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'''Huang Zitao''' ({{zh|c=黄子韬|p=Huáng Zitao|}}), most commonly known as '''Tao''' (born May 2, 1993), is a Chinese rapper, singer, martial artist and actor. He was active for three years as lead rapper for EXO-M, the Chinese-based unit of the South Korean-Chinese boy group ]. In the summer of 2015, Huang, under the newly adapted stage name "'''Z.Tao'''", made his solo debut with his digital mini-album '']'' with 3 tracks.<ref name="T.A.O.AlbumKugouPage">{{cite web | language=zh |url=http://huodong.kugou.com/2014/html/mobile_huangzitao/index.html |title=黄子韬《T.A.O》数字专辑|publisher=Kugou Music |date=2015-07-23}}</ref><ref name="T.A.O.AlbumKuwoPage">{{cite web | language=zh |url=http://www.kuwo.cn/album/508615/|title=《T.A.O》全部歌曲试听_黄子韬|publisher=Kuwo Music |date=2015-07-23}}</ref><ref name="T.A.O.Album163Page">{{cite web | language=zh |url=http://music.163.com/#/album?id=3196024|title=《T.A.O》黄子韬-网易云音乐|publisher=163 Music |date=2015-07-23}}</ref> '''Huang Zitao''' ({{zh|c=黄子韬|p=Huáng Zitao|}}), most commonly known as '''Tao''' (born May 2, 1993), is a Chinese rapper, singer, actor and martial arts tricking performer. He was active for three years as lead rapper for EXO-M, the Chinese-based unit of the South Korean-Chinese boy group ]. In the summer of 2015, Huang, under the newly adapted stage name "'''Z.Tao'''", made his solo debut with his digital mini-album '']'' with 3 tracks.<ref name="T.A.O.AlbumKugouPage">{{cite web | language=zh |url=http://huodong.kugou.com/2014/html/mobile_huangzitao/index.html |title=黄子韬《T.A.O》数字专辑|publisher=Kugou Music |date=2015-07-23}}</ref><ref name="T.A.O.AlbumKuwoPage">{{cite web | language=zh |url=http://www.kuwo.cn/album/508615/|title=《T.A.O》全部歌曲试听_黄子韬|publisher=Kuwo Music |date=2015-07-23}}</ref><ref name="T.A.O.Album163Page">{{cite web | language=zh |url=http://music.163.com/#/album?id=3196024|title=《T.A.O》黄子韬-网易云音乐|publisher=163 Music |date=2015-07-23}}</ref>


==Early life & pre-debut== ==Early life & pre-debut==


Huang Zitao was born in ], ], China. Due to his mischievous nature as a child, his father placed him in martial arts training at the age of five<ref name="2005Qingdao_City_Wushu_Competition_PreDebutPhoto">{{cite web| url=http://data.whicdn.com/images/77295414/large.jpg|title=PreDebutPhoto}}</ref>
Huang Zitao was born in ], ],China<ref name=":3" />. Tao learned ] martial art when he was young.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/k-pop-star-tao-wants-to-sing-chinese-pop|title=K-pop star Tao wants to sing Chinese pop|last=hermes|website=The Straits Times|access-date=2016-03-19}}</ref> and was a sports student during his school years<ref name=":3" /> In late 2010, he reluctantly accompanied a friend to "MBC Star Audition" which was hosting a global talent search and was scouted immediately by a representative from ]<ref name=":3">{{Citation|last=0502 Lunchbox|title=【LUNCHBOX】151107 ZTAO "People IN News" full|date=2015-11-08|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzGyRYVaQl8|accessdate=2016-03-19}}</ref> His brief trainee period spanned for a little less than year and on December 27, 2011 he was formally introduced as the third member of ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2011/12/28/sm-entertainment-unveils-more-teaser-photos-of-exos-third-member-tao/|title=SM Entertainment Unveils More Teaser Photos of EXO’s Third Member Tao|last=thunderstix|website=Soompi|access-date=2016-03-19}}</ref> Huang made his television debut at the ] event on December 29, 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2011/12/29/exo-and-pledis-boys-to-debut-through-sbs-gayo-daejun/|title=EXO and Pledis Boys to Debut Through SBS "Gayo Daejun"|last=thunderstix|website=Soompi|access-date=2016-03-19}}</ref>
<ref name="PeopleInNews_0715">{{Citation|last=0502 Lunchbox|title=151107 ZTAO "People IN News", Tao mentioned this at 07:15|date=2015-11-08|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzGyRYVaQl8|accessdate=2016-03-19}}</ref>
. In late 2010, he reluctantly accompanied a friend to "MBC Star Audition"<ref name="Splash1_045">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TyZoueJ2n4c | title=Tao mentioned he learned Kungfu at Splash! (See 0:45)| publisher=
TV-People | date=2014-07-14}}</ref> which was hosting a global talent search and was scouted immediately by a representative from ] His brief trainee period spanned for a little less than year and on December 27, 2011 he was formally introduced as the third member of ].<ref name="Metal">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rl_qz2fFHA | title=EXO Teaser 3_TAO (1) | publisher=SMTOWN | date=2011-11-27}}</ref><ref name="Metal_2">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tX1NPEsCGIk | title=EXO Teaser 15_TAO (2) | publisher=SMTOWN | date=2012-02-13}}</ref> Huang made his first television debut at the ] event on December 29, 2011<ref name="111229SBSGayo">{{cite web |url= https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ZocHMIIfw |title=111229 SBS Gayo Daejun EXO- Cut |work=Shin Luhan}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
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===2012 - 2015: EXO=== ===2012 - 2015: EXO===
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In 2013 during the months of August and September, Tao took part in filming for ]'s celebrity diving program '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201307291340551310|title=아이비 클라라 ‘다이빙쇼’ 출연확정, 섹시 수영복 입고 다이빙 대결|work=newsen.com}}</ref> After a run of four episodes, the show was cancelled due to a number of celebrities who were reportedly injured. The episodes aired from August 23, 2013 to September 13, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2977619|title=‘Splash’ injuries have reality TV in hot water|work=joins.com}}</ref> In 2013 during the months of August and September, Tao took part in filming for ]'s celebrity diving program '']''.<ref name="Splash1_045"/><ref name="Splash2">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sX23W79JLBQ | title=【TVPP】TAO(EXO) - Challenge for SPLASH! , 타오(엑소) - 멋지게 성공한 타오! @ SPLASH! | publisher=
TV-People | date=2014-07-14}}</ref><ref name="Splash3">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KQNNkwAtl64 | title=【TVPP】TAO(EXO) - Challenge for SPLASH! , 타오(엑소) - 멋지게 성공한 타오! @ SPLASH! | publisher=
TV-People | date=2014-07-14}}</ref> After a run of four episodes, the show was cancelled due to a number of celebrities who were reportedly injured. The episodes aired from August 23, 2013 to September 13, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2977619|title=‘Splash’ injuries have reality TV in hot water|work=joins.com}}</ref>


