Z.TAO (singer)

Tao promoting Overdose (2014)

Tao (타오) is a Chinese singer. He is the main rapper of the boy group EXO-M.He attended Humen Centre Primary School, one of the most prestigious primary schools in Qingdao, and Qingdao Middle School. Tao is a martial artist, and has been practicing Wushu since he was five years old.He competed in several martial arts championships in Qingdao, and won the "Top Rap Award" at Beijing 3rd Annual Collage Street Jam.Tao auditioned for S.M. Entertainment's global casting system in Qingdao and became an S.M. trainee in late 2010. He was one of the last Exo members to join S.M. Entertainment and had a training period of less than one year.On December 27, 2011, Tao was formally introduced to the public as the third member of Exo.

In June 2014, Tao was spotted filming for Zhang Li Yin's music video for her single Agape, alongside labelmate Victoria of f(x). Tao was cast as the male lead, playing Victoria's grown up son. The music video was released on early August 2014. In July 2014, it was confirmed that Tao will be joining the Solomon Island edition of Laws of the Jungle. It is set to air on September 2014, replacing the Indian Ocean portion of the show.

Profile

• Stage Name: Tao (타오)
• Real Name: Huáng Zǐtāo (黃子韜 / 黄子韬)
• English Name: Edison Huang
• Korean Name: Hwang Ji Tao (황지타오)
• Nick Names: Peach, Kung Fu Panda
• Birthdate: May 2, 1993 (21)
• Birthplace: Qingdao, China
• Height: 183cm (6"0)
• Weight: 70kg
• Blood Type: AB
• Skills: Martial arts
• Languages: Cantonese (Fluent), English (Fluent), Mandarin (Fluent) and Korean (Basic)
• Favorite Color: Blue
• Favorate Sports: Basketball
• Favorate Food: Western Food
• Favorate Athlete: Kobe Bryant
• Motto: "Nothing is impossible in this world"

Trivia

• He has placed first for many Wushu and rap competitions.
• He likes to drink Starbucks Coffee.
• He is afraid of ghosts.
• He is emotional and sensitive.