EXO - 9 Boys To Exchange Their Youth To Pursue Their Dreams

9 members merged into 1 to create a 'legendary EXO', the King of Kpop today.

9 people merged into 1 to create a 'legendary EXO', the King of Kpop today.

Among many idol groups in the Korean entertainment industry, EXO's reputation has not shown signs of going backward and has a significant influence on Kpop. Going up from difficulties, going through many difficulties together, EXO members - the boys with the youth who exposed that year have now become famous stars in the entertainment industry of Kim Chi.

Who is EXO?

In 2012, EXO enrolled in the list of Kpop rookie groups, which also meant that they faced fierce competition or invisible pressures in the seemingly full world. optical that.

Debuting with a large number of members including 12 members, coming from a famous company - SM Entertainment - Big 3 entertainment companies, EXO must receive a lot of attention from the public, but this is also it is the burden they have to face.

Without following EXO, perhaps no one knows how difficult these boys have been and how much effort it takes to have a solid position in Kpop today. Always labeled as "big company chicken", "golden spoonful", but in fact, what they have endured only them and their fans know well. When they were rookies in Kpop, because their debut was not so impressive, EXO was rated as a flop or "failure of SM" ... At that time, the young boys were just starting to work. with the dream of singing and dancing on stage with only a small group of fans. They even had to go to sing on the street and the payoffs were just small sacks of rice or soy sauce, just that was enough to make the boys happy and happy.

After 2 years of being sunk in the Kpop map, EXO suddenly became a phenomenon when he returned with "super hit" Growl. This is also considered the group's national hit and is the group that sold 1 million albums at that time. They started earning a huge fan base and became famous throughout Asia. From an almost anonymous name, EXO has affirmed its strong influence and became a formidable opponent in the "Kpop battlefield".

Having caused a big buzz, but waves also started to strike, 3 out of 12 members left the group one by one. They left leaving heart wounds and loss for the rest of the members and the fans. At that time, a large number of fans quietly let go. Accompanied by other noisy scandals. However, after all, that was the beginning of the remaining 9 people. They continue to accompany together, creating many hits and making many more respectable achievements.

Up to now, despite going through 7 years, EXO's career has always made people admire it when it comes to it. After many years of operation, the members also gradually asserted themselves with different fields such as solo, acting ... Focused heavily on their individual careers in recent years, but all members still stick together like a family. 9 people with different backgrounds, but they share a passion for music, the dream of becoming an idol has created a "legendary" EXO in the hearts of EXO-Ls.

Let's find out some more information about talented guys, shimmering looks, and "golden personality" to know the reasons why they are so loved by so many people.

1. Xiumin

As the oldest member of the group, Xiumin's real name is Kim Min Seok. He was born on March 26, 1990, in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Xiumin became a trainee under SM Entertainment in 2008. Before joining SM, Xiumin auditioned for JYP Entertainment but failed.

Possessing a young and lovely appearance, so Xiumin is often mistaken as the youngest of the group. Xiumin has a gentle, quiet personality and is often shy. Although he has a childish appearance, inside he is a mature and warm guy who always cares about everyone.
Xiumin has a good voice and the ability to take high notes is great. Besides being a member of EXO, Xiumin is also one of the three members released in the sub-unit EXO-CBX along with Chen and Baekhyun. The SM's main vocal trio has achieved a lot of success when debuting as a sub-unit. While acting as an idol, Xiumin has also studied for a master's degree at a famous university.

Not only good at singing, but Xiumin also challenged himself in the movie field. Some movies have the participation of male idols such as Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River, Dojeon. Although not outrageous when filming, but Xiumin still received a lot of positive feedback from the audience when "crossed" to this 6th art. Currently, the eldest brother of EXO is enlisting in the army.

2. Lay

Lay is the last Chinese member to stay in EXO after 3 members Kris, Luhan, and Tao left. Because he is the only foreigner left, he cannot avoid the false rumors about leaving the group. Although Lay is currently focusing a lot on his career in his hometown, he is still a part of EXO for sure.

Lay's real name is Truong Nghe Hung, he was born on October 7, 1991 in China. Before making his official debut with EXO, Lay was a child star in his hometown. He began to participate in art at the age of 7 when he appeared in the movie We The People (1998).
With the desire to become a Korean idol Lay left his hometown to follow his dream. In 2008, Lay became a trainee under SM Entertainment. Being a foreigner who has to face the harsh schedule of Korean idol training institutions is not easy for him. However, with his talent and hard work, Lay is now "an idol of other idols".

Lay possesses a handsome appearance and sharp lines. He is also known as "Goofy Sheep" because of his dazed, bewildered eyes. Not only handsome, but Lay is also a "versatile" guy when he can sing well, dance well, play an instrument, and compose. Currently, Lay operates mainly in China, where he owns his own studio. In September 2017, he was ranked 20th on the Forbes 100 Chinese Celebrity List 2017 with an estimated income of 120 million yuan.

