The8 Biography: Age, Seventeen, Net Worth, Solo Music, Height, Albums, Instagram

Xu Minghao is a Chinese singer, dancer, and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen under Pledis Entertainment, where he serves as the lead dancer, sub-vocalist, and sub-rapper in the Performance Team sub-unit.

He has also released solo music, including the single Dreams Come True and his 2024 EP Stardust.

Profile

• Full Name: Xu Minghao
• Stage Name: The8
• Born: November 7, 1997
• Age: 27 years old
• Birthplace: Anshan, Liaoning, China
• Nationality: Chinese
• Occupation: Singer, Dancer, Songwriter
• Height: 179.8 cm (5’11”)
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Xu
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Not married
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million USD to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Xu Minghao is a Chinese singer, dancer, and songwriter. He was born on November 7, 1997, in Anshan, Liaoning, China. He was raised by his parents, known as Mr. and Mrs. Xu.

He is an only child, with no siblings. He is of Chinese ethnicity and was raised in a Chinese household. He is reported to practice both Christianity and Buddhism. His height is 179.8 cm (5’11”).

Xu Minghao attended Beijing Contemporary Music Academy, where he studied contemporary music. He began practicing Chinese Wushu at age five and competed in breakdancing (b-boying) for six years, winning first prize at the National Children’s Martial Arts Competition.

Career

Xu Minghao is a Chinese singer, dancer, and songwriter. His career began in China with appearances on variety shows, including CCTV Variety Show (2008) and Day Day Up (2010). He competed in the sixth Shanghai World Dance Competition in 2012, finishing in the top eight. In 2014, he joined Pledis Entertainment as a trainee and appeared on Seventeen TV.

He debuted with Seventeen on May 29, 2015, with their EP 17 Carat, contributing as a lead dancer in the Performance Team sub-unit alongside Hoshi, Jun, and Dino. In 2017, he took on a television role in Real Class – Elementary School, but paused promotions later that year due to a waist injury, returning with Seventeen’s Director’s Cut album in 2018.

In 2018, he participated in the Chinese reality show Chao Yin Zhan Ji with bandmate Jun. In 2019, he served as a dance coach alongside Jolin Tsai on Youth With You. He made his solo debut on June 9, 2019, with the single Dreams Come True. Subsequent solo releases include Falling Down (May 8, 2020), Side by Side (April 13, 2021, in Chinese and Korean), and Mom’s Missed Call (May 4, 2021, with Jun, with proceeds donated to the Chinese Children’s Charity Association).

In 2022, he released Hai Cheng, dedicated to his hometown. On December 4, 2024, he released his first EP, Stardust, featuring the lead single Orbit with JinJiBeWater. He splits his time between South Korea and China, contributing to Seventeen’s songwriting, production, and choreography.

Social Media

Instagram handle: @xuminghao_o

Personal Life

Xu Minghao is a Chinese singer, dancer, and songwriter. He is single, with no publicly confirmed information about a spouse, children, or romantic relationships.

His hobbies include breakdancing, martial arts, painting, photography, and watching dramas. He is known for his artistic flair, holding an art exhibit with bandmate Mingyu for Seventeen’s third anniversary. He prefers Chinese food, avoids cold foods due to a sensitive stomach, and maintains a disciplined eating schedule, even waking up early to eat before schedules.

His favorite colors are black, white, and bright colors. He is part of the K-pop ’97 liners group chat with members like BTS’s Jungkook and GOT7’s BamBam. Xu Minghao looks up to his parents and Super Junior M’s Henry as role models and maintains close ties with Chinese idols like WayV’s Kun and Pentagon’s Yanan.

Discography

With Seventeen (2015–present):

• EPs: 17 Carat (2015), Boys Be (2015), Going Seventeen (2016)
• Albums: Love & Letter (2016), Teen, Age (2017), An Ode (2019)
• Singles: Adore U, Mansae, Pretty U, LOVE, MONEY, FAME (with DJ Khaled)

Solo Releases:

• Dreams Come True (2019, single)
• Falling Down (2020, single)
• Side by Side (2021, single, Chinese and Korean versions)
• Mom’s Missed Call (2021, single with Jun)
• Hai Cheng (2022, single)
• Stardust (2024, EP, featuring Orbit with JinJiBeWater)

Net Worth

Xu Minghao is a Chinese singer, dancer, and songwriter. His net worth ranges from $1 million USD to $5 million USD.

His primary income sources include his career as a member of Seventeen, solo music releases, appearances on Chinese variety shows, and his role as a dance coach on Youth With You.

Additional earnings come from endorsements and his social media presence, particularly on Instagram and Weibo, where he engages with a large fanbase.