Happy 36th birthday to #EXO's extremely handsome and hugely talented Rapper, Award-winning Singer, Dancer, Actor, TV Host, Superstar and K-Pop Legend, the One & Only #Xiumin! 👏��🎉🌟🐐👑❤️
Kim Min-seok (Xiumin) became world famous as the Vocalist and Rapper of the top-selling, history-making legendary band EXO, who paved the way for many! He is also the Vocalist and Rapper of its sub-group #ExoM and leader of its sub-unit #ExoCBX. Xiumin is renowned for his powerful vocals, sharp dance skills, charming visuals often nicknamed "Baozi" (little bun), and fairy-like appeal. He has achieved remarkable feats throughout his career as the eldest member and a key vocalist/dancer of EXO. With the group, he contributed to multiple daesang wins, including consecutive Album of the Year awards at the Mnet Asian Music Awards, and helped EXO set records like the most music show wins for a single song with "Call Me Baby" which won 18 victories, and over 100 cumulative music program trophies. As leader of sub-unit EXO-CBX, he debuted successfully in 2016 with strong chart performances. Xiumin is not just an extremely talented all round group member, having contributed greatly to EXO's success, but he's also a very successful Solo Artist and amazing performer in his own right! His first EP, 'Brand New' was released on September 26, 2022 and hit #1 on the Worldwide & European iTunes Album Charts, debuting at #2 on the Circle Album chart in Korea! It received Double Gold certification on QQ Music in China, and sold over 177,000 copies in Korea! His follow-up Album, 'Interview X' in 2025, continued his strong sales momentum. He has also earned individual awards like Best Male Solo Singer at the 2023 Korea First Brand Awards, starred in web dramas and musicals, even during military service, and completed his mandatory military duty from 2019–2020 as the first EXO member to enlist and discharge. His incredible dance moves, powerful high notes and versatile performances continue to highlight his talent.
Xiumin has released several successful collabs including "For You" with Baekhyun which reached #5 on the Digital Circle chart and "Young and Free" with NCT's Mark which reached #6 on the US World Digital Songs chart! His collab "Who" with Eunha was a smash hit in April, 2023 and on September 20, 2023, Xiumin participated in the successful soundtrack "daisy" from CEO-dol Mart! On January 8, 2024, Xiumin joined Baekhyun's label, INB100, as a solo Artist and on March 10, 2025, he released his 2nd highly anticipated EP, 'Interview X', alongside its amazing lead single "Whee!"! Both were a critical and commercial success landing at #8 on the Circle chart in Korea and selling over 78,000 units in its first week! His world tour took him to various cities from March to May 2025 and sold out!
Xiumin is also a very talented Actor and has showcased his acting versatility through musical theatre, web dramas, and films since 2015. He made his musical debut as Aquila in School OZ and later starred as Orpheus in the Korean production of Hadestown. On screen, he took the lead in the popular 2015 web drama Falling for Challenge opposite Kim So-eun, played the main role in CEO-dol Mart (2023), and portrayed Heo Gyun in the 2025 fantasy rom-com Heo's Diner. He also made his big-screen debut in the 2016 film Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River.
Xiumin has won numerous awards as a Soloist including the Korea First Brand Award for Best Male Solo Singer in 2023 and the Click! StarWars Award for Most Popular Singer in 2017. He also won the APAN Star Award for his SNS Web Drama in 2015! As a group member of EXO, he has won 181 Awards out of 321 nominations including 23 Seoul Music Awards, 18 Golden Disc Awards, 17 MelON Music awards, 16 MAMA Awards, 16 Gaon Music Awards, 8 Asia Artist Awards, 7 Philippine K-Pop Awards, 6 V chart Awards, 6 Asian Pop Music Awards, 4 Soribada Best K-Music Awards, 4 V Live Awards, a Chinese Music Award, a Billboard Music Festival Award for Most popular Group, a Hanteo Music Award, a Baidu Music Award, an MTV Europe Music Award and a Tencent Music Award! EXO were the 1st Korean Act with BIGBANG to win a World Music Award. In 2014 they were honoured with the Awards for Best-selling Korean Act and World's Best Song voted by the public!
Xiumin is skilled in martial arts and has a black belt in Kendo and Taekwondo. He also trained in Wushu and Fencing. He is a football fanatic and an honorary ambassador of the Korea Football Association and the City of Gangnam! Xiumin has served as a Gangnam City Ambassador and holds the title of Honorary Childbirth Ambassador in Korea. For commercial endorsements, he has promoted brands including Samsung Electronics and collaborated on a collection with the streetwear label Represent, showcasing his clean and versatile image across various partnerships.
Xiumin has inspired significant charitable donations, primarily through his dedicated fans known as Elsas. On numerous birthdays, fans have made donations in his name to organizations supporting children and youth with disabilities, such as the Purme Foundation and MIRAL Welfare Foundation, often earning him multiple “Charity Fairy” titles from platforms like CHOEAEDOL. Xiumin has made private donations during his solo activities and as part of EXO-CBX.
From his 2012 debut as EXO’s charming eldest member, Xiumin has evolved into a captivating solo force, and continues to enchant fans with his sharp dance moves, powerful vocals, and hypnotic stage charisma. Now at 36, he’s thriving independently, delivering sultry performances and proving age only sharpened his allure as a versatile, magnetic K-pop icon!
