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EXO
From left to right: Kris, Chanyeol, Sehun, D.O., Lay, LuHan, Kai, Suho, Chen, Xiumin, Baekhyun and Tao
From left to right: Kris, Chanyeol, Sehun, D.O., Lay, LuHan, Kai, Suho, Chen, Xiumin, Baekhyun and Tao
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresPop, R&B, dance
Years active2011–present
LabelsS.M. Entertainment
MembersEXO-K, EXO-M
WebsiteOfficial Website EXO-K
Official Website EXO-M

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EXO (/[invalid input: 'icon']ˌɛks ˈ[invalid input: 'oh']/; Korean: 엑소) is a South Korean/Chinese boy band produced by S.M. Entertainment. Formed in 2011 in Seoul, South Korea, EXO comprises twelve members separated into two subgroups, EXO-K and EXO-M, promoting their music simultaneously in both South Korea and China respectively. Their debut single "Mama" was released on April 8, 2012, followed by the release of their debut EP Mama on April 9, 2012.[1][2]

History

2011: Formation and early beginnings

In January 2011, producer Lee Soo-man of S.M. Entertainment announced his plans to debut a new boy band in March or April 2011.[3] Temporarily named M1, the group appeared to have consisted of only seven members when a photo of them in a dance studio leaked online.[4] In May 2011, Lee spoke about the group in a Hallyu business seminar held in Stanford University. In the presentation, he explained his reasons for separating the group into two subgroups, M1 and M2, in order to have them promote the same music in both Korea and China.[5] Lee planned to launch the group in May 2011, but their debut was delayed and additional news did not surface until October 2011, where Lee briefly discussed about the group's concept plans in an interview with The Chosun Ilbo.[6]

In December 2011, the group finalized their name to EXO, and the twelve members were introduced individually through twenty-three different teaser trailers released between December 2011 to February 2012.[7][8] Kai, Lu Han, Tao, and Chen, the first four members introduced, debuted their first public performance at the SBS's Gayo Daejun event on December 29, 2011.[9]

2012–present: Debut and MAMA

EXO's prologue song "What Is Love" was released on January 30, 2012. Both a Korean and Mandarin version of the song, performed by subgroups EXO-K and EXO-M respectively, were released digitally through iTunes and various online retailers from South Korea and China,[10][11] and the single peaked at number eighty-eight on Korea's Gaon Single Chart. On March 9, the group released their second prologue single "History,"[12] which was written and produced by Thomas Troelsen and Remee. The single peaked at number sixty-eight on the Gaon Single Chart and number six on China's Sina Music Chart.[13]

A concert showcase for the group was held in Seoul's Olympic Stadium on March 31, one hundred days after EXO debuted their first trailer on December 21, 2011.[14] Approximately 3,000 fans from 8,000 applicants were selected to attend the showcase.[15] A second showcase was held in the Great Hall of the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China on April 1.[16]

EXO-K and EXO-M released their debut single "Mama" on April 8[17] , followed by an EP, Mama, on April 9. On April 8, EXO-K made their debut performance on South Korea's music program The Music Trend, while EXO-M performed at China's 12th Yinyue Fengyun Bang Awards that same day.[18][19] The single reached number one on various Chinese online retailers and music charts,[20] while the album peaked at number two. EXO-M's "Mama" music video peaked at number one on Chinese streaming websites, while EXO-K's version reached to number seven on YouTube's Global Chart.[21]

Members

EXO-K

  • Suho (born (1991-05-22)May 22, 1991) – leader[14]
  • Kai (born (1994-01-14)January 14, 1994)
  • Sehun (born (1994-04-12)April 12, 1994)
  • D.O. (born (1993-01-12)January 12, 1993)
  • Baekhyun (born (1992-05-06)May 6, 1992)
  • Chanyeol (born (1992-11-27)November 27, 1992)

EXO-M

  • Kris (born (1990-11-06)November 6, 1990) – leader[14]
  • Lu Han (born (1990-04-20)April 20, 1990)
  • Tao (born (1993-05-02)May 2, 1993)
  • Chen (born (1992-09-21)September 21, 1992)
  • Lay (born (1991-11-07)November 7, 1991)
  • Xiumin (born (1990-03-26)March 26, 1990)

Discography

Main article: EXO discography

EPs

References

  1. ^ EXO to officially debut on April 9th with “MAMA”
  2. ^ ["http://www.allkpop.com/2012/04/exo-k-and-exo-m-releases-mama" "EXO's "Mama" released"]. allkpop.com. April 7, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  3. ^ "SM Entertainment to debut new male group in March/April 2011". Allkpop. 2011-01-29. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
  4. ^ "Practice photo of SM Entertainment's upcoming boy group "M1″ leaked!". Allkpop. 2011-03-22. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
  5. ^ "SM's Lee Soo-man announces new boy band". Nate.com (in Korean). 2011-05-09. Retrieved 2012-04-15.
  6. ^ "Lee Soo Man on his system of management, upcoming groups M1 & M2, and his dreams". Allkpop. 2011-10-17. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
  7. ^ "SM introduces new boy group member, KAI". Allkpop. 2011-12-23. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
  8. ^ "EXO releases teaser #23!". Allkpop. 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  9. ^ "EXO makes their debut at SBS 'Gayo Daejun'". Allkpop. 2011-12-29. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
  10. ^ http://news.nate.com/view/20120127n03950?mid=e0101
  11. ^ EXO to Release Prologue Single "What Is Love" on January 30
  12. ^ The Prologue Single II 'History' will be released on the 9th
  13. ^ "Sina Music Charts 2012-03-12" (in Chinese). Sina.com. Retrieved 2012-04-11.
  14. ^ a b c EXO (2012-04-06). EXO_SHOWCASE HD Full version Part 3_ENG (in Korean and Mandarin Chinese). S.M. Entertainment via YouTube. Retrieved 2012-04-11. {{cite AV media}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  15. ^ "EXO debuts in front of 3000 fans". Korea.net. 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2012-04-13.
  16. ^ "S.M.'s new group EXO first press conference in China". Sohu.com (in Chinese). 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2012-04-13.
  17. ^ "The First Mini Album Title Song 'MAMA' of EXO-K and EXO-M will be Released Worldwide on the 8th at 00:00!". Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  18. ^ ["http://www.facebook.com/notes/smtown/exo-k-and-exo-m-will-make-their-debut-on-april-8th-both-in-korea-and-china-/361970087179165" "EXO to debut on April 8, 2012"]. facebook.com/smtown. April 3, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  19. ^ " "EXO-K debuts on Inkigayo with "MAMA"". allkpop.com. April 8, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2012.
  20. ^ "韩团EXO-M《MAMA》雄踞中国音乐榜榜首" (in Chinese). Sohu.com. 2012-04-10. Retrieved 2012-04-13. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  21. ^ "EXO-K's Music Video Comes In Seventh on Youtube Chart". Mnet. 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-04-13.
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