Chen
Chen in 2019
Born
Kim Jong-dae

(1992-09-21) September 21, 1992 (age 31)
Daejeon, South Korea
Education
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Children2
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2011–present
Labels
Member of
Websiteinb100.com/42
Korean name
Hangul
김종대
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Jong-dae
McCune–ReischauerKim Chongtae
Stage name
Hangul
첸
Revised RomanizationChen
McCune–ReischauerCh'en
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Kim Jong-dae (Korean: 김종대; born September 21, 1992), better known by his stage name, Chen (Korean: 첸), is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo, its subgroup Exo-M and its subunit Exo-CBX, and participated in SM's projects SM the Ballad. He is predominantly known for his role as the vocalist of Exo. Apart from his group's activities, Chen has also recorded songs for various television dramas, most notably "Best Luck" for It's Okay, That's Love (2014) and "Everytime" for Descendants of the Sun (2016).

In 2019, Chen debuted as a solo singer with the extended play (EP) April, and a Flower, which peaked at number two on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart and spawned the hit single "Beautiful Goodbye". Continuing the success, his second EP, Dear My Dear, accompanied by the single "Shall We?" was released later that same year.

Life and career

1992–2014: Early life and career beginnings

See also: Exo and SM the Ballad

Chen was born on September 21, 1992, in Daejeon and grew up in the Jeongwang-dong neighborhood of Siheung.[1][2] He became a trainee at SM Entertainment through the company's Casting System in 2011 at the age of 19. On December 29, 2011, he was formally introduced as the fourth member of Exo. He made his first public appearance as an Exo member alongside Luhan, Tao, and Kai at the 2011 SBS Gayo Daejeon.[3]

In 2014, Chen joined the ballad group SM the Ballad, initially formed by SM Entertainment in 2010. On the group's second album Breath, he sang the Chinese version of the lead single "Breath" with Zhang Liyin. He also sang a duet with f(x)'s Krystal titled "When I Was... When U Were...", and "A Day Without You" with Shinee's Jonghyun. Chen performed his duets with Krystal and Jonghyun live at the SM the Ballad Joint Recital on February 12.[4]

In July 2014, Chen released his first solo song since debut titled "The Best Luck" as an original soundtrack for the SBS drama It's Okay, That's Love, which stars his fellow Exo member D.O.[5][6] "The Best Luck" was awarded the "Best OST by a Male Artist" and "Best OST Song" at the 5th So-Loved Awards and the 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival respectively. Chen was also invited as a special performer at the 3rd APAN Star Awards on November 11, 2014, where he performed the track live.[7][unreliable source?]

2015–2018: Solo activities and Exo-CBX

See also: Exo-CBX

In June 2015, Chen co-wrote the lyrics for "Promise," a song from the reissued edition of Exo's second studio album Exodus, along with fellow members Chanyeol and Lay. In August 2015, he made his musical theatre debut playing the role of Benny in the SM C&C production In the Heights.[8] He also participated in and became the runner-up in the eleventh round of the music television show King of Mask Singer under the alias "Legendary Guitar Man".[9][unreliable source?]

Chen at the 8th Melon Music Awards in November 2016

In January 2016, Chen performed John Lennon's song "Imagine" with pianist Steve Barakatt at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, as part of UNICEF's "Imagine Project."[10] In February, Chen and South Korean singer Punch released a duet titled "Everytime" as a soundtrack for the KBS drama Descendants of the Sun.[11] The song debuted at number one on Gaon's weekly digital chart.[12] In April, Chen and South Korean rapper Heize released "Lil' Something", a song produced by Vibe member Ryu Jae-hyun, as the ninth weekly single of SM Entertainment's Station music project.[13]

In August 2016, Chen collaborated with fellow Exo members Xiumin and Baekhyun on an original soundtrack titled "For You" for the SBS drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.[14] In October, he collaborated with DJ Alesso on another song for the Station project titled "Years".[15][16] Later in October, together with Baekhyun and Xiumin, Chen became a member of Exo's first sub unit Exo-CBX. The group made their debut with the extended play Hey Mama!.[17]

In January 2017, Chen collaborated with Dynamic Duo in a song titled "Nosedive", becoming the first artist to be featured in the group's collaboration project "Mixxxture".[18] The song reached number two on the Gaon Digital Chart. In February, he released an original soundtrack titled "I'm Not Okay" for the MBC drama Missing 9 in which his fellow Exo member Chanyeol played a supporting role.[19]

In March, Chen was accepted into the advertisement media MBA program at Hanyang Cyber University.[20] In July, he was revealed to have co-written the lyrics for the tracks "Touch It" and "Ko Ko Bop" from Exo's fourth studio album, The War. In November, Chen collaborated with South Korean singer 10cm on a song titled "Bye Babe" for the second season of SM Entertainment's station project.[21] In December, Chen wrote the lyrics for "Lights Out" from Exo's EP Universe, which he performed alongside fellow members Suho, Baekhyun, and D.O..

