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The8 (SEVENTEEN (세븐틴)) — Performance Unit

The8 (허명호 (Xu Minghao)) · Performance Unit of SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) · 178cm · MBTI: ISFP · The8 is the B-boy specialist of S…

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The8 is the B-boy specialist of SEVENTEEN, with deep roots in hip-hop dance culture. He grew up in China as a street dancer and brings an authentic urban dance vocabulary that elevates SEVENTEEN's performance unit. He is known for being quietly confident and artistically adventurous.

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Real Name

허명호 (Xu Minghao)

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Position

Performance Unit · Dancer · Vocalist · Rapper

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Birthday

November 7, 1997 (age 28)

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Nationality

Chinese

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Height

178cm

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MBTI

ISFP

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Fan Nickname

"Minghao, B-boy King, The8"

🎨 Hobbies & Interests

B-보잉·스트리트 댄스 (항상 기본기 연마)패션 디자인 및 스타일링그림 그리기·스케치중국 거리 문화 콘텐츠 시청스케이트보드

⭐ Favorites

food: 마라탕, 중국 길거리 음식color: 블랙, 화이트season: 가을number: 8 (스테이지 네임의 유래)dance_style: B-boying, Popping, Locking

🎤 Solo Activities

솔로 싱글 'Lo Quiero' (스페인어 제목으로 화제)솔로 EP 발표중국 예능 및 광고 활동패션 브랜드 협업

🤝 Close Group Members

Jun (중국 출신 동료, 가장 친밀한 사이)Hoshi (퍼포먼스 유닛 동료, 댄스 영감 교환)Dino (퍼포먼스 유닛 막내와의 유대)

🌟 Celebrity Friends

중국 댄스·힙합 씬 아티스트들국제 B-boy 커뮤니티 댄서들

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

중국 안후이성 안칭(安庆) 출신으로 어린 시절부터 거리 댄스 문화에 깊이 빠져들었다. 부모님이 무술과 댄스 교육을 적극 지원했으며, 십대 초반 이미 지역 댄스 대회에서 수상 경력을 쌓았다.

Closest family member: Jun (같은 중국 출신 멤버로 타지 생활의 외로움을 공유하며 친형제처럼 지낸다)

⏮ Before Debut

중국 안후이성 안칭에서 어린 시절 B-보잉과 무술을 수련했으며, 지역 댄스 대회에서 활약한 경력이 있다. PLEDIS 중국 오디션을 통해 합격해 한국으로 건너왔으며, Jun과 함께 중국 출신 퍼포먼스 유닛을 이루며 SEVENTEEN의 다양성을 높였다.

Other Members

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S.Coups

Jeonghan

Joshua

Jun

Hoshi

Wonwoo

Woozi

The8

Mingyu

Seungkwan

Vernon

Dino

Why Fans Love The8

The8 has captured hearts worldwide. Here's what fans consistently highlight:

·B-boy skills are world-class — his breaking and popping in performances stand out
·Effortlessly cool aesthetic — his fashion sense is consistently ahead of the group
·Soft-spoken but his dancing says everything
·His Chinese-language fanbase is massive and deeply loyal

Words That Moved Fans

The8 is known for heartfelt statements. These quotes are frequently shared across fan communities:

·""Dance is freedom.""
·""I want to show what Chinese culture can bring to performance.""

The8's Memes & Iconic Moments

Every beloved idol develops their own meme legacy. Here are The8's most iconic moments in CARAT fan culture:

·**The8 B-boy Breakdown**: Moments in performances where The8 unexpectedly goes into street dance mode. Fans catch these moments and they go viral every time.
·His B-boy freestyle during special performance stages
·Solo 'Lo Quiero' releasing to massive reception from international fans

Fun Facts About The8

Here are some lesser-known facts that even dedicated CARAT might not know:

·Was a street dancer in Anqing, China before being scouted
·Speaks Mandarin, Korean, and some English
·His friendship with Jun (fellow Chinese member) is a major fan relationship
·Has martial arts training that shows in his movement quality

The8 as Your Bias

If The8 has become your bias (favorite member), welcome to the club! Their MBTI is ISFP, which fans say perfectly describes their personality. Here's how to dive deeper:

1
Follow their content
Watch their individual Vlogs, solo performances, and variety show cuts on YouTube.
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Check solo projects
The8 has 솔로 싱글 'Lo Quiero' (스페인어 제목으로 화제) worth exploring.
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Join fan communities
Search "The8" on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Reddit for dedicated fan content.
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Learn the lore
Understanding their journey from trainee to idol adds emotional depth to your fandom experience.