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'{{unreliable sources|date=February 2015}} [[File:Korea KPOP World Festival 13.jpg|thumbnail|right|Exo at K-POP World Festival in Changwon 2013]] '''[[Exo (band)|EXO]]''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|ɛ|k|s|_|ˈ|əʊ}} {{respell|EKS|oh}}; {{lang-ko|엑소}}) is a [[Koreans|South Korean]]-[[Chinese people|Chinese]] [[boy band]] produced by [[S.M. Entertainment]] that debuted in 2012. EXO comprises twelve members who are separated into two subgroups, EXO-K and EXO-M. The band has been promoting with 10 members since mid October, 2014. The former releases music in [[South Korea]], while the latter promotes music in [[mainland China]]. EXO's name was taken from [[exoplanet]],<ref name="kai">{{cite news | work=Allkpop | url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/12/sm-introduces-new-boy-group-member-kai | title=SM introduces new boy group member, KAI | date=2011-12-22 | accessdate=2012-04-09}}</ref> a term referring to [[planet]]s outside of the [[Solar System]]. ==EXO-K== ===Suho=== [[File:EXO Suho.JPG|thumb|left|upright|Suho]] '''Suho''' ({{Korean|수호|守護}}) is the leader of EXO-K.<ref name="koreashowcase">{{cite video |people=Exo|date=2012-04-07 |title=Exo Showcase Part 3 |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri4Z4DcicsE |medium= |language=Korean and Mandarin Chinese |publisher=[[S.M. Entertainment]] |accessdate=2012-04-11}}</ref> Born '''Kim Junmyeon''' ({{Korean|김준면|金俊勉}}) on {{birth date and age|1991|5|22}}<ref name="Russell2014">{{cite book|author=Mark Russell|title=K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution|page=59|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=etDZAwAAQBAJ|date=29 April 2014|publisher=Tuttle Publishing|isbn=978-1-4629-1411-1}}</ref> in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]. At sixteen, he became the first member of EXO to become a trainee at SM,<ref name="sbcinterview">{{cite news | work=Oh My News via Oh My Star | url=http://star.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/OhmyStar/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0001731056 | title=Exo-K manual part 1: Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol | date=2012-05-11 | accessdate=2012-05-12 | language=Korean}}</ref> and was discovered through the company's street 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 [[TVXQ]]'s music video, "HaHaHa Song" with fellow Exo bandmates [[#Kai|Kai]] and [[#Chanyeol|Chanyeol]]. On February 15, 2012, Suho was introduced as the tenth member of EXO.<ref name="dosuho">{{cite news | work=Allkpop | url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/exo-releases-16th-teaser-introducing-d-o-su-ho | title=Exo releases 16th teaser introducing D.O. & Su Ho | date=2012-02-14 | accessdate=2012-04-09}}</ref> 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.<ref name="donga">{{cite news | work=Donga | url=http://news.donga.com/3/all/20120518/46313521/2 | title=EXO-K: 'The second TVXQ? We are aliens with superpowers' | date=2012-05-18 | accessdate=2013-07-02 | language=Korean}}</ref> He enjoys listening to [[funk rock]] and has expressed his admiration for [[Super Junior]]'s leader, [[Leeteuk]], and TVXQ's leader, [[U-Know Yunho]].<ref name="sstar">{{cite news | work=The Star | url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/05/04/2012050400319.html | title=EXO-K's guardian, Suho | date=2012-05-04 | accessdate=2013-07-03 | language=Korean}}</ref> In February 2014, Suho became an MC of popular music show [[Inkigayo]]<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Music_Trend#Hosts</ref> alongside fellow bandmember [[#Baekhyun|Baekhyun]] and also [[ZE:A]]'s Kwanghee. They were later joined by actress [[Kim Yoo-jung]]. Both Suho and Baekhyun left the show on November 16, 2014 to focus on EXO's comeback in 2015. Suho was cast as the lead in the Christmas movie ''[[Saving Santa]]'', dubbing the voice of the main character Bernard, along with [[Apink]]'s [[Jung Eun-ji]] and [[Shin Dong-yup]]. In January 2015, he starred in the S.M. Entertainment musical 'School OZ', playing the character of Hans with [[f(x) (band)|f(x)]]'s [[Luna (singer)|Luna]], [[SHINee]]'s [[Key (singer)|Key]], [[EXO-M]]'s [[Xiumin]], [[TVXQ]]'s [[Changmin]] and [[Red Velvet (band)|Red Velvet]]'s Seulgi.<ref name="ReferenceA">http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/01/sm-entertainment-to-launch-first-hologram-musical-school-oz-starring-changmin-key-suho-xiumin-luna-and-seulgi</ref> Suho is the next member that will be making his movie debut through the independent film titled “Glory Day", starring [[Ji-soo]] and [[Shinhwa]]'s [[Kim Dong-wan]]. The filming will starting in mid-May.