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EXO Secrets Revealed!

248 FUN FACTS ABOUT EXO MEMBERS
Suho, BaekHyun, SeHun, Chen, Kai, XiuMin, D.O.,
Lay and ChanYeol.

Who is EXO?

EXO is a boyband managed by Korea’s entertainment giant, SM Entertainment.The name EXO comes
from ‘exoplanet’, and introduced the members of the group as extraterrestrial beings who came to Earth
with superpowers. They debuted on April 8th, 2012 with the song ‘MAMA.’ There were originally 12
members(eight Korean and 4 Chinese), divided into two sub-groups — EXO-K (Korean) and EXO-M
(Chinese). However, three members of EXO-M (Chris, Luhan and Tao, respectively) left the group in
2014-2015, leaving the group with 9 members (eight Korean, one Chinese).

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Stage Name: 수호 (Suho)

Full Name: 김준면 (Kim Junmyeon)

Position: 리더, 서브보컬 (leader, sub-vocal)

Birthday:1991년 5월 22일 (May 22, 1991)

Zodiac sign: 쌍둥이자리 (Gemini)

Height: 172 cm

Weight: 57 kg

Blood Type: AB형 (AB)

Birthplace:서울 영등포 (Yeongdeungpo, Seoul)

Family: 부모님, 형 (parents, one older brother)

Hobbies: 자전거 타기, 골프하기, 연기하기 (cycling, golf, acting)

Suho Facts:

•He graduated from 개포고등학교 (Gaepo High School) and attended 경희사이버대학교
(Kyung Hee Cyber University).
• His favorite 음식 (food) is 초밥 (sushi).
• His favorite 색 (colors) are 보라색 (purple) and 금색 (gold).
• He is the 리더 (leader) of EXO.
• His 롤모델 (role models) are 동방신기 (TVXQ) and 슈퍼주니어 (Super Junior).
• His 초능력 (superpower) is 물 (water).
• Suho was the 열 번째 멤버 (10th member) to be revealed.
• His 좌우명 (motto) is 너 자신을 알라 (Know Yourself).
• He had the longest 연습생 기간 (training period) out of all the EXO members — 7 years.
• One of his favorite places to go to is the 한강 (Han River).
• If he were to have a 여자친구 (girlfriend), he would ask her out on the streets of 명 (Myeongdong).
• His 룸메이트 (roommate) is Sehun.
• When he was a 연습생 (trainee), he went to 중국 (China) to study 중국어 (Mandarin Chinese)
with 샤이니 (SHINee) member 민호 (Minho).
• He cannot watch 공포영화 (scary movies).
• He likes resolving issues through peaceful 대화 (conversation).
• He thinks his 단점 (weak point) is his 입술 (lips).
• He does not like carrying 현금 (cash). He says one 신용카드 (credit card) is enough.
• He likes Maroon 5 songs.
• He relieves 스트레스 (stress) by cycling.
• He likes watching 다큐멘터리 영화 (documentaries).

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Stage Name: 레이 (Lay)

Full Name: 장이씽(Zhāng Yìxīng)

Position: 메인댄서, 서브보컬 (main dancer, sub-vocal)

Birthday: 1991년 10월 7일 (October 7, 1991)

Zodiac Sign: 천칭자리 (Libra)

Height: 176 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Blood Type: A형 (A)

Birthplace: 중국 후난성 창사시

(Changxia, Hunan Province)

Family: 부모님, 조부모님 (parents, grandparents)

Hobbies: 작곡하기, 피아노 치기 (songwriting, playing the piano)

Lay Facts:

• Some nicknames include 유니콘 (unicorn), 레이씽 (Lay+Yixing).

