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The8
ArtistPledis Entertainment

The8

The8 (디에잇), born Xu Minghao (徐明浩), is one of the cleanest movement stylists in idol pop. As a member of SEVENTEEN under Pledis Entertainment, he helped define the group's performance-team identity through line control, contemporary influence, and a cooler visual language than the usual high-volume idol template.

That same restraint shaped his solo lane. The8's music and visual work tend to favor texture over excess, whether he is releasing introspective material, appearing in fashion spaces, or extending SEVENTEEN's reach deeper into China. His profile also sits comfortably inside luxury-brand culture, which is why links to houses like Louis Vuitton feel credible instead of forced.

On HITKULTR, this page maps the artist across performance, solo work, and official channels, with the focus kept on what makes Minghao distinct inside and beyond SEVENTEEN.

2 articles13 creditsDebut: May 26, 2015Chinese

Gallery

The8 at the UNESCO Youth Forum, November 2023 (CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons)

Discography

2024
StardustEP
2024
Orbit (feat. JinJiBeWater)Single
2022
A Bite of SummerSingle
2022
Hai ChengSingle
2021
Side By SideSingle
2020
Falling DownSingle
2019
Dreams Come TrueSingle
2018
Night and RainSingle

Filmography

2025
Chuang Asia: Season 2Variety Show
Mentor & Producer
2020
Youth With YouVariety Show
Dance Mentor

Brand Partnerships

2025
Louis VuittonEndorsement
House AmbassadorLouis Vuitton
2024
Speculum EyewearEndorsement
Brand Ambassador
2024
Maison MargielaEndorsement
Brand Ambassador

Fans Also Ask

What is The8's real name?
The8's real name is Xu Minghao. In Korean contexts he is also known as Seo Myung Ho. He was born in Liaoning, China on November 7, 1997 and later moved into the Pledis training system before debuting with SEVENTEEN in 2015.
What does The8 do in SEVENTEEN?
The8 is part of SEVENTEEN's performance unit and is known for dance, visual control, and a more restrained stage presence than many idol performers. His background in b-boying and contemporary-influenced movement helped shape the group's reputation for precision performance.
Is The8 Chinese?
Yes. The8 is Chinese and was born in Liaoning before relocating to South Korea for training and debut. That cross-market positioning has remained central to his career, especially as SEVENTEEN expanded internationally and his own profile grew in both Korean and Chinese-facing spaces.
Does The8 release solo music?
Yes. The8 has released solo material alongside his work with SEVENTEEN. His individual output tends to be quieter and more introspective than the group's biggest title-track moments, which fits the artistic identity fans already associate with him on stage and in fashion-facing projects.
Why is The8 so associated with fashion?
The8's image works in fashion because it feels controlled rather than overbuilt. His styling, posture, and visual restraint translate cleanly to campaign and event settings, which is why he is often discussed alongside luxury-brand spaces in a way that feels organic to his public identity.

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