Chen (첸) is a South Korean singer and actor under SM Entertainment. 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: 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: Solo debut
He made his solo debut on April 1, 2019 with his first mini album April, and a Flower.[2]
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.[3][4]
On April 29, 2020, SM Entertainment confirmed that Chen's wife had given birth to the couple's first child, a daughter, that day.[5]
On November 16, 2021, SM Entertainment confirmed that the couple is expecting their second child.[6]
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.[7]
Military service
Chen enlisted on October 26, 2020.[8][9] He was discharged on April 25, 2022.[10]
Discography
Mini albums
- April, and a Flower (2019)
- Dear My Dear (2019)
Digital singles
- "Hello" (2020)
Collaborations
- "Lil' Something" (with VIBE and Heize) (2016)
- "Years" (with Alesso) (2016)
- "Mixxxture Project Vol.1" (with Dynamic Duo) (2017)
- "Bye Babe" (with 10cm) (2017)
- "You" (with Dynamic Duo) (2020)
Features
OSTs
- "It's Okay, That's Love OST Part.1" ("The Best Luck") (2014)
- "Descendants of the Sun OST Part.2" ("Everytime" with Punch) (2016)
- "Beautiful Accident OST" ("Beautiful Accident" with Suho) (2016)
- "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo OST Part.1" ("For You" with Baekhyun & Xiumin) (2016)
- "Missing 9 OST Part.2" ("I'm Not Okay") (2017)
- "100 Days My Prince OST Part.3" ("Cherry Blossom Love Song") (2018)
- "Heart 4 U OST" ("Beautiful") (2019)
- "Do You Like Brahms? OST Part.3" ("Your Moonlight") (2020)
Concerts
Concerts participation
- SMTOWN Live 2022 : SMCU Express@Tokyo (2022)
- HallyuPopFest London 2022 (2022)
Filmography
Variety shows
- Two Yoo Project - Sugar Man (JTBC, 2016) - guest (Ep. 32)
Gallery
- Main article: Chen/Gallery
References
Official links
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