Exo-SC

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Exo-SC
Chanyeol and Sehun at the Fashion Kode in 2014.
Chanyeol and Sehun at the Fashion Kode in 2014.
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2019–present
LabelsSM
Associated acts
WebsiteOfficial website
Members

Exo-SC (Korean: 세훈&찬열; RR: Sehun & Chanyeol;[1] stylized as EXO-SC) is the second official sub-unit of South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2019, the group is composed of two Exo members: Chanyeol and Sehun. Their debut extended play What a Life was released on July 22, 2019.[2]

History[]

2019: Formation, debut and What a Life[]

During Exo's concert tour Exo Planet 4 – The Elyxion, Chanyeol and Sehun performed a song together titled "We Young" in Seoul and Macau in July and August 2018 respectively. The song was then released digitally through SM Station X 0 on September 14, 2018.[3]

Chanyeol and Sehun debuted as Exo's second sub-unit and first duo in July.[4] On June 28, the unit's name was announced to be Exo-SC (shortened from SeChan), after the first letter of the members' names.[5] On the same day, it was announced that the unit will release their first extended play titled What a Life on July 22, which contains six tracks.[6] Exo-SC received their first-ever music show win on KBS's Music Bank on August 2, eleven days after their debut.[7]

2020: Endorsement and 1 Billion Views[]

On June 12, Cass Fresh, a notable beer in South Korea, announced that Exo-SC became their brand endorser.[8] On June 23, it was announced that the unit will release their first full album 1 Billion Views on July 13, which contains nine tracks.[9]

With the release of their debut album they became the best selling subunit in korea for selling a combined 900,000 album sales since their debut and selling 500,000 copies with their first full length album which also hold the record of the highest sales for an album by a subunit extending their record and surpassing their own record with their debut extended play What a Life [10]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certification
KOR
[11] 		JPN
[12] 		JPN
Hot
[13] 		POL
[14] 		UK
Dig.
[15]
1 Billion Views 1 10 16 22 65
  • KMCA: 2× Platinum[19]

Extended plays[]

List of EPs, with selected chart positions, sales and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certification
KOR
[20] 		FRA
Dig.
[21] 		JPN
[22] 		JPN
Hot
[23] 		POL
[24] 		UK
Dig.
[25] 		US
Heat
[26] 		US
Indie
[27] 		US
World
[28]
What a Life
  • Released: July 22, 2019
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 1 29 19 26 43 78 10 32 8

Singles[]

List of singles, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
[34] 		Hot
100
[35]
"What a Life" 2019 83 1 N/A What a Life
"Just Us 2" (있어 희미하게) (featuring Gaeko) 107 3
"Closer to You" (부르면 돼) 120 —
"Telephone" (척) (featuring 10cm) 2020 72 — 1 Billion Views
"1 Billion Views" (10억뷰) (featuring Moon) 24 — N/A
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs[]

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Gaon
[37]
"Borderline" (선) 2019 189 What a Life
"Roller Coaster" (롤러코스터) 195
"Say It" (featuring Penomeco) 2020 145 1 Billion Views
"Rodeo Station" (로데오역) 136
"Jet Lag" (시차적응) 168
"Fly Away" (날개) (featuring Gaeko) 162
"Nothin'" 198
"On Me" 188

Filmography[]

Television shows[]

Title Year Network Role Notes
My Little Television V2 2019 MBC, Twitch N/A Episodes 18-19

Music videos[]

Title Year Ref.
"Just Us 2" (있어 희미하게) (featuring Gaeko) 2019 [38]
"What a Life" [39]
"Closer to You" [40]
"Telephone" (척) (featuring 10cm) 2020 [41]
"1 Billion Views" (10억뷰) (featuring Moon) [42]

Awards and nominations[]

