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+ | 타오|cover = |realname = Huáng Zǐtāo (黄子韬)|stagename = Tao (타오), Z.Tao|nationality = Chinese|birth = May 2, 1993 (age 26)|place = Qingdao, Shandong, China|occupation = Rapper, singer-songwriter, actor|active = 2012-present|labels = [[SM Entertainment]] (former), 黄子韬Z.TAO Studio|blood = AB|height = 183 cm|zodiac = Taurus|acts = [[EXO]], [[EXO-M]]|image = Tao 2017.jpg|caption = Tao in 2017}}'''Huang Zitao''' (黄子韬), better known by his stage name '''Tao '''(타오) (or currently '''Z.Tao'''), is a Chinese rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is a former member of the boy group [[EXO]] and its sub-group [[EXO-M]]. |
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| + | He was born on May 2, 1993 in Qingdao, Shandong, China. |
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| + | In 2015, he filed a lawsuit against [[SM Entertainment]] and left EXO. He won the lawsuit in China, but lost in Korea. He remains under contract until 2022. |
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| + | Tao had sustained multiple injuries while a member of the group. Both while performing and starring on reality shows. This included injuries to his back, hands, feet and later, even a broken leg. It was a main reason why he left EXO. |
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| + | He later established his own entertainment company L.TAO ENTERTAIMENT in China. |
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| + | In December 2019, for his eighth anniversary of being announced as member of EXO, Tao posted a single entitled “The Best of Us” to Instagram. In the post he tagged former EXO members Luhan and Kris. The lyrics of the song are a direct message to his fans as well as the members of EXO. |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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| − | === Albums === |
+ | === '''Albums''' === |
* 2016: The Road |
* 2016: The Road |
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| − | === Mini Albums === |
+ | === '''Mini Albums''' === |
* 2015: T.A.O |
* 2015: T.A.O |
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* 2015: Z.TAO |
* 2015: Z.TAO |
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| + | * 2019: Art is Blue |
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| + | * 2019: Music is Blue |
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| − | === Singles === |
+ | === '''Singles''' === |
* 2016: Adore |
* 2016: Adore |
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| − | === Digital Singles === |
+ | === '''Digital Singles''' === |
* 2015: M.O.M |
* 2015: M.O.M |
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* 2015: Reluctantly (舍不得) |
* 2015: Reluctantly (舍不得) |
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* 2016: Black White (AB) |
* 2016: Black White (AB) |
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* 2017: New Day |
* 2017: New Day |
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| + | * 2017: Promise |
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| + | * 2017: Collateral Love |
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| + | * 2017: Uncover |
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| + | * 2017: Still in Time |
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| + | * 2018: Beggar |
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| + | * 2018: Hater |
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| + | * 2018: Misunderstand |
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| + | * 2018: Silently |
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| + | * 2018: Stay Open |
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| + | * 2018: KOC |
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| + | * 2018: Break Up |
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| + | * 2019: NPNG |
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| + | * 2019: One |
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| + | * 2019: Fault |
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| + | * 2019: AI |
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| + | * 2019: The Best of Us |
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| + | |||
| + | === '''OSTs''' === |
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| + | * 2017: “You” [''The Foreigner''] |
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| + | * 2019: “Single” [''Legend of Youth''] |
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| + | * 2019: “Once Beautiful” [''The Brightest Star in the Sky''] |
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| + | * 2019: “The Legendary Man” [''Hot-Blooded Youth''] |
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| − | + | == Music Videos == |
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| + | '''2014''' |
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| + | * “Rewind” Zhou Mi (ft. Z.Tao) (Chinese version) |
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| + | * “Do You Know” Jo Sung-mo (remake) |
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| + | '''2015''' |
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| + | * T.A.O. |
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| + | * Crown |
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| + | * Reluctantly |
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| + | * I’m the Sovereign |
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| + | '''2016''' |
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| + | * The Road |
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| + | * Hello, Hello (ft. Wiz Khalifa) |
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| + | * Black White (AB) |
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| + | '''2018''' |
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| + | * Beggar |
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| + | * Stay Open (with Diplo&MØ) |
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| + | '''2019''' |
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| + | * AI |
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== Concerts & Tours == |
== Concerts & Tours == |
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| − | === Concerts === |
+ | === '''Concerts''' === |
* 2015: Z.Tao First Concert |
* 2015: Z.Tao First Concert |
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* 2016: Z.Tao The Road |
* 2016: Z.Tao The Road |
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| + | '''Tours''' |
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| + | * 2017: Promise Concert Tour |
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| + | * 2018: 2018 IS GOØD Concert Tour |
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| + | * 2019: 2019 IS BLUE Concert Tour |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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| − | === Film === |
+ | === '''Film''' === |
* 2015: You Are My Sunshine - as William |
* 2015: You Are My Sunshine - as William |
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* 2016: Railroad Tigers - as Dai Ha |
* 2016: Railroad Tigers - as Dai Ha |
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* 2017: The Game Changer - as Fang Jie |
* 2017: The Game Changer - as Fang Jie |
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+ | * 2017: Edge of Innocence - as Kang Qiao |
* TBA: The Legend of Famen Temple - as Zhao Ye |
* TBA: The Legend of Famen Temple - as Zhao Ye |
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+ | === '''Drama''' === |
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+ | * 2017: A Chinese Odyssey: Love You A Million Years - as Zhi Zun Bao |
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+ | * 2018: The Negotiator - as Xie Xiaofei |
| + | * 2019: The Brightest Star in the Sky - as Zheng Boxu |
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| + | * 2019: Hot-Blooded Youth - as Wu Qian |
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| + | * 2020: Forward Forever - as Chong Liming |
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| − | === TV |
+ | === '''TV Show''' === |
* 2013: Splash! |
* 2013: Splash! |
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* 2014: Laws of the Jungle |
* 2014: Laws of the Jungle |
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* 2016: Rules of Our Own |
* 2016: Rules of Our Own |
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* 2016: Takes a Real Man |
* 2016: Takes a Real Man |
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| + | * 2018: Street Dance of China |
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| + | * 2018: Produce 101 |
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| + | * 2019: The Protectors |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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| − | + | Tao_2017.jpg|Tao in 2017 |
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| − | + | Tao_exodus_photo 4.jpg|<i>[[EXODUS]]</i> (2015) |
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| + | Tao_exodus_photo 3.jpg|<i>[[EXODUS]]</i> (2015) |
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| − | + | Tao_exodus_photo 2.jpg|<i>[[EXODUS]]</i> (2015) |
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| − | + | Exodustao-2.jpg|<i>[[EXODUS]]</i> (2015) |
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| − | + | Tao_overdose_photo 2.jpg|<i>[[Overdose]]</i> (2014) |
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| + | Overdosetao.jpg|<i>[[Overdose]]</i> (2014) |
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| + | Growltao.jpg|<i>[[XOXO|Growl]]</i> (2013) |
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| + | Xoxotao.jpg|<i>[[XOXO]]</i> (2013) |
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| + | Mamatao.jpg|<i>[[MAMA]]</i> (2012) |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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Revision as of 03:01, 11 February 2020
Huang Zitao (黄子韬), better known by his stage name Tao (타오) (or currently Z.Tao), is a Chinese rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is a former member of the boy group EXO and its sub-group EXO-M.
