EXO Members Profile (Updated!) - Kpop Profiles (2024)

EXO Members Profile and Facts:

EXO (엑소) is a South Korean boy group that currently consists of: Suho, Xiumin,Baekhyun, Chen,Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun. On April 8, 2022 Lay announced his departure from SM Ent., no details regarding his possible future activities as an EXO member have been given. Former members: Kris, Tao and Luhan. EXO debuted on April 8, 2012, under SM Entertainment.

EXO Fandom Name: EXO-L
EXO Official Fan Color: Cosmic Latte

EXO Official Accounts:
Instagram: @weareone.exo
Twitter: @weareoneEXO
Facebook: weareoneEXO
vLive: EXO channel
Official Website: exo.smtown.com
Youtube: EXO Channel

EXO Members Profile:
Suho

Stage Name: Suho (수호)
Birth Name: Kim Jun Myeon (김준면)
Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: May 22, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENFJ-A
Nationality: Korean
Super Power (Badge): Water
Representative Number: 1 (currently, used to be 7)
Representative Emoji: 🐰
Sub-Unit: EXO-K, EXO Main Vocal Line
Instagram: @kimjuncotton

Suho Facts:
– He lives in the Apujeong neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea.
– He has an older brother, Kim Dongkyu (4 years older).
– Education: Whimoon High School; Korea National University of Arts – Majoring in Acting (2009 – 2011, then he withdrew); Kyung Hee Cyber University (Majoring in Arts Department of Business Administration).
– He is said to look like Siwon of SUPER JUNIOR.
– Suho became an SM trainee in 2006 when he was 16.
– He says out of all of the EXO members, he’s the best at public speaking.
– He is very polite and considerate.
– Suho speaks basic English.
– He likes joking a lot, but the members say his jokes aren’t funny.
– Hobbies: Cycling, acting, playing golf.
– He’s really close to Sehun. They’ve known each other for 16 years (as of 2023).
– He used to share a room with Sehun, but they have separate rooms now.
– Suho is friends with Minho of SHINeesince their college days (KBS Exciting India).
– On May 14, 2020, Suho enlisted in the military. He was discharged on February 13, 2022.
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Xiumin

Stage Name: Xiumin (시우민)
Birth Name: Kim Min Seok (김민석)
Position: Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper
Birthday: March 26, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type:B
MBTI Type: ISTJ (His previous result was ENFJ)
Nationality: Korean
Super Power (Badge): Frost (Snowflake)
Representative Number: 99
Representative Emoji: 🐱
Sub-Unit: EXO-M,EXO-CBX
Instagram:@e_xiu_o

Xiumin Facts:
– Hometown: Guri, Gyeonggi province.
– Xiumin has a little sister whose identity he worked very hard to keep a secret.
– Education: Catholic Kwandong University.
– He became an SM trainee in 2008.
– He has a chubby face and a cute grin.
– Personality: Kind, very, very clean and tidy, cute, prankster, funny.
– His nicknames are Bao Zi (Little Bun), Mandoo, King of Detail.
– He is a good cook.
– Specialty: taekwondo, fencing, kendo, and soccer.
– Though his looks make him appear as the youngest member, he is actually the oldest.
– He is the neatest, strongest and cleanest member in EXO-M.
– According to Chanyeol, he seems cute but he’s actually manly (Star Show 360).
– In 2017 he became a regular cast of the show “It’s Dangerous Beyond The Blankets”.
– He enlisted for the military on May 7, 2019. He was discharged on December 6, 2020.
– On September 26, 2022 he debuted as a soloist with the mini album Brand New.
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Baekhyun

Stage Name: Baekhyun (백현)
Birth Name: Byun Baek Hyun (변백현)
Position:Main Vocalist
Birthday:May 6, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESTJ (His former result was ISFP)
Nationality: Korean
Super Power (Badge): Light (Sun)
Representative Number: 4
Representative Emoji: 🐶
Sub-Unit: EXO-K, EXO-CBX, EXO Main Vocal Line
Instagram:@baekhyunee_exo
Twitter: @b_hundred_hyun
Weibo: baekhyunee7
YouTube: Baekhyun