In June 2014, Tao appeared in ]'s music videos for her singles '']'' and it's sequel '']'', alongside former label mate ] of ]. The music videos were released on August 5, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/08/zhang-li-yin-stirs-emotion-with-agape-mv-starring-exos-tao-fxs-victoria-song-jae-rim|title=Zhang Li Yin stirs emotion with 'Agape' MV starring Tao, f(x)'s Victoria, & Song Jae Rim|work=allkpop.com}}</ref> and September 22, 2014 respectively. In June 2014, Tao appeared in ]'s music videos for her singles '']''<ref name="ZhangLiyinAgape">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q88CPny66ew| title=Zhang Li Yin_爱的独白 (사랑의 독백) (Agape)_Music Video | publisher=
SMTOWN | date=2014-08-05}}</ref> and it's sequel '']''<ref name="ZhangLiyinNotAlone">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7q9NSb2CE| title=Zhang Li Yin_我一个人 (나 혼자서) (Not Alone)_Music Video | publisher=
SMTOWN | date=2014-09-22}}</ref>. The music videos were released on August 5, 2014 and September 22, 2014 respectively.


In Oct 2014, Tao was featured in the Chinese version music video of '']'' for ]'s album of the same name where he also featured in the song ''Love Tonight''. For both songs Tao also writes the rap lyrics. The music video was released on October 30, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2014/10/30/zhoumi-drops-rewind-music-videos-feat-exos-chanyeol-and-tao/|title=Zhoumi Drops "Rewind" Music Videos Feat. EXO's Chanyeol and Tao - Soompi|work=Soompi}}</ref> In Oct 2014, Tao was featured in the Chinese version music video of '']''<ref name="ZhoumiRewindMV">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YRk6djub7V4| title=ZHOUMI 조미_Rewind (挽回) (feat. TAO of EXO)_Music Video | publisher=
SMTOWN | date=2014-10-30}}</ref> for ]'s album of the same name where he also featured in the song ''Love Tonight''<ref name="ZhoumiLoveTonightMV">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1WdHMNT61zY| title=ZHOUMI (Super Junior-M) - Love Tonight (Feat. 타오 of EXO) | publisher=
Kpopwars Channel Album 3 | date=2014-10-31}}</ref>. For both songs Tao also writes the rap lyrics. The music video was released on October 30, 2014.


In July 2014, Tao joined the ] edition of SBS' '']''. He got injured in the foot during filming.<ref>{{Cite web|title = EXO Tao's acquires foot injury from 'Laws of the Jungle' Solomon Island filming :: Daily K Pop News {{!}} Latest K-Pop News|url = http://www.dkpopnews.net/2014/07/exo-taos-acquires-foot-injury-from-laws.html|website = Fooyoh Entertainment!|accessdate = 2016-01-04}}</ref> The episodes aired from September 12, 2014 to November 21, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/06/exos-tao-to-join-laws-of-the-jungle|title=EXO's Tao to join 'Laws of the Jungle'|work=allkpop.com}}</ref> In July 2014, Tao joined the ] edition of SBS' '']''. He got injured in the foot during filming.<ref name="140727_ChangSha_AnkleInjury">{{Cite web|title =140727 The Lost Planet Concert in Changsha Tao's talk and rap, sitting on a stool because of ankle injury |url =https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=exAhb7wqA4Y||accessdate = 2014-07-27}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|title = EXO Tao's acquires foot injury from 'Laws of the Jungle' Solomon Island filming :: Daily K Pop News {{!}} Latest K-Pop News|url = http://www.dkpopnews.net/2014/07/exo-taos-acquires-foot-injury-from-laws.html|website = Fooyoh Entertainment!|accessdate = 2016-01-04}}</ref> The episodes aired from September 12, 2014 to November 21, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/06/exos-tao-to-join-laws-of-the-jungle|title=EXO's Tao to join 'Laws of the Jungle'|work=allkpop.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = EXO’s Tao injures foot on coral reef while filming SBS’s "Law of the Jungle"|url = http://koreaboo.tumblr.com/post/93106298428/exos-tao-injures-foot-on-coral-reef-while-filming|website = Koreaboo — breaking k-pop news, photos, and videos|accessdate = 2016-01-04}}</ref>


In 24 January 2015, Tao appeared as a guest for the variety show "With You All the Way"<ref>{{cite web | language=zh | url=http://www.letv.com/ptv/vplay/21781761.html| title=20150124：EXO黄子韬大秀唱功 默契考验令夫妻当众翻脸 | publisher=
⚫ On August 24, Tao filed a lawsuit against ] to terminate his contract, due to the aggravation of the ankle injury sustained at the Idol Star Athletics Championships.<ref>{{cite web| title= 130903 EXO TAO High Jump + Waist Injury Fancam @ Idol Sports Athletics Championships | publisher=小相的櫻桃 | date=2013-09-03 | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Em0Wj4H55ec | language=Zh | accessdate=2013-09-03 }}</ref><ref name=LawOfJungleInjury1>{{cite news| title=EXO Tao's acquires foot injury from 'Laws of the Jungle' Solomon Island filming | publisher= kyuri shana | date=2014-02-17 | url=http://www.dkpopnews.net/2014/07/exo-taos-acquires-foot-injury-from-laws.html | accessdate=2014-02-17 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=EXO’s Tao Admitted To Hospital While Filming "Idol Star Athletics Championships 2015″ | publisher=Tiffany | date=2015-02-03 | url=http://www.ohkpop.com/201789/exos-tao-admitted-to-hospital-while-filming-idol-star-athletics-championships-2015 | accessdate=2015-02-03 }}</ref>
愛奇藝 | date=2015-01-24}}</ref> hosted by former labelmate ].