• His 초능력 (superpower) is 치유 (healing).
• He was the 여섯 번째 멤버 (6th member) to be revealedw
• He graduated from 후난 사범대학 부속 중학교 (Hunan Masters College Middle School).
• He has 절대음감 (perfect pitch).
• His favorite food is 햄버거 (hamburgers).
• He is the only remaining 중국인 멤버 (Chinese member) of EXO.
• His dream is to become a 프로듀서 (producer).
• He loves to cook.
• He likes sleeping on 딱딱한 거실 바닥 (the hard floors of the living room).
• His favorite 색 (colors) are 보라색 (purple) and 검은색 (black).
• He loves all types of 음악 (music).
• He loves 트레이닝 (training) and will spend up to 3 hours at the 헬스장 (gym).
• He was originally a 아역 스타 (child star) in China.
• His favorite 만화 캐릭터 (cartoon character) is 도날드 덕 (Donald Duck).
• His mother showed him videos of 마이클 잭슨 (Michael Jackson), which got him interested
in becoming a 가수 (singer).
• He drinks 탄산음료 (soft drinks) with all his 식사 (meals).
• He loves to 샤워 (shower) and needs to wash every 10 hours.
• He ranked 20th on the 2017 Forbes China Celebrity 100 List.
• He released his 자서전 (autobiography), ‘Standing Firm at 24,’ to great success in 2015.

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Stage Name: 시우민 (XiuMin)

Full name: 김민석 (Kim Minseok)

Position: 서브래퍼, 서브보컬, 서브댄서

(sub-rapper, sub-vocal, sub-dancer)

Birthday: 1990년 3월 26일 (March 26th, 1990)

Zodiac Sign: 양자리 (Aries)

Height: 172 cm

Weight: 56 kg

Blood Type: B형 (B)

Birthplace: 경기도 구리시 (Guri, Gyeonggi-do)

Family: 부모님, 여동생 (parents, one younger sister)

Hobbies: 축구하기 (soccer)

XiuMin Facts:

• His nicknames include 맏내 (맏형인데 막내 같아서 = He is the oldest, but acts like the youngest)
• He went to 구리 인창고등학교 (Guri Inchang High School), and majored in 실용음악 (Applied Music)
at 가톨릭관동대학교 (Catholic Kwandong University).
• His 초능력 (superpower) is 결빙 (Ice).
• He was formally introduced as the 일곱 번째 멤버 (7th member) of EXO.
• His 어릴 적 꿈 (childhood dream) was to become an 건축가 (architect).
• He is meticulous and loves to tidy things up.
• His favorite 음식 (food) is his mom’s 김치찌개 (kimchi soup) and 된장찌개 (bean paste soup).
• He is the 맏형 (oldest) member of EXO.
• He is usually the first to wake up out of the group.
• He loves 호박(pumpkins).
• He is a huge fan of soccer(축구).
• He attended the same high school as 인피니트 (INFINITE) member 동우 (Dongwoo).
• He loves 커피 (coffee) and takes online 바리스타 (barista) lessons.
• He is a good listener.
• He takes a 목욕(bath) everyday.
• He knows 태권도 (Taekwondo) and 펜싱 (fencing).
• His 롤모델 (role model) is 슈퍼주니어 (Super Junior).
• Some people say he resembles former 원더걸스 (Wonder Girls) member 소희 (Sohee).
• One of his favourite pastimes is 쇼핑(shopping).
• He doesn’t like people touching his 얼굴(face).

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Stage Name: 첸 (Chen)

Full Name: 김종대 (Kim Jongdae)

Position: 메인보컬 (main vocal)

Birthday: 1992년 9월 21일 (September 21, 1992)

Zodiac Sign: 처녀자리 (Virgo)

Height: 173 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Blood Type: B형 (B)

Birthplace: 대전 (Daejeon)

Family: 부모님, 형 (parents, one older brother)

Hobbies: 노래듣기 (listening to music)

Chen Facts:

• His nicknames include 첸첸 (ChenChen) and 낙타 (camel).

