EXO Chen Becomes a Father... Welcomes Daughter Today

Group EXO member Chen. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] EXO member Chen has become a father to a daughter.

On the 29th, a representative from his agency SM Entertainment stated to multiple media outlets, "Chen welcomed a daughter today."

Chen's wife is reported to have given birth to their daughter at a maternity hospital in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Earlier, Chen made headlines in January with a surprise announcement of his marriage and pregnancy news.

At that time, Chen confessed in a handwritten letter, "There is a girlfriend I want to be with for life," and "A blessing has come. I was also a bit surprised, but this blessing has given me more strength."

He added, "I could no longer delay time, so I cautiously gathered courage," and "I will continue to do my best in my place without change and show you how I repay the love you have sent me."

At that time, SM Entertainment said, "Chen will continue to repay with his hard work as an artist," and "Please send many blessings and congratulations to Chen."

Following Chen's sudden marriage announcement, some fans issued statements demanding his withdrawal. In response, a month after the announcement, Chen apologized to fans, saying, "I was worried that I might hurt you with clumsy words, but I want to first apologize to those who have waited all this time."

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