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.soompi.com/2015/04/14/exos-suho-to-make-his-big-screen-debut-through-glory-day/|title=EXO’s Suho to Make His Big Screen Debut through "Glory Day"|date=2015-04-14}}</ref> ===Baekhyun=== [[File:Baekhyun Byun at the EXO The Lost Planet in Jakarta 02.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Baekhyun]] '''Baekhyun''' ({{Korean|변백현|邊伯賢}}), born '''Byun Baekhyun''' on {{birth date and age|1992|5|6}}<ref name="Russell2014"/> in [[Bucheon]], [[Gyeonggi Province]], [[South Korea]], is one of the main vocalists of EXO, and a main vocalist of sub-unit EXO-K.<ref name="sungun">{{cite news|url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/05/07/2012050701804.html|title=EXO-K's Baekhyun: 'Sun Gun'|publisher= The Star|date=2012-05-11|accessdate=2013-07-03|language=ko}}</ref> He is a former student of Jungwon High School. Baekhyun was a member of the school's band and attended several musical festivals, later winning an award at a local rock festival. He joined S.M. Entertainment in 2011 through the S.M. Casting System.<ref name="newsenb">{{cite news | work=Newsen | url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201205041650141002&search=title&searchstring=exo-k | title=EXO-K's main vocal: Baekhyun | date=2012-05-04 | accessdate=2013-07-03 | language=Korean}}</ref> Baekhyun was studying for his college musical entrance exams when he joined the label.<ref name="sbcinterview" /> Baekhyun was one of the last members to join EXO,<ref name="10asia">{{cite news | work=10Asia | url=http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?a_id=2012050114385968089 | title=EXO-K's exclusive interview with 10Asia | accessdate=2013-07-02 | language=Korean}}</ref> and was revealed as the group's ninth member on January 30, 2012.<ref name="bhdo">{{cite news|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2012-01-30/12093542857.shtml|title=SM新团Exo首支单曲《What Is Love》MV曝光|trans_title=S.M.'s new band Exo releases first single What Is Love|publisher= Sina|date=2012-01-30|accessdate=2012-04-23|language=zh}}</ref> Byun has cited [[Rain (entertainer)|Rain]] as one of his main influences and hopes to emulate Rain's "well-rounded" success.<ref name="newsenb" /> In 2012, Baekhyun was featured in the music video of [[Twinkle (Girls' Generation-TTS song)|Twinkle]] by [[Girls' Generation-TTS]] together with fellow members [[Park Chanyeol]], [[Kai]] and [[Sehun]]. Baekhyun has been a host of Korean music show [[Inkigayo]] since February 2014 alongside [[ZE:A]]'s [[Hwang Kwanghee|Kwanghee]], actress [[Lee Yu-bi]] (later being replaced by actress [[Kim Yoo-jung]]) and fellow member [[Suho]]. On November 16, 2014, both Baekhyun and Suho left Inkigayo to focus on EXO's comeback in 2015. In June 2014, Baekhyun and fellow [[SM Entertainment|S.M.]] artist [[Kim Tae-Yeon|Taeyeon]] of [[Girls' Generation]] were confirmed to have been in a relationship since February.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Ock Hyun-ju|title=SM confirms EXO‘s Baekhyun and SNSD’s Taeyeon dating|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140619000910|accessdate=December 13, 2014|work=The Korea Herald|date=June 19, 2014}}</ref> In July 2014, he starred in a Korean adaptation of the musical "[[Singin' in the Rain (musical)|Singin' in the Rain]]" produced by [[SM Entertainment#SM C&C|SM C&C]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.soompi.com/2014/04/29/baekhyun-kyuhyun-sunny-and-jay-officially-announced-as-leads-for-singin-in-the-rain/#.U8Hh1xZh4ds|title=Baekhyun, Kyuhyun, Sunny, and Jay Officially Announced as Leads for "Singin’ in the Rain"|publisher=Soompi|accessdate=13 July 2014}}</ref> Baekhyun released the song 'Beautiful' for the web-drama "[[Exo Next Door (TV series)|EXO Next Door]]" on 22 April 2015. It became the first OST single from a web drama to top digital charts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.soompi.com/2015/04/20/exos-baekhyun-sings-beautiful-for-exo-next-door-ost/|title=EXO’s Baekhyun Sings "Beautiful" for "EXO Next Door" OST|publisher=Soompi|accessdate=20 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.soompi.com/2015/04/21/baekhyuns-beautiful-becomes-first-web-drama-ost-to-top-charts/|title=Baekhyun’s "Beautiful" Becomes First Web Drama OST to Top Charts|publisher=Soompi|accessdate=21 April 2015}}</ref> At the end of April it was announced that Baekhyun will be making his big screen debut through the action film “Dokgo”, starring [[Yeo Jin-goo]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.soompi.com/2015/04/28/exos-baekhyun-in-talks-of-making-his-movie-debut-through-action-film/|title=EXO’s Baekhyun in Talks of Making His Movie Debut Through Action Film|publisher=Soompi|accessdate=28 April 2015}}</ref> On May 15, 2015 Baekhyun, [[Park Chanyeol|Chanyeol]] & [[Chen]] with other artists such [[Girl's Day]], [[Sistar]], [[Ahn Daniel|Niel]] and [[Ailee]] sang the [[KBS1]] Special Program 'I Am Korea' theme song, "The Day We Met", for Gwangbok's 70th Anniversary".