Chen from Exo to marry girlfriend; hints that baby could be on the way

Chen of Korean pop band Exo announced, via SM Entertainment, he will marry his non-celebrity girlfriend

The star, born Kim Jong-dae, also hinted in his surprise announcement that they were expecting a baby

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Exo vocalist Chen, aka Kim Jong-dae, announced he will marry his girlfriend, and hinted that they were expecting a baby.

Published: 12:45pm, 14 Jan 2020Updated: 10:37am, 18 Feb 2020

By Dong Sun-hwa

Chen, lead vocalist of K-pop band Exo, is to wed his girlfriend, the star announced on Monday. His bride-to-be is “not a celebrity”, according to Exo agency SM Entertainment.

The star, born Kim Jong-dae, also hinted in his surprise announcement that they were expecting a baby.

“I have a girlfriend, who I want to share rest of my life with,” the singer, 27, said in a handwritten letter to his fans posted on SM’s official community board. “While I was discussing with other Exo members and company officials about delivering the news [on his girlfriend], a ‘blessing’ came to us.” Many fans are speculating that the blessing refers to a baby.

Chen hinted in his surprise announcement that he and his bride-to-be were expecting 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.”