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CHANYEOL
Main Rapper · Sub-Vocalist · Visual · Solo Artist
Profile
CHANYEOL is EXO’s main rapper, a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. He trained under SM Entertainment from 2008 and debuted with EXO in 2012.
Outside EXO and EXO-SC, he developed a solo catalog beginning with the 2023 single “Good Enough” and followed with his first mini album Black Out in 2024.
Pre-Debut Background
Born in Seoul, CHANYEOL developed interests in guitar, drums and other instruments before becoming an SM trainee in 2008. His instrumental background later shaped both EXO-SC and solo work.
Career Milestones & Individual Achievements
Individual milestones and achievements, newest first.
REVERXE
Participated in EXO’s six-member studio-album lineup.
Black Out
Released his first solo mini album.
Regularly works with guitar and other instruments in individual material.
Has accumulated writing and composition credits across group, unit and solo projects.
Good Enough
Released his first official solo single.
EXO-SC
Formed the duo sub-unit with SEHUN.
EXO debut
Debuted as EXO’s main rapper.
Solo Music Videos & Performances by Year
Official individual music videos only.