EXO members profile: real names, height, net worth, relationships
The Korean-Chinese boy band EXO is considered to be one of the biggest K-pop group in the industry not only because it is a 9-member band but because of its great global and international influence and popularity. They are known to be the Kings of K-pop. Because of the rapid rise of their popularity, EXO members have gained a massive number of fans all around the globe who are called the EXO-L.
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Who are EXO and the EXO members? If you are an old fan or a new EXO-L and would want to know just anything about the group and each member, then continue reading.
EXO brief overview
EXO, as it is known by many, is a Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul, Korea. It is said that the name EXO came from the word Exoplanet. It consists of 9 members namely Suho, Xiumin, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O, Kai, and Sehun.
You will be surprised to know that Some EXO members real names doubles up as their stage names only that they are shortened. These talented guys started their careers while still young. EXO members age is proof that the group has not only grown in terms of their talents and skills but also in terms of age
This boy group was formed in the year 2011 under the management of SM Entertainment but it debuted in the year 2012. The band sings and performs not just different music genres but they also perform and sing their music in different languages such as Mandarin, Japanese and Korean.
Originally, there were 12 EXO members but were separated into 2 sub-groups: the EXO- K (Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun) which performs their music in Korean and the EXO-M (Xiumin, Lay, Chen, and former members Kris, Luhan, and Tao) which performs in Mandarin. Later on, they became just one group when Tao, Kris, and Luhan departed from the group making it a 9-member boy group up to the present.
EXO members summary profile
The impressive achievements of EXO as a group in the K-pop industry are tremendous. Even though they are already famous, fans still have a lot of questions about the group.
Get to know EXO members height, weights, birthplaces, and even favourites. Treat yourself as well with these fun facts about each member.
1. Xiumin profile
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- Stage name: Xiumin (시우민)
- Real name: Kim Min Seok
- Nationality: Korean
- Age: 31 years old
- Birthday: March 26, 1990
- Birthplace: Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches
- Weight: 57 kgs
- Blood type: B
- Position: Lead vocalist, lead dancer, rapper
- Instagram: @e_xiu_o
Facts about Xiumin
- He has a little sister whose identity he worked very hard to keep a secret, because his mom asked him to.
- He knows Taekwondo, fencing, kendo, and soccer.
- It is said that among the other EXO members, he can drink the most.
- He acted in the web dramas: EXO Next Door and Falling for Challenge.
- He likes to prank the other group members.
- He is obsessed with hygiene and cleanliness.
- He is also part of the subunit EXO-CBX alongside with Baekhyun and Chen.
- Even though his looks make him appear as the youngest member, he is actually the oldest.
- Xiumin is afraid of cats because he was attacked by one when he was young.
- His favourite foods include steamed buns, kimchi soup and miso soup prepared by his parents.
- He wants to be a barista and wants to open his own coffee shop in the future.
2. Suho profile
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- Stage name: Suho (수호)
- Real name: Kim Jun Myeon
- Nationality: Korean
- Age: 29 years old
- Birthday: May 22, 1991
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 58 kgs
- Blood type: AB
- Position: Leader, lead vocalist
- Instagram: @kimjuncotton
Facts about Suho
- He has an older brother, Kim Dongkyu, who is 4 years older than him.
- He speaks basic English.
- The most memorable gift he has received was an electric piano his parents gave to him for graduating high school
- He volunteered at the RCY shelter to help disabled children so he played with them and tidied up the facilities.
- He likes to solve problems with peaceful conversations.
- He likes to check in on each of his members to see how they’re doing and if anything’s bothering them.
- He likes cycling, acting, and playing golf.
He has acted in the following Korean dramas:
- To The Beautiful You - 2012- ep. 2 cameos
- EXO Next Door - 2015, web drama
- Prime Minister & I - 2013 – ep. 10-11
- How Are You Bread - 2016
- The Universe’s Star - 2017
- Rich Man - 2018
3. Baekhyun profile
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- Stage name: Baekhyun (백현)
- Real name: Byun Baek Hyun
- Nationality: Korean
- Age: 28 years old
- Birthday: May 6, 1992
- Birthplace: Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Height: 174 cm
- Weight: 58 kgs
- Blood type: O
- Position: Main vocalist
- Instagram: @baekhyunee_exo
Facts about Baekhyun
- He has an older brother named Byun Baek-beom.
- His nickname is “Bacon”.
- He likes playing the piano and listening to music.
- He loves watching movies and playing games.
