Xiaojun Profile: Age, Height, Career, Facts & More
Xiaojun is WayV’s main vocalist, a singer-songwriter who started writing his own music as a teenager and, after seven years in the group, is about to step out on his own.
His first solo mini album, Hey, Somebody, is scheduled for release on October 26, 2026, making this one of the most closely watched moments in WayV’s recent history.
This complete profile breaks down everything fans want to know about Xiaojun: his age, height, career, personality, and the fun facts that keep circulating through the fandom.
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Quick Facts About Xiaojun
- Real Name: Xiao Dejun (肖德俊)
- Stage Name: Xiaojun (샤오쥔)
- Birth Date: August 8, 1999
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Birthplace: Dongguan, Guangdong, China
- Position: Main Vocalist, Sub-Rapper
- Height: Approximately 170–173 cm (5’8″)
- MBTI: ENFP
- Nationality: Chinese
- Agency: SM Entertainment (Label V)
- Group: NCT, NCT U, WayV (including the WayV-KUN&XIAOJUN duo)
- Education: Admitted to the Shanghai Theatre Academy
- Favorite Number: 8
Early Life and Background
Xiaojun was born on August 8, 1999, in Dongguan, Guangdong. Music was a big part of his teenage years: he wrote and performed his own songs and reportedly entered the Chinese talent competition X-Fire with original compositions in 2015.
He was admitted to the Shanghai Theatre Academy, but his path changed when SM Entertainment scouted him in 2018.
On July 17, 2018, he was introduced as a member of SM Rookies, the company’s pre-debut team, alongside Hendery and Yangyang.
Fan profiles say he trained for only about eight months before debut, a very short preparation period that makes his later role as main vocalist all the more notable.
Career Highlights
Debut in WayV Xiaojun debuted on January 17, 2019, as one of the three newcomers added to WayV’s original seven-member lineup, alongside Hendery and Yangyang.
He is the group’s main vocalist and a sub-rapper, and his strong high notes and warm tone have been one of WayV’s signature sounds. WayV won Best New Asian Artist at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards, and in October 2020 he joined NCT U for the NCT 2020 project.
Duo and Other Projects On June 16, 2021, Xiaojun debuted in the group’s first sub-unit, WayV-KUN&XIAOJUN, with the single “Back to You,” a track that gave fans a closer look at his vocals.
On February 17, 2026, he was also reported to have performed at the Zhejiang Satellite TV Spring Festival Gala, a sign of his growing profile in China.
WayV’s 2026 WayV carried on as a five-member group after Winwin concluded his NCT activities in July.
On August 10, 2026, the group released its eighth mini album, Vision Wings, led by a title track that blends hip-hop with traditional Chinese musical elements, and it opened its third tour, BORN THIS Way, with two shows at KBS Arena in Seoul on September 12 and 13, followed by dates in Asia including Yokohama and Chengdu. The group also performed at SummerStage in New York’s Central Park on August 2.
Solo Debut: Hey, Somebody SM Entertainment’s second-quarter results in August revealed that Xiaojun would make his solo debut this fall. His first mini album, Hey, Somebody, has five tracks, including Chinese and English versions of the title track, and it is set for release at 12 p.m. KST on October 26, 2026.
Pre-orders opened on October 6, with multiple physical versions, and an intro film for the project was released shortly before launch. Press coverage has framed it as a solo debut seven years after his group debut.
Personality and Public Image
Xiaojun is known for a bright, warm personality that matches his ENFP type, and for experimenting with striking hair colors that have become part of his image, from silver to pink to neon yellow.
Fans describe him as sweet, playful, and a little shy, and his self-written songs have long been a favorite part of WayV content.
He started working out because he felt too thin, and he used to jog with Kun, a story that fans often bring up as proof of how dedicated he is.
His years of writing and arranging his own material make Hey, Somebody feel like a natural next step rather than a sudden change of direction.
Within WayV, he has long been the member fans associate with the group’s more melodic, emotional songs, and the solo project gives him room to carry an entire release himself, in both Chinese and English, for an audience that now spans several markets.
It also arrives while WayV is touring, which means he is balancing the preparation for his own debut with the group’s schedule.
He is also a pet lover. In a 2026 InStyle interview, he talked about his beagle, Bella, while Yangyang talked about his Formula 1 obsession and Kun mentioned his own solo tracks.
Fun Facts and Trivia
- Xiaojun was introduced as an SM Rookie on July 17, 2018, alongside Hendery and Yangyang.
- He reportedly trained for only about eight months before debuting.
- He reportedly entered the X-Fire competition in 2015 with his own compositions.
- His favorite number is 8, and his birthday is August 8.
- He has a beagle named Bella.
- He is known for watching UFC and playing computer games with Yangyang.
- He debuted in WayV-KUN&XIAOJUN with “Back to You” on June 16, 2021.
- His solo debut mini album, Hey, Somebody, is scheduled for October 26, 2026.
Social Media and Where to Follow
Xiaojun appears across WayV’s official channels, including Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, and Weibo, and his solo promotions are being shared through WayV’s Weverse community.
Fans can follow the rollout for Hey, Somebody through the intro film, the title track’s Chinese and English versions, and the music video.
With a solo debut, a group tour, and a new WayV mini album all in the same year, Xiaojun’s 2026 may be the busiest of his career.
Conclusion
From a Dongguan teenager entering a songwriting competition to WayV’s main vocalist and a solo artist ready to release his first mini album, Xiaojun’s career reflects talent that has grown steadily in the background.
Whether fans are drawn in by his warm vocals, his songwriting, his duo with Kun, or his bright personality, Xiaojun continues to prove why he is one of WayV’s most important voices.
As Hey, Somebody arrives, all eyes remain on Xiaojun to see what he sings next.