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Happy 33rd Birthday to the gorgeous, hugely talented chart-topping, award-winning Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Dancer, Producer, Actor, Model and Fashion and Global Icon, the One & Only Chanyeol! 👏🍒🎂🎉🌟🐐👑❤️
#Chanyeol found fame as the Main Rapper, Vocalist and Visual Genius of the legendary, top-selling, history-making Group #EXO, who paved the way for many! He possesses a baritone singing voice and is an amazing All Round Entertainer, contributing greatly throughout the years to EXO's success and that of its sub units #Exo_K and #EXO_SC of which he's also a lead member! He's also a hugely successful Soloist in his own right, renowned for his versatile contributions to K-pop, including rapping, singing, songwriting and producing! Beyond EXO's group discography where he's credited on tracks like "Run" (2014, rap), "Heaven" (2016, co-lyrics), and "Love Shot" (2018, lyrics), he's built an impressive solo catalog of features, collaborations and OSTs. These often showcase his deep baritone voice, rap skills, and multi-instrumental talents, especially when he rocks on the guitar & drums!
In 2014, he shone on label-mate Henry's "Bad Girl" and Zhou Mi's "Rewind". In 2015, he went viral with his Rap verse on Heize's "Don't Make Money" and in 2016, he wrote & rapped his verse on Yesung's emotional ballad "Confession"! That same year he added flair with his Korean Rap on Marshmello's international hit, "Freal Luv", with Tinashe and also starred with Punch on the OST, "Stay With Me", for tvN's drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God', a mega hit where Chanyeol's vocals shone through. The song reached #3 on the Gaon Digital Chart in Korea. In 2018, Chanyeol & Sehun released the collab "We Young" and in 2019, he dropped his first solo song "SSFW"! That same year, he and Sehun released their first EP 'What a Life' as the group's 2nd official sub-unit Exo_SC which went straight to #1 on the Worldwide iTunes chart! In 2021, he released 'The Box', an amazing jukebox musical featuring songs from Coldplay, BillieEilish and Pharrell among others.
In Chanyeol's solo work, he is credited for his top co-writing/production feats and has written and produced over 40 songs! In 2018, he released the energetic pop-rap bop, "Give Me That", co-produced with Woozi. In 2021 he released "Tomorrow" with self-written introspective lyrics. In 2023, he dropped "Good Enough", an uplifting, self-penned anthem! On August 28, 2024, Chanyeol released his first amazing EP 'Black Out' which topped iTunes Charts all around the world and reached #3 on the Circle Album chart in Korea, and was certified Platinum by the KMCA! In 2025 he released his amazing EP 'Upside Down', experimenting with different sounds. The EP was a critical and commercial success, topping iTunes Charts in 24 countries and debuting at #4 on the Circle Album chart!
Chanyeol has won numerous awards as a group member of EXO but also as a solo artist including an Asia model Award, an aKKBox Music Award & an MNET award (Best OST) for his collab with Punch, "Stay With Me"! He also won 2 Korea Drama Awards, a Tencent Music Entertainment Award for Most Popular Overseas singer, a Top Chinese Music Award for Most Popular Foreign Idol and 2 YinYueTai VChart Awards, including Most Popular Artist!
Chanyeol is also a very talented actor, and has starred in various television dramas and movies. In April 2015, he made his big screen debut in the South Korean film 'Salut d'Amour' and starred in 'So I Married an Anti-fan' in 2016, and 'Secret Queen Makers' in 2018!
Chanyeol is also a Fashion Icon, blending his towering 6'1" frame, effortless charisma, and versatile style��from streetwear to high luxury. His "feats" include runway appearances, editorial covers, and campaigns that have made him a go-to ambassador for brands seeking global appeal. He's attended major events like Paris and London Fashion Weeks, earning spots in Vogue Korea and Harper's Bazaar. Chanyeol In 2017, Chanyeol became Tommy Hilfiger’s new model & ambassador, starring at London Fashion Week, and was also a front-row Superstar guest at Prada’s Spring/Summer 2019 launch in Singapore, and Miu Miu shows in Paris (2019). In 2019, he made history as the 1st K-Pop Idol to become a Global Ambassador for Acqua Di Parma, featured in High Cut editorials with cologne bottles, emphasizing his "princely" vibe. In 2020 he became a brand ambassador for Prada and was the star of the Vogue Korea 2020 Prada F/W campaign! In 2023 he became the Global Ambassador for Penshoppe and that same year became the 1st Global Ambassador for Philippine cosmetic s leader, 'Ever Bilena' drawing massive crowds with his appearances. His recent Loewe shirt sighting has sparked rumors of a luxury FW collab! Chanyeol is credited with popularizing "heroic masculinity" aesthetics in menswear! These partnerships have boosted brand sales with Prada items sold out post-2020, and positioned Chanyeol as a "fashion king" among idols. He's part of EXO's luxury dominance, alongside members like Sehun (Dior Men) and Kai (Gucci).
Chanyeol is widely admired for his consistent philanthropy, often described as a "Happy Virus" who uses his platform to spread kindness. Since debuting in 2012, he's donated millions of KRW to children's health, animal welfare, and disaster relief, while emphasizing that "helping others can actually heal you." His efforts include monthly pledges, special occasion gifts, and fan-inspired initiatives. He has recently focused on hearing-impaired children and rescued animals. In 2025 he donated 500,000 KRW (~$365 USD) with support from his fans to the MIRAL Welfare Foundation (disabilities) via CHOEAEDOL's "Charity Fairy"! Fans praise him as a "generous king," noting his consistency amid solo activities like the Upside Down EP!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHANYEOL
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"Step" by EXO's #LAY has been certified Platinum by #TencentMusic#China! It's Lay's 3rd certified single by Tencent Music and 2nd platinum song along with "Face Mask"! His "RB2U" has already been certified Gold with "Legend of A Legend" and "Opening the Sky" almost gold! 💪𓊍🏅💿🇨🇳✖️🥈🎶🔥👑🩶💜
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