🌌 EXO (엑소)

Debut: April 8, 2012

Agency: SM Entertainment

Original Lineup: 12 members

Current Group Lineup: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun

2026 REVERXE Participants: Suho, Lay, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun

Former Members: Kris, Luhan, Tao

Fandom: EXO-L

Sub-Units: EXO-CBX, EXO-SC

Signature Songs: Growl, Call Me Baby, Monster, Ko Ko Bop, Tempo, Love Shot, Cream Soda, Crown

XIUMIN (시우민)

Real Name: Kim Min-seok (김민석)

Birthday: March 26, 1990

Position: Vocalist, Dancer

Nationality: Korean

Original Unit: EXO-M

Sub-Unit: EXO-CBX

Height: Not officially disclosed

Blood Type: Not officially disclosed

MBTI: Not officially disclosed

✨ Fun Facts

• Xiumin is the oldest member of EXO.
• He debuted as part of EXO-M in 2012.
• His stage name was chosen to suit EXO-M's Chinese-market promotions.
• He later became one-third of EXO-CBX with Chen and Baekhyun.
• EXO-CBX became EXO's first official sub-unit.
• He is known for combining vocals with strong dance ability.
• He has performed in musical theater in addition to idol activities.
• He became the first EXO member to begin mandatory military service.
• He completed his military service in December 2020.
• He officially debuted as a solo artist with Brand New in 2022.
• His solo career allows him to explore brighter dance-pop outside EXO's group sound.
• He remains a member of both EXO and EXO-CBX.

SUHO (수호) — Leader

Real Name: Kim Jun-myeon (김준면)

Birthday: May 22, 1991

Position: Leader, Vocalist

Nationality: Korean

Original Unit: EXO-K

Height: Not officially disclosed

Blood Type: Not officially disclosed

MBTI: Not officially disclosed

✨ Fun Facts

• Suho is EXO's leader.
• His stage name means "guardian" or "to protect."
• He trained at SM Entertainment for several years before EXO's debut.
• He originally promoted as the leader of EXO-K.
• He is one of EXO's vocalists.
• He has performed extensively in musical theater.
• He has also worked as a television and film actor.
• He made his solo debut with Self-Portrait in 2020.
• His solo music incorporates pop-rock and alternative-rock influences.
• Later solo projects include Grey Suit and 1 to 3.
• He completed his mandatory military service in February 2022.
• He participated in EXO's 2026 album REVERXE and subsequent group activities.

LAY (레이 / 张艺兴)

Real Name: Zhang Yixing (张艺兴)

Birthday: October 7, 1991

Position: Dancer, Vocalist

Nationality: Chinese

Original Unit: EXO-M

Height: Not officially disclosed

Blood Type: Not officially disclosed

MBTI: Not officially disclosed

✨ Fun Facts

• Lay was born in Changsha, Hunan, China.
• His birth name is Zhang Yixing.
• He originally debuted as a member of EXO-M.
• He became especially recognized for his dance ability.
• He plays musical instruments and has been involved in songwriting and production.
• He established an extensive solo career in China.
• His solo music incorporates Mandarin pop, hip-hop, R&B and traditional Chinese musical influences.
• His solo albums include LOSE CONTROL, NAMANANA and LIT.
• He established Chromosome Entertainment for artist and entertainment projects in China.
• His EXO group activities became less frequent while his Chinese solo career expanded.
• He participated in EXO's 2021 special album Don't Fight the Feeling.
• He returned again for EXO's 2026 studio album REVERXE.

BAEKHYUN (백현)

Real Name: Byun Baek-hyun (변백현)

Birthday: May 6, 1992

Position: Main Vocalist

Nationality: Korean

Original Unit: EXO-K

Sub-Unit: EXO-CBX

Other Group: SuperM

✨ Fun Facts

• Baekhyun is one of EXO's principal vocalists.
• He was discovered while preparing for a music-college entrance examination.
• His pre-debut training period was relatively short.
• He debuted in EXO-K in 2012.
• He joined EXO-CBX with Chen and Xiumin in 2016.
• He became a member of SuperM in 2019.
• His solo debut album City Lights was released in 2019.
• UN Village established the contemporary R&B style associated with his solo career.
• His solo albums also include Delight, Bambi, Hello, World and Essence of Reverie.
• He is recognized for vocal agility, falsetto and expressive R&B singing.
• His solo releases have achieved major physical-album sales.
• He remains a member of EXO and EXO-CBX, although he did not participate in REVERXE.

CHEN (첸)

Real Name: Kim Jong-dae (김종대)

Birthday: September 21, 1992

Position: Main Vocalist

Nationality: Korean

Original Unit: EXO-M

Sub-Unit: EXO-CBX

✨ Fun Facts

• Chen is one of EXO's principal vocalists.
• He originally debuted in EXO-M despite being Korean.
• He is known for his high register and powerful vocal projection.
• He joined Xiumin and Baekhyun in EXO-CBX.
• He has recorded numerous Korean drama soundtracks.
• His OST work helped establish an individual career outside EXO.
• He made his solo debut with April, and a flower in 2019.
• His solo music frequently emphasizes ballads and vocal storytelling.
• His releases include Dear my dear and Last Scene.
• He completed mandatory military service in April 2022.
• He has continued solo touring and recording activities.
• He remains a member of EXO and EXO-CBX, although he did not participate in REVERXE.