⚫ On August 24, Tao filed a lawsuit against ] to terminate his contract, due to the aggravation of the ankle injury sustained at the Idol Star Athletics Championships.<ref>{{cite web| title=EXO Showcase Tao and Kai Injured and assisted out | publisher=晴天小娛 | date=2012-04-02 | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=877IvhJlXn4 | language=Zh | accessdate=2012-04-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title= 130903 EXO TAO High Jump + Waist Injury Fancam @ Idol Sports Athletics Championships | publisher=小相的櫻桃 | date=2013-09-03 | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Em0Wj4H55ec | language=Zh | accessdate=2013-09-03 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title= EXO TAO 受傷 Got Injured During High Jump Accident @ idol olympics | publisher=Unknown | date=2013-09-03 | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rR3ygGFxRns | language=Zh | accessdate=2013-09-03 }}</ref><ref name=130907Crutch>{{cite web| title=130907 Tao rely on crutch ㅠㅠ | publisher=Exo_Bundle | date=2013-09-06 | url=https://twitter.com/Exo_Bundle/status/376222045689757696 | accessdate=2013-09-06 }}</ref><ref name="140727_ChangSha_AnkleInjury"/><ref name="150406 Suho_mentioned_Tao_ACL">{{cite web| title=150406 EX0C4ST Comeback Special PART1,04:25, Suho mentioned TAO's ACL | publisher=mr.virtue,KYEONGSEW,1030CLOCK | date=2015-04-06 | url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2m0kmq | accessdate=2015-04-06 }}</ref>
⚫ ===2015 - Solo ===
In January 2015, Tao had his first acting role<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2015/04/06/exos-tao-is-charismatic-in-latest-still-from-his-chinese-movie/|title=EXO’s Tao Is Charismatic in Latest Still from His Chinese Movie|last=ddangha|website=Soompi|access-date=2016-03-19}}</ref> a cameo in the Chinese movie ] starring ] and ] which was released on April 30, 2015.


⚫ ===2015 - Solo ===
In June 2015, Tao set up an official Chinese agency, 黄子韬Z.TAO Studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/06/tao-sets-up-his-own-management-for-activities-in-china|title=Tao sets up his own management for activities in China?|work=allkpop.com}}</ref> In June 2015, Tao set up an official Chinese agency, 黄子韬Z.TAO Studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/06/tao-sets-up-his-own-management-for-activities-in-china|title=Tao sets up his own management for activities in China?|work=allkpop.com}}</ref>


On June 3rd 2015, Huang Zitao was introduced as the model and spokesperson for the mobile game Almighty Team, at their press conference.<ref name="Almighty_Team_BTS1">{{cite web| title=Z.TAO First Endorsement 《Almighty Team》 behind scene | publisher=BaiduPreciousZTaoBar Channel 1 百度黄子韬吧| date=2015-05-19 | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ofln8wYoH3M | language=Zh | accessdate=2015-05-19 }}</ref>
On June 3rd 2015, Huang Zitao was introduced as the model and spokesperson for the mobile game Almighty Team, at their press conference.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2015/06/04/chinese-reports-reveal-taos-earnings-as-endorsement-model-for-mobile-game/|title=Chinese Reports Reveal Tao’s Earnings as Endorsement Model for Mobile Game|last=deedeegii|website=Soompi|access-date=2016-03-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.playsm.com/news/60811fc1b90f.html|title=黄子韬助阵发布会 《超神战队》今日开放预下载-新闻中心-手机游戏-【游戏烧麦】|website=www.playsm.com|access-date=2016-03-19}}</ref> and On July 1st 2015, Tao was revealed as a spokesperson of Bugles China<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.news.cn/2015-06/08/c_127890153.htm|title=黄子韬竟是“受虐狂” 拍广告主动“求重来”-新华网|website=ent.news.cn|access-date=2016-03-19}}</ref>, he features regularly in their ad campaigns and on their snack packaging.
<ref name="Almighty_Team_BTS2">{{cite web| title=150603 ZTAO Character Demo - The Almighty Team 《超神战队》 Game | publisher=ArabVVHL| date=2015-06-13 | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K15ThqEtoHM| language=Zh | accessdate=2015-06-13 }}</ref> and On July 1st 2015, Tao was revealed as a spokesperson of Bugles China<ref name="BuglesByLunchBox">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n0mt46zg7D4| title=【LunchBoX】黄子韬Z.TAO 妙脆角Bugles 30S CF 完整版| publisher=lunchbox 0502| date=2015-07-11}}</ref><ref name="BuglesByLittlePrinceZTAO">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XCghqnptda4| title= 150902 Z.TAO Bugles CF behind the scene 1080P | publisher=LittlePrince ZTAO| date=2015-09-02}}</ref>, he features regularly in their ad campaigns and on their snack packaging.

