DossierEntertainmentSouth KoreaUpdated June 28, 2026
Kim Jong-dae
Kim Jong-dae, known professionally as Chen, is a South Korean singer and songwriter best known as a vocalist of the boy band EXO and its subunits Exo-M and Exo-CBX. He debuted with EXO in 2011 after joining SM Entertainment as a trainee, and later released solo EPs such as 'April, and a Flower' (2019) and 'Dear My Dear' (2019). Chen has also contributed original songs to television drama soundtracks, including 'Best Luck' for It's Okay, That's Love and 'Everytime' for Descendants of the Sun.
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EXO
Kim Jong-dae is affiliated with EXO.
SM Entertainment
Kim Jong-dae is affiliated with SM Entertainment.
INB100
Kim Jong-dae is affiliated with INB100.
Exo-M
Kim Jong-dae is affiliated with Exo-M.
Exo-CBX
Kim Jong-dae is affiliated with Exo-CBX.
SM the Ballad
Kim Jong-dae is affiliated with SM the Ballad.
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