CHANYEOL (찬열)

Real Name: Park Chan-yeol (박찬열)

Birthday: November 27, 1992

Position: Rapper, Vocalist

Nationality: Korean

Original Unit: EXO-K

Sub-Unit: EXO-SC

✨ Fun Facts

• Chanyeol is one of EXO's primary rappers.
• He debuted through EXO-K in 2012.
• He plays several instruments, including guitar and drums.
• His musical interests extend into songwriting and production.
• He formed EXO-SC with Sehun.
• EXO-SC officially debuted with What a Life in 2019.
• He has collaborated with artists outside EXO.
• He has also appeared in films, dramas and variety programs.
• He completed mandatory military service in September 2022.
• He launched his official solo album career with Black Out in 2024.
• His solo material incorporates pop-rock alongside EXO's familiar R&B and pop influences.
• He participated in EXO's 2026 REVERXE comeback and EXhOrizon tour.

D.O. (디오)

Real Name: Doh Kyung-soo (도경수)

Birthday: January 12, 1993

Position: Main Vocalist

Nationality: Korean

Original Unit: EXO-K

✨ Fun Facts

• D.O. is one of EXO's principal vocalists.
• His stage name comes from his family name, Doh.
• He is known for a warm vocal tone particularly suited to R&B.
• He debuted with EXO-K in 2012.
• He has built a substantial parallel career as actor Doh Kyung-soo.
• His acting work includes television dramas and feature films.
• He received recognition for performances in projects such as It's Okay, That's Love.
• He completed mandatory military service in January 2021.
• He officially debuted as a solo singer with Empathy in 2021.
• His solo music often emphasizes acoustic pop and R&B.
• He later released projects including Expectation and Blossom.
• He participated in EXO's 2026 album REVERXE.

KAI (카이)

Real Name: Kim Jong-in (김종인)

Birthday: January 14, 1994

Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist

Nationality: Korean

Original Unit: EXO-K

Other Group: SuperM

✨ Fun Facts

• Kai began learning dance at a young age.
• His early dance training included ballet and jazz.
• He was one of the first EXO members introduced before the group's debut.
• He became closely associated with EXO's performance identity.
• He joined SuperM in 2019.
• He made his solo debut with KAI in 2020.
• His debut title track Mmmh introduced his R&B-focused solo style.
• His later solo albums include Peaches, Rover and Wait On Me.
• Rover became one of his signature solo songs.
• He completed alternative military service in February 2025.
• He launched his first solo concert tour, KAION, in 2025.
• He returned to EXO group albums with REVERXE in 2026.

SEHUN (세훈)

Real Name: Oh Se-hun (오세훈)

Birthday: April 12, 1994

Position: Rapper, Dancer, Vocalist, Maknae

Nationality: Korean

Original Unit: EXO-K

Sub-Unit: EXO-SC

✨ Fun Facts

• Sehun is the youngest member of EXO.
• He was cast by SM Entertainment while still young.
• He trained for several years before EXO's debut.
• He debuted through EXO-K in 2012.
• Dance has been one of his principal roles within EXO.
• He formed EXO-SC with Chanyeol.
• EXO-SC's releases include What a Life and 1 Billion Views.
• He has also pursued acting and fashion activities.
• He appeared in television and film projects outside EXO.
• He began mandatory public service in December 2023.
• His completion of service in September 2025 ended EXO's long military-enlistment era.
• He participated in the group's 2026 REVERXE comeback.

LUHAN (루한 / 鹿晗) — Former Member

Real Name: Lu Han (鹿晗)

Birthday: April 20, 1990

Nationality: Chinese

Former Unit: EXO-M

EXO Activity: 2012–2014

✨ Fun Facts & EXO History

• Luhan was born in Beijing, China.
• He was one of EXO's original twelve members.
• He debuted as part of EXO-M.
• He performed vocals and dance within the group.
• He participated in EXO's early releases including MAMA, XOXO and Overdose.
• He appeared in both Mandarin and Korean versions of multiple EXO songs.
• He filed a lawsuit seeking termination of his SM Entertainment contract in 2014.
• Following his EXO activities, he established a major solo entertainment career in China.
• His post-EXO work includes music, acting and television.
• He released solo music primarily for the Chinese market.
• He has appeared in Chinese films and television productions.
• He remains part of EXO's original twelve-member history.

KRIS (크리스) — Former Member

Name Used During EXO: Kris

Birth Name: Li Jiaheng

Formerly Known As: Wu Yifan

Birthday: November 6, 1990

Nationality: Chinese-Canadian

Former Unit: EXO-M

EXO Activity: 2012–2014

✨ EXO History

• Kris was one of EXO's original twelve members.
• He served as the leader of EXO-M during the group's early period.
• He participated in EXO's official debut in 2012.
• He appeared on the group's debut mini album MAMA.
• He participated in EXO's breakthrough XOXO era.
• He was part of EXO during the release of Growl.
• He also participated in the group's Miracles in December period.
• Overdose was among his final EXO releases.
• He filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment in May 2014 seeking termination of his contract.
• His departure was part of EXO's transition away from its original twelve-member structure.
• He subsequently pursued entertainment activities in China.
• He is included here because he remains part of EXO's original lineup and early discography.

TAO (타오 / 黄子韬) — Former Member

Real Name: Huang Zitao (黄子韬)

Birthday: May 2, 1993

Nationality: Chinese

Former Unit: EXO-M

EXO Activity: 2012–2015

✨ Fun Facts & EXO History

• Tao was born in Qingdao, China.
• He was one of EXO's original twelve members.
• He debuted as part of EXO-M.
• He was known for incorporating martial-arts ability into performances.
• He participated in EXO's MAMA debut era.
• He also participated in XOXO, Growl and Overdose.
• He participated in EXO's second studio album EXODUS.
• His EXO activities decreased following injuries and other concerns in 2015.
• He subsequently pursued contract termination from SM Entertainment.
• He established a solo career in China under the name Z.TAO.
• His later career has included music, acting and entertainment-business activities.
• He remains part of EXO's original twelve-member history.