XIUMIN, real name Kim Min Seok (김민석), is a member of the famous group EXO, as well as subunits EXO-M and EXO-CBX. Known for his youthful face and incredible talent, he also launched his solo career with the album “Brand New” on September 26, 2022. XIUMIN is loved for his cheerful personality and precision in everything he does.
Presentation of XIUMIN
- Stage name: XIUMIN (시우민)
- Full name: Kim Min Seok (김민석)
- Home group: EXO (subunits: EXO-M, EXO-CBX)
- Position in the group: Lead singer and dancer
- Date of birth: March 26, 1990
- Astrological sign: Aries
- MBTI: ISTJ (previously ENFJ)
- Super power: Frost (Snowflake)
- Representative emoji: ❄️
Biography and Career
XIUMIN was born in Guri, Gyeonggi-do Province, South Korea. He has a little sister whose identity he fiercely protects, at the request of his mother. In 2008, he won second place in the SM Everysing competition, which opened the doors to SM Entertainment.
He debuted with EXO in 2012 as a member of the sub-unit EXO-M, focused on promotion in China. Subsequently, he joined EXO-CBX, a trio with dynamic concepts. As an actor, XIUMIN has also starred in projects such as the webdrama “Falling for Challenge” (2015) and the film “Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River” (2016).
On September 26, 2022, he launched his solo career with the mini-album “Brand New”, marking a new stage in his career.
Interesting Facts
Family
- He has a little sister whose identity remains secret.
Hobbies and talents
- His hobbies include football, shopping and cooking.
- He masters taekwondo, kendo and fencing.
- He dreams of opening a café and loves making cappuccinos for his friends.
Personal particularities
- He is recognized as the cleanest and most organized member of EXO.
- He can't stand people touching his face.
- His nickname “Baozi” was given to him by Luhan because of his round face.
Achievements
- In 2017, he was a regular member of the show “It’s Dangerous Beyond The Blankets”.
- He starred in the popular web drama “Falling for Challenge”.
Ideal couple and type
- XIUMIN is looking for a comforting person, whom he could hug.
Official social networks
XIUMIN in EXO
As a member of EXO, XIUMIN is known for his professionalism and his role in the EXO-M and EXO-CBX subunits. Members describe him as caring and reliable, although he sometimes likes to tease them with his jokes.
Despite his youthful appearance, he is the eldest of the group and often acts like a big brother to his comrades.
Music and Solo Projects
With his album “Brand New”, XIUMIN showed a fresh and energetic side:
- “Brand New” (2022): A vibrant mini-album that explores different genres while remaining true to the essence of XIUMIN.
In addition to his musical career, he continues to shine in acting and variety projects.