⚫ On 23 July 2015, Z.Tao made his solo debut with a digital mini-album ''T.A.O''<ref name="T.A.O.AlbumKugouPage"/><ref name="T.A.O.AlbumKuwoPage"/><ref name="T.A.O.Album163Page"/>. and another self-titled album, ], came out shortly after on August 19, 2015 and On August 23, Z.Tao held his first solo concert at the Beijing Exhibition Center Theater. He performed 8 tracks including the songs from his first mini album.<ref name="150823MiniCon">{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ja9dzXmJMw |title=
150823 Z.TAO @ FULL mini concert in Beijing }}</ref>


On 7 September 2015, Z.Tao appeared on the press conference of his first reality-variety show "Charming Daddy"<ref name="CharmDad_OfficialChannel">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC4kkfIDt2TyiXq8fn6W9nCA |title=
⚫ On 23 July 2015, Z.Tao made his solo debut with a digital mini-album ''T.A.O''. and another self-titled album, ], came out shortly after on August 19, 2015 and On August 23, Z.Tao held his first solo concert at the Beijing Exhibition Center Theater. He performed 8 tracks including the songs from his first mini album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/yneidi/2015-08-07/doc-ifxftkpe2828868.shtml|title=黄子韬首场mini个唱8月23日北京启动|website=ent.sina.com.cn|access-date=2016-03-17}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hellokpop.com/news/z-tao-tao-hold-first-mini-concert-beijing/|title=Z.TAO (TAO) To Hold First Mini Concert in Beijing|website=hellokpop|language=en-US|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref>
闪亮的爸爸 Charming Daddy
| publisher=闪亮的爸爸 Charming Daddy| date=2015-12-13}}</ref> which was aired on ] between 28 November 2015 and 20 February 2016. It is a show where he and other 3 "fathers" experienced parenthood by raising children under aged 5 or under for a month.<ref name="CharmDad_Ep03">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B4mnO4XWRxg |title=【HZTunion】ENG SUB 151212 Charming Daddy ep03 ztao cut | publisher=BaiduPreciousZTaoBar百度黄子韬吧| date=2015-12-13}}</ref><ref name="CharmDad_Ep04">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OdQQJ_2Nbf8|title=【HZTunion】ENG SUB 151219 "Charming Daddy" ep04 ztao cut | publisher=BaiduPreciousZTaoBar百度黄子韬吧| date=2015-12-20}}</ref><ref name="CharmDad_Ep08">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fDRX2-tfSrA|title=【HZTunion】ENG SUB 160123 "Charming Daddy" ep08 ztao cut | publisher=BaiduPreciousZTaoBar百度黄子韬吧| date=2016-01-25}}</ref><ref name="CharmDad_Ep09">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jiYLqkmtsdU|title=【HZTunion】ENG SUB 160130 "Charming Daddy" ep09 ztao cut | publisher=BaiduPreciousZTaoBar百度黄子韬吧| date=2016-02-01}}</ref>


On September 19, 2015, Z.Tao attended the London Fashion Week after being invited by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fashion.ifeng.com/a/20150920/40129357_0.shtml|title=Versace副线Versus斜裁出性感 黄子韬美瞳猫眼造型亮相|work=fashion.ifeng.com}}</ref> Before the show, Tao had taken part in the official Versus ] SS16 collection's street style photo-shoot.<ref>http://www.happyjuzi.com/article/11440</ref> On September 19, 2015, Z.Tao attended the London Fashion Week after being invited by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fashion.ifeng.com/a/20150920/40129357_0.shtml|title=Versace副线Versus斜裁出性感 黄子韬美瞳猫眼造型亮相|work=fashion.ifeng.com}}</ref> Before the show, Tao had taken part in the official Versus ] SS16 collection's street style photo-shoot.<ref>http://www.happyjuzi.com/article/11440</ref>


In October 2015, Tao was announced as one of the spokespersons of the online game "I Am the Sovereign", as well as the producer of the game's theme song.<ref name="WSDZZ_iTunes">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wo-shi-da-zhu-zai-single/id1062222124</ref>
On October 20 2015, ] announced that Tao will be among the first guests of the Chinese Version of ] alongside ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hellokpop.com/news/tao-confirmed-first-guest-chinese-law-jungle/|title=Tao Confirmed As The First Guest On Chinese 'Law Of The Jungle'|website=hellokpop|language=en-US|access-date=2016-03-19}}</ref>
<ref name="I'mTheSovereignEngSubbedOfficialChannel">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FTv7rW1PKvg| title=黄子韬 Z.TAO - 我是大主宰(I’m the Sovereign) Official M/V | publisher=黄子韬官方频道 Z.TAO Official Channel| date=2015-11-30}}</ref><ref name="ImTheSovereignOfficialChannel">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fxcaGNZNchA| title=【1080P】黄子韬 Z.TAO ：我是大主宰_I'm the Sovereign MV | publisher=黄子韬官方频道 Z.TAO Official Channel| date=2015-11-24}}</ref>

On October 29th, Tao and ] were announced as the spokespersons for the Online game <nowiki>''I'm the Sovereign''</nowiki> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.news.cn/2015-10/30/c_128375453_2.htm|title=黄子韬新歌首发唱响水立方 杨幂惊喜亮相成CP -新华娱乐-新华网|website=ent.news.cn|access-date=2016-03-19}}</ref>, Tao also served as the game theme song producer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://game.people.com.cn/n/2015/1012/c218877-27687453.html|title=黄子韬加盟《我是大主宰》 担任游戏音乐监制--人民网游戏_最权威中文游戏网站--人民网|last=3330|website=game.people.com.cn|access-date=2016-03-19}}</ref>

In November, Tao made his first reality-variety TV show appearance in "Charming Daddy" on ], a show where he and other 3 "fathers" experienced parenthood by raising children under aged 5 or under for a month.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/tv/zy/2015-11-13/doc-ifxksqis4788538.shtml|title=《闪亮的爸爸》曝海报 上演明星变形计|website=ent.sina.com.cn|access-date=2016-03-19}}</ref>


