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Chen
Korean: 첸
Hometown:
Siheung, Gyeonggi
Country:South Korea
Full name:
Kim Jong-dae
Native name:
김종대
Birthday:
Age:
31 years old
Blood type:
B
Height:
5'8" (173 cm)
Weight:
132.3 lbs (60 kg)
Group (2012-present):
Group (2016-present):
Introduction
Kim Jong Dae (김종대), also known as Chen, is a South Korean singer under INB100. He rose to fame as the main vocalist of the boy group EXO and its sub-units EXO-M and EXO-CBX.
Known for his high notes and vocal prowess, Chen debuted as a solo artist with the mini album "April, and a Flower" on April 1, 2019.
On January 13, 2020, SM Entertainment announced Chen had met someone precious to him and would be getting married. The bride is a non-celebrity, and the wedding was held privately with only their families attending. A source from SM Entertainment also confirmed that Chen's fiancée is pregnant. The source said, "It is true that Chen's bride-to-be is pregnant." However, they added that because she is a non-celebrity, they cannot reveal how far she is in her pregnancy or any other related details.
On April 29, 2020, he and his now-wife welcomed a daughter.
On November 16, 2021, SM Entertainment confirmed that the couple is expecting their second child.
On June 1, 2023, Chen—together with Baekhyun and Xiumin—revealed the termination of their exclusive contracts with SM Entertainment.
Apr 8, 2012-Jan 7, 2024
Debut:
Apr 8, 2012
Current state:
active
Active years:
2012-present
Zodiac-sign:
Language(s):
Korean, Chinese, English
Training period:
2011-2012
In relationship:
Education:
Hanyang Cyber University
Military service:
October 26, 2020 - April 25, 2022
kpopping rank:
141st
Fandom:
EXO-L
Fandom color(s):
Cosmic-Latte
Fun facts
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On January 13, 2020, SM Ent. confirmed he is getting married to his pregnant non-celebrity girlfriend.
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Chen sang the OST ‘When Cherry Blossoms Fade’ that is for the k-drama "100 Days My Prince", in which his bandmate D.O starred as the male lead.
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Chen participated in writing the lyrics for a few of EXO songs such as ‘Lights Out’, ‘She’s Dreaming’, and ‘Ko Ko Bop’.
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Photos
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News
News Korean Fans Angry At EXO's Chen For Using Fan Song at Wedding Ceremony
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News EXO's Chen Transforms into a Beaming Groom at Belated Wedding Ceremony; Members in Attendance
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News EXO's Chen To Hold His Wedding Ceremony in October
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News SM Entertainment Claim They Were Not Aware of EXO Baekhyun's New Company + Knetz React
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News "Kim Jongdae Is the Same as Before" — Korean Netizens Marvel Over EXO Chen's Unchanging Visuals
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