History Music / EXO

* EveryoneIsGay: Normally invoked in fanfiction where all the members want each other.

** Yixing means "''art flourish'' ". Play for fun, but 'Lay' also means "''tired''" in Chinese (累; ''lei''), and this often gets him teased. It's actually a minor TearJerker, given his body condition. But according to Lay, SM Entertainment got it from [[Manga/BoysOverFlowers Huaze Lei]].

* {{Mondegreen}}: Many heard the first line of EXO-M's ''History'' as "Listen, enjoy the mayo".

** [[Music/{{EXOSC}} EXO-SC]]: Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist

** EXO & EXO-K: Main Vocalist

* [[Creator/DoKyungsoo D.O.]] [[note]]enlisted in the Korean military on July 1, 2019[[/note]](Do Kyungsoo, born January 12, 1993)

* Chanyeol (Park Chanyeol, born November 27, 1992)
** EXO & EXO-K: Main Rapper, Vocalist

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Lay's and Baekhyun's solo releases.

* '''[[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]]''' - With CBX standing for '''C'''hen '''B'''aekhyun '''X'''iumin, the group was formed in 2016. The group promotes in Korea and in Japan and is also called '''[=ChenBaekXi=]''' (Korean: 첸백시) due to its easier pronunciation. Promotions ended in early 2019, and they are currently on hiatus due to leader Xiumin's enlistment in the military.

* Xiumin [[note]]enlisted in the Korean military on May 7, 2019[[/note]](Kim Minseok, born March 26, 1990)
** EXO & EXO-M: Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper
** [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]]: [[TheLeader Leader]], Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist

* BadassAdorable: Tao who is a Wushu champion, Xiumin who practices Taekwondo and Kendo, and Baekhyun who practices Hapkido. They are all [[{{Adorkable}} cute]].

* Music/{{Chen}} [[note]]enlisted in the Korean military on October 6, 2020[[/note]] (Kim Jongdae, born September 21, 1992)

* Music/{{Chen}} (Kim Jongdae, born September 21, 1992)
** EXO & EXO-M: Main Vocalist
** [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]]: Main Vocalist, Maknae

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[[caption-width-right:250:Promotional image for Xiumin]]

EXO's first personal reality program, '''[=Heart4U=]''' (Korean: 심포유) is a series of reality series that EXO members want to share their daily life with their fans. The first member to participate in the series is Xiumin.

* CompetitionFreak: Chanyeol, who was about to leave for a different recording, comes back upon hearing that the members are going to play the "frying pan game".

* Music/{{Baekhyun}} (Byun Baekhyun, born May 6, 1992, part of EXO-K & [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]]) - Main Vocalist (Main Vocalist, Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer of [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]])
* Music/{{Chen}} (Kim Jongdae, born September 21, 1992, part of EXO-M & [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]]) - Main Vocalist (Main Vocalist, Maknae of [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]])
* Chanyeol (Park Chanyeol, born November 27, 1992, part of EXO-K & [[Music/{{EXOSC}} EXO-SC]]) - Main Rapper, Vocalist
* Kai (Kim Jongin, born January 14, 1994, part of EXO-K) - Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
* Sehun (Oh Sehun, born April 12, 1994, part of EXO-K & [[Music/{{EXOSC}} EXO-SC]]) - Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Maknae

* Xiumin [[note]]enlisted in the Korean military on May 7, 2019[[/note]](Kim Minseok, born March 26, 1990, part of EXO-M & [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]]) - Lead Vocalist, Rapper ([[TheLeader Leader]], Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist of [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]])
* Music/{{Suho}} [[note]]enlisted in the Korean military on May 14, 2020[[/note]](Kim Junmyeon, born May 22, 1991, part of EXO-K) - [[TheLeader Leader]], Lead Vocalist
* Music/{{Lay}} [[note]]inactive from group promotions due to political circumstances[[/note]](Zhang Yixing[[note]]birth name Zhang Jiashuai[[/note]], born October 7, 1991, part of EXO-M) - Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Rapper (as soloist)
* [[Creator/DoKyungsoo D.O.]] [[note]]enlisted in the Korean military on July 1, 2019[[/note]](Do Kyungsoo, born January 12, 1993, part of EXO-K) - Main Vocalist

