[Full Text] "Blessing Has Come" EXO Chen Announces Marriage… SM States "Wedding Will Be Private"

Group EXO's Chen (28, real name Kim Jong-dae) announced his marriage news through a handwritten letter. Photo by Fan Community Screenshot

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] Chen (28, real name Kim Jong-dae) of the group EXO has announced his marriage to fans.

On the 13th, Chen posted a handwritten letter on the fan community, opening with, "I am very nervous and trembling about how to start this, but I wanted to honestly tell the fans who have given me so much love first."

Chen stated, "I have a girlfriend whom I want to spend my life with," adding, "With this decision, I was worried and concerned about what situations might arise. I was communicating with the company and consulting with the members."

He continued, "Then a blessing came to me," saying, "Although I was quite taken aback because I could not carry out the plans I had discussed with the company and members, this blessing gave me more strength."

EXO Chen. Photo by Yonhap News

Chen said, "I was worried about when and how to tell you, and since I could no longer delay, I cautiously gathered courage," adding, "I am very grateful to the members who sincerely congratulated me upon hearing the news, and I deeply thank the fans who send me overwhelming love despite my shortcomings."

Finally, he added, "I will never forget my grateful heart, continue to do my best in my position without change, and show you how I repay the love you have given me," and "Thank you always."

Meanwhile, Chen’s agency SM Entertainment released an official statement that day, saying, "Chen has met a precious partner and is getting married."

The agency stated, "The bride is a non-celebrity, and the wedding will be held solemnly with only family members from both sides attending," adding, "According to the families’ wishes, all matters related to the wedding and marriage will be kept private."

They continued, "Chen will continue to work hard as an artist and repay with his unwavering efforts," and "Please send many blessings and congratulations to Chen."

Below is the full text of Chen’s handwritten letter

Hello, this is Chen.

I have something to tell the fans, so I am writing this letter.

I am very nervous and trembling about how to start, but I wanted to honestly tell the fans who have given me so much love first, so I am posting this letter, though my writing may be lacking.

I have a girlfriend whom I want to spend my life with. Because of this decision, I was worried and concerned about what situations might arise, but I wanted to inform you a little earlier so that the members I have been with, the company, and especially the fans who are proud of me would not be surprised by sudden news. So I was communicating with the company and consulting with the members.

Then a blessing came to me. Since I could not carry out the plans I had discussed with the company and members, I was quite taken aback, but this blessing gave me more strength.

I was worried about when and how to tell you, and since I could no longer delay, I cautiously gathered courage.

I am very grateful to the members who sincerely congratulated me upon hearing this news, and I deeply thank the fans who send me overwhelming love despite my shortcomings.

I will never forget my grateful heart, continue to do my best in my position without change, and show you how I repay the love you have given me.

Thank you always.

Below is the full official statement from SM Entertainment

Hello, this is SM Entertainment.

Chen has met a precious partner and is getting married.

The bride is a non-celebrity, and the wedding will be held solemnly with only family members from both sides attending.

According to the families’ wishes, all matters related to the wedding and marriage will be kept private, so we ask for the generous understanding of fans and reporters.

Chen will continue to work hard as an artist and repay with his unwavering efforts.

Please send many blessings and congratulations to Chen.

Thank you.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.