Xiumin

Xiumin
Xiumin in August 2018
Born
Kim Min-seok

(1990-03-26) March 26, 1990 (age 33)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationCatholic Kwandong University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2012–present
Labels
Member of
WebsiteOfficial website
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Stage name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSiumin
McCune–ReischauerSiumin
Signature

Kim Min-seok (Korean김민석; born March 26, 1990), better known by his stage name Xiumin (Korean시우민; pronounced [ɕʰi.u.min]), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is best known as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo, its sub-group Exo-M and leader of its sub-unit Exo-CBX. He debuted as a soloist on September 26, 2022, with the release of his EP, Brand New.

Name

His stage name is a combination of the Chinese reading of hanja characters 秀 (xiù), which means great or show, and 珉 (mín) which is part of his birth name.

Life and career

1990–2013: Early life and career beginnings

Xiumin was born on March 26, 1990, in Seoul and grew up in Guri, Gyeonggi Province. He was a student at Catholic Kwandong University where he attended a seminar and gave a presentation for students in Applied Music. Xiumin learned martial arts and has a black belt in Kendo and Taekwondo. He also trained in Wushu and Fencing. Xiumin is also known as an avid fan of football, and is an honorary ambassador of the Korea Football Association.

Before Xiumin's participation in SM's Everysing Contest, he had auditioned for JYP entertainment in 2008 but was rejected. In 2008, Xiumin won second place in the SM Everysing Contest. He later became a trainee through SM Entertainment's Casting System in the same year.[citation needed]

Xiumin was revealed as the seventh member of South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo in January 2012. The group debuted on April 8, 2012. In 2013, Xiumin made a guest appearance alongside actress Kim Yoo-jung in the music video for the song "Gone" by South Korean singer Jin, now a member of Lovelyz.

2015–2020: Acting roles and Exo-CBX

Xiumin at the Exo-CBX tour in Yokohama in May 2018

In January 2015, Xiumin made his musical theatre debut, playing the character of Aquila in the SM Entertainment musical School OZ alongside labelmates Changmin, Key, Luna, Suho, and Seulgi. In October 2015, Xiumin played the leading role opposite actress Kim So-eun in the web drama Falling for Challenge. He also released his first solo song since debut titled "You Are the One" as a soundtrack of the web drama. Falling for Challenge was the most watched web drama in South Korea in 2015, reaching 20 million views just after 17 days.

In February 2016, Xiumin was featured in AOA member Jimin's solo single "Call You Bae", and appeared in its music video. In July 2016, he made his big screen debut alongside Yoo Seung-ho in the South Korean film Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River. In August 2016, he collaborated with fellow Exo members Chen, and Baekhyun on an original soundtrack titled "For You" for the television series Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. In October 2016, together with Chen and Baekhyun, Xiumin became a member of Exo's first official sub unit Exo-CBX. The group made their debut with the extended play Hey Mama! on October 31.

In July 2017, Xiumin collaborated with NCT member Mark on a single titled "Young & Free" for S.M. Entertainment's digital music project Station. In August, he became a regular cast member on the MBC reality TV show It's Dangerous Beyond The Blankets.

Xiumin enlisted for his mandatory military service on May 7, 2019, serving active duty. He performed his final concerts before his enlistment with Exo-CBX's Magical Circus - Special Edition concert in Japan, and his solo fan meeting concert, Xiuweet Time, at Jamsil Arena on May 4. Following his enlistment, he released his debut solo single, "You", which is part of SM Station, on May 9. In August 2019, it was reported that Xiumin would be starring in an army musical titled "Return: The Promise of That Day" together with Shinee member Onew and Yoon Ji-sung, which ran from October 22 to December 1 at the Olympic Park's Woori Art Hall in Seoul. Xiumin took his final military leave in November 2020, and did not return to the army due to the military's policy on COVID-19; he was discharged on December 6.

2022–present: Solo debut and contract dispute

On September 26, 2022, Xiumin released his debut EP, Brand New, alongside its lead single of the same name. Brand New is a retro K-pop record, which brings "nostalgic '90s sonic euphoria to listeners" according to The Korea Herald.

On April 5, 2023, it was confirmed that Xiumin and Eunha will have a collaboration song "Who?", which was released on April 9, 2023.

