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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.

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 Jan 24 With You All The Way Guest Hunan TV Ep. 3
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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