”EXO's CHEN: ”I felt and learned a lot during the 1 year and 6 month hiatus”

CHEN, a member of the boy group EXO and solo artist, is becoming a hot topic with his diverse charms.
On the 30th, CHEN appeared in a digital photo shoot for the fashion magazine "COSMOPOLITAN".
In the published pictorial, CHEN is wearing a sporty jumper and holding a candy bar, transforming into a witty guy. He also wears a striped T-shirt and shorts.
He showed off a variety of charms, from a chic casual look to a dandy look with a shirt on. In particular, he looked so cool and confident on set that it was hard to believe it had been a while since his last photo shoot.
In the following interview, CHEN spoke frankly about his new mini-album "DOOR."
"DOOR" is CHEN's first new album since moving to INB100, and is the second single to be released since "Last
This is the first album released in 1 year and 6 months since "Scene", so there is a lot of anticipation.
CHEN said that this album is like a door that opens and closes to invite people into his own musical world, and like a door that connects different spaces, it is like a door that connects himself and EXO-L (EXO's
Regarding the title song "Empty," he said, "The empty but lonely melody touches the heart.
I hope it will be a comfort to someone. There are many things I felt and learned during the hiatus of one year and six months. I incorporated those experiences into the album."
CHEN has just reached the 12th anniversary of his debut. He said, "That long time passed in the blink of an eye. The members of EXO had the same reaction.
"Whenever I get together with the members and laugh and have fun, it feels like we first met in our 20s," he said, expressing his special feelings for EXO.
At the same time, he expressed his gratitude to EXO-L and the staff who have walked the same road with him, saying, "The years that have passed are like a 'Flower Road.'"
CHEN said, "This is the only Flower Road in my life. It was beautiful and gorgeous. I was able to do it because of EXO-L, the staff, and the other members who were with me.
I have to always be grateful and work harder." He also expressed his gratitude for EXO-L, saying, "EXO-L love and wait for me.
-L is the biggest driving force for me. When I think about that feeling, I feel like I can't let any of it go to waste," he said, expressing his special feelings.
CHEN has resolved to hold a solo concert in Korea. CHEN's digital photobook and more interviews can be found on COSMO
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