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
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 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 Entertainment confirmed the star’s marriage without revealing the date, saying: “Chen met a very precious person and the two will get married. The bride is not a celebrity and the wedding ceremony will be done privately.”
Chen made his debut as a member of Exo in 2012. The group recently released their sixth studio album, “Obsession”.