Baekhyun Facts:
– Hometown: Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
– He has an older brother named Byun Baekbeom.
– Education: Kyung Hee Cyber University (Culture and Arts Business Department).
– He officially joined SM in 2011.
– His popular nickname is “Bacon”.
– Personality: he is a bright, cheerful, childlike person.
– He was in a relationship with Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon (for 14 months).
– He can learn the choreography for a new song within a day (Star Show 360).
– He doesn’t like going out and he prefers playing games instead, in his free time (Star Show 360).
– Specialties: Hapkido, piano
– Hobbies: Aikido, Piano, listening to music, watching movies, singing.
– A star he’s close to is the actor Lee Joon-Gi.
– He launched his own fashion brand, “Privé by BBH”, on July 1st 2018.
– He is part of SuperM.
– On July 10, 2019 he debuted as a solo artist, with the song “UN Village“.
– He enlisted in the military on May 6, 2021. He was discharged on February 5, 2023.
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Chen

Stage Name: Chen (첸)
Birth Name: Kim Jong Dae (김종대)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: September 21, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 172.5 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type:B
MBTI Type:ISTJ
Nationality: Korean
Super Power (Badge): Thunder (Lightning)
Representative Number: 21
Representative Emoji: 🐲/🦕
Sub-Unit: EXO-M, EXO-CBX, EXO Main Vocal Line
YouTube: Chen

Chen Facts:
– Hometown: Siheung, Gyeonggi province.
– He has an older brother.
– Education: Hanyang Cyber University (Advertisem*nt Media MBA).
– He became an SM Entertainment trainee in 2011.
– The thing he is best at is singing high-notes.
– In 2014 he joined SM the Ballad.
– Has a humorous and very playful personality.
– Even though he seems quiet in some interviews, he’s actually very hyper.
– Specialties: Singing, piano
– His father is a singer as well.
– Chen’s English name is Matteo.
– He likes to joke around and prank his fellow members.
– Chen speaks basic English.
– He was the last member to join EXO-M.
– He acted in the webdrama”EXO Next Door” in 2015.
– Chen made his debut as a solo artist with “Beautiful Goodbye”.
– On January 13, 2020, SM Ent. confirmed he is getting married to his pregnant non-celebrity girlfriend.
– On April 29, 2020, he and his now-wife welcomed their first child together, a baby girl in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea.
– Chen enlisted on October 26, 2020. He was discharged on April 25, 2022.
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Chanyeol

Stage Name: Chanyeol (찬열)
Birth Name: Park Chan Yeol (박찬열)
Position: Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: November 27, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 186 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ-T
Nationality: Korean
Super Power (Badge): Fire (Phoenix)
Representative Number: 61
Representative Emoji: 🐯
Sub-Unit: EXO-K, EXO-SC
Instagram:@real__pcy
SoundCloud: real__pcy
Weibo: real__pcyyyyy

Chanyeol Facts:
– Hometown: Seoul, South Korea.
– He has a sister, Park Yoo-ra, who used to be a news anchor (3 years older).
– Education: Kyung Hee Cyber University (Culture and Arts Business Department)
– He became an SM Entertainment trainee in 2008.
– He calls himself ‘Reversal Voice’ because his baby face is contrasted by his deep, manly voice.
– He is the one that designed EXO’s hexagon logo.
– Specialties: Playing musical instruments (guitar, drum, bass, djembe), rap, acting.
– He is always cheerful and bright.
– He is a romantic person.
– Chanyeol speaks basic English.
– His shoe size is 290mm.
– He has a habit of following rhythms with his hands.
– Chanyeol confessed he cries the most among EXO members (Star Show 360).
– He dreams to be in a relationship with someone who likes to cook.
– Chanyeol enlisted on March 29, 2021, and later completed it on September 28, 2022.
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D.O.

Stage Name: D.O. (디오)
Birth Name: Do Kyung Soo (도경수)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: January 12, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type:ENTJ
Nationality: Korean
Super Power (Badge): Force
Representative Number: 12
Representative Emoji: 🐧
Sub-Unit: EXO-K, EXO Main Vocal Line
Instagram:d.o.hkyungsoo

D.O. Facts:
– Hometown: Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
– He has an older brother, Do Seungsoo.
– Education: Baekseok High School.
– He was a famous ulzzang kid.
– He became a SM trainee in 2010.
– Personality: Quiet, acts like a mother to the other members, sentimental, considerate.
– He loves cooking and mostly cooks for the members.
– D.O. can speak basic English.
– Specialties: Singing, beat box, acting.
– D.O. has a habit of humming songs.
– He is obsessed with cleaning. He is always tidy and likes to sort things by color, brands, and type.
– He’s shy with strangers. He prefers it if other people initiate conversations and gets close to him.
– He enlisted in the military on July 1st, 2019. He was discharged on January 25, 2021.
– On October 18, 2023 it was announced that D.O. left SM Ent., however he is still an EXO member.
– As of November 2023, he is under the agency 컴퍼니수수 (Company Soosoo) for his personal activities.
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Kai

