LOOK: EXO’s Chen is all smiles in military photo

A recent photo of EXO member Chen undergoing military service has surfaced, with the main vocalist of the K-pop boy band showing off a new look and a wide smile.

The photo, which Korean media said was released by military, made its way online on Wednesday, November 4.

Chen, 28, announced on October 16, 2020 in a letter to his fans that he would be leaving for mandatory military service on October 26.

Chen wed his non-celebrity girlfriend earlier in 2020. At that time, Chen and his partner were expecting their first child. His wife, whose identity has not been disclosed, gave birth in April, according to Soompi.

Aside from Chen, 3 other EXO members have enlisted in the military, Xiumin, D.O., and Suho.

In South Korea, able-bodied males from the ages of 18 to 28 are required to render almost 2 years of military service, with few exemptions, including athletes who have won in international competitions. – Rappler.com