Twelve years old when scouted by an SM Entertainment agent while dining with friends, Oh Se-hun underwent four auditions over two years before joining the company in 2008. By 2012, he had emerged as a public-facing member of the boy band Exo, marking the beginning of a multifaceted career spanning recording, film, television, and international fashion modeling.
Music Career and Sub-units
Sehun debuted with the extended play Mama in April 2012 as the fifth member of Exo. His musical output expanded through various collaborative projects, including the 2018 single We Young with group member Chanyeol. In 2019, the duo formalized their partnership as the sub-unit Exo-SC, releasing their debut EP titled What a Life in July of that year.
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Beyond his musical contributions, Sehun developed an extensive filmography. His early television work included the 2018 web series Dokgo Rewind and Secret Queen Makers. He made his cinema debut in 2022 with The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure. In 2023, he starred as Go Yoo in the TVING original series All That We Loved, following a supporting role in the 2021 SBS drama Now, We Are Breaking Up.
Fashion Industry Engagement
Sehun established a significant presence in the luxury fashion market, twice receiving the Best Dressed Man award at Louis Vuitton shows in Paris between 2017 and 2018. He was featured on the cover of the 22nd-anniversary issue of Vogue Korea in 2018, which became the magazine's best-selling issue since 1996. By December 2021, he had been appointed as the first male global ambassador for Dior.
Military Service
On December 13, 2023, Sehun utilized the official Exo fan club platform to announce his impending military service. He began his mandatory duties as a social service worker on December 21, 2023, and concluded his service on September 20, 2025.
Fast facts
- Born: 1994, Seoul, South Korea
- Education: Seoul Mangwoo Elementary School; School of Performing Arts Seoul
- Debut as Exo member: 2012
- Military discharge: September 20, 2025
- Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Questions readers ask
What groups is Sehun associated with?
He is a member of the boy band Exo and its sub-unit Exo-SC.
Did Sehun serve in the military?
Yes, he served as a social service worker from December 21, 2023, until his discharge on September 20, 2025.
Achievements
- Instruments: voice
- Genres: K-pop
