Stage Name: Chen (첸) Birth Name: Kim Jong Dae (김종대) Birthday: September 21, 1992 Hometown: Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea Nationality: Korean Debut: April 8, 2012 Position: Main Vocalist EXO Symbol: Lightning/Scorpion Chen is one of the main vocalists of popular Kpop group EXO. He became a trainee at SM Entertainment in 2011 at the age of 18 and was revealed as a member of EXO in December of the same year. Since debuting with EXO in April of 2012, Chen has also participated in a number of solo projects and collaborative duets with other Kpop artists. Known for his rich vocal color and range, Chen has become one of the more highly regarded singers in Kpop and is frequently sought after to sing original soundtrack singles for Korea's biggest dramas.