<ref name="ipleprofile">{{cite web|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/526272|title=I Am Korea 'MV filming live|accessdate=May 15, 2015|language=ko}}</ref> Byun and Park Chanyeol appeared on KBS "[[Superman is Back]]" babysitting [[Lee Hwi-jae]]'s sons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2015/04/23/exos-chanyeol-and-baekhyun-filming-with-lee-twins-on-superman-returns/|title=EXO’s Chanyeol and Baekhyun Are Filming with Lee Twins for "Superman Returns"|date=April 23, 2015}}</ref> ===Chanyeol=== {{Main|Park Chanyeol}} [[File:150523 2015 Dream Concert Chanyeol cam.jpg|left|thumb|Chanyeol]] '''Chanyeol''' ({{Korean|박찬열|朴灿烈}}), born '''Park Chanyeol''' on {{birth date and age|1992|11|27}}<ref name="Russell2014"/> in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]], is one of the main rappers of EXO and the main rapper of its sub-group EXO-K.<ref name="cstar">{{cite news | work=The Star | url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/05/07/2012050701801.html | title=EXO-K's Chanyeol: 'Reversal Voice' | date=2012-05-11 | accessdate=2013-11-27 | language=Korean}}</ref> He attended [[Hyundai Chungun High School]] in Dong-gu, [[Ulsan]] and was admitted to a private acting institution when he was sixteen years old.<ref name="sbcinterview" /> Chanyeol has been a fan of musical instruments since his primary school years and has cited the film ''[[School of Rock]]'' to be his main influence in inspiring him to learn the drums. During middle school, Chanyeol formed the band "Heavy Noise" with his friends.<ref name="10asia" /> After winning second place in a televised uniform modeling contest in 2008,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hellokpop.com/2012/03/23/exo-k%E2%80%99s-chanyeol-at-2008-smart-model-contest/ |title=Exo-K’s Chanyeol at 2008 Smart Model Contest |date=2012-03-23 |work=Hellokpop |accessdate=2012-04-26}}</ref> Chanyeol successfully auditioned for S.M. Entertainment through the S.M. Casting System. During this time, he was involved in his school's band, "Seiren."<ref name="10asia" /> He made several media appearances prior to his debut with Exo, including TVXQ's 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 (song)|Genie]]". He was also featured as a cameo in [[Girls' Generation-TTS]]'s [[Twinkle (Girls' Generation-TTS song)|Twinkle]]'s music video along with fellow members Kai, Sehun, and Baekhyun. Chanyeol 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<ref name="cnewsen">{{cite news|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201205081059091002|title=EXO-K's Chanyeol likes to smile|publisher= Newsen|date=2012-05-08|accessdate=2013-07-03|language=ko}}</ref> Chanyeol guest starred in the second episode of the 2013 sitcom, ''Royal Villa'', with fellow member Sehun. He also appeared in [[K.Will]]'s music video ''You Don't Know Love''. In 2014 Chanyeol was a member of SBS's [[Law of the Jungle (TV series)|Law of the Jungle]] in [[Micronesia]] and the first season of SBS's [[Roommate (TV series)|Roommate]] but left in September because of scheduling conflicts. He made his big screen debut in the 2015 film [[Salut d'Amour (film)|Salut d'Amour]] along with [[Moon Ga-young]], who has the lead role in [[Exo Next Door (TV series)|EXO Next Door]] and [[Han Ji-min]]. He was also featured in the 2015 JTBC's variety show [[Dating Alone]]. ===D.O.=== {{Main|D.O. (singer)}} [[File:Kyungsoo Do at the EXO The Lost Planet Concert in Guangzhou, China..jpg|thumb|D.O.]] '''D.O.''' ({{lang-ko|디오}}) is one of the main vocalists of EXO, and the other main vocalist of its sub-group EXO-K.<ref name="domestic">{{cite news | work=The Star | url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/05/07/2012050701795.html | title=EXO-K's D.O. is DOmestic | date=2012-05-11 | accessdate=2013-07-05 | language=Korean}}</ref> Born '''Do Kyungsoo''' ({{Korean|도경수|都暻秀}}) on {{birth date and age|1993|1|12}}<ref name="Russell2014"/> in [[Goyang]], [[Gyeonggi Province]], South Korea. 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.<ref name="dksinterview" /> He subsequently became an S.M. Entertainment trainee during his last two years of high school.<ref name="10asia" /> He performed Na Yoon-kwon's "Anticipation" and [[Brown Eyed Soul (band)|Brown Eyed Soul]]'s "My Story" at his S.M. audition.<ref name="dksinterview">{{cite news | work=Oh My News via Oh My Star | url=http://star.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/OhmyStar/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0001731067 | title=Exo-K manual part 2: D.O., Kai, Sehun | date=2012-05-11 | accessdate=2012-05-12 | language=Korean}}</ref> D.O. was formally introduced as the eighth member of Exo on January 30, 2012.<ref name="bhdo" /> His [[stage name]] is derived from his [[family name]], Do.