- He acted in the following Korean dramas To The Beautiful You, EXO Next Door, and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.
- He has a powerful and charismatic voice and stage presence, but off the stage, he is a bright, cheerful, childlike person.
- Baekhyun wanted to become a singer since the fourth grade and told all his friends that he would be a celebrity when he’ll grow up.
- He was scouted by SM in front of his school gates.
- Members say that Baekhyun is constantly talking, and that he and Chanyeol always spend their times playing video games in their dorm room.
- Baekhyun volunteered at the RCY shelter to help disabled children so he played with them and tidied up the facilities.
- He doesn’t like going out and he prefers playing games instead, in his free time.
4. Chen profile
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- Stage name: Chen (첸)
- Real name: Kim Jong Dae
- Nationality: Korean
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthday: September 21, 1992
- Birthplace: Daejeon
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 60 kgs
- Blood type: B
- Position: Main vocalist
- Instagram: exochenn
Facts about Chen
- Chen’s English name is Matteo.
- He has an older brother.
- He speaks basic English.
- He was the last member to join EXO-M.
- Before joining SM Entertainment, he was auditioning for a music conservatory.
- If he weren’t an EXO member, he would be a vocal trainer.
- Before debuting, his parents were against him becoming a singer, but when they learned that it was SM Entertainment who offered him the opportunity, they became supportive.
- He wasn’t into playing video games, but after living with the members of EXO, he finds himself playing them more and more.
- His favorite foods are Lamb Kebab, Chinese food, hotpot, steamed buns, fried cakes, fried bread twists, anything cooked at the Korean dorms.
5. Chanyeol profile
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- Stage name: Chanyeol (찬열)
- Real name: Park Chan Yeol
- Nationality: Korean
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthday: November 27, 1992
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 186 cm
- Weight: 70 kgs
- Blood type: A
- Position: Main rapper, vocalist, visual
- Instagram: @real__pcy
Facts about Chanyeol
- He has a sister, Park Yoo-ra, who is a news anchor and is 3 years older than him.
- He is the one who designed EXO’s hexagon logo.
- He acted in the Korean dramas To The Beautiful You, Royal Villa, EXO Next Door, Missing Nine and Memories of the Alhambra.
- He used to play many instruments when he was young.
- He cries the most among EXO members.
- Even though he has a dog, the singer is allergic to fur and with dogs he can only stay an hour with them before his allergies start acting up.
- He plays bowling, does snowboarding and learning basketball and golf.
- He dreams to be in a relationship with someone who likes to cook.
6. D.O profile
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- Stage name: D.O. (디오)
- Real name: Do Kyung Soo
- Nationality: Korean
- Age: 28 years old
- Birthday: January 12, 1993
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 170 cm
- Blood type: A
- Position: Main vocalist
Facts about D.O
- He has an older brother named Do Seungsoo.
- He loves cooking.
- He speaks basic English.
- He acted in the following Korean dramas, To The Beautiful You, It’s Ok, This is Love, Hello Monster, EXO Next Door, and 100 Days My Prince.
- He loves cooking and mostly cooks for the members.
- He inherited his artistic side from his father because his father owns an art business.
- He is very shy with strangers and thus prefers it if other people initiate conversations and gets close to him.
- He is obsessed with cleaning. He is always tidy and likes to sort things by color, brands, and type.
- He was discharged from the military on January 25, 2021
7. Kai profile
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- Stage name: Kai (카이)
- Real name: Kim Jong In
- Nationality: Korean
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthday: January 14, 1994
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 181 cm
- Weight: 63 kgs
- Blood type: A
- Position: Main dancer, rapper, vocalist, centre, the face of the group
- Instagram: @zkdlin
Facts about Kai
- Has 2 older sisters (one 9 years older and another 5 years older).
- He has a habit of often biting his lips.
- He loves playing video games.
- He is ranked 51st on TC Candler's The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018.
- He acted in the Korean dramas such as To The Beautiful You, EXO Next Door, Choco Bank, First Seven Kisses, Andante and Miracle That We Met.
- One of his favorite memories while being in EXO is when they volunteered at the Red Cross.
- He loves dancing with all his heart and if he hadn’t become an idol, he would have become a ballerino.
- Kai officially debuted as a soloist on November 30, 2020.
- He had a solo stage at the Olympics closing ceremony (on the 25 February).
