Chen

Korean: 첸

Hometown:

Siheung, Gyeonggi

Country:

South Korea

Full name:

Kim Jong-dae

Native name:

김종대

Birthday:

Sep 21, 1992

Age:

30 years old

Blood type:

Height:

5'8" (173 cm)

Weight:

132.3 lbs (60 kg)

Group (2012-present):

EXO

Group (2016-present):

EXO-CBX

Introduction

Kim Jong Dae (김종대), also known as Chen, is a South Korean singer under SM Entertainment. 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.

SM Entertainment:

Apr 8, 2012-present

Debut:

Apr 8, 2012

Current state:

active

Active years:

2012-present

Zodiac-sign:

Virgo

Language(s):

Korean

Training period:

2011-2012

In relationship:

Married: Non-Celebrity

Education:

Hanyang Cyber University

Military service:

October 26, 2020 - April 25, 2022

Kpopping rank:

91st

Fandom:

EXO-L

Fandom color(s):

Cosmic-Latte

4 awards

14 pics

62 videos

15 albums

17.7K viewed

180 added

Fun facts

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.

Chen wrote the lyrics for the song "Flower".

On January 13, 2020, SM Ent. confirmed he is getting married to his pregnant non-celebrity girlfriend.

Chen speaks basic English.

Chen and Xiumin are close friends.

Chen is close to Super Junior's Kyuhyun.

In EXO's debut promotions, Chen's superpower is Lightning.

Chen made his solo debut with the album "April, and a flower"

Chen participated in writing the lyrics for a few of EXO songs such as ‘Lights Out’, ‘She’s Dreaming’, and ‘Ko Ko Bop’.

Chen was in the Korean production of the musical “In the Heights.” He played the character, Benny, along with a bunch of other idols/solo performers.

Show Champion

2nd

Oct 11, 2019

Shall we?

Music Bank

1st

Apr 14, 2019

Beautiful goodbye

Inkigayo

2nd

Apr 13, 2019

Beautiful Goodbye

Music Core

1st

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