<ref name="skdjoynews">{{cite news | work=Joy News | url=http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_menu=700100&g_serial=662884&rrf=nv | title=Alien EXO-K and their charms | date=2012-06-05 | accessdate=2013-07-05 | language=Korean}}</ref> He sees [[Yoo Young-jin]], S.M.'s music producer, as his role model.<ref name>{{cite news | work=The Star | url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/05/04/2012050400340.html | title=D.O.: 'My role model is composer Yoo Young-jin | date=2012-05-07 | accessdate=2013-07-05 | language=Korean}}</ref> On July 29, 2013, he was featured in [[f(x) (band)|f(x)]]'s song "Goodbye Summer", a track from their album ''[[Pink Tape]]''. D.O. also had his feature film debut in the movie [[Cart (film)|Cart]]. He became 2nd member from EXO to have his own solo OST "Crying Out" (외침) for the movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2014/11/02/exos-d-o-drops-the-track-scream-from-cart-soundtrack/|title=EXO’s D.O Drops the Track "Scream" from "Cart" Soundtrack|date=2014-11-02}}</ref> He played the role of Han Kang Woo in the SBS' drama [[It's Okay, That's Love]], starring [[Jo In-sung]] and [[Gong Hyo-jin]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/03/exos-do-cast-in-upcoming-sbs-drama-its-okay-its-love|title=EXO's D.O cast in upcoming SBS drama 'It's Okay, That's Love'|date=2014-03-02|accessdate=2014-01-03}}</ref> ===Kai=== [[File:Kai at the SMTown Live World Tour IV in Seoul.jpg|thumb|left|left|upright|Kai]] '''Kai''' ({{lang-ko|카이}}) was born '''Kim Jongin''' ({{Korean|김종인|金鍾仁}}) on {{birth date and age|1994|1|14}}<ref name="Russell2014"/> in [[Suncheon]], [[South Jeolla Province]], South Korea. 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.<ref name="dksinterview" /> Known as the group's main 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 dance|hip hop]], [[popping]], and [[locking (dance)|locking]] after joining S.M. Entertainment.<ref name="dksinterview" /> In 2008, Kai made a brief appearance in [[TVXQ]]'s music video, "HaHaHa Song" along with EXO's 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.<ref name="kaifirst">{{cite news | work=Newsen | url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201112230835211001&search=title&searchstring=%C4%AB%C0%CC | title=SM unveils first member, Kai, of mysterious rookie group | date=2011-12-23 | accessdate=2012-04-30 | language=Korean}}</ref> He appeared in twelve more trailers released in the next three months, and had his first televised performance with EXO-M's Lu Han, Chen and Tao on [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]'s ''Gayo Daejun'' event on December 29, 2011. Kai graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in February 2012. Kai is also associated with the promotional singing group, Younique Unit, with EXO-M's Lu Han, and S.M. Entertainment's dance group, S.M. The Performance, with EXO-M's Lay. He also appeared as a cameo on [[Girls' Generation-TTS]]'s [[Twinkle (Girls' Generation-TTS song)|Twinkle]] MV with fellow members Sehun, Baekhyun and Chanyeol. He was featured in [[Shinee]]'s [[Lee Taemin]]'s song "Pretty Boy".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/08/taemin-reveals-track-list-for-solo-debut-album-ace|title=Taemin reveals track list for solo debut album 'Ace'|date=2014-08-13|accessdate=2015-01-03}}</ref> ===Sehun=== [[File:Oh Se-hun at the 29th Golden Disk Awards 01.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Sehun]] '''Sehun''' ({{Korean|오세훈|吳世勳}}), born '''Oh Sehun''' on {{birth date and age|1994|4|12}}<ref name="Russell2014"/> in Seoul, South Korea. He is the youngest in EXO. Sehun 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.<ref name="sehun">{{cite news|work=Allkpop| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/01/sm-introduces-exos-fifth-member-se-hun|title=SM introduces Exo’s fifth member, SE HUN|date=2011-01-09| accessdate=2012-04-09}}</ref> Sehun made a brief appearance in [[Girls' Generation-TTS]]'s music video for "[[Twinkle (Girls' Generation-TTS song)|Twinkle]]" alongside fellow members Baekhyun, Chanyeol, and Kai. He graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul in February 2013. Sehun starred as a cameo and guest in the second episode of the 2013 sitcom, ''Royal Villa'', with fellow member [[Park Chanyeol (singer)|Chanyeol]]. He has performed in a various number of [[BoA]]'s live performances for her track '[[Only One (BoA song)|Only One]]' and has also featured in her music video for 'Who are you' from BoA's eighth Korean-language studio album, [[Kiss My Lips]]. ==EXO-M== ===Kris=== {{Main|Kris Wu}} [[File:EXO Kris.JPG|thumb|left|upright|Kris]] '''Kris'''<ref name="sina">{{cite news | work=Sina | title=K-pop star of the week: Introducing newcomers EXO | url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/k/2013-06-14/14293942266.shtml | date=2013-06-13 | accessdate=2013-07-16 | language=Chinese}}</ref> ({{zh|t=吳亦凡|s=吴亦凡|p=Wú Yìfán|j=Ng4 Jik6 Faan4}}) was the leader of Exo-M<ref name="koreashowcase" /> and performed as the group's rapper. Born '''[[Wu Yifan]]''', '''Kris''' (Kevin Li)<ref name="krisbirth">{{cite news | work=Baidu | url=http://tieba.baidu.com/p/1513232155 | title=EXO-M's leader Kris' birth name is Li Jiaheng | accessdate=2012-05-01 | language=Chinese}}</ref> ({{zh|c=李嘉恒|p=Lǐ Jiāhéng|j=Lei5 Gaa1 Hang4|links=no}}) on {{birth date and age|1990|11|6}}<ref name="Russell2014"/> in [[Guangzhou]], [[Guangdong]], [[China]], Wu holds [[Canadian citizenship]]. Wu attended [[Guangzhou No. 47 High School]], [[Point Grey Secondary School]] and [[Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School (Vancouver)|Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School]] in Vancouver, Canada and was the captain of the basketball teams for both these schools. In 2007, at age 16, Wu auditioned for S.M. Entertainment's Canadian S.M. Global Auditions, which was held in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]] on October 14, 2007. He was attending [[Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School (Vancouver)|Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School]] at the time of the casting. After passing the auditions, he moved to South Korea the following year and became an S.M. trainee. Prior to joining EXO, 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.<ref name="kris">{{cite news | work=Allkpop | url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/exo-introduces-kris-in-teaser-17 | title=Exo introduces Kris in teaser #17 | date=2012-02-16 | accessdate=2012-04-09}}</ref> He speaks fluent [[Cantonese]], [[Standard Chinese|Mandarin]], [[English language|English]], and [[Korean language|Korean]]. As of May 15, 2014, Kris has filed a lawsuit against S.M. Entertainment to terminate his contract, which is based on a disagreement towards activities between himself and S.M. The idol stated he had been treated as if he was an object rather than being respected as an artist. Wu Yi Fan's side also mention that SM one-sidedly decided on the schedules, not giving thought to his opinion or health condition and that SM was restricting Kris from his basic human right to freedom and his choices career wise.<ref name="Kris nullify contract">{{cite news | work=Ettoday.net ({{lang|zh-tw|[[:zh:ETtoday 東森新聞雲|ETtoday 東森新聞雲]]}}) | url=http://www.ettoday.net/news/20140515/357418.htm< | title=韓男團「EXO」拆夥！　中國成員KRIS鬧失蹤求解約 |trans_title=EXO Chinese member Kris go missing asking to terminate his contract | date=2014-05-15 | accessdate=2014-05-26 | language=Chinese}}</ref> On February 5, 2015, S.M. Entertainment took legal actions against [[Kris Wu]] and [[Lu Han (singer)|Lu Han]], inactive members of EXO-M, for continuing their own activities in China. Currently, S.M. Entertainment is embroiled in a contract termination lawsuit against Kris and [[Lu Han (singer)|Lu Han]]. Despite the lawsuit and having ceased activities as an EXO-M member, the two entertainers have continued activities in China as actors.<ref name="koreaboo.com">http://www.koreaboo.com/featured/sm-entertainment-takes-legal-action-kris-luhan-illegal-activities/</ref> On February 6, 2015, S.M. Entertainment failed to reach an agreement with Wu Yi Fan after 4 mediation rounds.<ref name="allkpop.com">http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/02/kris-and-luhans-latest-court-referred-mediation-with-sm-ends-with-no-results-luhans-side-responds-to-sms-new-lawsuit</ref> ===Xiumin=== [[File:Xiumin at 23rd Seoul Music Awards 02.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Xiumin]] '''Xiumin''' ({{zh|c=秀珉|p=Xiùmǐn}}; {{lang-ko|시우민}}), born '''Kim Min Seok''' ({{Korean|김민석|金珉錫}}) on {{birth date and age|1990|3|26}},<ref name="Russell2014"/> is from Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. In 2008, at the age of 18, 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 following a joint teaser with Exo-K's Kai.<ref name="shanghaitv" /><ref name="Sciumin">{{cite news|work=Allkpop|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/01/exo-releases-11th-teaser-featuring-xiu-min-kai | title=Exo releases 11th teaser, featuring Xiu Min & Kai|date=2011-12-24|accessdate=2012-04-21}}</ref> He is currently regarded as a vocalist and dancer within the group. Xiumin is a former schoolmate of [[Infinite (band)|Infinite]]'s Dongwoo. In 2013, Xiumin was featured on the music video of "Gone" by Lovelyz member JIN, alongside actress [[Kim Yoo-jung]].,<ref>{{cite news|work=Allkpop|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/11/jin-releases-gone-mv-feat-exos-xiumin-kim-yoo-jung|title=JIN releases Gone MV featuring EXO's Xiumin and Kim Yoo-jung|date=2013-11-07|accessdate=2013-12-03}}</ref> making it his first acting appearance. In January 2015, he starred in the S.M. Entertainment musical 'School OZ', playing the character of Aquila with [[f(x) (band)|f(x)]]'s [[Luna (singer)|Luna]], [[SHINee]]'s [[Key (singer)|Key]], [[EXO-K]]'s [[Suho]], [[TVXQ]]'s [[Changmin]] and [[Red Velvet (band)|Red Velvet]]'s Seulgi.