Furthermore, Z.Tao was confirmed as one of the supporting characters in ]'s movie "Railroad Tigers" <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/localbuzz/photos/z-tao-freedom-comes-with-5854760|title=Z.TAO: Freedom comes with a price- Toggle|website=Toggle|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref> directed by ] which is expected to be released in October 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-2015-jackie-chan-action-795293|title=Cannes 2015: Jackie Chan Action Comedy 'Railroad Tigers' Goes to Golden Network Asia|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref> Furthermore, Z.Tao was confirmed as one of the supporting characters in ]'s movie "Railroad Tigers" <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/localbuzz/photos/z-tao-freedom-comes-with-5854760|title=Z.TAO: Freedom comes with a price- Toggle|website=Toggle|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref> directed by ] which is expected to be released in October 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-2015-jackie-chan-action-795293|title=Cannes 2015: Jackie Chan Action Comedy 'Railroad Tigers' Goes to Golden Network Asia|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref>


In December 2015, Z.Tao was announced to be the male lead in the movie "Summer, Portrait of a 19 year old",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/16/0108/16/BCQRA0PC000300B1.html|title=黄子韬出演岛田庄司经典《夏天，十九岁的肖像》_网易娱乐|last=网易|website=ent.163.com|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref> it was filmed in Taiwan and it is based on a novel from Japanese mystery writer ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gx.people.com.cn/n2/2016/0128/c179486-27643441.html|title=《夏天，十九岁的肖像》岛田庄司黄子韬一见如故--人民网广西频道--人民网|last=L_103687|website=gx.people.com.cn|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref> It is expected to be released in August 2016. In December 2015, Z.Tao was announced to be the male lead in the movie "Summer, Portrait of a 19 year old",
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfus_kAq0_k|title=
Z.Tao-Summer, Portrait of a 19 Year Old-Start-of-shooting-ceremony at Taiwan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/16/0108/16/BCQRA0PC000300B1.html|title=黄子韬出演岛田庄司经典《夏天，十九岁的肖像》_网易娱乐|last=网易|website=ent.163.com|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref> it was filmed in Taiwan and it is based on a novel from Japanese mystery writer ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gx.people.com.cn/n2/2016/0128/c179486-27643441.html|title=《夏天，十九岁的肖像》岛田庄司黄子韬一见如故--人民网广西频道--人民网|last=L_103687|website=gx.people.com.cn|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref> It is expected to be released in August 2016.


On 5 December 2015, Tao won the "Best Stage Performance at the 2015 Migu Music Awards, where he performed "Reluctantly".<ref name="151205MiguMusicAwardsFullCutByLunchbox" /> On 5 December 2015, Tao won the "Best Stage Performance at the 2015 Migu Music Awards, where he performed "Reluctantly".<ref name="151205MiguMusicAwardsFullCutByLunchbox" />


=== 2016 === === 2016 ===
On January 12, 2016, won the award "Most Influential Male Singer" at the 2015 Mobile Video Festival.<ref name="160112_MobileVideoFestival_InfluentialMale_EngSubbed">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iVSf8x-76vI| title=160112 - Z.Tao acceptance speech for Most Influential Male Singer | publisher=lingzy| date=2016-01-12}}</ref><ref name="160112_MobileVideoFestival_PerformingAlone">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmg4UAALGgY| title=160112- Z.Tao 'Alone' performance at 2015 The Mobile Video Festival | publisher=lingzy| date=2016-01-12}}</ref><ref name="160112_MobileVideoFestival_InfluentialMale_ByLunchbox">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_3SlMfXFk7I| title=160112 ZTAO The 2015 Mobile Video Festival- The Most Powerful Male Singer Award | publisher=0502 Lunchbox| date=2016-01-12}}</ref><ref name="160112_MobileVideoFestival_PerformingAlone_ByLunchbox">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdmua2fAwQw| title=160112 ZTAO The 2015 Mobile Video Festival - Alone | publisher=0502 Lunchbox| date=2016-01-12}}</ref> In January 29, Tao was invited to be one of the featured artists for "SoYoung 2016 Live concert Tour" and performed 5 of his songs: Reluctantly<ref name="ReluctantlyOfficialChannel">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m0tmHodzCyo| title=【1080P】黄子韬 Z.TAO ：舍不得 Reluctantly MV | publisher=黄子韬官方频道 Z.TAO Official Channel| date=2015-11-24}}</ref>
On January 12, 2016, won the award "Most Influential Male Singer" at the 2015 Miopai Video Awards.<ref name=":2">{{Citation|last=lingzy|title=160112 - Z.Tao acceptance speech for Most Influential Male Singer|date=2016-01-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVSf8x-76vI&app=desktop|accessdate=2016-03-19}}</ref>
, Crown<ref name="CrownEngSubbedOfficial">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sua6LtM6yms| title=黄子韬 Z.TAO - 皇冠(CROWN) Official M/V | publisher=黄子韬官方频道 Z.TAO Official Channel| date=2015-12-27}}</ref><ref name="CrownOnVimeo">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://vimeo.com/137018562 | title=Z.TAO -皇冠 - Crown - Short Film - MV | publisher= Burmoco | date=2015-09-15}}</ref>, M.O.M<ref name="MOM">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2TeAiZwQgak | title=Z.Tao 黄子韬 M.O.M TRANSLATION 中文歌詞 | publisher=Woaimeyou | date=2015-08-17}}</ref>, I'm the Sovereign<ref name="WSDZZ_iTunes">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wo-shi-da-zhu-zai-single/id1062222124</ref>

