Chapter 1 Introduction Of The EXO Group
EXO was a prestigious music group from South Korea. S.M. Entertainment had officiallyunched a
group of 12 male music artistes on March 31 and April 1st, 2012, atrge-scale press conferences in
China and Korea respectively. The group was divided into M team and K team. EXO was derived from
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the word ex. The idea behind this was that they were new stars from an unknown world. After
EXO was formed, K team, which would be active in Korea, and M team, representing Mandarin having
a presence in China, were added. They worked hard to gain poprity all over the world and gradually
dominate the world music industry.
On December 22, 2011, S.M. Entertainment revealed the logo of the EXO group and its two sub-
groups: EXO-K and EXO-M, on its official page. Both groups of neers would record the same
song in Korean and Chinese at the same time on the same day, and also debut in Korea and China at
the same time. The novel strategy for the debut generated a lot of buzz and curiosity among music
lovers. The color of EXO brand was light green.
It was decided that the two teams would be made up of eight Korean artistes and four Chinese artistes,
temporarily called M1 and M2. In order to find a theme song, S.M. Entertainment held a music summer
camp in Denmark and Norway in August 2011. Thepany wanted to mobilize more than 50 famous
musicians in the world but it was all in vain.
Finally, at midnight on December 23, 2011, EXO released its debut movie and photos and started
revealing some of the members to the public. Eventually, the other members made their official debut
at the SBS Singing Festival on December 29th.
The members of EXO-M group were:
Xiumin, Luhan, Kris, Lay, Chen and Tao.
The members of EXO-K were:
Suho, Baekhyun, D.O., Chanyeol, Kai and Sehun.
The slogan for both teams was the same: We are one!
EXO-M:
Xiumin:
Name: Kim Min Seok
Chinese name: Jin Minshuo
Stage name: Xiumin
Nationality: Korea
Height: 173cm
Birthdate: March 26, 1990
Constetion: Aries
Blood type: B
Nicknames: Bun, Golden Bun, Bun, Little Fat Boy
Specialties: Singing, Taekwondo, swordsmanship and dancing
Exclusive skill in MAMA MV: Freeze something mid-air (corresponding Suho''s skill)
Hobbies: Football
Ideal match: Attractive at first sight. A girl who is affectionate, can take care of him andfort him.
Practice time: 2008 to January 25, 2012
Experience: 4 years Held second ce in SM Every Sing Contest.
Roommates: Luhan and Kris in Korea and Tao in China
Group: EXO-M
Designation: Deputy Lead Singer, Deputy Lead Dancer
Company: S.M. Entertainment
Luhan:
Chinese name: Lu Han
Stage name: Luhan
Nationality: China
Native ce: Haidian District, Beijing
Height: 178cm
Birthdate: April 20, 1990
Constetion: Aries
Zodiac animal: Horse
Blood type: O
Nicknames: Ruby, Cute Deer, Deer, Mr. Deer, Marilyn Cute Deer
Specialties: Singing, dancing, football and magic cube.
Exclusive skill in MAMA MV: Telekinesis or the ability to move an object with his mind (corresponding to
Kai''s skill)
Hobbies: Football and magic cube
Ideal match: A quiet and gentle girl.
Education: College of Korean in Yonsei University
Grade 2009, Department of Practical Music, Seoul University of the Arts
High school: Grade 2005, HD Foreign Language Experimental School, Beijing (suspended)
Middle school: Grade 2002 of Beijing SD Middle School (graduated)
Primary school: 1996, Beijing YY School
Practice time: From 2010 to December 26, 2011
Experience: Spotted on Myeong Street by S.M. Entertainment when he was at Korean Education
School of Yonsei University for further studies in 2007. Agent:
2010 S.M. Casting System
Group: EXO-M
Designation: Lead dancer, Deputy Lead Singer
Roommates: Kris and Xiumin in Korea and Lay in China
Company: S.M. Entertainment
Kris:
Name: Wu Fan
Chinese name: Wu Yifan (A Korean website was the first to profile Kris. However, they mistakenly put
the wrong trantion of his Chinese name. In order to make it easier to distinguish the names of the
team members, some of the supporting websites stuck with the same name. Whether it''s Wu Fan or
Wu Yifan, please support Kris!)
Stage name: Kris
Nationality: Canada
Native ce: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province
Height: 187cm
Birthdate: November 6, 1990
Constetion: Scorpio
Blood type: B
Zodiac animal: Horse
Nicknames: Cowboy, Prince Charming, Hierarch, Captain, Todd
Specialties: Rapping, acting skill, basketball, proficient in severalnguages like Chinese, English,
Korean and Cantonese
Exclusive skill in MAMA MV: Flying a dragon (corresponding to Chanyeol''s skill)
Ideal match: A kind-hearted and considerate girl, who''s good at cooking and treats his family well.
