Few people interested in Asian pop culture do not know about EXO. A Korean group like PSY suddenly became popular and in demand, and this phenomenon is difficult to explain logically. After all, there are not one or two groups like this in the Korean show biz.
EXO: Korean band. Biography
The name of the group stands for "exoplanet" - a planet that is located outside of our galaxy. And it implies that the usual laws are not suitable for her. The same applies to the group: their music is difficult to fit into any one definition, this is a real eclecticism that combines different styles. Unique and inimitable.
Group Creation and Debut
The boy band was created in December 2011 and included 12 pretty guys: 8 Koreans and 4 Chinese. Before the official debut, 12 participants were divided into 2 subgroups: M1 and M2, which later became known as EXO-K and EXO-M, aimed at Korean and Chinese audiences.
In March 2012, the final composition of the group was approved and all participants of the Expo were represented, the beginning of April 2012 is considered to be the official date of the boy band's debut. However, the acquaintance of the audience with the new group began immediately after the announcement of the creation. The SM Entertainment label has come close to conquering the future market, and small videos have regularly appeared on YouTube for 100 days, not to mention magazine photos. In addition, a special show was shot with the members of the group, where they performed several songs, talked about themselves and answered questions from numerous fans. So for the official debut, the guys were already recognizable and quite popular. April 8 is considered a starting point, as on this day the first large-scale performances of the guys took place simultaneously in Korea and China with the single "Mom" and the release of the first mini-album. After which the group went on a general tour. The Korean group EXO (photos make it clear why) immediately attracted the attention of many fans.
Golden time
A year after the successful debut of exo, the Korean group released their first full-fledged albums: HOHO Kiss and HOHO Hug, for Korean and Chinese audiences respectively. In addition to brand new songs, the album includes already well-known and beloved fans from the time of the Internet promotion Baby don't cry and My lady. The main song of the album was Wolf. It was with this track that all the members of the exo Korean group performed at the Summer Universiade in Kazan. And thanks to Wolf, the first awards are received. According to the results of the year, the boy band was recognized as the best new group.
In August, the group released the album Growl and a video for the title song of the same name. From this moment the group’s “golden time” begins - 12 prestigious awards have been received, a huge number of discs have been sold, a video drama based on the album has been released. The popularity of the guys is growing both in Korea, China, and the rest of the world.
In December, EXO released the Miracles in December mini-album, which, like the previous one, is at the top of the charts and sold out instantly.
Until the end of 2013, EXO acted as a unified composition, but then again there was a division into subgroups to promote the album in different countries.
The end? Or the beginning? ..
In early May 2014, EXO (a Korean band) released a new mini-album, Overdose. Ahead of the guys waiting for an advertising campaign in two countries, the first big recital. But something happened that no one could have foreseen: EXO-M leader Chris decides to leave the boy band and sues SM Entertainment, wanting to break the contract. What caused the young man’s departure is still not known and is unlikely to come up anywhere.
Other members of the group were no less shocked by the news and promised to do their best to regain their trust.
The band’s concert was held without Chris’s participation, the scandal seemed to subside, the fans calmed down ... And another bomb explodes: in October, Lu Khan announces that he will leave the group and also filed a lawsuit. The official reason for leaving the group was declared fatigue. According to relatives and relatives, the young man needs rest, he is too exhausted emotionally and physically to continue his career.
Fans swept a wave of panic and hysteria. Perhaps to calm the audience, it was decided to combine EXO-K and EXO-M into one group, which SM Entertainment announced at a press conference on October 13. From this point on, the boy band is officially called EXO-L. The choice of the letter is not accidental: it is L that lies between K and M, and symbolizes LOVE - the love of the participants for each other and their fans, the desire to continue moving forward and give joy with their new songs.
In March 2015, the second big concert of the group takes place in Seoul, the second EXODUS album is released, the main single Call me baby brings 17 awards ... And in the middle of April the group started to fever again: the first information appeared about Tao’s desire to leave the boy band. As a result, in August the young man filed a lawsuit to terminate the contract and left EXO, taking up solo activities like Chris and Lu Khan.
Currently, the group has 9 members. And fans hope that no one else's departure is expected.
Composition of the group
The initial composition of the Korean exo group:
Korean EXO-K band: Kim Joon Myun (Su Ho), Byun Baek Hyun (Baek Hyun), Park Chan Yeol (Chan Yol), Do Kyung Soo (Di O), Kim Jong In (Kai), Oh Se Hun (Xie Hung).
EXO-M: Kim Min Seok (Siu Ming), Zhang Yi Xing (Lei), Kim Jong Dao (Chen), Huang Zi Tao (Tao), Wu Fan (Chris), Lu Han.
The composition of the EXO-L group: Kim Joon Myun (Su Ho), Byun Baek Hyun (Baek Hyun), Park Chan Yeol (Chan Yol), Do Kyung Soo (Di O), Kim Jong In (Kai), Oh Se Hun (Ce Hong), Kim Min Seok (Siu Ming), Zhang Yi Xing (Lei), Kim Jong Dao (Chen).
Short biography of participants
Korean EXO group, facts and facts only. Capacitive and to the point.
Nick: Soo Ho.
Born 05.22.91. Twins.
Country: Korea.
Family: father is a professor at the university, mother is a housewife, an older brother and a star dog.