• He graduated from Jeongwang High School.
• His 이상형 (ideal girl) is someone with 예쁜 눈 (pretty eyes).
• He was formally introduced as the 네 번째 멤버 (4th member) of EXO.
• His 초능력 (superpower) is 번개(lightning).
• He is 천주교 (Catholic).
• His 세례명(baptismal name) is 마테오 (Mateo).
• He is considered the worst dancers out of all the members.
• This is why his fans dubbed him as 댄싱머신’Dancing Machine.’ :)
• His favorite 색 (color) is 핑크색(pink)..
• He is close to 슈퍼주니어 멤버 (Super Junior member) 규현 (Gyuhyeon).
• He is forgetful, so he likes to write things down in his 공책 (notebook).
• He thinks his 장점 (strong point) is his 긴 다리 (long legs).
• He would be a 보컬 트레이너(vocal trainer) if he wasn’t a 가수 (singer).
• He has a 발표 공포증 (phobia of public speaking).
• He is considered to have the best voice out of the group.
• He is 룸메이트 (roommates) with Lay.
• He has collaborated with many other 아티스트 (artists), including 십센치 (10cm) and 다이나믹 듀오
(Dynamic Duo).
• If he were to recommend one EXO song to 팬 (fans), it would be ‘Monster.’
• He gets his singing chops from his father, who was also famous for hitting the 고음 (high notes).

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Stage Name: 디오 (D.O.)

Full Name: 도경수 (Do Kyung-soo)

Position: 메인보컬 (main vocal)

Zodiac Sign: 염소자리 (Capricorn)

Height: 172 cm

Weight: 57 kg

Blood Type: A형 (A)

Birthday: 1993년 1월 12일 (January 12, 1993)

Birthplace: 경기도 고양시 (Goyang, Gyeonggi-do)

Family: 부모님, 형 (parents, one older brother)

Hobbies: 가사 해석하기, 노래하기 (deciphering lyrics, singing)

D.O. Facts:

• He graduated 백신 중학교 (Baekshin Middle School) and 백석 고등학교 (Baekseok High School).
• Hs 이상형 (ideal girl) is one with a great 미소 (smile).
• He was formally introduced as the 여덟 번째 멤버 (8th member) of EXO.
• He is also becoming a force to be reckoned with in the acting industry, snagging major roles
in various 한국 드라마와 영화 (Korean dramas and movies).
• He hopes to work together with renowned actors 김윤석 (Kim Yoonseok)and 송강호 (Song Gangho) one day.
• His 초능력 (superpowers) are 대지 (earth) and 야수 (beast).
• His favorite 음식 (food) is 파스타 (pasta).
• His 좌우명 (motto) is 1등 (To be number one).
• Some of his 별명 (nicknames) include 됴 (shortened version of D.O.),
흰자 부자 (눈에 흰 자가 많아= he has more white of the eye in his eye than pupils).
• He loves to cook.
• His favorite 숫자 (number) is 1.
• His favorite 색 (color) is 검은색 (black).
• He is obsessed with 청소 (cleaning).
• He thinks that he resembles 토토로 (Totoro), an 만화 캐릭터 (anime character)
from the MiyazakiHayao movie, 이웃집 토토로 (My Neighbour Totoro).
• He is close with K-Pop group 비투비 (BtoB)’s 임현식(Lim Hyunshik).
• He prefers 나초 (nachos) over 팝콘 (popcorn) when he goes to see 영화 (movies).
• One thing he will not leave the 집 (house) without are 이어폰 (earphones).
• He has the 손톱을 깨무는 버릇 (habit of biting his nails).
• He watches 영화 (movies) when he cannot fall asleep.
• He likes to sing when 찬열 (Chanyeol) plays the 기타 (guitar).

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Stage Name: 찬열(ChanYeol)

Full Name: 박찬열 (Park Chanyeol)

Position: 메인래퍼, 서브보컬 (main rapper, sub-vocal)

Zodiac Sign: 사수자리 (Sagittarius)

Height: 184 cm

Weight: 66 kg

Blood Type: A형 (A)

Birthday: 1992년 11월 27일 (November 27, 1992)

Birthplace: 서울 은평구 (Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul)
Family: 부모님, 누나 (parents, one older sister)
Hobbies: 악기 연주하기 (playing instruments)

ChanYeol Facts:

