Chen (첸) is a South Korean singer, lyricist and actor under INB 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, Door, "Beyond:"[]
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 INB 100. However, the three members will remain as part of EXO.[10]
On May 7, it was announced that he will be releasing his fourth mini album Door on May 28.[11]
On September 27, it was announced that Chen will release his third digital single "Beyond:" on October 1.[12]
Personal life[]
Relationship and family[]
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.[13][14]
On April 29, 2020, SM Entertainment confirmed that Chen's wife had given birth to the couple's first child, a daughter, that day.[15]
On November 16, 2021, SM Entertainment confirmed that the couple is expecting their second child.[16] 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.[17] 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.[18]
Military service[]
On October 14, 2020, Chen announced in a handwritten letter that he would be enlisting on October 26.[19] He was discharged on April 25, 2022.[20]
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)[21]
Writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[22]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024 | |||
| Chen | "Empty" | Door | Writing Composing |
| "Dandelion" | Writing | ||
| "Playlist" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Fall In Love Again" | Writing | ||
| "Remember" | |||
Concerts[]
Asia tours[]
- 2024 Chen Fan-Con 'Beyond the Door' Asia Tour (2024)[23]
Japan tours[]
- Chen Japan Tour 2023 - Polaris - (2023)[24]
Concerts participation[]
- SMTOWN Live 2022 : SMCU Express@Tokyo (2022)
- HallyuPopFest London 2022 (2022)[25]
- HallyuPopFest Sydney 2022 (2022)
- Best Of Best Concert In Bangkok (2022)[26]
- We All Are One K-Pop Concert 2022 (2022)[27]
- Be You 2 (2022)[28]
- Grand Wave KPOP Music Festival 2023 (2023)[29]
- Dream Concert World in Japan 2024 (2024)[30]
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[]
- ↑ Koreaboo: This Girl Group Member is EXO Chen's Cousin
- ↑ Korean Herald: EXO's Chen To Make Solo Debut
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Chen Confirmed To Make Fall Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Chen Announces New Digital Single “Hello”
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Chen Announces 1st Solo Comeback In 2 Years
- ↑ @EXO_NEWS_JP on Twitter (May 29, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: Breaking: EXO’s Baekhyun, Xiumin, And Chen Notify SM Entertainment Of Contract Termination
- ↑ Soompi: SM Releases Detailed Statement Refuting Baekhyun, Xiumin, And Chen’s Basis For Contract Termination
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Baekhyun, Xiumin, And Chen Reach Agreement With SM Entertainment + Release Joint Statement
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Baekhyun, Xiumin, And Chen Launch Individual Activities With Independent Label + SM Comments On EXO’s Activities
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Chen Announces Solo Comeback With 4th Mini Album "DOOR"
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Chen Announces Comeback With New Digital Single "Beyond:"
- ↑ Koreaboo: EXO’s Chen Reveals He Is Getting Married
- ↑ Soompi: Breaking: EXO’s Chen Announces Marriage + Fiancée’s Pregnancy
- ↑ Soompi: SM Entertainment Confirms EXO’s Chen And His Wife Have Welcomed 1st Child
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Chen And His Wife Confirmed To Be Expecting Second Child
- ↑ Koreaboo: EXO’s Chen And His Wife Welcome The Birth Of Their Second Child
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Chen And His Wife Confirmed To Hold Belated Wedding Ceremony
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Chen Announces Military Enlistment In Handwritten Letter
- ↑ Pinkvilla: EXO’s Chen to be discharged from military service today; SM Entertainment CONFIRMS his next appearance
- ↑ (JP) EXO Japanese website: DVD＆Blu-ray『CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -』2024年2月7日(水)リリース決定！
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10010336 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Chen Announces Stops For Fan-Con Tour "Beyond The DOOR" In Asia
- ↑ (JP) EXO Japanese website: 『CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -』 開催決定！
- ↑ [https://twitter.com/hpf_london/status/1522864030699905025 @hpf_london on Twitter (May 7, 2022)
- ↑ Bandwagon: BamBam, Taeyeon, EXO's Chen, and Xdinary Heroes to perform at Bangkok's Best Of Best Concert this October
- ↑ @redangelkorea on Twitter (September 30, 2022)
- ↑ @neuwave_events on Twitter (November 11, 2022)
- ↑ @grandwavemy on Twitter (October 13, 2022)
- ↑ @DCWJ2024 on X (July 5, 2024)
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