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> Xiumin also guested on three consecutive episodes of JTBC's [[Crime Scene (South Korean TV series)|Crime Scene 2]], taking on the role of a ballad singer, vocal singer and manager. In May 2015, Xiumin would be making his big-screen debut in a historical movie called "Kim Sun Dal" directed by Park Dae Min, starring alongside actor [[Yoo Seung-ho]]. ===Lu Han === {{Main|Luhan (singer)}} [[File:Luhan at the EXO The Lost Planet in Jakarta 04.jpg|left|thumb|245x245px|Luhan]] '''Lu Han''' ({{zh|c=鹿晗|p=Lù Hán}}; {{lang-ko|루한}}), born on {{birth date and age|1990|4|20}},<ref name="Russell2014"/> is from [[Haidian District]], [[Beijing]], China. He graduated from the Beijing Shida Middle School and attended the [[boarding school]], Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Shi Yan School, before leaving for South Korea to attend [[Yonsei University]] as an exchange student. Lu Han had auditioned for [[JYP Entertainment]]'s Chinese global auditions in 2008,<ref name="JYP Audition">{{cite news | work=baidu tieba | title= Luhan profile on JYP Audition website| url=http://onexoplanet.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/pre-debut-luhan-profile-on-jyp-audition-site/ | date=2012-03-18 | accessdate=2012-04-17}}</ref><ref name="JYP background">{{cite web | work=Baidu | title= Exo Profile | url=http://baike.baidu.com/view/7150247.htm/ | accessdate=2012-04-18}}</ref> but failed to get cast. While studying in Seoul, Lu Han was scouted by an S.M. Entertainment casting agent, who recommended him to audition for the company's annual S.M. Casting System. His audition was successful, and Lu Han joined Exo in 2011. Lu was the second of the twelve Exo members to be formally introduced to the public, on December 27, 2011.<ref name="luhan">{{cite news | work=Allkpop | url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/12/sm-introduces-exos-second-member-roohan | title=SM introduces Exo’s second member, LU HAN | date=2011-12-26 | accessdate=2012-04-09}}</ref> Along with Tao, Chen, and Exo-K's Kai, Lu Han made his first televised performance on [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]'s ''Gayo Daejun'' event on December 29, 2011. Lu Han currently attends the [[Seoul Institute of the Arts]] majoring in Applied Music. Lu Han is also associated with the promotional dance group, Younique Unit, with Exo-K's Kai. On April 23 Luhan was announced to be cast in ''[[20 Once Again]]'' a Chinese re-make of the Korean movie ''[[Miss Granny]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Luhan is confirmed for a role in the movie 20 Once Again|url=http://m.media.daum.net/m/entertain/newsview/20140423160210472|website=Daum|accessdate=25 June 2014|language=korean}}</ref> Shooting started May 20, 2014 and the film was released on January 8, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Exclusive: Lu Han will star in the new film "return to the age of 20."|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/enwiki/w/2014-04-23/14094131434.shtml|website=Sina|accessdate=25 June 2014|language=Chinese}}</ref> On October 10, 2014 Luhan filed a lawsuit to nullify his exclusive contract with S.M. Entertainment, allegedly for health reasons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Reports reveal Luhan's reasons behind lawsuit statements from representative and friend of Luhan|url=http://www.soompi.com/2014/10/10/reports-reveal-luhans-reasons-behind-lawsuit-statements-from-representative-and-friend-of-luhan/|publisher=Soompi|accessdate=10 October 2014}}</ref> On February 5, 2015, S.M. Entertainment took legal actions against [[Kris Wu|Kris (Wu Yifan)]] and Luhan, inactive members of EXO-M, for continuing their own activities in China. Currently, S.M. Entertainment is embroiled in a contract termination lawsuit against [[Kris Wu|Kris]] and Luhan. Despite the lawsuit and having ceased activities as an EXO-M member, the two entertainers have continued activities in China as actors.<ref name="koreaboo.com"/> On February 6, 2015 S.M. Entertainment failed to reach an agreement with Luhan after 3 mediation rounds.<ref name="allkpop.com"/> ===Lay=== [[File:Lay Zhang at the EXO The Lost Planet in Singapore 07.