Saturday marks the 26th birthday of singer-actor D.O., one of the members of the K-pop boy band EXO.

Since the group made its debut in 2012, it has gone from strength to strength – winning many music awards and making countless television and film appearances – and made a significant contribution to the South Korean music scene. 

The softly spoken star, who started training as a vocalist while still at school and joined the group in 2012, is also an award-winning film and television actor.

Here's what you need to know about K-pop singer D.O.