, he turns into the biggest sunshine!

lay -- zhang yixing

레이 / 张艺兴

born: october 7, 1991.

nationality: chinese.

official height: 177cm.

blood type: a.

postition: dance, vocal.

sub-units: exo-m.

superpower: healing.

number: 10.

takes part in the chinese variety show called go fighting! (season 1, season 2, season 3, season 4).

has developed an acting career, acted in several movies and dramas, including the korean web-drama exo next door.

one of the coaches and the producer representative in the chinese show idol producer.

he has not participated in the comebacks with ko ko bop, power, universe and tempo (he participated only in the mv and chinese audio for tempo) because of the thaad issue between south korea and china.

he is the first member to release solo albums. so far he has released albums lose control (2016) and lay 02 sheep (2017), winter special gift (2017), namanana (2018), and music videos: lose control, i need u, sheep, goodbye christmas, give me a chance, namanana.

how to recognize him: he has dimples! that’s a distinct feature exo members have mentioned. i’d also say his eyes and his lips are features to go by to tell him apart.

byun baekhyun

백현

born: may 6, 1992.

nationality: korean.

official height: 174cm.

blood type: o.

position: vocal.

sub-units: exo-k, exo cbx.

superpower: light.

number: 4.

took part in the web-drama exo next door.

in 2016 made his official acting debut in the drama called moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo.

guested on the first episode of the variety show master key.

has had several songs come out: dream (with miss a’s suzy), the day (with k.will), rain (with sistar’s soyou), young (with loco).

how to recognize him: his eyes and lips are smaller than the others’. exo members have said that his distinct feature is his mouth turning into a rectangle when he smiles. baekhyun is also the member who you’ll often see wearing eyeliner in music videos and important performances.

chen -- kim jongdae

첸 / 김종대

born: september 21, 1992.

nationality: korean.

official height: 173cm.

blood type: b.

postition: vocal.

sub-units: exo-m, exo cbx.

superpower: lightning.

number: 21.

appeared in the web-drama exo next door.

in 2015, made a debut in the musical theater, he played a character named benny in the musical in the heights.

has done several special projects, like song and official soundtrack releases.

debuted as a soloist on april 1, 2019 with the album april, and a flower and title song beautiful goodbye.

how to recognize him: he has quite a small face and his cheekbones are very prominent. his lips curl up at the corners and, when he sings, he always raises his eyebrows up the same way.

park chanyeol

찬열

born: november 27, 1992.

nationality: korean.

official height: 185cm.

blood type: a.

position: rap, vocal.

sub-units: exo-k.

superpower: fire (phoenix).

number: 61.

he is also doing acting work. you can see the list of his dramas and movies here.

took part in season 1 of the show called roommate.

guested on the show law of the jungle twice: in micronesia (ep. 90-94) and brunei (ep. 175-177).

guested on episode 4 of the variety show master key.

also has participated in other song releases outside of exo, including even a collaboration with far east movement called freal luv.

released a song together with sehun called we young.

how to recognize him: his ears are a very distinct feature of his. he also has big eyes and a big smile (when he smiles, you cann pretty much see all his teeth). when on variety or radio shows, he is always the member who gives out the biggest reactions to everything!

d.o. -- doh kyungsoo

도경수

born: january 12, 1993.

nationality: korean.

official height: 173cm.

blood type: a.

position: vocal.

sub-units: exo-k.

superpower: earth / strength.

number: 12.

very well known as one of the best idol actors, received several awards and a lot of praises for his work. here is his actor profile.

released a special collaboration song in 2016 with yoo youngjin called tell me (what is love). also has done several soundtracks.

how to recognize him: he is the shortest member; he has big eyes and his lips are said to be heart-shaped. i’d say, when he smiles, his lips also form a heart.

tao -- huang zitao

former member. officially left in summer 2015 for health reasons.

타오 / 黄子韬

born: may 2, 1993.

nationality: chinese.

official height: 183cm.

blood type: ab.

position: rap, the maknae / youngest of exo-m.

sub-units: exo-m.

superpower: time.

number: 68.

guested on the show law of the jungle in solomon islands (ep. 131-133).

one of his last projects with exo was the web-drama exo next door. since that he has done several other acting jobs, here is the list.

he was one of the mentors on the chinese produce 101.

has released digital singles, as well as several albums: t.a.o (2015), z.tao (2015) and the road (2016). here is his official youtube channel.

how to recognize him: his feline eyes are his most distinct feature. he is also known to have dark circles under his eyes and tan skin.

kai -- kim jongin

카이 / 김종인

born: january 14, 1994.

nationality: korean.

official height: 182cm.

blood type: a.

position: dance, rap, vocal.

sub-units: exo-k.

superpower: teleportation.

number: 88.

featured in shinee taemin’s song pretty boy.

has been developing an acting career.

how to recognize him: he has the most tan skin. his lips are very full, his cheekbones are very prominent, and he has a very interesting nose shape. he is the main dancer and known to be the face of exo, so you’ll probably often see everything exo-related centering around him.

oh sehun

세훈

born: april 12, 1994.

nationality: korean.

official height: 181cm (but it’s been said by him that he’s taller now).

blood type: o.

position: dance, rap, maknae.

sub-units: exo-k.

superpower: wind.

number: 94.

he is another member that has been developing his acting career. his first roles were in the web-dramas exo next door (2015) and dokgo rewind (2018). check out his actor’s profile here.

cast member of the netflix show busted!.

released a song together with chanyeol called we young.

how to recognize him: his features, especially his jawline (chin), are very sharp. nowadays, he is the 2nd tallest member after chanyeol and his shoulders are very broad.

things to check out:

exo’s variety shows:

exo first box

exo showtime

exo xoxo

exo 90:2014

exo surp:lines

exo channel

exo second box

exo tourgram

travel the world on exo’s ladder - cbx edition

travel the world on exo’s ladder season 2

exo on variety shows:

exo’s weekly idol episodes

exo on knowing brother (ep. 85)

exo on star show 360

exo’s, luhan’s, kris’, lay’s happy camp episodes

exo’s performances on immortal song: really i didn’t know, with you, it’s still a dark night

chen on masked singer

other:

exo’s pathcode teasers (happened before the exodus era / call me baby comeback)

exo next door

exo’s v app channel

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