EXO's CHEN's April release ”Broken Party” praised by Billboard for ”vocals that go beyond ballads”

Billboard praised CHEN's musical transformation. On the 22nd, American music media Billboard released a list of "The 25 Best K-Pop Songs."
of 2025," ranked EXO member and solo artist CHEN's digital single "Broken Party" 17th.
Billboard reported, "CHEN has shown a new transformation with his rebellious rock-pop sound in 'Broken Party.'
"HEN's vocal power teases an emotional explosion through thunderous guitar riffs and percussion," and "This song conveys celebration and catharsis at the same time, going beyond a ballad."
"The song conveys a surprisingly fresh emotion through the vocals of the singer," he said.
Party" features lyrics that delicately express complex emotions and a powerful band sound.
It is a song with an impressive contrast. It is a musical attempt different from the existing emotional ballads, and while maintaining CHEN's unique deep emotional line, it boldly shows an expanded spectrum and is a new musical transformation.
Meanwhile, CHEN is working towards releasing a new solo album in the second half of 2025.