Exo-K Suho Suho (Korean: 수호; Hanja: 守護) is the leader of Exo-K.[2] Born Kim Joon-myeon (Korean: 김준면; Hanja: 金俊勉) on May 22, 1991 (age 22) in Seoul, South Korea, he has a brother four years older than him. Suho was an active student and earned good grades during grade school – he was the class president at his primary school and the vice chairman at his high school.[3] He was the first Exo member to become an S.M. Entertainment trainee at sixteen years old,[4] and was discovered through the companys street casting system, the S.M. Casting System, in 2006. In 2007, Suho was cast as an extra in the Super Junior film, Attack on the Pin-Up Boys, and in 2008, he made a brief appearance in TVXQs music video, HaHaHa Song with fellow Exo bandmates Kai and Chanyeol. On February 15, 2012, Suho was introduced as the tenth member of Exo.[5] Pursuing a degree in acting, he currently attends Korea National University of Arts and is ranked in the top 50 of 400 students at the school.[6] He enjoys listening to funk rock and has expressed his admiration for Super Juniors leader, Leeteuk, and TVXQs leader, U-Know Yunho.[7] Baekhyun Byun Baek-hyun (Korean: 변백현; Hanja: 邊伯賢), more often credited as simply Baekhyun, is the lead vocalist of Exo-K.[8] Born on May 6, 1992 (age 21) in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, Byun has one older brother, Byun Baek-beom,[citation needed] who is seven years his senior.[3] A former pupil of Jungwon High School, Byun was a member of the schools band and attended numerous musical festivals, later winning an award at a local rock festival prior to joining S.M. Entertainment in 2011 through the S.M. Casting System.[9] Byun was studying for his college musical entrance exams when he joined the label.[4] Byun was the last member to join Exo,[3] and was revealed as the groups ninth member on January 30, 2012.[10] Byun has cited Rain as one of his main influences and hopes to emulate Rains well-rounded success.[9] Chanyeol Park Chan-yeol (Korean: 박찬열; Hanja: 朴燦烈), more often credited as simply Chanyeol, is the main rapper[11] of the group. Park, born on November 27, 1992 (age 20) in Seoul, South Korea, has one older sister three years his senior, Park Yu-ra,[3] who works as a CBS news reporter.[citation needed] Park attended Hyundai Chungun High School in Dong-gu, Ulsan and was admitted to a private acting institution when he was sixteen years old.[4] Park has been a fan of musical instruments since his primary school years. He has cited the film School of Rock to be his main influence in inspiring him to learn the drums.[4] He can also play the guitar, the bass guitar, and the djembe.[12] During middle school, Park formed the band Heavy Noise with his close friends.[3] After winning second place in a televised uniform modeling contest in 2008,[13] Park successfully auditioned for S.M. Entertainment through the S.M. Casting System. During this time, he was involved in schools band, Seiren.[3] Park made several media appearances prior to his debut with Exo–he appeared in TVXQs music video, HaHaHa Song with Suho and Kai in 2008, and in 2010, he starred in the music video of Girls Generation Japanese single, Genie. Park was the twelfth and last member of Exo to be formally introduced to the public, on February 23, 2012. He cites Jason Mraz and Eminem to be his biggest influences.[14] Park guest starred in the second episode of the 2013 sitcom, Royal Villa, with Sehun. D.O. D.O. (Korean: 디오) is the lead vocalist of Exo-K.[15] Born Do Kyung-soo (Korean: 도경수; Hanja: 都暻秀) on January 12, 1993 (age 20) in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, D.O. has one older brother who is three years his senior.[3] D.O. has been singing since primary school and was an avid participant in local singing competitions throughout his high school career. In 2010, he was recommended to audition for S.M. Entertainment after winning at a local singing festival.[16] He subsequently became an S.M. Entertainment trainee during his last two years of high school.[3] He performed Na Yoon-kwons Anticipation and Browneyed Souls My Story at his S.M. audition.[16] He collaborated with fellow label-mate girl group f(x) as a guest on the song Goodbye Summer from their second album Pink Tape. D.O. was formally introduced as the eighth member of Exo on January 30, 2012.[10] His stage name is derived from his family name, Do.[17] He sees Yoo Young-jin, S.M.s music producer, as his role model.[18] Kai Kai (Korean: 카이) was born Kim Jong-in (Korean: 김종인; Hanja: 金鍾仁) on January 14, 1994 (age 19) in Seoul, South Korea. He has two older sisters, respectively five and nine years his senior.[3] The second Exo member to sign with S.M. Entertainment, Kai joined the company after winning in the 10th S.M. Youth Best Contest in 2007, at thirteen years old. He said that it was Shinhwa who inspired him to be a singer.[16] Known as the groups lead dancer, Kai has been dancing since he was eight years old and was trained in jazz dance and ballet. He stated that his parents initially wanted him to learn Taekwondo and the piano, but he quickly lost interest in both. After watching The Nutcracker when he was in fourth grade, Kai expressed his wish to study ballet professionally. He developed his current technical expertise of hip hop, popping, and locking after joining S.M. Entertainment.[16] In 2008, Kai made a brief appearance in TVXQs music video, HaHaHa Song along with Exo-Ks Suho and Chanyeol. Kai was the first of twelve Exo members to be formally introduced to the public through teaser trailers. His first teaser was released on December 23, 2011.