#exo sorting

Luhan

I feel like Luhan in Hufflepuff isn’t very surprising? He gives off the comfortable vibe that Hufflepuffs are known for. This is often misinterpreted as delicate or overly concerned with the opinions (and acceptance) of others. I think Luhan was definitely like this with EXO but after his huge success in China he cares a lot less about what others think.

Luhan is a social butterfly. He’s friendly to just about everyone and he’s still in contact with Yixing (and I would guess other former/current EXO members too). Like I said, he’s eager to please others and wants to fit in (or at least not be excluded). While he was in EXO he was often pointed out as the Chinese member that spoke Korean best.

Luhan has a caring heart and nurturing habits that made him approachable for both K and M members. He was comforting to Minseok and Jongdae who must’ve had a hard time promoting overseas in China. Honestly, sometimes he seemed more like the leader than Kris in terms of taking care of the others and making sure everyone was alright.

he’s also in a relationship now if that ain’t the sweetest thing

Yifan (Kris)

Was there ever any doubt this goof was a pure Gryffindor I mean really

EXO’s Cool Guy is your stereotypical Gryffindor in that he acts before he has time to think. Sometimes he’s goof ball because he can’t help it and sometimes it’s to prove himself (and everything just goes wrong). Sometimes these two go hand in hand: Kris tries his best to make others laugh but pretends he doesn’t care. He has charisma and is certainly bold enough to belong in Gryffindor.

Kris can come off as aggressive or insensitive to others but it’s probably just a defensive mechanism. He bravely left his home country of Canada, adjusted to Korea, then promoted in China. He suffered through injuries and horrible mismanagement by SM. He’s probably super jaded, but he still cares about people more than anything. Even in recent interviews he only mentions EXO members fondly.

Zitao (Tao)

A lot of people put Tao in Slytherin, I think mainly because of his appearance. He looks like a cold, distant, stereotypical Slytherin. He has moments like that, but honestly Tao is the biggest sweetheart and if you’re looking for a woke bias helLO HERE HE IS.

Honest, can seem cold or distant if opinions aren’t positive/optimistic, closed-off/selective of friends or others he trusts, confident (and will learn what he needs to to become more confident/capable)

Protective, loyal to his family (leaving EXO after injury and at his father’s request), uncharacteristically expressive, proud

Kyungsoo (D.O)

am I the only one that thinks he’s ridiculously handsome here

I was tempted to put Kyungsoo in Gryffindor just because he’s so aggressive and gets along well with Gryffindors Baekhyun and Chanyeol. In the end Kyungsoo is where he most often is sorted: Ravenclaw.

It goes without saying that Ravenclaws are intelligent, witty, and creative. Without making this a million words long I think those three traits define Kyungsoo really well.

Kyungsoo has always presented himself as the hard-working, intelligent, dependable type. He has exceptional ability in a variety of skills both in and outside of EXO. That level of multi-tasking requires persistence, but also intelligence in each field and consistent effort which is exemplified in Ravenclaw.

Witty is not necessarily the first word associated with Soo. While this wit can be interpreted as Gryffindor’s boldness or Slytherin’s pride, I think in combination with his other traits Kyungsoo is best described as quick-witted and clever. His comebacks rival Jongdae’s and you can just tell he KNOWS things (like how to silence Chanyeol with one look).

The main reason Kyungsoo is in Ravenclaw is because he is creative beyond all comprehension. There are other actors in EXO, but none rival Kyungsoo. He seems like a method actor, or at least someone very involved in the acting process. I can picture him asking to do one more take to get the perfect shot.

Along with creative comes expressive. While this could lead to being (overly)emotional (more of a Hufflepuff quality), in Kyungsoo’s case the expressiveness comes from his knowledge gained through experience. Every Ravenclaw seeks to build a toolkit: for Kyungsoo his toolkit is a kaleidoscope of experiences and emotions that he can channel into his work.

Jongin (Kai)

Of course EXO’s teddy bear is in Hufflepuff. Jongin was difficult to sort at first because you’re really sorting two people here: Kim Jongin and Kai, and they are almost completely different. In the end I stuck with the usual sorting for Jongin and put him in Hufflepuff.

When I think of Jongin in Hufflepuff I don’t think of the teddy bear version of him. Jongin is unbelievably strong both physically and emotionally, the latter of which I really respect him for. It’s taken time but he’s confident in who is and isn’t afraid to talk about his emotional struggles or speak out in support of others.

The definition of humble is Kim Jongin. He’s one of the few names that idols’ say when asked who their inspiration is in terms of performance or dance, yet the angel is continually nervous or upset if he makes even the tiniest of mistakes. Fans don’t even notice when he makes them- but he knows and he holds himself accountable and always strives to improve. 

I don’t think I’ve ever seen him be like “Ah yes, the best dancer in EXO is me”. When they were on Weekly Idol he said Yixing was the best dancer, even though Yixing has said Jongin is the best (battle of the humble kings).

As I’ve said so many times, Hufflepuffs are typically caretakers. In Jongin’s case, though he certainly cares for his members and gigantic group of friends, he loves animals, especially his dogs. That’s not to say other Houses can’t like pets... but it just solidifies Jongin as a Hufflepuff.

okay yes there’s water but his emotion when he dances is amazing

Sehun

All hail the King of Loyalty, Oh Sehun. Sehun is often put in Slytherin House based on the misconception that he’s the maknae (true), he whines a lot (false), he’s sassy (kinda true), or that he seems cold and distant. I have a habit of putting maknaes in Gryffindor, but Sehun is absolutely a Slytherin.

this gif sucks i’m sorry but the center of his brain map says loyalty

Sehun is L.O.Y.A.L. It’s his key word and the word (other than “maknae”) that is most often associated with him by the members in recent years. Sehun has matured a lot since debut. He’s much more responsible and dependable than in debut days. And while still relatively closed-off compared to Beagle Line, the misconceptions about Sehun being snobbish have largely faded and I think that’s due, in part, to him being more vocal about loyalty. What we saw as cold or distant was really just Sehun being protective of himself and the group (hello, Slytherin).

Unlike the broad loyalty of Hufflepuff, Sehun is protective of his close circle of members and does his best not only to support them but to represent EXO well when he’s doing independent activities. His independence is another Slytherin trait: Sehun is certainly confident enough to do solo work and that confidence is often misinterpreted as pride or arrogance, one of the most common Slytherin stereotypes.

Slytherins are often underestimated in terms of overall intelligence, which might be how they like it actually. They’re given credit for cunning and manipulation (both skills that Sehun possesses) but intelligence is required in order to be cunning and influence others. 

At one point Sehun was studying Chinese HARD despite EXO-M not really existing anymore and EXO not having any Chinese schedules (possibly not even concerts depending on the time of year).