He was born on May 2, 1993 in Qingdao, Shandong, China.
In 2015, he filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment and left EXO. He won the lawsuit in China, but lost in Korea. He remains under contract until 2022.
Tao had sustained multiple injuries while a member of the group. Both while performing and starring on reality shows. This included injuries to his back, hands, feet and later, even a broken leg. It was a main reason why he left EXO.
He later established his own entertainment company L.TAO ENTERTAIMENT in China.
In December 2019, for his eighth anniversary of being announced as member of EXO, Tao posted a single entitled “The Best of Us” to Instagram. In the post he tagged former EXO members Luhan and Kris. The lyrics of the song are a direct message to his fans as well as the members of EXO.
Discography
Albums
- 2016: The Road
Mini Albums
- 2015: T.A.O
- 2015: Z.TAO
- 2019: Art is Blue
- 2019: Music is Blue
Singles
- 2016: Adore
Digital Singles
- 2015: M.O.M
- 2015: Reluctantly (舍不得)
- 2015: Intro (Vox Up)
- 2016: The Road
- 2016: Underground King
- 2016: Hello, Hello
- 2016: Black White (AB)
- 2017: New Day
- 2017: Promise
- 2017: Collateral Love
- 2017: Uncover
- 2017: Still in Time
- 2018: Beggar
- 2018: Hater
- 2018: Misunderstand
- 2018: Silently
- 2018: Stay Open
- 2018: KOC
- 2018: Break Up
- 2019: NPNG
- 2019: One
- 2019: Fault
- 2019: AI
- 2019: The Best of Us
OSTs
- 2015: "The First Lesson" (第一课) [First Lesson of School Theme song]
- 2015: "I'm the Sovereign" (我是大主宰) [I'm the Sovereign Theme song]
- 2016: "19" [Edge of Innocence Theme song]
- 2017: “You” [The Foreigner]
- 2019: “Single” [Legend of Youth]
- 2019: “Once Beautiful” [The Brightest Star in the Sky]
- 2019: “The Legendary Man” [Hot-Blooded Youth]
Music Videos
2014
- “Rewind” Zhou Mi (ft. Z.Tao) (Chinese version)
- “Do You Know” Jo Sung-mo (remake)
2015
- T.A.O.
- Crown
- Reluctantly
- I’m the Sovereign
2016
- The Road
- Hello, Hello (ft. Wiz Khalifa)
- Black White (AB)
2018
- Beggar
- Stay Open (with Diplo&MØ)
2019
- AI
Concerts & Tours
Concerts
- 2015: Z.Tao First Concert
- 2016: Z.Tao The Road
Tours
- 2017: Promise Concert Tour
- 2018: 2018 IS GOØD Concert Tour
- 2019: 2019 IS BLUE Concert Tour
Filmography
Film
- 2015: You Are My Sunshine - as William
- 2016: Railroad Tigers - as Dai Ha
- 2017: The Game Changer - as Fang Jie
- 2017: Edge of Innocence - as Kang Qiao
- TBA: The Legend of Famen Temple - as Zhao Ye
Drama
- 2017: A Chinese Odyssey: Love You A Million Years - as Zhi Zun Bao
- 2018: The Negotiator - as Xie Xiaofei
- 2019: The Brightest Star in the Sky - as Zheng Boxu
- 2019: Hot-Blooded Youth - as Wu Qian
- 2020: Forward Forever - as Chong Liming
TV Show
- 2013: Splash!
- 2014: Laws of the Jungle
- 2015: New Generation Sound of China 3 (Let's Sing Kids)
- 2015: Muse Dress
- 2015-2016: Charming Daddy
- 2016: Rules of Our Own
- 2016: Takes a Real Man
- 2018: Street Dance of China
- 2018: Produce 101
- 2019: The Protectors
Gallery
Tao in 2017
EXODUS (2015)
EXODUS (2015)
EXODUS (2015)
EXODUS (2015)
Overdose (2014)
Overdose (2014)
Miracles in December (2013)
Growl (2013)
XOXO (2013)
MAMA (2012)