* [[Creator/LuHan Luhan]] (Lu Han, born April 20, 1990, part of EXO-M) - Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
* [[Creator/KrisWu Kris]] (Wu Yifan[[note]]birth name Li Jiaheng[[/note]], born November 6, 1990, part of EXO-M) - Main Rapper, Vocalist ([[TheLeader Leader]] of EXO-M)
* [[Music/ZTao Tao]] (Huang Zitao, born May 2, 1993, part of EXO-M) - Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer (Maknae of EXO-M)

** Yixing means "''art flourish'' ". Play for fun, but 'Lay' also means "''tired''" in Chinese (累; ''lei''), and this often gets him teased. It's actually a minor TearJerker, given his body condition. But according to Lay, SM Entertainment got it from [[Manga/HanaYoriDango Huaze Lei]].
--> '''Lay''': "At that time the company (preparing for debut), they said they think the name "Lay" is not bad. I asked why. They said in "[[Manga/HanaYoriDango Meteor Garden]]" there is a character called Huaze Lei, who is [[TheQuietOne quiet and doesn't say much]], but [[ElegantClassicalMusician plays the violin and is talented and likes music quite a bit]]. At that time how could I think much? Sure, as long as I can debut, sure sure, you guys do what you want, I'm fine, I'm fine with it. I didn't think it'd become an attribute I can't shake off, 'tired'."

* Music/{{Suho}} (Kim Junmyeon, born May 22, 1991, part of EXO-K) - [[TheLeader Leader]], Lead Vocalist

* Xiumin [[note]]enlisted on May 7, 2019[[/note]](Kim Minseok, born March 26, 1990, part of EXO-M & [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]]) - Lead Vocalist, Rapper ([[TheLeader Leader]], Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist of [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]])

* [[Creator/DoKyungsoo D.O.]] [[note]]enlisted on July 1, 2019[[/note]](Do Kyungsoo, born January 12, 1993, part of EXO-K) - Main Vocalist

* HappilyMarried: Chen announced his plans to marry his non-celebrity girlfriend in January 2020, and is expecting a child.

** 2016 - Stay With Me (Duet with Punch, OST of ''[[Series/{{Goblin}} Goblin]]'')

* Suho (Kim Junmyeon, born May 22, 1991, part of EXO-K) - [[TheLeader Leader]], Lead Vocalist

In 2016, main dancer '''Music/{{Lay}}''' debuted as a solo singer with the Chinese mini album ''Lose Control''. The mini album stayed as number one on Billboard's China V Chart for six weeks in a row, broke the record in South Korea for the most sales by a solo artist, peaking at #1 on the Gaon Album Chart and number four on Billboard's US World Albums chart. In 2019, main vocalist '''Music/{{Chen}}''''s first Korean solo album ''April, and a Flower'' debuted at No. 3 Billboard's World Albums, making him the highest-charting solo K-pop act since November 2018 and the first solo star to chart this high in 2019. Main vocalist '''Music/{{Baekhyun}}''' had his solo debut in July 2019 with the mini album ''City Lights'', making him the 5th solo artist to sell over 100,000 album copies in the past decade and breaking previous records set by EXO (placing number 1 on iTunes in 63 countries) and fellow member Lay (highest first day sales by a solo artist). In March 2020, leader '''Music/{{Suho}}''' is slated for a solo release ''Self-Portrait''.

