debuted: april 8, 2012. company: sm entertainment. fan name: EXO-L.
exo originally had 12 members. they were split into two sub-units -- exo-k, who promoted in korea and did music in korean, and exo-m, who promoted in china and did music in mandarin. after 3 out of 4 chinese members left, the sub-unit concept unofficially was gotten rid of, since exo-m had only 3 members left.
exo is also known for their concept that they have come to earth from exo planet, and each member has a superpower.
during wolf / growl era every member chose their own assigned numbers.
exo mvs (note: each music video also has a chinese / exo-m version): what is love | history | mama* | wolf* | growl* | miracles in december* | overdose* | call me baby* | love me right* | lightsaber | sing for you* | lucky one* | monster* | lotto* | dancing king | for life* | ko ko bop* | power* | universe* | tempo* | love shot*
marked with * : album title songs.
in 2016 exo’s “first” sub-unit debuted, it’s called exo cbx (a.k.a. exo chenbaekxi) and it consists of the members xiumin, baekhyun and chen.
exo cbx mvs: hey mama!* | blooming day*
xiumin -- kim minseok
시우민 / 김민석
born: march 26, 1990.
nationality: korean.
official height: 173cm.
blood type: b.
position: vocal, rap, dance.
sub-units: exo-m, exo cbx.
superpower: frost / ice.
number: 99.
took part in web-dramas exo next door (minor role) and falling for dojeon (lead role).
had a supporting role in the movie seondal: the man who sells the river.
featured in aoa jimin’s song call you bae.
in 2017, he released a song with nct’s mark called young & free.
he’s a cast member in the show it’s dangerous outside the blanket season 1 and season 2 (episodes 6-7).
how to recognize him: his eyes are a very special feature. he is the only member that has monolids, and i think his eyes look almost cat-like. also, in their first music videos, his cheeks were a bit chubby, but in the recent time his cheekbones are one feature to go by to recognize him.
luhan
former member. officially left on october 10, 2014 for health reasons.
루한 / 鹿晗
born: april 20, 1990.
nationality: chinese.
official height: 178cm.
blood type: o.
position: vocal, dance.
sub-units: exo-m.
superpower: telekinesis.
number: 7.
since 2014 he is known as an actor. you can check on his list of works here.
a cast member of the chinese version of running man (season 3, season 4, season 5).
has pursued a solo music career. here is is official youtube channel.
in 2017, he revealed he is dating a chinese actress guang xiaotong.
dance mentor in the 2018 show hot blood dance crew.
how to recognize him: by his eyes. i think they are his most distinct feature, since they are big and they always sparkle. if you watch him on variety shows, you’ll probably notice him as the member who cannot contain his facial expressions. :’D
kris wu -- wu yifan
former member. officially left on may 15, 2014 for health reasons.
크리스 / 吴亦凡
born: november 6, 1990.
nationality: chinese-canadian.
official height: 187cm.
blood type: o.
position: rap, leader of exo-m.
sub-units: exo-m.
superpower: flight (dragon).
number: 00.
has done a lot of acting work. has also taken part in the hollywood movies xxx: return of xander cage (2017) and valerian and the city of a thousand planets (2017).
took part in the variety shows challenger’s allience (2015) and 72 floors of mystery (2017). he was also one of the judges for the rap of china (2017).
official youtube channel -- he has released solo songs, singles and soundtracks for movies.
how to recognize him: the way i learned him (and he was one of the first members i knew), was by his eyebrows. no other member has them like that! :D he also has full lips, sharp jawline and, when he smiles, you can see his gums.
suho -- kim junmyeon
수호 / 김준면
born: may 22, 1991.
nationality: korean.
official height: 173cm.
blood type: ab.
position: leader, vocal.
sub-units: exo-k.
superpower: water.
number: 1.
has been developing an acting career; acted in several dramas and movies.
starred in the musicals the last kiss (2017) and the man who laughs (2018).
took part in a 4 episode variety show called fluttering india.
released songs with jane jang called do you have a moment and dinner.
how to recognize him: he has a very clear shape of his face, his cheekbones are prominent. and when he smiles, he turns into the biggest sunshine!
lay -- zhang yixing
레이 / 张艺兴
born: october 7, 1991.
nationality: chinese.
official height: 177cm.
blood type: a.
postition: dance, vocal.
sub-units: exo-m.
superpower: healing.
number: 10.
takes part in the chinese variety show called go fighting! (season 1, season 2, season 3, season 4).
has developed an acting career, acted in several movies and dramas, including the korean web-drama exo next door.
one of the coaches and the producer representative in the chinese show idol producer.
he has not participated in the comebacks with ko ko bop, power, universe and tempo (he participated only in the mv and chinese audio for tempo) because of the thaad issue between south korea and china.
he is the first member to release solo albums. so far he has released albums lose control (2016) and lay 02 sheep (2017), winter special gift (2017), namanana (2018), and music videos: lose control, i need u, sheep, goodbye christmas, give me a chance, namanana.
how to recognize him: he has dimples! that’s a distinct feature exo members have mentioned. i’d also say his eyes and his lips are features to go by to tell him apart.
byun baekhyun
백현
born: may 6, 1992.