Lead vocalist.
Height 1.76 m blood type 4, foot size 39.
While studying at school, he was one of the best students, one of the 50 best students of the Korean National University of the Arts. If I had not become a singer, I would like to work as a teacher. The idea to try himself in the vocal field came to him while watching the performance of N.O.T. In 2006, he joined SM, in 2008 appeared in the “On-on-on” video of the TVXQ group, in February 2012 he was announced a member of EXO.
Nick: Back Hyun
Born 05/06/1992. Calf.
Country: Korea.
Height 1.74m, blood type 1
Family: mother, older brother.
At school he played as part of a musical group. He was the last to join EXO, he was sure that the selection would not pass. In 2014, he played a major role in the musical “Singing in the Rain”.
Nick: Chan Yol.
Born 11/27/92.
Country: Korea.
Height 1.85 m, blood type 2, leg size 46.
The main benchmark.
Family: mother, father, older sister.
At school he played in a rock band. He joined SM in 2008 and starred in two videos before the debut of EXO.
Nick: Dee O.
Born 1/12/93. Capricorn.
Country: Korea.
Height is 1.80 m. Blood type 2.
At school, he was fond of beat boxing, he studied with a member of the BTOB group Hen Shik. He joined SM in 2010. The group is responsible for vocals.
Nick: Kai
Born 1/14/94. Capricorn
Country: Korea.
Height 1.82 m, blood type 2.
Leading dancer, rapper.
He studied well at school, was a quiet, calm child. One day I studied at a specialized school with in-depth study of taekwondo - I could no longer stand it. It was the very first introduced as a member of the EXO.
Nick: Xie Hong.
Born 05/12/94.
Height 1.81m, blood type 1.
Family: older brother, father and mother.
The main dancer of the group. But at the same time he is learning new movements with great difficulty.
Nick: Siu Ming.
Born 03/26/90.
Height 1.76 m, blood type 3.
Dancer, backing vocalist.
In childhood, he was fond of kendo, self-defense and fencing.
Nick: Lei.
Born 7/10/91.
Height 1.79 m, blood type 2.
Leading dancer and vocalist.
Chinese. Fluent in Chinese and Korean. In China, he participated in various shows such as "looking for talent."
Nick: Chen.
Born 09/21/92.
Height 1.78 m, blood type 3.
Lead vocalist in the group.
He joined SM in 2011 and after only three months he was selected to be part of EXO.
Interesting facts about the boys from EXO-L
Suho loves funk rock music and his favorite song - 4MEN - Baby, baby. He plays football best of all in the group, loves cycling, comics. Ideal type of girl: long-haired, temperamental clever girl. Most of all he loves a smile. He is friends with Ityk and Yuno (TVXQ).
Back Hyun is one of the noisiest members of the group, an energizer boy. Meets with a member of the women's group SNSD Tae Yong. Jackie Chan movie fan and eyeliner. It is read by love manga, according to Back Hyun, so he gains experience.
Jang Yel loves beat boxing and dap step. He thinks that he dances badly because he is too tall and not flexible. Prefers patient girls with beautiful smiles and similar interests.
Dee loves and knows how to cook. He hates when people eat sloppy. A big fan of talk shows and fiction. Dreams to meet the American actress Amanda Seyfried. Ideal girl: a gentle person with a soft character.
Kai is friends with SHINee's Taemin. He likes to eat and sleep. He is fond of reading manga and listening to his favorite discs. Proud of his skin and ability to dance well.
Xie Hong is considered the most beautiful in the group. May burst into tears due to the touching scene in the film.
Siu Ming is the hostess of the group. He likes accuracy and cleanliness, so he can clean up the mess behind all the members. A fan of coffee, X'men and pumpkin. Tao, when meeting, turned to Siu Ming "oppa", which plunged the latter into a state of shock. Poor Siu Ming even thought that Tao was a girl.
Lei is a great cook. Helps other band members with choreography. He doesn’t like to touch his neck. Once he said that if a girl tries to kiss him there, then he will just run away.
Chen looks older than his age. He believes that he has everything that a real man should have. Prefers cute girls with a strong character.
In addition to the main activity, members of the group take part in many popular shows (for example, “The Running Man”) and act in films. In 2015, the mini-series EXO Next Door was released, which immediately gained great popularity among fans.
Top Questions
Questions that interest all fans and take leading positions in search engines:
1) Korean band EXO. Who is dating whom? This issue is especially interesting for girls.
2) Where do EXO live - Korean band?
There is no single answer to the first question. Indeed, according to the official version, only one of the participants is in a relationship. The rest of the guys are considered free. This is a famous move of Korean show business. And it's not only about taking care of the personal life of their wards, the label is primarily concerned about the interest of fans in the “product”. And fans like lonely guys. So search for the answer to the question of those who like the Korean EXO group: “Who is dating whom?” For a long time it will excite the minds and hearts. And give hope to fans.
The second question is much simpler: EXO members (a Korean group) live in a hostel. So accepted.
Dancing
Many admire the charisma and hard work of the guys, even if some of them do not know Korean perfectly. How to dance as an EXO band? Clear, synchronous movements conquer along with beautiful vocals. All this is the result of long training and hard work. It is hoped that nothing more unexpected will happen and the boy band will continue to delight fans with their creativity.