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Thu, January 28, 2021 | 17:06
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EXO's Chen to wed girlfriend: baby on way?
Posted : 2020-01-13 16:03
Updated : 2020-01-14 19:17
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Chen debuted as a member of EXO in 2012. Courtesy of SM Entertainment
Chen debuted as a member of EXO in 2012. Courtesy of SM Entertainment

By Dong Sun-hwa

Chen, lead vocalist of K-pop band EXO, is to wed his girlfriend, the star announced Monday. His bride-to-be is known to have little to do with the entertainment industry.

Chen hinted in his surprise announcement that they were expecting a baby.
Chen debuted as a member of EXO in 2012. Courtesy of SM Entertainment
Chen's hand-written letter to his fans. Courtesy of SM Entertainment

"I have a girlfriend, who I want to share rest of my life with," the singer, 27, said in a hand-written letter to his fans on his agency SM Entertainment's official community board. "While I was discussing with other EXO members and company officials about delivering the news (on my girlfriend,) a 'blessing' came to us." Many speculate that the blessing refers to a baby.

"I didn't' want to take more time, so decided to take the courage," he added. "I am thankful to my members for their good wishes, and I want to thank my fans for their love. I will keep striving to reciprocate the love."

SM, representing EXO, confirmed the star's marriage without revealing the date, saying, "Chen will tie the knot with his non-celebrity girlfriend. Further details about his marriage will not be disclosed to public."

Chen debuted as a member of EXO in 2012. The group recently released its sixth studio album "OBSESSION."


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