Upset fans demand that 'betrayer' Chen leave EXO, after marriage announcement

K-pop star’s unexpected marriage announcement sparks conflict with fans. Photos: The Korea Herald/ANN

After Chen of K-pop boy band EXO announced his upcoming marriage, some fans took to streets in protest, labelling him a “betrayer” and calling on him to leave the group.

Chen, whose real name is Kim Jong-dae, announced his marriage on Jan 13, hinting that his wife-to-be is pregnant with his child. He posted a picture of a handwritten letter on a fan website, saying he has “a person whom he wants to spend the rest of his life with.”