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Lay]] '''Lay''' ({{lang-ko|레이}}), born '''Zhang Yixing''' ({{zh|c=张艺兴|p=Zhāng Yǐxīng}}) on {{birth date and age|1991|10|7}},<ref name="Russell2014"/> is from [[Changsha]], [[Hunan]], China. He is the main dancer of Exo-M. Lay was a local child star in Hunan, having won third place in a competition hosted by the popular TV program, ''Star Academy'' ({{lang|zh|明星學院}}) in 2005. He also appeared in an episode of ''Yue Ce Yue Kai Xin'' ({{lang|zh-cn|越策越開心}}) and Liu Na's variety show, ''Na Ke Bu Yi Yang'' ({{lang|zh-cn|娜可不一樣}}) that same year. Lay joined S.M. Entertainment in 2008 after a successful audition with the company's global casting system in Changsha. At the time of the auditions, he was 16 years old and was studying for his college entrance exams.<ref name="shanghaitv">{{cite journal |author=|title=EXO-M, Dreamers who chase dreams |url= |journal=Entertainment: Shanghai TV Magazine|location= |publisher=|date=November 2013}}</ref> In 2011, prior to debuting with Exo, he briefly worked for [[SHINee]] in [[Shinee World (concert)|their concert tour]] as [[Kim Jonghyun|Jonghyun]]'s dance replacement. Lay was formally introduced as a member of Exo on January 17, 2012.<ref name="lay">{{cite news | work=Allkpop | url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/01/sm-releases-tenth-exo-teaser-featuring-lay | title=SM releases tenth Exo teaser, featuring Lay | date=2012-01-16 | accessdate=2012-04-09}}</ref> He is also associated with the group, S.M. The Performance, with Exo-K's [[#Kai|Kai]]. For the June 19th edition of "Music Billboard Charts," Lay was a special temporary MC.<ref>{{cite web|title=EXO’s Lay to MC for the First Time on Chinese Music Chart Show|url=http://www.soompi.com/2014/06/20/exos-lay-to-mc-for-the-first-time-on-chinese-music-chart-show/#.U6o67xZh4ds|website=Soompi|accessdate=25 June 2014}}</ref> ===Chen=== [[File:Chen at Nature Republic's event in Myeongdong 01.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Chen]] '''Chen''' ({{lang-ko|첸}}) is one of the main vocalists of EXO, and the main vocalist of EXO-M. Born '''Kim Jongdae''' ({{Korean|김종대|金鐘大}}) on {{birth date and age|1992|9|21}}<ref name="Russell2014"/> in Siheung, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Chen has one older brother, Kim Jong-deok. Chen was the last Exo member scouted by S.M. Entertainment; he auditioned for S.M. through the S.M. Casting System in early 2011, at age 18. Chen was the fourth member to be formally introduced to the public, on December 29, 2011.<ref name="chen">{{cite news | work=Allkpop | url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/12/exo-to-debut-four-members-at-2011-sbs-gayo-daejun | title=Exo to debut four members at '2011 SBS Gayo Daejun' | date=2011-12-28 | accessdate=2012-04-09}}</ref> Along with Lu Han, Tao, and Exo-K's Kai, Chen had his first televised performance at the ''[[SBS Gayo Daejeon|SBS Gayo Daejun]]'' event on December 29, 2011. On February 4, 2014, SM revealed that the group [[SM the Ballad]] would make a comeback with new members, including Chen. He sang the Chinese version of the title track, ''Breath'', with [[Zhang Liyin]], as well as the tracks ''A Day Without You'' with [[Shinee]]'s [[Kim Jonghyun|Jonghyun]] and ''When I Was... When U Were...'' with [[F(x) (band)|f(x)]]'s [[Krystal (singer)|Krystal]] for SM the Ballad's second mini album [[SM the Ballad Vol. 2 – Breath]].<ref>{{cite web|author=starsung|title=More details including tracklist and participating artists for SM The Ballad's 2nd album 'Breath' revealed|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/02/more-details-including-tracklist-and-participating-artists-for-sm-the-ballads-2nd-album-breath-revealed#axzz2sL9Va0UR|publisher=allkpop|accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref> Chen also sang 'Best Luck' for the drama [[It's Okay, That's Love]]'s OST and received awards in the 5th So-Loved Awards and the 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival under the categories Best OST by a Male Artist and Best OST Song.<ref>http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/07/exos-chen-sings-the-best-luck-in-its-okay-thats-love-ost-mv-featuring-scenes-from-the-drama</ref><ref>http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/07/exos-chen-lends-his-charming-voice-for-its-okay-thats-love-ost</ref> He was invited as a special performer to the 2014 APAN Star Awards on November 11, 2014, where he performed the track live.<ref>{{cite web|title=APAN Star Awards 2014: Winners, Performers & Winning Fashion|url=https://timetravellingtofu.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/apan-star-awards-2014-winners-performers-winning-fashion/|publisher=Time Travelling Tofu|accessdate=11 April 2015}}</ref> On April 11, 2015, Chen made his hosting debut as a special MC for the Korean music show [[Show! Music Core]].<ref>http://mbn.mk.co.kr/pages/news/newsView.php?news_seq_no=2295710</ref> On May 15, 2015 Chen, [[Park Chanyeol|Chanyeol]] & [[Baekhyun]] with other artists such [[Girl's Day]], [[Sistar]], [[Ahn Daniel|Niel]] and [[Ailee]] sang a [[KBS1]]'s Special Program 'I Am Korea' theme song "The Day We Met" for Gwangbok 70th Anniversary".