In September 2015, he released his autobiography titled Standing Firm At 24. Lay was also selected to send gold when sitting as a judge for the program Idol Producer. In addition, the EXO member is also known as an actor in a number of movies: To Be A Better Man, Royal Treasure ... Although he has more solo activities in recent years, Lay has personally achieved many remarkable achievements, making fans "open their nose" proudly.

3. Suho

There would be no today's EXO if the group was without Suho. As the leader of the group, Suho has the responsibility to unite the members, understand everyone, and lead the group in the right direction. Despite carrying a heavy burden, he has accomplished it excellently and is the pride of EXO as well as EXO-L. Suho started to become a trainee for SM in 2004, he is also the member with the longest training period among the EXO members.

Suho was born into a superficial family whose father is a university professor and mother is a teacher. Coming from a family of conditions, it is not difficult to understand when fans often call him "Richman". Suho is also willing to flick cards every time the members go out to eat without having to think twice. Suho is also known as the "mother of EXO" when he always covers and protects the members and is a kind and kind person.

Since its debut until now, Suho has always been highly appreciated by estheticians when possessing a golden ratio face. The male idol always exudes a regal aura thanks to his bushy eyebrows, high nose bridge, and bright and gentle smile.

Not possessing a special or high voice like Chen, Baekhyun but Suho has an inspirational and warm voice. Like the other members, Suho is also charming with acting and possesses good fortune from supporting roles to lead roles such as Prime Minister and I, How Are You Bread, The Universe's Star, Rich Man ... Like Xiumin, Suho is also active in art while studying for a master's degree at a prestigious university.

4. Chanyeol

Chanyeol's real name is Park Chan Yeol, he was born on November 27, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea. Chanyeol started working as a trainee in 2008 under SM Entertainment. Before his official debut with EXO, he appeared in the MV of a number of seniors in the same family and the most memorable one was the handsome reporter in SNSD's Genie MV.

Chanyeol is said to be one of the most handsome members of EXO when possessing a masculine look, an angular face, and harmonious lines. Chanyeol is nicknamed Yoda (Goblin) because he has quite large ears. The male idol has long legs with a height of 1m86. With a bright appearance and a childish personality, Chanyeol is also known as "Happy Virus".

Contrary to his bright appearance, Chanyeol possesses a low voice. Because of her outstanding beauty, Chanyeol has often labeled "a mobile vase". However, although he does not stand out in the rap segment, Chanyeol has a deep, warm voice in return. In addition, he has the ability to play musical instruments and compose many songs in the group's album. Chanyeol is also mentioned as an actor, he participated in a number of films such as Marriage With Anti Fan, Missing 9, Memories of Alhambra ...

Although initially faced with many mixed opinions when filming the movie, Gradually, his acting skills improved and improved a lot. Recently, SM officially announced this July, Chanyeol will debut with Sehun as a new sub-unit of EXO. Previously, the two also released the song We Young through the project SM Station.

5. Baekhyun

With outstanding talent, Baekhyun only took 7 months to debut with EXO and is one of the 2 members with the shortest time training with Chen. Understanding that he doesn't take too long to debut like others, Baekhyun always feels guilty and tries to fulfill his responsibilities and perfect his skills.

Baekhyun's real name is Byun Baek Hyun, he was born on May 6, 1992, in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, Korea. In EXO, Baekhyun takes on the main vocal role when possessing a powerful voice and the ability to go to the high note, making everyone "creepy". Baekhyun is one of the members with the most fans in EXO. When he first debuted, he was the group's "fan draw" with a cute look like a puppy and a bright smile. However, once he turns on "cool" mode, the fangirls have to "fall in love". Baekhyun is an animator and often teases the members, making tricks to create a happy atmosphere. In addition, the male idol is also known as the most popular member of the group.

Despite his childish appearance, but on the inside, he is a warm and mature person. Baekhyun always thinks for others, when he is in pain, he just endures it quietly. Faced with a dating scandal when it was only 2 years ago and people criticized and boycotted, Baekhyun has always worked hard to prove that he is working seriously.

With a special voice, Baekhyun is often invited by many artists to cooperate with. Remember in 2016, he resonated when he duet with Suzy the song `` Dream '', which achieved high results on the chart and won many awards at the year-end awards ceremony. Baekhyun is also a model of the sub-unit EXO-CBX. In the near future, the male idol will officially debut solo with an album called City Lights, promising to explode on the Kpop race in July. Compared to other members, Baekhyun's film fortune is quite small, his acting is impressive. Most of him is in EXO Next Door and the role Wang Eun in "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo". In addition, Baekhyun also changed his business direction when he became a co-creative director of fashion brand Privé. At the same time, the male idol became the regional ambassador for high-end fashion brand Burberry.

