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Xiumin
Kim Min-seok (김민석; born March 26, 1990), known professionally as Xiumin (시우민), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is the eldest member of EXO, part of its sub-group EXO-M, and the leader of sub-unit EXO-CBX. Born in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, and raised in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, he placed second in SM Entertainment's Everysing Contest in 2008, joining as a trainee that same year. He was announced as EXO's seventh member in January 2012 and made his group debut on April 8, 2012.
A trained martial artist, Xiumin holds black belts in both Kendo and Taekwondo and has studied Wushu and Fencing. He is also an honorary ambassador for the Korea Football Association.
Beyond music, Xiumin has steadily built an acting resume. His 2015 web drama Falling for Challenge became the most-watched web drama in South Korea that year, surpassing 20 million views in its first 17 days. He made his film debut in 2016 with the historical comedy Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River alongside Yoo Seung-ho.
Xiumin enlisted for mandatory military service on May 7, 2019, and was discharged on December 6, 2020. His solo career launched on September 26, 2022, with the EP Brand New. In January 2024, he joined INB100, the label founded by Baekhyun, for solo management while EXO group activities remain under SM Entertainment. In March 2025, he released his second solo EP Interview X with lead single 'Whee!', followed by the digital single 'Overdrop' in October 2025.
1 articles5 creditsDebut: April 8, 2012South Korean
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Interview XEP
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OverdropSingle
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2022
Brand NewEP
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Filmography
2016
Seondal: The Man Who Sells the RiverFilm
Actor
2015
Falling for ChallengeK-Drama
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Fans Also Ask
When did Xiumin debut?
Xiumin debuted as part of EXO on April 8, 2012, making him one of the founding members. He is the eldest member of the group, born March 26, 1990. His solo career began on September 26, 2022, with the EP Brand New under SM Entertainment. Since January 2024, his solo activities are managed by INB100.
What is Xiumin's real name?
Xiumin's real name is Kim Min-seok (김민석). His stage name Xiumin combines the Chinese hanja reading of his name: 秀 (xiu, meaning 'great' or 'show') and 珉 (min), part of his birth name. He was born on March 26, 1990, in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, and grew up in Guri, Gyeonggi Province.
What agency is Xiumin under?
Xiumin's solo activities are managed by INB100, the independent label founded by Baekhyun in June 2022. He signed with INB100 in January 2024. His activities as a member of EXO and EXO-CBX remain under SM Entertainment. He was previously a full SM exclusive artist from his 2012 debut through 2023.
What solo music has Xiumin released?
Xiumin released his debut solo EP Brand New on September 26, 2022. His second EP, Interview X, arrived on March 10, 2025, with lead single 'Whee!'. He also released the digital single 'Overdrop' in October 2025. As part of EXO-CBX, he contributed to EPs Hey Mama! (2016) and Blooming Days (2018).
Did Xiumin serve in the military?
Yes. Xiumin enlisted for mandatory South Korean military service on May 7, 2019, becoming the first EXO member to do so. He was officially discharged on December 6, 2020, after completing his service as an active duty soldier. During his service, he appeared in the military musical Return: The Promise of that Day.