nationality: korean.
official height: 174cm.
blood type: o.
position: vocal.
sub-units: exo-k, exo cbx.
superpower: light.
number: 4.
took part in the web-drama exo next door.
in 2016 made his official acting debut in the drama called moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo.
guested on the first episode of the variety show master key.
has had several songs come out: dream (with miss a’s suzy), the day (with k.will), rain (with sistar’s soyou), young (with loco).
how to recognize him: his eyes and lips are smaller than the others’. exo members have said that his distinct feature is his mouth turning into a rectangle when he smiles. baekhyun is also the member who you’ll often see wearing eyeliner in music videos and important performances.
chen -- kim jongdae
첸 / 김종대
born: september 21, 1992.
nationality: korean.
official height: 173cm.
blood type: b.
postition: vocal.
sub-units: exo-m, exo cbx.
superpower: lightning.
number: 21.
appeared in the web-drama exo next door.
in 2015, made a debut in the musical theater, he played a character named benny in the musical in the heights.
has done several special projects, like song and official soundtrack releases.
debuted as a soloist on april 1, 2019 with the album april, and a flower and title song beautiful goodbye.
how to recognize him: he has quite a small face and his cheekbones are very prominent. his lips curl up at the corners and, when he sings, he always raises his eyebrows up the same way.
park chanyeol
찬열
born: november 27, 1992.
nationality: korean.
official height: 185cm.
blood type: a.
position: rap, vocal.
sub-units: exo-k.
superpower: fire (phoenix).
number: 61.
he is also doing acting work. you can see the list of his dramas and movies here.
took part in season 1 of the show called roommate.
guested on the show law of the jungle twice: in micronesia (ep. 90-94) and brunei (ep. 175-177).
guested on episode 4 of the variety show master key.
also has participated in other song releases outside of exo, including even a collaboration with far east movement called freal luv.
released a song together with sehun called we young.
how to recognize him: his ears are a very distinct feature of his. he also has big eyes and a big smile (when he smiles, you cann pretty much see all his teeth). when on variety or radio shows, he is always the member who gives out the biggest reactions to everything!
d.o. -- doh kyungsoo
도경수
born: january 12, 1993.
nationality: korean.
official height: 173cm.
blood type: a.
position: vocal.
sub-units: exo-k.
superpower: earth / strength.
number: 12.
very well known as one of the best idol actors, received several awards and a lot of praises for his work. here is his actor profile.
released a special collaboration song in 2016 with yoo youngjin called tell me (what is love). also has done several soundtracks.
how to recognize him: he is the shortest member; he has big eyes and his lips are said to be heart-shaped. i’d say, when he smiles, his lips also form a heart.
tao -- huang zitao
former member. officially left in summer 2015 for health reasons.
타오 / 黄子韬
born: may 2, 1993.
nationality: chinese.
official height: 183cm.
blood type: ab.
position: rap, the maknae / youngest of exo-m.
sub-units: exo-m.
superpower: time.
number: 68.
guested on the show law of the jungle in solomon islands (ep. 131-133).
one of his last projects with exo was the web-drama exo next door. since that he has done several other acting jobs, here is the list.
he was one of the mentors on the chinese produce 101.
has released digital singles, as well as several albums: t.a.o (2015), z.tao (2015) and the road (2016). here is his official youtube channel.
how to recognize him: his feline eyes are his most distinct feature. he is also known to have dark circles under his eyes and tan skin.
kai -- kim jongin
카이 / 김종인
born: january 14, 1994.
nationality: korean.
official height: 182cm.
blood type: a.
position: dance, rap, vocal.
sub-units: exo-k.
superpower: teleportation.
number: 88.
featured in shinee taemin’s song pretty boy.
has been developing an acting career.
how to recognize him: he has the most tan skin. his lips are very full, his cheekbones are very prominent, and he has a very interesting nose shape. he is the main dancer and known to be the face of exo, so you’ll probably often see everything exo-related centering around him.
oh sehun
세훈
born: april 12, 1994.
nationality: korean.
official height: 181cm (but it’s been said by him that he’s taller now).
blood type: o.
position: dance, rap, maknae.
sub-units: exo-k.
superpower: wind.
number: 94.
he is another member that has been developing his acting career. his first roles were in the web-dramas exo next door (2015) and dokgo rewind (2018). check out his actor’s profile here.
cast member of the netflix show busted!.
released a song together with chanyeol called we young.
how to recognize him: his features, especially his jawline (chin), are very sharp. nowadays, he is the 2nd tallest member after chanyeol and his shoulders are very broad.
things to check out:
exo’s variety shows:
exo first box
exo showtime
exo xoxo
exo 90:2014
exo surp:lines
exo channel
exo second box
exo tourgram
travel the world on exo’s ladder - cbx edition
travel the world on exo’s ladder season 2
exo on variety shows:
exo’s weekly idol episodes
exo on knowing brother (ep. 85)
exo on star show 360
exo’s, luhan’s, kris’, lay’s happy camp episodes
exo’s performances on immortal song: really i didn’t know, with you, it’s still a dark night
chen on masked singer
other:
exo’s pathcode teasers (happened before the exodus era / call me baby comeback)