• His sister, 박유라 (Park Yoora), is a 방송 아나운서 (broadcasting announcer) for the news channel
연합뉴스 (YTN).
• He is a big fan of 산다라 박 (Dara) from the girl group 투애니원 (2NE1).
• He studied acting at a young age, where he befriended 블락비 (Block B) member P.O.
• He graduated from 현대고등학교 (Hyundai High School) and attended 경희사이버대학교
(Kyung Hee Cyber University).
• His nicknames include 성격미남 (Handsome Personality — for his great personality)
and 해피 바이러스 (Happy Virus — for his cheerfulness).
• His 이상형 (ideal girl) is someone who is diligent, cute and loves to laugh.
• His 초능력 (superpower) is 불 (fire).
• He was formally introduced as the 마지막 멤버 (last member) of EXO.
• He can play the 드럼(drum), 베이스(bass), and 기타(guitar).
• He cites 제이슨 므라즈 (Jason Mraz) and 에미넴 (Eminem) as his biggest influences.
• He co-wrote the 가사 (lyrics) for the 노래 (song) ‘Heaven’ in EXO’s third 정규 앨범 (studio album), ‘Ex’Act.’
• He attended graduate school at 인하대학교 (Inha University) majoring in 인테리어 디자인 (interior design.)
• His 좌우명 (motto) is 즐겨라 (Enjoy yourself).
• He brushes his 이 (teeth) three times a day, for 삼 분 (three minutes) each time.
• He can beatbox.
• He is 룸메이트 (roommates) with Baekhyun.
• He is a 팬 (fan) of 스칼렛 요한슨 (Scarlett Johanssen) and wants to meet her one day.
• His 애완동물 (pet) is a 하얀 고양이 (white cat).
• His favorite 숫자 (number) is 21.
• His favorite 영화 (movie) is ‘School of Rock.’

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Stage Name: 세훈 (SeHun)

Full Name: 오세훈 (Oh Sehun)

Position: 서브래퍼, 리드댄서 (sub-rapper, lead dancer)

Zodiac Sign: 양자리 (Aries)

Height: 181 cm

Weight: 63 kg

Blood Type: O형 (O)

Birthday: 1994년 4월 12일 (April 12, 1994)

Birthplace: 서울시 중랑구 (Junrang-gu, Seoul)

Family: 부모님, 형 (parents, one older brother)

Hobbies: 노래듣기, 연기하기, 춤추기 (listening to music,

acting, dancing)

SeHun Facts:

• His 초능력 (superpower) is 바람 (wind).

• He was formally introduced as the 다섯 번째 멤버 (5th member) of EXO.
• He is famous for his 우윳빛 하얀 피부 (milky white skin).
• He has a close relationship with Suho, and former member Luhan.
• He graduated from 신현중학교 (Shinhyeon Junior High School) and 서울공연예술고등학교
(School of Performing Arts Seoul).
• He is the 막내 (youngest member) of EXO.
• He was a 얼짱 (famous for a beautiful face, usually online).
• He is 룸메이트 (roommates) with Suho.
• His favorite drink is 버블티 (bubble tea).
• Although he is the youngest member of the group, other members tease him for his 노안
(older-looking appearance).
• His 롤모델 (role models) are SM 선배 (senior) and K-Pop star 보아 (BoA).
• He is close to 동해(Donghae) from 슈퍼주니어 (Super Junior).
• His favorite 음식 (foods) are 초밥 (sushi) and 매운 음식 (spicy food).
• Although he is 차가운 이미지 (cold looking), members say he is funny and loves to pull
장난 (pranks).
• He has 향수 알레르기 (allergies to perfume).
• He thinks that he is the best looking out of all the members of EXO.
• China’s ‘Star Weekly Rating’ announced via Weibo that during July 31, 2017-August 6, 2017,
Sehun was ranked as the most popular ’한류스타 (Korean star)’ in China.
• He has the same name as the 전 서울 시장 (previous mayor of Seoul), 오세훈.
• He has over 11 million followers on 인스타그램 (Instagram).
• He sleeps with a 인형 (toy) he named ‘Pinku Pinku.’