<ref name="I'mTheSovereignEngSubbedOfficialChannel">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FTv7rW1PKvg| title=黄子韬 Z.TAO - 我是大主宰(I’m the Sovereign) Official M/V | publisher=黄子韬官方频道 Z.TAO Official Channel| date=2015-11-30}}</ref><ref name="ImTheSovereignOfficialChannel">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fxcaGNZNchA| title=【1080P】黄子韬 Z.TAO ：我是大主宰_I'm the Sovereign MV | publisher=黄子韬官方频道 Z.TAO Official Channel| date=2015-11-24}}</ref> and Feel awake.<ref name="160129_SoYoungConcert">{{Citation|last=lingzy|title=160129 Z.Tao interview at SoYoung 2016 concert |date=2016-01-29|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsr1krHLoMM|accessdate=2016-01-29}}</ref>
On January 29, Tao was invited to be one of the featured artists for "SoYoung 2016 Live concert Tour"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.news.cn/2015-12/29/c_128576583.htm|title=新氧"颜"唱会免费送票 黄子韬等鲜肉颜阵以待-新华网|website=ent.news.cn|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref> and performed 5 of his songs: Reluctantly, Crown, M.O.M, I'm the Sovereign and Feel awake.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gzdaily.dayoo.com/html/2016-01/25/content_3105215.htm###|title=广州日报 - 2016年1月25日 - B2:娱乐·搜索版 - 黄子韬："黄子韬表情包" 我也用，大家开心就好|last=Group|first=Guangzhou Interactive Information Network Company, Guangzhou Daily Press|website=gzdaily.dayoo.com|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref>


On March 14, 2016, Tao was confirmed as the lead in director ] movie ''The Game Changer'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.screendaily.com/festivals/filmart/young-live-debuts-with-game-changer-kungfu/5101490.article|title=Young Live debuts with 'The Game Changer', 'Kungfu Is Not Fighting'|website=www.screendaily.com|access-date=2016-03-17}}</ref> inspired by the Chinese TV series ''The Bund'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2016-03-15/doc-ifxqhmvc2470656.shtml|title=永乐影业携多部新片亮相香港国际影视展|website=ent.sina.com.cn|access-date=2016-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2016/03/15/1553446.html|title=高希希合作黄子韬拍新电影 《游戏规则》曝海报 要重新定义青春热血动作片 – Mtime时光网|website=news.mtime.com|access-date=2016-03-17}}</ref> On March 14, 2016, Tao was confirmed as the lead in director ] movie ''The Game Changer'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.screendaily.com/festivals/filmart/young-live-debuts-with-game-changer-kungfu/5101490.article|title=Young Live debuts with 'The Game Changer', 'Kungfu Is Not Fighting'|website=www.screendaily.com|access-date=2016-03-17}}</ref> inspired by the Chinese TV series ''The Bund'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2016-03-15/doc-ifxqhmvc2470656.shtml|title=永乐影业携多部新片亮相香港国际影视展|website=ent.sina.com.cn|access-date=2016-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2016/03/15/1553446.html|title=高希希合作黄子韬拍新电影 《游戏规则》曝海报 要重新定义青春热血动作片 – Mtime时光网|website=news.mtime.com|access-date=2016-03-17}}</ref>
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# One Heart<ref name="OneHeart">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f2UmLHmeyV8 | title=Z.Tao 黄子韬 One Heart TRANSLATION 中文歌詞 | publisher=
# One Heart
Woaimeyou | date=2015-08-09}}</ref>
# T.A.O
# T.A.O<ref name="TAO">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RAa18ScFuPE| title=黄子韬 Z.TAO - T.A.O Official M/V | publisher=
# Yesterday
黄子韬官方频道 Z.TAO Official Channel| date=2015-12-28}}</ref>
# Yesterday<ref name="Yesterday">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fUdZvL2SDXo | title=Z.Tao 黄子韬 YESTERDAY TRANSLATION 中文歌詞 | publisher=
Woaimeyou | date=2015-09-16}}</ref>
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|'']'' |'']''
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# 皇冠 (Imperial Crown) # 皇冠 (Imperial Crown)<ref name="CrownEngSubbedOfficial"/><ref name="CrownOnVimeo"/>
# Cinderella Girl<ref>{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EjRc-HYlhnU | title=黄子韬 CINDERELLA GIRL TRANSLATION 中文歌詞 | publisher=Woaimeyou | date=2015-09-06}}</ref>
# Cinderella Girl
# Feel Awake<ref>{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D7j0JSSnu0g | title=Z.Tao 黄子韬 FEEL AWAKE TRANSLATION 中文歌詞 | publisher=Woaimeyou | date=2015-08-21}}</ref>
# Feel Awake
# Alone<ref>{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4kRG6crtneo | title=Z.Tao 黄子韬 ALONE TRANSLATION 中文歌詞 | publisher=Woaimeyou | date=2015-08-19}}</ref>
# Alone
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| rowspan="6" | 2015 | rowspan="6" | 2015
! scope="row" |"T.A.O" ! scope="row" |"T.A.O"<ref name="TAO"/>
| - || - | - || -
| rowspan="2" |'']'' | rowspan="2" |'']''
| rowspan="2" |– | rowspan="2" |–
|- |-
! scope="row" |"Yesterday" ! scope="row" |"Yesterday"<ref name="Yesterday"/>
| - || 1<ref name="CCTVMusic_Yesterday">{{cite web | language=zh | url= |agency= ] |title=CCTV Music Chart}}</ref> | - || 1<ref name="CCTVMusic_Yesterday">{{cite web | language=zh | url= |agency= ] |title=CCTV Music Chart}}</ref>
|- |-
! scope="row" |"M.O.M" ! scope="row" |"M.O.M"<ref name="MOM"/>
| - || - | - || -
| rowspan="4" |''Digital single'' | rowspan="4" |''Digital single''
| rowspan="3" | Free Music | rowspan="3" | Free Music
|- |-
! scope="row" |舍不得 "(Reluctantly)" ! scope="row" |舍不得 "(Reluctantly)"<ref name="ReluctantlyOfficialChannel"/>
| - || - | - || -
|- |-
! scope="row" |"Intro (Vox Up)"<ref name="IntroVoxUp">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OqCP5Cdr95Y| title=黄子韬 Z.TAO – Intro (Vox Up)| publisher=BaiduPreciousZTaoBar Channel 3| date=2015-10-16}}</ref>
! scope="row" |"Intro (Vox Up)"
| - || - | - || -
|- |-
! scope="row" |"I'm the Sovereign" ! scope="row" |"I'm the Sovereign"<ref name="WSDZZ_iTunes"/><ref name="I'mTheSovereignEngSubbedOfficialChannel"/><ref name="ImTheSovereignOfficialChannel"/>
| 1<ref name="151124BillboardI'mTheSovereign">{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/china-v-chart/2015-12-05| title=China V Chart-Billboard| publisher=]| date=2015-11-24}}</ref><ref name="151116YinYueTaiI'mTheSovereign">{{cite web | language=zh | url=http://vchart.yinyuetai.com/vchart/v?area=ML&date=20151116| title=Weekly Chart-YinYueTai| publisher=]| date=2015-11-24}}</ref>|| - | 1<ref name="151124BillboardI'mTheSovereign">{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/china-v-chart/2015-12-05| title=China V Chart-Billboard| publisher=]| date=2015-11-24}}</ref><ref name="151116YinYueTaiI'mTheSovereign">{{cite web | language=zh | url=http://vchart.yinyuetai.com/vchart/v?area=ML&date=20151116| title=Weekly Chart-YinYueTai| publisher=]| date=2015-11-24}}</ref>|| -
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| rowspan="2" | ] | rowspan="2" | ]
| Love Tonight | Love Tonight<ref name="ZhoumiLoveTonightMV"/>
| rowspan="2" | Rap Lyrics | rowspan="2" | Rap Lyrics
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| Rewind (Chinese Version) | Rewind<ref name="ZhoumiRewindMV"/> (Chinese Version)
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| rowspan=2 | 2015 | rowspan=2 | 2015
| 第一课 (The First Lesson)<ref name="150904_FirstLesson">{{cite web | language=zh | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YctDe2-man0| title= 150904 Ztao - The First Lesson | publisher=VN TAOrus BOY| date=2015-09-05}}</ref>
| 第一课 (The First Lesson)
| First Class | First Class
| Theme song for the show 2015年《开学第一课》 (First Lesson Of School 2015) | Theme song for the show 2015年《开学第一课》 (First Lesson Of School 2015)
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==Filmography== ==Filmography==
{{See also|Exo videography}}