8. Sehun profile
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- Stage name: Sehun (세훈)
- Real name: Oh Se Hun
- Nationality: Korean
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthday: April 12, 1994
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 63 kgs
- Blood type: A
- Position: Lead dancer, lead rapper, sub-vocalist, visual, maknae
- Instagram: @oohsehun
Facts about Sehun
- He has an older brother who is 3 years older than him.
- His favourite foods are meat and sushi.
- He is not good at pronouncing the letter S.
- He acted in the following Korean dramas To The Beautiful You, “Royal Villa, EXO Next Door and Secret Queen Makers.
- He is ranked 15th on TC Candler's “The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018”.
- Sehun’s ideal type is a kind woman, who is clean, neat, and has a bubbly personality.
- He doesn’t plan on getting married until he’s over 30. He wants a wife who will treat his parents well and do housework.
- His biggest frustration is worrying about the other EXO members.
9. Lay profile
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- Stage name: Lay (레이)
- Real name: Zhang Jiashuai, his legalized name is Zhang Yixing
- Nationality: Chinese
- Age: 29 years old
- Birthday: October 7, 1991
- Birthplace: Changsha, Hunan, China
- Height: 177 cm
- Weight: 60 kgs
- Blood type: A
- Position: Main dancer, vocalist, rapper
- Instagram: @zyxzjs
Facts about Lay
- He is an only child.
- He used to be a local child star in China.
- He speaks Chinese, Korean and English.
- He acted in the following Chinese movies Ex Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back, Oh My God,Kung Fu Yoga, andThe Founding of an Army.
- He acted in the following Chinese dramas The Mystic Nine and Operation Love.
- He established his own charity foundation entitled Zhang Yixing Arts Scholarship.
- Lay is afraid of pigeons or anything that has beak.
- When an EXO member is feeling sad or tired, he would play them a song with his guitar to cheer them up.
- On stage, he is strong and charismatic, but off the stage, he is humorous and playful.
EXO members dating life: who are EXO members dating?
Besides the full profile of each member and the facts about each of them, their dating life is an open book.
Kai dated Krystal of F(X) and they were said to break up in the year 2016. In January 2019, it was revealed that Kai and Jennie of Blackpink were dating but they broke up in the same month.
Though most of the members are single, they are very vocal about their ideal girls.
Sehun likes someone who is kind which will surely complement his shy personality. A girl who is kind and who eats well is what D.O wants, knowing that he really loves to cook. Chanyeol, on the other hand, wants someone who is cute, sincere and someone who smiles a lot, just like him.
Since Chen’s personality is playful and humorous just like a child, he wants someone who is like a Noona- someone who will take good care of him. When it comes to Baekhyun, his ideal type of woman is someone who is full of charm.
To a funny and naughty guy like Lay, he wants someone who is cute. Xiumin wants someone whom he can hug or who is huggable and is really good at extending comfort to others.
While everyone describes the personality they want in a girl, Suho on the other hand is very specific when it comes to his ideal girl. He once said that he likes someone with literary interest and someone with long, straight hair.
EXO members net worth
Along with the rise of their popularity, their net worth also rises with it. It is believed that their net worth as a group is around 950 million USD earned from their albums, concerts, merchandises, and many more. If you think that it is just it, how about the individual EXO members net worth?
EXO members net worth can be seen in the cars they own. Fans would literally want to know EXO members cars model so let us take a look at the luxury cars they own.
In 2016, Chanyeol bought a Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 worth about 315,000 USD in Korea. In other news, Kai was once seen driving a private car- a Mercedes-Benz E-class which is believed to cost IDR 1.379 billion.
Sehun, the youngest member, owns a luxury car which is the Mercedes-Benz GLC that is worth 70 million won.
Their net worth and their cars' prices could seem a little too much but they deserve it because they have been working so hard to get everything they have right now.
EXO members latest news
In the latest news, Exo members said goodbye to Chanyeol, one of their members. They did this by sharing an adorable photo of his new haircut. Chanyeol left for his military service on 29th March 2021 and is set to return on 28th September 2022. He is the 5th member of the group to serve the military after D.O, Xiumin, Suho and Chen.
In addition, the group celebrated their 9th anniversary since their debut on 8th April 2012. They released a teaser of their upcoming comeback video, which was a great thriller to their fans all over social media.
For now, fans can still enjoy their music on YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify. To be updated on the EXO members latest news, fans can follow their official social media accounts:
- Facebook: @weareoneEXO
- Official website: exo.smtown.com
That is all about the EXO members. Surely, they still have a lot to share with the industry and with their loyal EXO-L.
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