Biography

The8

디에잇 / Xu Minghao

The8 (Xu Minghao) is a Chinese singer-dancer in SEVENTEEN's performance unit. He released his first solo EP Stardust in 2024, has mentored on Chinese survival shows, and debuted the duo V8 with Vernon in June 2026.

  • Singer
  • Dancer

Profile

The8 is a Chinese singer and dancer from Haicheng, Liaoning, and a member of SEVENTEEN’s performance unit. Trained in Chinese traditional dance and b-boying, he has built a parallel solo career with Chinese-language singles and the 2024 EP Stardust.

He has mentored on Chinese survival shows including Youth With You and Chuang Asia, and in June 2026 debuted the sub-unit V8 with bandmate Vernon.

Facts

  • He has released solo singles since 2019, including "Dreams Come True", "Falling Down", "Side by Side" and "Hai Cheng", followed by his first solo EP Stardust in December 2024. Wikipedia EN
  • He served as a dance mentor on iQiyi's Youth With You (2019) and as a producer/mentor on Chuang Asia season 2 (2025). Wikipedia EN
  • He debuted V8, SEVENTEEN's sixth sub-unit, with Vernon on June 29, 2026. Wikipedia EN
  • As a Chinese citizen he is not required to serve in the South Korean military. StyleCaster

Works

Youth With You Dance mentor
2019 / Reality show
Dreams Come True Solo artist
2019 / Other
Stardust Solo artist
2024 / Other
Chuang Asia (season 2) Producer/mentor
2025 / Reality show

FAQ

What does The8's stage name mean?
His stage name references the number 8, considered lucky in Chinese culture and resembling the infinity symbol. His birth name is Xu Minghao.
Does The8 have to do Korean military service?
No. As a Chinese citizen he is not subject to South Korean conscription and has stayed active during the group's enlistment period.

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