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Formed in 2011 by S.M. Entertainment producer Lee Soo-Man, the band originally consisted of 12 members divided into two subgroups, EXO-K and EXO-M. Although they record the same music, EXO-K focus on playing in South Korea and feature the members Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun. Meanwhile, EXO-M specialize in performing in China for a largely Mandarin-speaking audience and feature Xiumin, Lay, and Chen (founding members Luhan, Kris, and Tao departed in 2014 and 2015). The group’s first official subgroup, EXO-CBX, was formed in 2016 by the trio of Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin. In 2019, a second subgroup, EXO-SC, was formed with Sehun and Chanyeol at the helm.

EXO released several singles in 2012, including “What Is Love,” “History,” and the Mama EP. In May of 2013, EXO released their full-length debut album, XOXO. Both the Korean-language “Kiss” and Mandarin “Hug” versions peaked at the top of the Billboard World Albums chart upon release. The album sold over a million copies, and EXO followed that success later that year with the mini-album Miracles in December. Their third EP, Overdose, arrived in 2014. The effort broke into the Billboard 200, making EXO the highest-charting male K-pop group to date. That same year, Kris and Luhan of EXO-M parted ways with the group, leaving EXO with ten members.

The band issued Exodus in 2015. The award-winning album topped the charts in Korea and the U.S., while also entering the Canadian charts, the first time a K-pop group had done so. Around this time, Tao became the third member to part with EXO. The group continued its Exodus promotion and released its first Japanese single, a re-recorded version of “Love Me Right” and the Japanese original “Drop That.” Before the end of the year, EXO released their fourth EP, Sing for You. They extended album promotion to North America, with a brief tour of the U.S. and Canada in February 2016. EX’ACT, their third full-length, arrived that summer, with their fifth EP, For Life, released in December. The War, EXO’s fourth LP, was released in the summer of 2017, topping Korean and U.S. World Albums charts once again.

Roaring ’20s: 5 K-Pop Concepts We’d Love To See Groups Try This Decade

January 2020 marks the start of a new beginning and a new decade, meaning that it’s the perfect opportunity to refresh those done-and-done-again concepts. After all, creativity has no limits! And with K-pop’s recent explosion in popularity both domestically and abroad, there’s bound to be something for everyone. Taking inspiration from the old and the […]

EXO’s Sehun And Chanyeol’s Passport Information Leaked By Airport Staff In Vietnam

EXO members Chanyeol and Sehun recently had their passport information leaked by an airport staff member in Vietnam. According to a local media outlet, VnExpress, Chanyeol and Sehun arrived at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on the night of January 10. They were in Vietnam to perform at the 2020 K-Pop Super Concert in Hanoi, which […]

Nature Republic To Bring EXO to Manila on Feb 2020

Several members of the South Korean boy band EXO are set to return to Manila in February to meet their Filipino fans. EXO is Nature Republic’s endorsers and the event marks the cosmetics brand’s 8th anniversary. Nature Republic Philippines will announce further details about the event soon. Formed by SM Entertainment, EXO debuted in 2012 […]

Gaon Reveals Overall Digital And Album Chart Results For 2019

Gaon has announced overall chart results for 2019! On January 10, the yearly digital chart, download chart, streaming chart, and album chart were released for last year. The results are based on accumulated weekly data since January 2019, so albums and songs released earlier in the year have more weekly scores included in the results. Digital […]

EXO, GOT7, And More Receive Platinum Certifications From Gaon Chart

Gaon has announced the newest albums and songs to receive platinum certifications! The Gaon Chart certifies an album as platinum once it reaches 250,000 sales and if at least six weeks have passed since its release. A song receives platinum certification at 100 million streams or 2.5 million downloads. This month, EXO’s “OBSESSION” was certified triple platinum […]

10 MAMA Stages That Bedazzled Us Over The Last Decade

2020 is finally here. Many of you have been reminiscing over your most memorable moments in the last decade, and since Soompi is all about K-pop, what better way to celebrate the new year than to look back on some of the most iconic MAMA stages to date! The popular award show has had many […]

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