On June 1, 2023, it was announced that Xiumin, Chen and Baekhyun had ended their contracts with SM Entertainment on the grounds of overdue payment and unreasonable deals. On June 19, SM and the three members announced that both parties had resolved their differences over contract dispute and the members had decided to stay with the agency.

On September 20, 2023, it was announced that Xiumin participated for the soundtrack of CEO-dol Mart, titled "Daisy".

Discography

Extended plays

List of albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
JPN
JPN
Hot

Brand New
Track listing
  1. "Brand New"
  2. "Feedback"
  3. "How We Do" (feat. Mark from NCT)
  4. "Love Letter" (민들레)
  5. "Serenity"
2 6 7
  • KOR: 177,439
  • JPN: 7,389

Singles

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales Album
KOR
Hot
100

US
World

As lead artist
"Breakin' Machine" 2014 Exology Chapter 1: The Lost Planet
"Beyond" 2019 Exo Planet 4 - The Elyxion (dot)
"You" (이유) 68 32 SM Station Season 3
"Brand New" 2022 Brand New
As featured artist
"Call You Bae"
(Jimin featuring Xiumin)
2016 5 5
  • KOR: 661,196
Non-album single
Collaborations
"Young & Free"
(with Mark)
2017 31 6
  • KOR: 72,133
SM Station Season 2
"Who?"
(with Eunha)
2023 Non-album single
Soundtrack appearances
"You Are the One" 2015 62
  • KOR: 26,196
Falling for Challenge OST
"For You"
(with Baekhyun and Chen)
2016 5 9
  • KOR: 625,756
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo OST
"To My One and Only You" (나의 유일한 너에게) 2021 81 Mr. Queen OST
"Daisy" 2023 CEO-dol Mart OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
K-pop Hot 100 was introduced in August 2011, discontinued in July 2014 and was re-established on December 30, 2017.

Notes

  1. ^ "Brand New" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 26 on the Circle Download Chart.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River Gyeon Supporting role

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Exo Next Door Xiumin Supporting role
Falling for Challenge Na Do-jeon Lead role
2023 CEO-dol Mart Shin Tae-ho

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Travel without Manager Main cast Episodes 1–8
2017–2018 It's Dangerous Beyond The Blankets Main cast Ep. 1–3 (Season 1), Ep. 6–7 (Season 2)
2021 Drink With God Host Episodes 3–12
Drink With God Season 2 Episodes 1–10
Xiumin’s Tennis King Tomorrow Main cast with Jeon Mi-ra

Web shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Heart4U/Sim For You – Xiumin Arc Host Episodes 1-18
2022 Brand New Acorn Market Host

Radio shows

Year Date Title Role Ref.
2013 July 13 SJ Shindong's Shim Shim Ta Pa (Stop the Boring Time) Special DJ
November 8
2015 January 29 Super Junior's Kiss The Radio

Documentaries

Year Title Note Ref.
2017 Korea From Above Narration with Suho

Videography

Music videos

Year Title Ref.
2013 "Gone" (Jin)
2015 "You Are the One"
2016 "Call You Bae" (Jimin feat. Xiumin)
2017 "Young & Free" (with Mark (NCT))
2018 "Beyond" (with Beatburger Project)
2019 "You" (이유)
2022 "Brand New"
Guest appearances
2014 "A Glass of Soju" (소주 한 잔) (remake; Im Chang-jung)

Theater

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 School OZ Aquila Holographic musical; Supporting role
2019 Return: The Promise of That Day Kim Seung-ho Army musical, Lead role
2020 Return Hyun-min Army musical, Supporting role
2021-2022 Hadestown Orpheus Lead role

Fanmeetings

Event Date Country Location Ref.
Xiuweet Time May 4, 2019 Seoul, South Korea Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium
On: Xiuweet Time March 27, 2021 Online

Ambassadorship

Year Title Ref.
2014 Gangnam City Ambassador
Honorary Member of Korea Football Association (KFA)

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2015 Award for SNS Web Drama Falling for Challenge Won
Circle Chart Music Awards 2023 Mubeat Global Choice Awards (Male) Xiumin Nominated
Click! StarWars Awards 2017 Most Popular Singer Won
Korea First Brand Awards 2023 Best Male Solo Singer Won

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