Exo (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. The group consists of nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun. They are noted for releasing music and performing extensively in Korean, Mandarin and Japanese.
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EXO is a nine-member boy band formed by a major South Korean entertainment company that debuted in 2012 and is based in Seoul. The group is notable for their multilingual approach to music and performance, regularly releasing and performing songs in Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese.
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- Exo in June 2016From left to right, standing: Baekhyun, Chen, Lay, Sehun, Chanyeol, D.O., KaiFrom left to right, kneeling: Suho, Xiumin
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29 sectionsContents
- Background
- History
- 2006–2012: Formation and early years
- 2013–2014: Domestic breakthrough
- 2015: Continued popularity and Japanese debut
- 2016–2017: Further success and initial solo activities
- 2018–2019: International recognition and first Japanese studio album
- 2020–2021: Focus on solo activities and group's special album
- 2022–present: Debut anniversary
- Members
- Timeline
- Sub-units
- Exo-CBX
- Exo-SC
- Artistry
- Musical style
- Songwriting
- Stage
- Impact
- Awards and achievements
- Other ventures
- Endorsements
- Philanthropy
- Discography
- Tours
- Filmography
- Notes
- References
- External links
Exo (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. The group consists of nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun. They are noted for releasing music and performing extensively in Korean, Mandarin and Japanese.
The group debuted with twelve members separated into Exo-K (Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun) and Exo-M (Xiumin, Lay, Chen, Kris, Luhan and Tao). Members Kris, Luhan, and Tao departed the group individually amid legal battles with SM Entertainment in 2014 and 2015. Exo-K and Exo-M performed music in Korean and Mandarin, respectively, until the release of their third EP Overdose in 2014. Since then, Exo have exclusively performed as one group, although their music continues to feature multiple languages. Members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin debuted in the sub-unit Exo-CBX in 2016. Members Sehun and Chanyeol began promoting as the sub-unit Exo-SC in 2019. All members also maintain individual careers in music, film and television.
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