In 2016, main dancer '''Music/{{Lay}}''' debuted as a solo singer with the Chinese mini album ''Lose Control''. The mini album stayed as number one on Billboard's China V Chart for six weeks in a row, broke the record in South Korea for the most sales by a solo artist, peaking at #1 on the Gaon Album Chart and number four on Billboard's US World Albums chart. In 2019, main vocalist '''Music/{{Chen}}''''s first Korean solo album ''April, and a Flower'' debuted at No. 3 Billboard's World Albums, making him the highest-charting solo K-pop act since November 2018 and the first solo star to chart this high in 2019. Main vocalist '''Music/{{Baekhyun}}''' had his solo debut in July 2019 with the mini album ''City Lights'', making him the 5th solo artist to sell over 100,000 album copies in the past decade and breaking previous records set by EXO (placing number 1 on iTunes in 63 countries) and fellow member Lay (highest first day sales by a solo artist).

Members Music/{{Lay}}, Music/{{Baekhyun}}, Music/{{Chen}}, and [[Creator/DoKyungsoo D.O.]] have their own pages. Ex-members Creator/KrisWu, Creator/LuHan, and Creator/ZTao have their own pages.

''Singles''
** 2013 - Do Or Die (OST of ''Saving Santa'')
** 2016 - Beautiful Accident (Duet with Chen, OST of ''Beautiful Accident'')
** 2017 - Starlight (Duet with Remi, OST of ''Three Color Fantasy: Star of the Universe'')
** 2017 - Curtain (For SM Station)
** 2018 - Do You Have A Moment (Duet with Jane Jang)
** 2018 - Dinner (Duet with Jane Jang, for SM Station)

* 2013 - ''Prime Minister and I'', as Han Tae-woong (cameo character)
* 2017 - ''Three Color Fantasy: Star of the Universe'', as Woo-joo (main Character)
* 2018 - ''Rich Man, Poor Woman'', as Lee Yoo-chan (main character)

* 2007 - ''[[Film.AttackOnThePinUpBoys Attack On The Pin-Up Boys]]'', as one of rock band members (cameo)
* 2016 - ''One Way Trip''/''Glory Day'', as Sang-woo (main character)
* 2018 - ''Middle School Girl A'', as Hyun Jae-hee (main character)

* 2015 - ''[[WebVideo/EXONextDoor EXO Next Door]]'', as himself (supporting character)
* TBA - ''HOW ARE U BREAD'', as Han Do-woo (main Character)

Tropes relating to [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]] and [[Music/{{EXOSC}} EXO-SC]] can be found on their respective pages. Tropes relating to the members' solo works can be found on their respective pages (Music/{{Lay}}, Music/{{Baekhyun}}, Music/{{Chen}}, [[Creator/DoKyungsoo D.O.]]).

** Suho: "[[MeaningfulName guardian]]", "''ek-chel-ut''" ([[IronicName the funniest in [=EXO=]]]), "''dama''" ([[BlindIdiotTranslation old lady]]), "[[AnimalMotif bunny]]", "[[TheLeader Leader]][[UsefulNotes/KoreanHonorifics -nim]]", "''ahjussi''" (uncle), "Church-''oppa''", "''ra-myeon''" ([[StealthPun instant noodles]]), "[[WholesomeCrossdresser Kim Junhee]]"

* HappilyMarried: Chen married his non-celebrity girlfriend in January 2020, and is expecting a child.

* ThePerfectionist: When asked who was a perfectionist in EXO-M during an interview, Lay pointed at himself. This is shown in his solo works.

Members Music/{{Lay}}, Music/{{Baekhyun}}, and Music/{{Chen}} have their own pages. Ex-members Creator/KrisWu, Creator/LuHan, and Creator/ZTao have their own pages.

* D.O. [[note]]enlisted on July 1, 2019[[/note]](Do Kyungsoo, born January 12, 1993, part of EXO-K) - Main Vocalist

** 2014 - Crying Out (OST of ''Cart'')
** 2016 - Tell Me (what is love) (duet with Yoo Young Jin, for SM Station)
** 2016 - Don't Worry (remake duet with Jo Jung Seok, OST of ''My Annoying Brother'')
** 2019 - That's okay (for SM Station)

'''Kai'''

''Singles''

* 2014 - ''It's Okay, That's Love'' as Han Kang-woo (supporting main character)
* 2015 - ''Hello Monster'', as (young) Lee Jun-young (supporting character)
* 2018 - ''100 Days My Prince'', as Lee Yool/Won Deok (main character)

