Chen (첸) is a South Korean singer, lyricist and actor under 1&B 100. He is a member of the boy group EXO, its sub-units EXO-M and EXO-CBX, and the project ballad group S.M. THE BALLAD.
He made his solo debut on April 1, 2019 with his first mini album April, and a Flower.
Career[]
2012: Debut with EXO[]
He debuted as a member of EXO and its sub-unit EXO-M on April 9, 2012 with the group's first mini album Mama.
2016: Debut with EXO-CBX[]
On October 31, 2016, Chen debuted as a member of the group's sub-unit EXO-CBX with the mini album Hey Mama!.
2019–2020: Solo debut with April, and a Flower, Dear My Dear, "Hello"[]
On March 19, 2019, it was announced that Chen will make his solo debut on April 1, 2019 with his first mini album April, and a Flower.[2]
On August 29, it was confirmed that Chen will be making his first comeback in early October. On September 11, his second mini album, Dear My Dear was announced to be released on October 1.[3]
On October 8, 2020, Chen announced his first digital single "Hello" on October 15.[4]
2022–2023: Last Scene, "Before the Petals Fall", Japanese debut with Polaris, lawsuit against SM Entertainment[]
On October 11, 2022, it was announced that Chen will be making his first comeback since his return from the military with his third mini album Last Scene, which will be released on October 31.[5]
On May 15, 2023, he released his second digital single "Before the Petals Fall".
On May 29, it was announced that Chen will be making his Japanese debut on August 17 with his first mini album Polaris, along with his first Japanese tour.[6]
On June 1, Chen, alongside Xiumin and Baekhyun, announced through their legal representative and lawyer Lee Jae Hak from law firm LIN, that they have taken legal action against SM Entertainment, citing unreasonable long-term contracts and non-transparency regarding settlement reports. They added that the termination of their existing exclusive contracts is effective as of this day.[7] SM Entertainment released a statement refuting their claims.[8] On June 19, SM Entertainment stated that they partially revised the contract of the three artists, who will remain in the company and continue to be active in EXO activities.[9]
2024: Agency changes[]
On January 7, it was announced that Chen, along with bandmates Xiumin and Baekhyun, would be continuing their solo activities, as well as EXO-CBX activities, under Baekhyun's newly-established agency 1&B 100. However, the three members will remain as part of EXO.[10]
Personal life[]
Relationship[]
On January 13, 2020, Chen posted a handwritten letter on EXO's official fancafe on LYSN announcing his marriage to a non-celebrity girlfriend who is also expecting a baby. SM confirmed the news, stating the wedding will be held privately.[11][12]
On April 29, 2020, SM Entertainment confirmed that Chen's wife had given birth to the couple's first child, a daughter, that day.[13]
On November 16, 2021, SM Entertainment confirmed that the couple is expecting their second child.[14] On January 19, 2022, SM Entertainment confirmed that Chen's wife had given birth to their second child that day; however, they did not specify the gender.[15] The child was later found to be a girl.[citation needed]
On August 16, 2023, it was announced that Chen will be hosting a wedding ceremony with his wife in October.[16]
Military service[]
On October 14, 2020, Chen announced in a handwritten letter that he would be enlisting on October 26.[17] He was discharged on April 25, 2022.[18]
Discography[]
Korean[]
Mini albums[]
Digital singles[]
Collaborations[]
Features[] |
OSTs[]
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Japanese[]
Live albums[]
Mini albums[]
- Polaris (2023)
Videography[]
Blu-rays/DVDs[]
- Chen Japan Tour 2023 -Polaris- (2024)[19]
Writing credits[]
Artist | Song | Album | Type |
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2015 | |||
EXO | "Promise (EXO 2014)" (Korean and Chinese ver.) |
Love Me Right | Writing |
2016 | |||
EXO | "She's Dreaming" (Korean and Chinese ver.) |
Lotto | Writing |
2017 | |||
EXO | "Ko Ko Bop" | The War | Writing |
"Touch It" | |||
10cm and Chen | "Bye Babe" | ||
EXO | "Lights Out" | Universe | |
2018 | |||
EXO | "Love Shot" | Love Shot | Writing |
2019 | |||
Chen | "Flower" | April, and a Flower | Writing |
"My Dear" | Dear My Dear | ||
"Beautiful" | "Heart 4 U OST" | ||
2022 | |||
Chen | "I Don't Even Mind" | Last Scene | Writing |
Concerts[]
Japan tours[]
- Chen Japan Tour 2023 - Polaris - (2023)[20]
Concerts participation[]
- SMTOWN Live 2022 : SMCU Express@Tokyo (2022)
- HallyuPopFest London 2022 (2022)[21]
- HallyuPopFest Sydney 2022 (2022)
- Best Of Best Concert In Bangkok (2022)[22]
- We All Are One K-Pop Concert 2022 (2022)[23]
- Be You 2 (2022)[24]
- Grand Wave KPOP Music Festival 2023 (2023)[25]
Filmography[]
Web dramas[]
- EXO Next Door (Naver TV, 2016)
Variety shows[]
- King of Mask Singer (MBC, 2015) - contestant (ep. 21-22)
- Two Yoo Project - Sugar Man (JTBC, 2016) - guest (ep. 32)
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2022) - guest (ep. 8)
Music video appearances[]
- Chanyeol - "Good Enough" (2023)
Musical theatre[]
- In The Heights (2015)
Trivia[]
- Chen is a Catholic, his baptismal name is Matthew (마태오).[citation needed]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Chen/Gallery
References[]
Official links[]
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