Hobbies: Reading, especially inspiring and self-improvement books, magic and song writing
Education: The Seventh Middle School of Guangzhou City (grade three)
Practice time: From 2007 to February 16, 2012
Experience: 5 years S.M. Global Audition Canada
He was the lead actor in the VCR for the Girls'' Generation Concert in Taiwan in 2011.
Group: EXO-M
Designation: Captain of EXO-M and Rapper
Roommates: Xiumin and Luhan in Korea and Chen in China
Company: S.M. Entertainment
The main fan groups on Baidu: Fans of Wu Fan, Fans of Wu Yifan
Lay:
Chinese name: Zhang Yixing
Stage name: Lay
English name: Issing
Nationality: China
Native ce: Changsha, Hunan Province
Height: 178cm
Weight: 60kg
Birthdate: October 7, 1991
Constetion: Libra
Blood type: A
Zodiac animal: Sheep
Nicknames: Xinduo, Crisps Man, Dandan, Arale''s Xinxing Brother (given by Chen)
Specialties: Dance, piano, guitar and singing
Exclusive skill in MAMA MV: A unicorn who can heal wounds, for example, making a withered flower
bloom (corresponding to Baekhyun''s skill)
Ideal match: A lovely girl, who can take care of housework and is filial.
Group: EXO-M
Designation: Lead Dance
Roommates: Chen in Korea and Luhan in China
Education: Hunan High School
Practice time: 2008 to January 17, 2012
Experience: In 2005, he stood third in the Hunan Economic TeleVision Superstar School;
in 2006, Pauer Talent Show;
Reced Jonghyun as dancer at SHINEE''s concert
In 2008. S.M. Casting System
Company: S.M. Entertainment
...
Chen:
Name: Kim Jong Dae
Chinese Name: Jin Zhongda
Stage name: Chen
Nationality: Korea
Height: 177cm
Birthdate: September 21, 1992
Constetion: Virgo
Nicknames: Orange, ChenChen (given by Kris), Qianqian
Specialties: Singing, piano
Exclusive skill in MAMA MV: Ability to control lightning
(corresponding to the skill of D.O.)
Ideal match: A considerate girl
Practice time: 2011 to February 21, 2012
Experience: 1 year S.M. Casting System
Group: EXO-M
Designation: Lead Singer
Roommates: Lay in Korea and Kris in China
Company: S.M. Entertainment
Tao:
English name: Edison Huang
Stage name: Tao
Chinese name: Huang Zitao
Other name: Eddie
Nationality: China
Native ce: Qingdao, Shandong Province
Height: 183cm
Weight: 68kg
Birthdate: May 2, 1993
Constetion: Taurus
Zodiac animal: Chicken
Nicknames: Peach, Kong Fu Panda, The Second Peach, Girly Peach
Ideal match: A beautiful, curvy and sweet girl
Specialties: Martial arts, dance, singing and rapping
Exclusive skill in MAMA MV: Freezing an object mid-air and make time stand still, for example,
suspending falling petals in the air (corresponding to Sehun''s skill)
Language proficiency: Chinese, English, Korean
Education: The Twelfth Middle School of Qingdao City (High School)
No. 47 high school of Qingdao (Middle School)
Qingdao Tai Wilson Primary School
Experience: Participated in the 2010 finals in Shangdong Division of Goddess Marriage II;
He was a guest performer on the inte drama titled, "That Love Comes"
In the end of 2010, he participated in the mass-election of MBC''s "Star Audition". S.M. Entertainment
was interested in him and signed a contract with him.
Awards: 1. Honorable mention for Rap of the third street dancepetition of Beijing University
Students
2. The Second Street Dance Award of the Capital University
3. Third ce in the International Martial Arts Competition
4. First ce in The Second Shooting Performance of Swordsmanship in Qingdao Martial Arts
Competition
5. Award for Outstanding DJ in the Third Beijing University''s Street Dance Competition
6. First Prize in Rapping at the Hong Kong Music Festival
Practice time: From June 2011 to December 27, 2011
Group: EXO-M
Designation: Rapper (Chinese)
Roommate: Xiumin in China
Company: S.M. Entertainment
EXO-K
Suho:
Name: Kim Jun Myun
Chinese name: Jin Junmian
Stage name: Suho
Nationality: Korea
Height: 173cm
Birthdate: 22 May, 1991
Constetion: Gemini
Blood type: AB
Nicknames: Mianmian, Mr. Mian, SoHu, Tender Kim, Monitor Kim, Guard
Specialties: Singing, acting, golf
Exclusive skill in MAMA MV: Ability to control flowing water
Family members: Father, mother, oldest brother
Roommate: Sehun
Education: HW Middle School, KP High School, Korea Art Comprehensive School, 2009 (Acting
Department of Drama College)
Experience: Starred in the MV of the HaHa Song by TVXQ
Practice time: From the end of 2005 to February 15, 2012 (the longest practice time in EXO)
Group: EXO-K
Designation: Lead Singer, Team Leader (Team Leader of EXO-K and Team Leader of EXO)
Company: S.M. Entertainment
Baekhyun:
Name: Baekhyun
Chinese name: Bian Boxian
Stage name: Baekhyun
Nationality: Korea
Height: 174cm
Birthdate: 6 May, 1992
Constetion: Taurus
Nicknames: Little White, Arrogant Yun, Fresh, Vige Head, Handsome Baek, The Beauty
Special features: Singing, Aikido, piano and great reflexes
Sleeping habits: Whimpers constantly like a puppy while sleeping (disclosed by roommate Chanyeol)
Favorite phrase: Call Ga In!