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Stage Name: 백현(BaekHyun)

Full Name: 변백현 (Byeon Baekhyun)

Position: 리드래퍼, 메인댄서 (lead rapper, main dancer)

Zodiac Sign: 황소자리 (Taurus)

Height: 173 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Blood Type: O형 (O)

Birthday: 1992년 5월 6일 (May 6, 1992)

Birthplace: 경기도 부천 (Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do)

Family: 부모님, 형 (parents, one older brother)

Hobbies: 영화감상 (watching movies)

BaekHyun Facts:

• He graduated from 중원 고등학교 (Jungwon High School) in Bucheon, and attended

경희사이버대학교 (Kyung Hee Cyber University).
• As a 고등학생 (high school student), he was the 리드보컬 (lead vocalist) for a band called 혼수상태
(coma).
• Some of his 별명 (nicknames) are 배켠 (baekyeon — derived from his name), and 멍뭉이 (puppy —
for his cute face).
• He trained in 무술 (martial arts) as a kid and is a 합기도 3단 (3-dan black belt in Hapkido).
• K-Pop megastar 비 (Rain) was his inspiration to become a 가수 (singer).
• He was formally introduced as the 여덟 번째 멤버 (8th member) of EXO.
• His 초능력 (superpower) is 빛 (light).
• He is close to 찬열 (Chanyeol).
• According to Chanyeol, Baekhyun likes to bark 40번 (40 times) like a 개 (dog) before going to
sleep.
• He officially dated 태연 (Taeyeon), leader of the girl group 소녀시대 (Girl’s Generation),
from 2014-2015.
• He made a 카메오 (cameo) in 태티서 (TaiTiSeo)’s 트윙클 (Twinkle) M/V.
• His favorite 색 (colors) are 검은색 (black) and 회색 (grey).
• His favorite 숫자 (number) is 48.
• He says his 이상형 (ideal girl) is someone who is charming and has 하얀 피부 (white skin).
• He insists that he is the most skilled at playing 게임 (games) out of all the EXO members.
• He says 동방신기 윤호 (TVXQ’s Yoonho) advised him (and other EXO members) to sing while
running to improve his 폐활량 (breath capacity).
• He has 고소공포증 (acrophobia, or fear of heights).
• He always knew that he would be a 연예인 (celebrity).

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Stage Name: 카이 (Kai)

Full Name: 김종인 (Kim Jongin)

Position: 메인댄서 리드래퍼 (main dancer, lead rapper)

Zodiac Sign: 염소자리 (Capricorn)

Height: 181 cm

Weight: 63 kg

Blood Type: A형 (A)

Birthplace: 전라도 순천 (Suncheon, Jeolla-do)

Birthday: 1994년 1월 14일 (January 14th, 1994)

Family: 부모님, 큰 누나, 작은 누나 (parents, 2 older sisters)

Hobbies: 춤추기 (dance)

Kai Facts:

• He studied 재즈댄스 (jazz dance) and 발레 (ballet) as a child after watching ‘The Nutcracker.’
• He was formally introduced as the 첫 번째 멤버 (1st member) of EXO.
• His 초능력 (superpower) is 순간이동(teleportation).
• He attended 양동중학교 (Yangdong Junior High School) and 서울공연예술고등학교 (School of
Performing Arts Seoul).
• Some nicknames include 깜종 (Dark Kind — for his dark skin) and
종구 (종인+맹구=he makes 바보같은 실수 (silly mistakes) sometimes).
• He is close 친구 (friends) with 태민(Taemin) from the boy group 샤이니 (SHINee).
• EXO members voted him as ‘most charismatic.’
• He trained in SM for 5 years before his 데뷔 (debut).
• He loves to sleep.
• He decided to become a 가수 (singer) after watching the mega boyband 신화 (Shinhwa) members
dance on TV.
• He cites Michael Jackson as his 롤모델 (role model).
• He has a habit of biting his lips and nails (입술과 손톱을 물어뜯는 버릇).
• His 룸메이트 (roommate) is D.O.
• He starred in 태티서 (TaiTiSeo)’s 트윙클 (Twinkle) M/V.
• He loves taking 셀카 (selfies).
• He officially dated 에프엑스 (f/(x)) member 크리스탈 (Crystal) from 2016-2017.
• He picks out 옷 (clothes) to wear to the 공항 (airport) a day prior to save the trouble of putting
an outfit together on the 당일 (actual day).
• He thinks he may have become a 발레리노 (ballerino) if he had not become a 가수 (singer).
• His favorite 숫자 (number) is 1.
• His favorite 색 (colors) are 검은색 (black), 빨간색 (red) and 하늘색 (sky blue).

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