6. Chen

Chen is in the 92-line trio with Chanyeol and Baekhyun, all three are also known with the comical name "Beagle-line" when too animated and noisy. Like Baekhyun, Chen is also a member with the shortest training time in the group, only 7 months. However, not because he did not practice for a long time but he did not have outstanding talent, Chen conquered the audience with his inspirational voice and he was also known as the "king of OST singing" or the name. endorsement of the charts.

Chen's real name is Kim Jong Dae, he was born on September 21, 1992 in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Chen is also nicknamed "Camel" because his face is quite similar to this animal with a very large neck. Appearance does not usually appear in handsome male idol rankings, but Chen's strong point is his voice. With the advantage of voice, Chen is often chosen by filmmakers and other artists to send gold to sing the soundtrack or collab. Up to now, Chen's career in "promenade" and soundtrack singing is untold. In April, Chen officially debuted as a solo with the album "April, and a flower" with "Beautiful Goodbye" MV and "Dear My Dear" in October.

7. D.O.

His real name is Do Kyung Soo, he was born on January 12, 1993, in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, Korea. After winning a singing competition. D.O. officially entered SM as a trainee in 2010.

Compared to members in the group D.O carries a distinct color with a quiet and calm personality. Although he is always silent and does not show his emotions outside, D.O. is a warm guy and loves life.

D.O. looks cute as a child with a bright face, big round eyes, and heart-shaped lips. He is a member who has a modest height in EXO with 1m73. Despite possessing a small appearance, the male idol has a powerful voice, each song he performs is breathtaking. As one of EXO's main vocalists, D.O's deep voice. has always been appreciated by experts. In addition to the group's songs, he often contributes to the OSTs in the films he participates in.

D.O. is a perfect male when he is good at both singing and acting. He is one of the rare idols that is recognized for his acting and is considered a true actor - actor Do Kyung Soo. The first movie that D.O. joining and leaving a deep impression on is It's Okay That's Love. From simple supporting roles, D.O. gradually asserted his talent and was favored as the lead role. The most recent movie that starred D.O. and created a fever on the small screen in Korea is the movie "100 Days Of Prince". Dedicate yourself to real turmeric and bring the sweet fruits to D.O. are the prestigious awards in the film field. Featured in the 14th Annual Soompi Awards, D.O. Outstanding winning the Act of the Year award makes fans extremely proud.

8. Kai

Kai's real name is Kim Jong In, he was born on January 14, 1994, in Seoul, South Korea. Possessing skilled dance moves, Kai is also known as the "Dancing Machine" of EXO. Kai was recruited into SM after winning the 2007 Youth Best Contest competition. Before joining SM, Kai attended ballet and jazz classes. Kai has a strong passion for dancing and dancing with all his heart.

Despite being a young member, Kai has a rather mature and mature appearance. He has an angular face with attractive dark skin. It is because of that masculinity that helps Kai to earn him a mighty fangirl. Kai is a really kind, gentle, and gentle guy. In addition to singing, Kai also "encroached" into the movie field and participated in acting in a number of films such as Choco Bank, Andante, Spring Has Come ... Possessing a masculine face and standard body? Need to correct, Kai was chosen by the big Gucci as the face of the brand.

In 2016, Kai started a dating relationship with Krystal (member F (x)), this is considered a talented couple in Kpop. But after more than a year, the couple announced their breakup due to busy schedules. By the beginning of 2019, Kai was released with evidence of dating Jennie (BlackPink), an event that caused Kpop a stir at that time. However, only after 25 days of publicity, both of them broke up to focus on their personal careers.

9. Sehun

Sehun is the maknae of EXO, his real name is Oh Se Hun, born on April 12, 1994, in Seoul, Korea. Sehun became a trainee for SM when he was 14 years old. Right from the first pictures published by Sehun, he has received a lot of attention from the audience because of his handsome appearance and icy aura. With the advantage of appearance, Sehun is favorably chosen as the group's visual. However, because of her outstanding appearance, Sehun is always labeled "portable flower vase".

However, although he does not possess a powerful voice or an impressive rap style, EXO's maknae attracts viewers with perfect dance moves. Knowing that he is incomplete, Sehun always tries to improve himself to be recognized by everyone for his talent. On June 5, 2019, SM officially confirmed that Sehun and Chanyeol will debut under EXO's 2nd official sub-unit, both of which will debut on July 22.

Following his followers, Sehun also participated in many Korean and Chinese movies and TV series. Some works with the presence of male EXO such as Catman, Dokgo Rewind, My Dear Archimedes ...