Education: Graduated from FC Middle School. He was spotted by an S.M. agent when he was
preparing for the exam.
Exclusive skill in MAMA MV: Lights control
Practice time: From 2011 to February 21, 2012
Experience: in 2011, S.M. Casting System
Group: EXO-K
Designation: Lead Singer (he is also responsible for enlivening the atmosphere)
Roommate: Chanyeol
Company: S.M. Entertainment
Chanyeol:
Name: Park ChanYeol
Chinese name: Piao Canlie
Stage name: Chanyeol
Nationality: Korea
Height: 184cm
Birthdate: 27 November, 1992
Constetion: Sagittarius
Specialty: Rapping, guitar, bass guitar, Western drum, drum set, acting
Blood type: A
Nicknames: Furry Chan, Prosperous Kid, Teddy, Furry Phoenix, Joyous Park, Happy Virus, Teeth
Millionaire (thest two are self-given)
Ideal match: A sexy, beautiful, lovely, spoiled woman
Family members: Father, mother and elder sister
Exclusive skill in MAMA MV: Fire control, representing the Fire Phoenix
Education: The Modern High School in the South District of Seoul
Practice time: From 2008 to February 22, 2012
Experience: Featured in TVXQ''s advertisement for UCC in 2008
Won the silver award in the 2008 Modelling Contest
In 2008, S.M. Casting System
He also starred in the MV of the HaHa Song by TVXQ
He starred in Genie (Japanese Version) by the Girls'' Generation. He was the hero in that MV.
Practice time: From March 2008 to February 23, 2012
Group: EXO-K
Designation: Rapper (Korean)
Roommate: Baekhyun
Company: S.M. Entertainment
... D.O.
Name: Do Kyung Su
Chinese name: Du Jingxiu
Stage name: D.O. ...
Nationality: Korea
Height: 173cm
Birthdate: January 12, 1993
Constetion: Capricorn
Blood type: A
Nicknames: DoDo, Brother Do, Mr. Do
Specialties: Singing, beatboxing, vocal imitation
Dreams: In addition to being a singer, he also wants to be a chef and hairdresser
Family members: Father, mother and elder brother
Education: Graduated from RS High School and went to a music school in RS City
Friends in the entertainment circle: Lim Hyun (BTOB) and Du Jun (BEAST)
Exclusive skill in MAMA MV: Strength to crack the earth open
Practice time: From 2010 to February 15, 2012
Experience: 2010 S.M. Casting System
Group: EXO-K
Designation: Lead Singer
Roommate: Jong In
Company: S.M. Entertainment
Kai:
Name: Kim Jong In
Chinese name: Jin Zhongren
Stage name: Kai
Nationality: Korea
Height: 182cm
Birthdate: January 14, 1994
Constetion: Capricorn
Blood type: A
Nicknames: Young Kai, KaiKai, Mr. Kai, ck Jong
Specialties: Dance (ballet, Hip-Hop, including poppin and locking), gaming whiz
Family members: Father, mother, two elder sisters and pet dogs, Mongu and Zanzu
Friend in the entertainment circle: Taemin (SHINee)
Ideal match: Ye Seul
Motto: To give more happiness than receive.
Roommate: KyungSu
Exclusive skills of MAMA MV: Teleporting and space travel
Education: Graduated from QT University
Seoul Art High School
Practice time: From 2008 to January 3, 2012
Experience: in 2007, S.M. Starred in the BEST test for teenagers;
in the advertisement of UCC for TVXQ in 2008
He also starred in TVXQ''s MV of the HaHa Song.
Selected: in 2007, S.M. Casting System
Group: EXO-K
Designation: Lead Dance
Company: S.M. Entertainment
Sehun
Name: Oh Se Hun
Chinese name: Wu Shixun
Stage name: Sehun
Nationality: Korea
Height: 181cm
Birthdate: April 12, 1994
Constetion: Aries
Blood type: O
Nicknames: Sexy Oh, Maknae, Mayor Oh
Specialty: Dancing
Family members: Father, mother and elder brother
Roommate: Suho
Exclusive skill in MAMA MV: Wind control
Education: Seoul Art High School
Practice time: From 2008 to January 9, 2012
Experience: in 2008, S.M. Casting System (he was spotted by an S.M. agent in primary school when
he was in grade six, and then joined thepany in his second year of middle school).
Group: EXO-K
Designation: Lead Dancer and Maknae
Company: S.M. Entertainment