Xu Minghao, known professionally as The8, is a Chinese singer and dancer based in South Korea.
15 Facts About The8
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The8 was born in Haicheng, Liaoning, China on 7 November 1997.
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In 2008, The8 appeared on the Chinese program CCTV Variety Show.
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In 2012, The8 participated in the 6th Shanghai World Dance Competition held from 27 to 30 April.
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The8 made his first appearance on Seventeen TV in late 2014.
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The8 debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen with their first extended play 17 Carat on 29 May 2015.
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On 12 December 2017, Pledis Entertainment announced that The8 would be suspending his promotional activities due to a waist injury.
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The8 returned to promotions with the release of Seventeen's special album Directors Cut in February 2018.
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In 2018, The8 participated in the Chinese reality television show Chao Yin Zhan Ji alongside bandmate Jun In 2019, he served as one of the two dance coaches in the Chinese survival show Youth With You.
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The8 made his solo debut on 9 June 2019 with the single "Dreams Come True".
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On 8 April 2021, The8 announced the release of his third single, "Side by Side".
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On 4 May 2021, The8 released a single called "Mom's Missed Call" along with bandmate Jun, with all proceeds donated to help children in need in China.
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On 18 March 2022, The8 released the single "Hai Cheng", which he dedicated to his hometown.
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On 4 December, 2024, The8 released his first EP titled Stardust.
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On 2 February, 2025, The8 began serving as a producer and mentor in the survival show Chuang Asia: Season 2.