Stage Name: Kai (카이)
Birth Name: Kim Jong In (김종인)
Position:Main Dancer, Sub Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Center, Visual
Birthday:January 14, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 182 cm (5’11″)
Weight: 67 kg (148 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Korean
Super Power (Badge): Teleportation
Representative Number: 88
Representative Emoji:🐻
Sub-Unit: EXO-K
Instagram: @zkdlin

Kai Facts:
– Hometown: Suncheon, South Jeolla Province/Jeollanam-do, S. Korea.
– Has 2 older sisters (one 9 years older and another 5 years older).
– Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul.
– Personality: kind-hearted, quiet, shy, and very gentle, hard to express feelings.
– Kai has the hottest temper out of all of the members.
– He became a SM trainee in 2007, when he was 13.
– Specialties: Dance (ballet, jazz, hip hop, popping, rocking).
– He has a habit of often biting his lips.
– He loves playing video games.
– He is friends with SHINee’s Taemin, BTS’s Jimin, Ravi and HOTSHOT’s Sungwoon.
– He says that as long as people love him, he’ll return that love with double the amount.
– Kai is ranked 51st on TC Candler “The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018”.
– He is part of SuperM.
– Kai officially debuted as a soloist on November 30, 2020.
– He enlisted on May 11, 2023.
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Sehun

Stage Name: Sehun (세훈)
BirthName: Oh Se Hun (오세훈)
Position:Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Visual, Maknae
Birthday: April 12, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Super Power (Badge): Wind
Representative Number: 94
Representative Emoji: 🐣
Sub-Unit: EXO-K, EXO-SC
Instagram:@oohsehun
Weibo: “wu世勋-EXO

Sehun Facts:
– Hometown: Seoul, South Korea.
– He has an older brother (3 years older).
– Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul.
– He’s a former ulzzang.
– Sehun became a SM trainee in 2008, when he was 14.
– He has a habit of sticking out his tongue.
– His personality is shy.
– Specialties: Dancing, acting
– He’s not really good in pronouncing the letter S.
– His favorite foods are meat and sushi.
– He’s really close to Suho. They know each other for 16 years (as of 2023).
– He used to share a room with Suho. Sehun and Suho recently revealed that they are no longer roommates, they have separate rooms now.
– Sehun is a regular cast of variety show “Busted”.
– Sehun is ranked 15th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018”.
– Sehun enlisted on December 21, 2023.
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Member On Hiatus(?):
Lay

Stage Name: Lay (레이)
Birth Name: Zhang Jiashuai, his legalized name is Zhang Yixing (张艺兴)
Position: Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper
Birthday: October 7, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type:INFP
Nationality: Chinese
Super Power (Badge): Healing (Unicorn)
Representative Number: 10
Representative Emoji: 🐑
Sub-Unit: EXO-M
Instagram: @layzhang
Twitter: @layzhang
Weibo: 努力努力再努力x

Lay Facts:
– Hometown: Changsha, Hunan, China.
– He’s an only child.
– Lay used to be a local child star in China.
– He thought his blood type was A, but it appeared to be AB after re-testing.
– Education: Hunan Normal University High School
– He became an SM trainee in 2008 when he was 16.
– He speaks Chinese, Korean, and English.
– Lay has a 4D personality.
– Specialties: Guitar, dancing, piano.
– He was supposed to be EXO-M’s leader but it was changed to Kris.
– He’s rather naughty, but he’s really funny at times too.
– He is the cooking “umma” in EXO-M, even when there’s nothing to do, he will cook.
– His favorite foods are tidbits, junk food, anything he cooks.
– A star he recently got close to is Leo (VIXX) (Star Show 360).
– He established his own charity foundation entitled “Zhang Yixing Arts Scholarship”.
– Lay didn’t participate in a few comebacks staring with “KoKoBop” promotions with EXO, due to conflict with his promotion schedule in China.
– Lay is first ambassador of Perrier company in China, first ambassador to the Valentino brand, Huawei Nova ambassador, the first ambassador of Milka company, first ambassador of Converse in Asia and the Pacific Ocean.
– Lay is ranked 18th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018”.
– He’s not participating to the current promotions due to his busy schedule in China.
– In December 2020, he founded his own entertainment company, Changsha Chromosome Entertainment.
– On April 8, 2022 Lay announced he has left SM Ent. after the conclusion of his 10-year contract with the company. No details regarding his possible future activities as an EXO member have been given.
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Former Members:
Kris