===Films=== ===Films===
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|align="center"|Nov 7 |align="center"|Nov 7
| align="center" |People in News Interview<ref name=":3" /> | align="center" |People in News Interview<ref name="PeopleInNews_0715/>
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| 皇冠 (Imperial Crown) || ] || Nick Lentz | 皇冠 (Imperial Crown)<ref name="CrownEngSubbedOfficial"/><ref name="CrownOnVimeo"/> || ] || Nick Lentz
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| 舍不得 (Reluctantly) || || Nick Asgill | 舍不得 (Reluctantly)<ref name="ReluctantlyOfficialChannel"/>|| || Nick Asgill
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| 我是大主宰 (I'm the Sovereign)|| || Kwang Sheng | 我是大主宰 (I'm the Sovereign)<ref name="WSDZZ_iTunes"/><ref name="I'mTheSovereignEngSubbedOfficialChannel"/><ref name="ImTheSovereignOfficialChannel"/>|| || Kwang Sheng
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=== Z.Tao First Concert === === Z.Tao First Concert ===
* August 23, 2015: Beijing Exhibition Center Theater<ref name="150823MiniCon"/>
* August 23, 2015: Beijing Exhibition Center Theater<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vcpost.com/articles/85924/20150821/z-tao-free-benefit-concert-tianjin-explosion-sm-entertainment-music-video.htm|title=Z. Tao put together a free benefit concert for the victims of Tianjin explosion, SM Entertainment takes further action to block the new solo artist’s music video|date=2015-08-21|website=Venture Capital Post|access-date=2016-03-18}}</ref>


== Awards and nominations== == Awards and nominations==
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|Most Influential Male Singer<ref name="160112_MobileVideoFestival_InfluentialMale_EngSubbed"/><ref name="160112_MobileVideoFestival_PerformingAlone"/><ref name="160112_MobileVideoFestival_InfluentialMale_ByLunchbox"/><ref name="160112_MobileVideoFestival_PerformingAlone_ByLunchbox"/>
|Most Influential Male Singer<ref name=":2" />
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Template:Chinese name Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor Template:Contains Chinese text Huang Zitao (Chinese: 黄子韬; pinyin: Huáng Zitao), most commonly known as Tao (born May 2, 1993), is a Chinese rapper, singer, actor and martial arts tricking performer. He was active for three years as lead rapper for EXO-M, the Chinese-based unit of the South Korean-Chinese boy group EXO. In the summer of 2015, Huang, under the newly adapted stage name "Z.Tao", made his solo debut with his digital mini-album T.A.O with 3 tracks.

Early life & pre-debut

Huang Zitao was born in Qingdao, Shandong, China. Due to his mischievous nature as a child, his father placed him in martial arts training at the age of five . In late 2010, he reluctantly accompanied a friend to "MBC Star Audition" which was hosting a global talent search and was scouted immediately by a representative from SM Entertainment. His brief trainee period spanned for a little less than year and on December 27, 2011 he was formally introduced as the third member of EXO. Huang made his first television debut at the SBS Gayo Daejeon event on December 29, 2011

Career

2012 - 2015: EXO

Main article: Exo (band)

In 2013 during the months of August and September, Tao took part in filming for MBC's celebrity diving program Splash!. After a run of four episodes, the show was cancelled due to a number of celebrities who were reportedly injured. The episodes aired from August 23, 2013 to September 13, 2013.

In June 2014, Tao appeared in Zhang Liyin's music videos for her singles Agape and it's sequel Not Alone. The music videos were released on August 5, 2014 and September 22, 2014 respectively.

In Oct 2014, Tao was featured in the Chinese version music video of Rewind for Zhou Mi's album of the same name where he also featured in the song Love Tonight. For both songs Tao also writes the rap lyrics. The music video was released on October 30, 2014.

In July 2014, Tao joined the Solomon Islands edition of SBS' Laws of the Jungle. He got injured in the foot during filming. The episodes aired from September 12, 2014 to November 21, 2014.

