| The8 Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 7, 1997 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
The8 is a Chinese singer, dancer, songwriter, and television personality who has gained popularity for being a member of the boy band Seventeen, which has released several albums, extended plays, and tracks such as You Made My Dawn, Going Seventeen, Boys Be, Love & Letter, An Ode, We Make You, Don’t Wanna Cry, Fallin’ Flower, Hit, and Teen, Age.
Born Name
Xu Minghao
Nick Name
The8, Little 8, Fairy
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Anshan, Liaoning, China
Residence
South Korea
Nationality
Education
The8 got enrolled at the Beijing Contemporary Music Academy.
Occupation
Singer, Dancer, Songwriter, Television Personality
Family
- Sibling – He’s an only child.
Manager
The8 is represented by Pledis Entertainment.
Genre
K-pop, Mandopop, Synthpop, Hip Hop, R&B, EDM
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Pledis Entertainment
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
The8 is of Asian descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
He has often dyed his hair in various shades.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Charming appearance
- Pierced ears
- Toned body
The8 Favorite Things
- Season – Summer
- Number – 7
The8 Facts
- He was just 5 years old when he started practicing Chinese Wushu (martial art).
- For almost 6 years, The8 did b-boying in China.
- He has credited his parents as well as Super Junior-M‘s Henry Lau as his role models.
- He debuted with the boy band, Seventeen, in the year 2015.
- With Seventeen, he released the band’s debut studio album, Love & Letter, on April 29, 2016.
- The8 has also been cast in a number of TV shows which include the likes of Real Class – Elementary School, Idol Producer 2, Day Day Up, etc.
- He prefers Chinese cuisine to Korean cuisine.
- Some of his hobbies include break dancing, martial arts, and watching dramas.
- The8 takes comfort in reading whenever he is sad or stressed.
- He avoids eating ice creams because his stomach hurts when he consumes something too cold.
- As a solo artist, he has released singles like Dreams Come True and Falling Down.
- The8 enjoys playing pranks on people he is close with.
- In February 2023, it was revealed that The8 had suffered a clavicle fracture.
- He has also accrued a huge fan base on social media and enjoys more than 3 million followers on Instagram.
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