Chapter 1 Introduction Of The EXO Group

EXO was a prestigious music group from South Korea. S.M. Entertainment had officially launched a group of 12 male music artistes on March 31 and April 1st, 2012, at large-scale press conferences in China and Korea respectively. The group was divided into M team and K team. EXO was derived from the word exoplanet. 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 popularity 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 newcomers 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. The company 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

Constellation: 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 and comfort him.

Practice time: 2008 to January 25, 2012

Experience: 4 years Held second place 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 place: Haidian District, Beijing

Height: 178cm

Birthdate: April 20, 1990

Constellation: 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 translation 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 place: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

Height: 187cm

Birthdate: November 6, 1990

Constellation: Scorpio

Blood type: B

Zodiac animal: Horse

Nicknames: Cowboy, Prince Charming, Hierarch, Captain, Todd

Specialties: Rapping, acting skill, basketball, proficient in several languages 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 place: Changsha, Hunan Province

Height: 178cm

Weight: 60kg

Birthdate: October 7, 1991

Constellation: 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;

Replaced 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

Constellation: 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 place: Qingdao, Shandong Province

Height: 183cm

Weight: 68kg

Birthdate: May 2, 1993

Constellation: 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 internet 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 dance competition of Beijing University Students

2. The Second Street Dance Award of the Capital University

3. Third place in the International Martial Arts Competition

4. First place 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

Constellation: 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

Constellation: Taurus

Nicknames: Little White, Arrogant Yun, Fresh, Village 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

Constellation: 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 (the last 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

Constellation: 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

Constellation: Capricorn

Blood type: A

Nicknames: Young Kai, KaiKai, Mr. Kai, Black 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

Constellation: 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 the company in his second year of middle school).

Group: EXO-K

Designation: Lead Dancer and Maknae

Company: S.M. Entertainment