In 24 January 2015, Tao appeared as a guest for the variety show "With You All the Way" hosted by former labelmate Kim_Heechul.

On August 24, Tao filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate his contract, due to the aggravation of the ankle injury sustained at the Idol Star Athletics Championships.

2015 - Solo

In June 2015, Tao set up an official Chinese agency, 黄子韬Z.TAO Studio.

On June 3rd 2015, Huang Zitao was introduced as the model and spokesperson for the mobile game Almighty Team, at their press conference. and On July 1st 2015, Tao was revealed as a spokesperson of Bugles China, he features regularly in their ad campaigns and on their snack packaging.

On 23 July 2015, Z.Tao made his solo debut with a digital mini-album T.A.O. and another self-titled album, Z.TAO, came out shortly after on August 19, 2015 and On August 23, Z.Tao held his first solo concert at the Beijing Exhibition Center Theater. He performed 8 tracks including the songs from his first mini album.

On 7 September 2015, Z.Tao appeared on the press conference of his first reality-variety show "Charming Daddy" which was aired on SZTV between 28 November 2015 and 20 February 2016. It is a show where he and other 3 "fathers" experienced parenthood by raising children under aged 5 or under for a month.

On September 19, 2015, Z.Tao attended the London Fashion Week after being invited by Versus Versace. Before the show, Tao had taken part in the official Versus Versace SS16 collection's street style photo-shoot.

In October 2015, Tao was announced as one of the spokespersons of the online game "I Am the Sovereign", as well as the producer of the game's theme song.

Furthermore, Z.Tao was confirmed as one of the supporting characters in Jackie Chan's movie "Railroad Tigers" directed by Ding Sheng which is expected to be released in October 2016.

In December 2015, Z.Tao was announced to be the male lead in the movie "Summer, Portrait of a 19 year old", it was filmed in Taiwan and it is based on a novel from Japanese mystery writer Soji Shimada. It is expected to be released in August 2016.

On 5 December 2015, Tao won the "Best Stage Performance at the 2015 Migu Music Awards, where he performed "Reluctantly".

2016

On January 12, 2016, won the award "Most Influential Male Singer" at the 2015 Mobile Video Festival. In January 29, Tao was invited to be one of the featured artists for "SoYoung 2016 Live concert Tour" and performed 5 of his songs: Reluctantly , Crown, M.O.M, I'm the Sovereign and Feel awake.

On March 14, 2016, Tao was confirmed as the lead in director Gao Xixi movie The Game Changer, inspired by the Chinese TV series The Bund,

Discography

See also: Exo discography

EPs

Album details Tracklisting
T.A.O
  1. One Heart
  2. T.A.O
  3. Yesterday
Z.TAO
  • Extended play
  • Released: August 19, 2015
  • Label: Huang Z.TAO Studio
  1. 皇冠 (Imperial Crown)
  2. Cinderella Girl
  3. Feel Awake
  4. Alone

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album Remarks
CHN
Billboard V Chart
 CHN
CCTV Music Chart
2015 "T.A.O" - - T.A.O –
"Yesterday" - 1
"M.O.M" - - Digital single Free Music
舍不得 "(Reluctantly)" - -
"Intro (Vox Up)" - -
"I'm the Sovereign" 1 - –
"-" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Featured songs

Year Album artist Album Song Credits
2014 Zhou Mi Rewind Love Tonight Rap Lyrics
Rewind (Chinese Version)

Soundtracks

Year Title Album Note
2015 第一课 (The First Lesson) First Class Theme song for the show 2015年《开学第一课》 (First Lesson Of School 2015)
我是大主宰 (I'm the Sovereign) – Theme song for the 3D Game 我是大主宰 (I'm the Sovereign)

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Director
2015 You Are My Sunshine William (cameo) Huang Bin
2016 Summer, Portrait of a 19 year old Kang Qiao (Male Lead) Jung-chi Chang
Railroad Tigers Xiao Bo (Supporting Role) Ding Sheng
The Game Changer TBA (Male Lead) Gao Xixi

Variety shows

Year Date Title Role Network Note
2013 Aug 23 Splash! Main cast MBC Ep. 1-4
2014 Oct 17 -
Oct 31
 Laws of the Jungle: Solomon Islands Guest SBS Ep. 126-136
2015 Jul 11 New Generation Sound of China 3 (Let's Sing Kids) Mentor Golden Eagle Cartoon Satellite Television Ep. 3
Aug 21 - Sep 18 The Real Hero Guest Jiangsu TV Ep. 4-7
Aug 14 Day Day Up Guest Hunan TV Ep.
Aug 9 Challenge the Impossible Guest CCTV Ep.
Aug 20,27 Kugou Interview Guest zh-cn:酷狗音乐 –
Aug 24 See You Monday Guest Hunan TV –
Sept 4 The First Lesson 2015 Guest CCTV Ep.
Oct 10 Muse Dress Guest Judge Dragon TV Ep.
Nov 7 People in News Interview Guest Hunan TV Ep.
Nov 28 - Feb 13 Charming Daddy Main Cast Shenzen TV Ep.1-12
2016
Feb 5 Ace vs Ace/The Negotiator Guest Zhejiang TV Ep. 2
– Laws of the Jungle Main Cast AHTV Filming

Videography

See also: Exo videography

As lead artist

Year Song title Album Director
2015 T.A.O T.A.O Colin Tilley
皇冠 (Imperial Crown) Z.TAO Nick Lentz
舍不得 (Reluctantly) Nick Asgill
我是大主宰 (I'm the Sovereign) Kwang Sheng

As featured artist

Year Song title Artist Album
2014 Rewind (Chinese Version) Zhou Mi Rewind

Other Appearances

Year Song title Artist Role
2014 Agape Zhang Liyin Lead
Not Alone

Concerts

Z.Tao First Concert

  • August 23, 2015: Beijing Exhibition Center Theater

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2015 Migu Music Awards Best Stage Performance Himself Won
2016 Mobile Video Festival Most Influential Male Singer Himself Won

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