Stage Name: Kris (크리스)
Birth Name: Li Jiaheng, but his name was changed to Wu Yifan (吴亦凡)
Position: Main Rapper, Leader (EXO-M)
Birthday: November 6, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 186.6 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 73 kg (160 lbs)
Blood Type:O
Nationality:Chinese-Canadian
Super Power (Badge): Flight (Dragon)
Representative Number:00
Sub-Unit: EXO-M
Instagram:@kriswu
Twitter: @kriswu
Weibo: @Mr_凡先生

Kris facts:
– He was born in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, but at age of 10 moved to Vancouver, Canada.
– Kris’ birth name is Li Jiaheng and his name was changed to Wu Yifan for personal reasons.
– He is fluent in 4 languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Korean.
– Specialties: Languages and Basketball.
– He’s very social and can talk to anyone.
– On May 15, 2014, Kris filed a lawsuit against SM asking for the termination of his contract and left EXO. (More details)
– He was a special mentor (ep. 3) in “Produce 101 China” aka Chuang 2020.
– In November 2022, a Chinese court sentenced Kris Wu to 13 years in prison on charges including r*pe.
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Luhan

Stage Name: Luhan (루한)
Birth Name: Lu Han (鹿晗)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual, Face of The Group
Birthday: April 20, 1990
Zodiac Sign:Taurus
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 52 kg (114 lbs)
Blood Type:A
Nationality:Chinese
Representative Number:77
Super Power (Badge): Telekinesis
Sub-Unit: EXO-M
Instagram:@7_luhan_m
Weibo: @M鹿M

Luhan facts:
– He was born in Haidian District, Beijing, China.
– He’s an only child.
– Auditioned to be a trainee for JYP Entertainment but was not accepted.
– He likes girls who are demure and quiet.
– He likes simple clothes.
– Specialties: Soccer, Rubix’s cube.
– His interests are animation, art, video games, computers, water sports, nature sports, basketball, baseball, football, music, concerts/clubs, television, animals, travel, singing and Rubik’s cube.
– On October 10, 2014, Lu Han filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment asking for the termination of his contract, and left EXO. (More details)
– On 8 October 2017, Luhan posted on his Weibo that he’s dating the actress Guan Xiaotong.
– Luhan is ranked 59th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018”.
– He was a mentor in “Produce 101 China” aka Chuang 2020.
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Tao

Stage Name: Tao (타오)
Chinese Name: Huang Zitao (黄子韬)
Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: May 2, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 184 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type:AB
Nationality:Chinese
Super Power (Badge): Time Control (Hourglass)
Representative Number:68
Sub-Unit: EXO-M
Instagram:@hztttao
Twitter: @hztttaoswag
Weibo: @CPOPKing-黄子韬

Tao Facts:
– He was born in Qingdao, Shandong province, China.
– He’s an only child.
– Nickname: Peach, Kung Fu Panda.
– He loves the color blue, Western food, basketball and black cat.
– His favorite music genre is hip hop and R&B.
– He is the member with the most aegyo.
– He is a very emotional and is sensitive guy who is well in-touch with his own feelings.
– When Tao first became a trainee he didn’t know any Korean or English so he originally had to room with their manager to learn more Korean.
– Specialty: Martial arts.
– In June 2015, Zitao set up an official Chinese agency, 黄子韬Z.TAO Studio.
– On August 24 2015, he filled a lawsuit against S.M. Entertainment. (More details)
– On 28th April 2017 it was announced that he loses the lawsuit against SM.
– On 27th October 2017 it was announced that Seoul’s court made its final decision in favor of SM.
– Tao had submitted an appeal, but on the 15th March 2018, the court dismissed Tao’s appeal, so, he has to continue his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment.
– He was a mentor in “Produce 101 China” aka Chuang 2020.
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NOTE 2: To clear up the confusion and a common misconception: Sub Vocalist/Sub Rapper and Vocalist/Rapper have the same meaning. The accurate terms used in South Korea are Main, Lead and Sub

NOTE 3: Their current listed positions are based on their official profiles on Melon and the VCR’s from their concerts in 2019.

NOTE 4: Baekhyun updated his MBTI to ESTJ on Feb 24, 2023. (Source: W Korea interview) Xiumin updated his MBTI to ISTJ on July 15, 2023 (Source).

For Reference On MBTI Types:
E = Extroverted, I = Introverted
N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging

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