Exo (stylized as EXO; /ˌɛkˈsoʊ/ ek-soh; Korean: 엑소) is a South Korean-Chinese boy band produced by S.M. Entertainment. Formed in 2011 in Seoul, South Korea, Exo comprises twelve members separated into two subgroups, Exo-K and Exo-M, performing music in Korean and Mandarin, respectively. Their name was taken from exoplanet, a term referring to planets outside of the Solar System.
The group received numerous “newcomer” awards in 2012, and has since won over ten awards since their debut in April 2012.
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Exo performing in Singapore in November 2012
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | S.M. Entertainment |
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| Website | EXO.SMTOWN.com |
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