[19] He appeared in twelve more trailers released in the next three months, and had his first televised performance with Exo-Ms Lu Han, Chen and Tao on SBSs Gayo Daejun event on December 29, 2011. Kai graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in early 2012. Kai is also associated with the promotional singing group, Younique Unit, with Exo-Ms Lu Han, and S.M. Entertainments dance group, S.M. The Performance, with Exo-Ms Lay. Sehun Oh Se-hun (Korean: 오세훈; Hanja: 吳世勳), more often credited as simply Sehun was born on April 12, 1994 (age 19) in Seoul, South Korea, and has one older brother three years his senior.[3] Oh was scouted by a casting agent on the streets when he was twelve, and was finally cast into S.M. Entertainment in 2008, after going through four auditions in two years. On January 10, 2012, he was introduced as the fifth member of Exo.[20] Oh made a brief appearance in Girls Generation-TTSs music video for Twinkle alongside fellow members Baekhyun, Chanyeol, and Kai. He graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul in February 2013. Oh guest starred in the second episode of the 2013 sitcom, Royal Villa, with Chanyeol. Exo-M Exo-M at KCON in October 2012. From left to right: Kris, Lay, Lu Han, Xiumin, Chen and Tao. Kris Kris Wu Yifan[21] (simplified Chinese: 吴亦凡; traditional Chinese: 吳亦凡; Mandarin Pinyin: Wú Yìfán; Jyutping: Ng4 Jik6 Faan4), mononymously credited as Kris (Korean: 크리스), is the leader of Exo-M[2] and performs as the groups rapper. Born Kevin Li Jiaheng[22] (Chinese: 李嘉恒; Mandarin Pinyin: Lǐ Jiāhéng; Jyutping: Lei5 Gaa1 Hang4) on November 6, 1990 (age 22) in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, Wu also holds Canadian citizenship. Wu attended middle school in Guangzhou, high school in Canada, and was the captain of the basketball teams for both schools. In 2007, Wu was cast into S.M. Entertainment after auditioning for the S.M. Global Audition held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada while attending Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School. Prior to joining the band, he made an appearance in an intermission video for the Girls Generation Tour in 2011. Wu was introduced as the eleventh member of Exo on February 17, 2012.[23] He speaks fluent Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, English, and Korean. Xiumin Xiumin (Chinese: 秀珉; pinyin: Xiùmǐn; Korean: 시우민), born Kim Min-seok (Korean: 김민석; Hanja: 金珉錫) on March 26, 1990 (age 23), is from South Korea. In 2008, he was cast into S.M. Entertainment after winning second place in the S.M. Everysing Contest. Xiumin was formally introduced as the seventh member of Exo on January 26, 2012.[24] Lu Han Lu Han (Chinese: 鹿晗; pinyin: Lù Hán; Korean: 루한), born on April 20, 1990 (age 23), is from Haidian District, Beijing, China. He graduated from the Beijing Shida Middle School and attended the Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Shi Yan School before leaving for South Korea to attend Yonsei University as an exchange student. In 2008, Lu auditioned for JYP Entertainments global audition in China,[25][26] but failed to get cast. While studying in Seoul, Luhan was scouted by an S.M. Entertainment casting agent, who recommended him to audition for the companys annual S.M. Casting System. His audition was successful, and Lu joined Exo in 2011. Lu was the second of the twelve Exo members to be formally introduced to the public, on December 27, 2011.[27] Along with Tao, Chen, and Exo-Ks Kai, Lu made his first televised performance on SBSs Gayo Daejun event on December 29, 2011. Lu currently attends the Seoul Institute of the Arts majoring in Applied Music.Luhan also Lead Vocal, Lead Dancer and Visual of group. Lu is also associated with the promotional singing group, Younique Unit, with Exo-Ks Kai. Lay Lay (Korean: 레이), born Zhang Yixing (simplified Chinese: 张艺兴; traditional Chinese: 張藝興; pinyin: Zhāng Yìxīng) on October 7, 1991 (age 22), is from Changsha, Hunan, China. In 2008, he was cast into S.M. Entertainment through the companys global casting system held in Changsha. Prior to joining S.M. Entertainment, Lay was a local child star in China, and made guest performances in various Chinese variety shows. In 2011, prior to debuting with Exo, Lay briefly worked for SHINee in their concert tour as Jonghyuns dance replacement. Lay was formally introduced as a member of Exo on January 17, 2012.[28] Lay is also associated with the dance group, S.M. The Performance, with Exo-Ks Kai. Chen Chen (Korean: 첸) is the lead vocalist of Exo-M. Born Kim Jong-dae (Korean: 김종대; Hanja: 金鐘大) on September 21, 1992 (age 21) in South Korea, Chen has one older brother, Kim Jong-deok. Chen was last Exo member scouted by S.M. Entertainment; he auditioned for S.M. Entertainment through the companys S.M. Casting System in early 2011. Chen was the fourth member to be formally introduced to the public, on December 29, 2011.[29] Along with Lu Han, Tao, and Exo-Ks Kai, Chen had his first televised performance at SBSs Gayo Daejun event on December 29, 2011. Tao Tao (Korean: 타오), born Huang Zitao (simplified Chinese: 黄子韬; traditional Chinese: 黃子韜; pinyin: Huáng Zitāo) on May 2, 1993 (age 20), is from Qingdao, Shandong, China. He attended Humen Centre Primary School, one of the most prestigious primary schools in Qingdao, and Qingdao Middle School. Tao is a martial artist, and has been practicing Wushu since he was six years old.[30] When he stayed in Hong Kong, he won first place in a free style rapping competition.[citation needed] Tao was cast into S.M. Entertainment through the companys global casting system in 2010. He was the third Exo member to be formally introduced to the public, on December 27, 2011.[31] Along with Lu Han, Chen, and Exo-Ks Kai, Tao made his first televised performance on SBSs Gayo Daejun event on December 29, 2011.
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