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Exo
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Gaon Chart Music Awards 2020 Artist of the Year - 3rd Quarter 1 Billion Views Nominated [43]
MuBeat Global Choice Award - Male Exo-SC Nominated
Genie Music Awards 2020 Artist of the Year Nominated
Golden Disc Awards 2019 Disc Bonsang What a Life Won
Disc Daesang Nominated
2020 Disc Bonsang 1 Billion Views Nominated
Seoul Music Awards 2019 Popularity Award Exo-SC Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
Bonsang Award Nominated
QQ Music Most Popular K-Pop Artist Award Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ "EXO-SC (profile)". SMTOWN (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
  2. ^ "엑소 新 유닛 세훈&찬열, 7월22일 첫 미니앨범 발매(공식입장)". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  3. ^ "EXO's Chanyeol & Sehun Team Up on Youth Anthem 'We Young': Watch the Music Video". Billboard. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  4. ^ "[단독] 엑소 찬열X세훈, 비주얼+음악 다되는 듀오조합 탄생..7월 첫 앨범 발표". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  5. ^ "엑소 세훈&찬열, 7월 22일 'What a life' 출격 "비주얼 케미 甲"". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  6. ^ ""엑소 新 유닛 출격"…세훈&찬열, 7월 22일 'What a life' 발매 [공식입장]". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  7. ^ "'뮤직뱅크' 엑소 세훈&찬열, 장혜진 윤민수 꺾고 출연없이 1위". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  8. ^ "오비맥주 카스, 젊고 역동적인 감각의 새 패키지 디자인 공개". Naver (in Korean). June 22, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  9. ^ "엑소 세훈X찬열, 7월13일 첫 정규 앨범으로 컴백(공식)". Naver (in Korean). June 23, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  10. ^ "EXO-SC Become K-Pop's Best-Selling Subunit + KOMCA Registration • TheStandom". 3 September 2019.
  11. ^ Charted Albums on Gaon Album Chart:
  12. ^ Charted Albums on Oricon Album Chart:
  13. ^ Charted Albums on Billboard Japan:
  14. ^ Charted Albums on Poland Official Album Chart:
  15. ^ Charted Albums on Official UK Album Download Chart:
  16. ^ Cumulative sales of 1 Billion Views:
  17. ^ "Cumulative sales of 1 Billion Views". Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  18. ^ "1 Billion Views". July 13–19, 2020.
  19. ^ "가온 인증" [Gaon Certification] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  20. ^ Charted EPs on Gaon Album Chart:
  21. ^ Charted EPs on France Digital Albums:
    • "What a Life". Top Albums Téléchargés. July 26, 2019.[permanent dead link]
  22. ^ Charted EPs on Oricon Album Chart:
  23. ^ Charted EPs on Billboard Japan:
  24. ^ Charted EPs on Poland Official Album Chart:
  25. ^ Charted EPs on Official UK Album Download Chart:
  26. ^ "Billboard Heatseekers Chart". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
  27. ^ "Billboard Independent Albums Chart". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
  28. ^ "Billboard Top World Albums Chart". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  29. ^ What a Life sales
  30. ^ "Cumulative Sales for What a Life". Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  31. ^ "Oricon Weekly Album Chart" (in Korean). August 13, 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
  32. ^ "EXO's Chanyeol & Sehun Make Top 10 Debut on World, Heatseekers Albums Charts as EXO-SC". Billboard. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  33. ^ "Gaon Chart Certifications - What a life - The 1st Mini Album". September 12, 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  34. ^ Charted songs on Gaon Digital Chart:
  35. ^ Charted songs on Hot
    100    :
  36. ^ "Cumulative sales for Telephone". Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  37. ^ Charted songs on Gaon Digital Chart:
  38. ^ SMTOWN (2019-07-20), EXO-SC 세훈&찬열 '있어 희미하게 (Just us 2) (Feat. Gaeko)' MV, retrieved 2019-07-20
  39. ^ SMTOWN (2019-07-21), EXO-SC 세훈&찬열 'What a life' MV, retrieved 2019-07-21
  40. ^ SMTOWN (2019-07-25), EXO-SC 세훈&찬열 '부르면 돼 (Closer to you)' MV, retrieved 2019-07-25
  41. ^ SMTOWN (2020-07-07), EXO-SC 세훈&찬열 '척 (Telephone) (Feat. 10CM)' MV, retrieved 2020-07-07
  42. ^ SMTOWN (2020-07-07), EXO-SC 세훈&찬열 '10억뷰 (1 Billion Views) (Feat. MOON)' MV, retrieved 2020-07-13
  43. ^ "10th Gaon Chart Music Awards 2020 Physical". Retrieved 2020-12-08.

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