<ref name="ipleprofile"/> ===Tao=== [[File:Edison Huang (Tao Huang) at the EXO The Lost Planet in Jakarta 02.jpg|upright|thumb|Tao]] '''Tao''' ({{lang-ko|타오}}), born '''Huang Zitao''' ({{zh|c=黄子韬|p=Huáng Zitāo}}) on {{birth date and age|1993|5|2}}<ref name="Russell2014"/> in [[Qingdao]], [[Shandong]], China. Tao is the main rapper of Exo-M. 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 (sport)|Wushu]] since he was five years old,<ref name="sohuchat">{{cite video |people=Exo | date=2012-04-11 | url=http://tv.sohu.com/20120411/n340282390.shtml | title=韩国组合Exo-M做客《明星在线》 | language=Chinese| trans_title=Korea group Exo-M guests in Star On Line | medium=Television clip | publisher=[[Sohu.com]] | accessdate=2012-04-12}}</ref> and competed in several martial arts championships in Qingdao. Tao won the "Top Rap Award" at Beijing's 3rd Annual Collage Street Jam.{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}} Tao auditioned for [[S.M. Entertainment]]'s global casting system in Qingdao and became an S.M. trainee in late 2010. He was one of the last Exo members to join the company and had a training period of less than one year.<ref name="shanghaitv" /> On December 27, 2011, Tao was formally introduced to the public as the third member of Exo.<ref name="tao">{{cite news | work=Allkpop | url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/12/exo-introduces-martial-artist-member-tao | title=Exo introduces martial artist member, TAO | date=2011-12-27 | accessdate=2012-04-09}}</ref> Along with Lu Han, Chen, and Exo-K's Kai, Tao made his first televised performance on [[SBS Gayo Daejeon]] event on December 29, 2011. In June 2014, Tao was spotted filming for [[Zhang Liyin]]'s music video for her single ''[[Agape (Zhang Liyin song)|Agape]]'', alongside labelmate [[Victoria Song|Victoria]] of [[F(x) (band)|f(x)]]. The music video was released August 5, 2014.<ref>http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/08/zhang-li-yin-stirs-emotion-with-agape-mv-starring-exos-tao-fxs-victoria-song-jae-rim</ref> In July 2014, it was confirmed that Tao would be joining the [[Solomon Islands]] edition of SBS' ''[[Law of the Jungle (TV series)|Laws of the Jungle]]''. The episodes aired from September 12, 2014 to November 21, 2014.<ref>http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/06/exos-tao-to-join-laws-of-the-jungle</ref> In January 2015, it was revealed that Tao was cast for the role of William in the Chinese movie adaptation, [[You Are My Sunshine (2015 film)|''You Are My Sunshine'']], which was released on April 30, 2015.<ref>http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/01/exos-tao-shows-loyalty-to-friend-huang-xiaoming-and-to-cameo-in-upcoming-chinese-movie-my-sunshine</ref> On April 22, 2015, Tao's father posted a letter through Weibo expressing his sentiments for his son to withdraw from the group and return to China due to lack of support for his son concerning individual career developments and health issues. Tao had previously sustained several injuries, including a torn ligament in his ankle and a chronic waist injury, that have not been properly treated and caused him to be absent during promotions for the group's second studio album [[Exodus (Exo album)|''Exodus'']]. Through an interview with Chinese media outlet Sina, Tao's father stated that Tao had agreed to discuss possible contract termination. On April 23, 2015, [[S.M. Entertainment]] released an official statement saying that they would be "seeking a solution in a developmental direction" by negotiating with Tao and his father.<ref>http://news.nate.com/view/20150423n01093?mid=n1008</ref> On May 29, 2015, [[S.M. Entertainment]] released another statement regarding Tao amidst the group's return as nine members for the repackage album titled ''Love Me Right'', stating that negotiations were still ongoing and it could not be confirmed whether Tao would be leaving or staying. The company also stated that Tao would not be participating in promotions for ''Love Me Right''.<ref>http://news.nate.com/view/20150529n12752</ref> On May 20, 2015, it was revealed that Tao signed with a Chinese game company as the official endorser for the game application ''The Almighty Team''.{{citation needed|reason=What is a reliable source that backs up the claim for the game application endorsement deal for Tao? This claim needs to be backed up|date=May 2015}} ==References== {{reflist|30em}}. ==External links== * {{Official website|http://exo.smtown.com/|Exo official website}} {{Exo}} {{S.M. Entertainment}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Exo members}} [[Category:Lists of members by band]] [[Category:Male singers]] [[Category:Exo (band) members| ]]'