* 2014 - ''Cart'', as Choi Tae-young (supporting main character)
* 2015 - ''Unforgettable'', as Park Beom-Sil (main character)
* 2016 - ''My Annoying Brother'', as Go Doo-young (main character)
* 2017 - ''Room no.7'', as Tae-jung (main character)
* 2017 - ''Film/AlongWithTheGodsTheTwoWorlds'', as Won Dong-yeon (supporting character)
* 2018 - ''Along With The Gods: The Last 49 Days'', as Won Dong-yeon (supporting character)
* 2018 - ''Swing Kids'', as Ro Ki-soo (main character)
* 2019 - ''Along With The Gods 3'', as Won Dong-yeon (main character)

* 2015 - ''[[WebVideo/EXONextDoor EXO Next Door]]'', as himself (main character)
* 2016 - ''Be Positive'', as Kim Hwan-dong (main character)

Tropes relating to [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]] and [[Music/{{EXOSC}} EXO-SC]] can be found on their respective pages. Tropes relating to the members' solo works can be found on their respective pages (Music/{{Lay}}, Music/{{Baekhyun}}, Music/{{Chen}}).

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[[index]]Members Music/{{Lay}}, Music/{{Baekhyun}}, and Music/{{Chen}} have their own pages. Ex-members Creator/KrisWu, Creator/LuHan, and Creator/ZTao have their own pages.
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Members Music/{{Lay}}, Music/{{Baekhyun}}, and Music/{{Chen}} have their own pages. Ex-members Creator/KrisWu, Creator/LuHan, and Creator/ZTao have their own pages.

In 2016, main dancer '''Music/{{Lay}}''' debuted as a solo singer with the Chinese mini album ''Lose Control''. The mini album stayed as number one on Billboard's China V Chart for six weeks in a row, broke the record in South Korea for the most sales by a solo artist, peaking at #1 on the Gaon Album Chart and number four on Billboard's US World Albums chart. In 2019, main vocalist '''Chen''''s first Korean solo album ''April, and a Flower'' debuted at No. 3 Billboard's World Albums, making him the highest-charting solo K-pop act since November 2018 and the first solo star to chart this high in 2019. Main vocalist '''Music/{{Baekhyun}}''' had his solo debut in July 2019 with the mini album ''City Lights'', making him the 5th solo artist to sell over 100,000 album copies in the past decade and breaking previous records set by EXO (placing number 1 on iTunes in 63 countries) and fellow member Lay (highest first day sales by a solo artist).

Members Music/{{Lay}} and Music/{{Baekhyun}} have their own pages. Ex-members Creator/KrisWu, Creator/LuHan, and Creator/ZTao have their own pages.

* Chen (Kim Jongdae, born September 21, 1992, part of EXO-M & [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]]) - Main Vocalist (Main Vocalist, Maknae of [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]])

''Mini Albums''
** 2019 - April, and a flower

** 2014 - Best Luck (OST of ''It's Okay, That's Love'')
** 2014 - Uprising
** 2016 - Years (duet with Alesso, for SM Station)
** 2016 - Lil' Something (duet with Heize, for SM Station)
** 2016 - Everytime (duet with Punch, OST of ''[[Series/DescendantsOfTheSun Descendants Of The Sun]]'')
** 2016 - I'm Not Okay (OST of ''Missing 9'')
** 2016 - Beautiful Accident (duet with Suho, OST of ''Beautiful Accident'')
** 2017 - Nosedive (with Dynamic Duo)
** 2017 - Bye Babe (duet with 10cm)
** 2018 - Cherry Blossom Love Song (OST of ''100 Days My Prince'')

'''Chanyeol'''

''Singles''

Tropes relating to [[Music/{{EXOCBX}} EXO-CBX]] and [[Music/{{EXOSC}} EXO-SC]] can be found on their respective pages. Tropes relating to Music/{{Lay}}'s solo works can be found on that page.