Biography
Who is Chen?
Early life and career beginnings
Chen was born on September 21, 1992, in Daejeon, South Korea, and grew up in the Jeongwang-dong neighborhood of Siheung. He joined SM Entertainment as a trainee through the company casting system in 2011.
On December 29, 2011, Chen was formally introduced as the fourth member of the boy band Exo. He made his first public appearance with the group at the 2011 SBS Gayo Daejeon alongside fellow members Luhan, Tao, and Kai.
Exo sub-units and solo debut
In 2014, Chen joined the ballad group SM the Ballad and released several duets. He also recorded the popular soundtrack song "Best Luck" for the television drama It's Okay, That's Love.
Chen later formed the sub-unit Exo-CBX with fellow band members Baekhyun and Xiumin in October 2016. He officially debuted as a solo artist in April 2019 with the extended play April, and a Flower, featuring the lead single "Beautiful Goodbye".
Military service and later releases
Chen enlisted for his mandatory military service as an active duty soldier on October 26, 2020. Following his discharge in April 2022, he released his third EP titled Last Scene in November of that same year.
In 2024, Chen joined Baekhyun's label INB100 to manage his solo activities while his group activities remained under SM Entertainment. He subsequently released his fourth Korean-language EP, Door, and continued his music career with further digital singles.
Personal life
In January 2020, Chen announced his upcoming marriage to his girlfriend in a private ceremony attended by both families. The couple welcomed their first daughter on April 29, 2020, and their second daughter on January 19, 2022.
Standing at a height of 173 centimeters, Chen has balanced his personal life with his ongoing career in the South Korean entertainment industry as a singer and songwriter.
Birthday and age
Chen was born on September 21, 1992, which makes Chen 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Chen shares the date with 73 other famous people.
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