On October 16, 2018, Chen released an original soundtrack titled "Cherry Blossom Love Song" for the drama 100 Days My Prince, in which fellow Exo member D.O. played the lead role.[22][unreliable source?] He and Chanyeol also participated in writing lyrics for "Love Shot", the title track from the reissued edition of Exo's fifth studio album, Don't Mess Up My Tempo.[23]

2019–2022: Solo debut and military service

Chen at the Nature Republic Fan Festival in March 2018

On February 7, 2019, Chen released an original soundtrack titled "Make It Count" for the drama Touch Your Heart.[24] On March 8, SM Entertainment confirmed that Chen was preparing for his first solo album, which was set to be released in April.[25] Named April, and a Flower and consisting of six songs,[26][unreliable source?] the album was released on April 1 with the title song "Beautiful Goodbye".[27] He also participated in writing the lyrics for one of the songs, "Flower".[28] April, and a Flower peaked at number 2 on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart.

In May, Chen collaborated with South Korean singer Onestar for a single titled "May We Bye".[29] In July, he was featured on Ailee's song "Love" from her album Butterfly.[30] On October 1, Chen released his second mini-album, Dear My Dear with six songs including the title track "Shall We?".[31] He participated in writing the lyrics for "My Dear", one of the songs on the album.[32] Dear My Dear debuted at number 1 on the physical album chart and iTunes top album charts in a total of 36 countries.[33][unreliable source?][34][unreliable source?]

On January 23, 2020, Chen and Dynamic Duo released another collaboration song titled "You".[35] In September, he released an original soundtrack titled "Your Moonlight" for the drama Do You Like Brahms?.[36][unreliable source?] On October 16, Chen released a digital single titled "Hello",[37] before announcing that he was set to enlist for his mandatory military service.[38]

He enlisted as an active duty soldier on October 26, 2020.[39] He was discharged on April 25, 2022.[40] In June, he released the song "An Unfamiliar Day" as part of the soundtrack for the MBC TV series Doctor Lawyer.[41] On October 11, SM announced his third EP, Last Scene. Initially set to be released on October 31, SM announced that the album release would be postponed to November 14 to respect the mourning period established after the crowd crush in Itaewon.[42][43][44] The album debuted at number 1 on Circle Album Chart with 85,171 sales.[45] Later in November, Chen released his second OST track of the year, "Heaven For You" for the SBS TV series The First Responders.[46]

In May 2023, Chen and singer Yang Hee-eun released the SM Station single "My Flower, Your Light (Bloom)."[47]

2023–present: Contract dispute and INB100

On June 1, 2023, it was announced that Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin had ended their contracts with SM Entertainment on the grounds of overdue payment and unreasonable deals.[48] On June 19, SM and the three members announced that both parties had resolved their differences over contract dispute and the members had decided to stay with the agency.[49]

On January 8, 2024, Chen joined Baekhyun's label, INB100, to manage his solo activities while Exo activities remains under SM Entertainment.[50][51]

Personal life

On January 13, 2020, Chen announced his upcoming marriage with his girlfriend, in a private ceremony attended by both of their families. It was also announced that Chen's fiancée was pregnant.[52] Their first child, a daughter, was born on April 29.[53] On January 19, 2022, his wife gave birth to their second child.[54] On 16 August, the agency SM Entertainment said, Chen's wedding, which he was unable to hold due to circumstances COVID-19, would take place in October.[55]

Discography

Main article: Chen discography

For his work with Exo and Exo-CBX, see Exo discography and Exo-CBX discography.
Extended plays

Filmography

Main articles: Exo videography and Exo-CBX § Videography

Dramas

Title Year Role Notes
Exo Next Door 2015 Chen Web drama; minor role

Variety shows

Title Year Role Notes
King of Mask Singer 2015 Contestant Episodes 21 and 22; Stage Name : Legendary Guitarman
Travel without Manager 2016 Main cast Episodes 1-8

Theater

Title Year Role Notes
In the Heights 2015 Benny Main Role

Awards and nominations

See also: List of awards and nominations received by Exo and Exo-CBX § Awards and nominations
Year presented, name of the award ceremony, award category, nominated work and the result of the nomination
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2014 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival[56] Best OST by a Male Artist "Best Luck" Won
2017 19th Mnet Asian Music Awards[57] Best Collaboration with Dynamic Duo "Nosedive" Won
Qoo10 Song of The Year Nominated
9th Melon Music Awards[58][unreliable source?] Best Rap/Hip Hop Award with Dynamic Duo Won
2018 7th Gaon Chart Music Awards Song of the Year – January Nominated
2019 2nd Genie Music Awards Male Solo Artist Chen Nominated
Vocal Artist Nominated
Annual Fresh Asia Music Awards[59] TOP 10 Asia-Pacific Gold Song of the Year "Make It Count" Won
11th Melon Music Awards Top 10 Artists Chen Nominated
Album of the Year April, and a Flower Nominated
21st Mnet Asian Music Awards[60] Best Vocal Performance – Solo "Beautiful Goodbye" Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
34th Golden Disc Awards[61] Digital Bonsang Nominated
Disc Bonsang April, and a Flower Nominated
29th Seoul Music Awards[62] Popularity Award Chen Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
Bonsang Award Nominated
Daesang Award Nominated
2020 Korea First Brand Awards[63] Male Vocalist Won
2022 2022 Asian Pop Music Awards[a] Top 20 Songs of the Year (Overseas) "Last Scene" Won
People's Choice Award (Overseas) Last Scene 4th place

Notes

  1. ^ Hosted by the Hong Kong Asia Pacific International Group and Sunway Records, the Asian Pop Music Awards bases its winners on "Asian Pop Music Chart" which opened on September 2019.[64]

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