See How Fans Responded to EXO Chen’s Solo Return With Digital Single “Hello” + Fans' Theories
EXO Chen is set to return in the music scene with a digital single, "Hello"!
On Friday, Chen's official site and EXO's social media platforms announced the male idol's upcoming comeback with a new single at midnight KST.
Along with the post, a photo teaser was released, wherein an illustrated image featuring a man's reflection on the water, under the serene clouds and sunlight in pastel colors, which captured K-pop fans' attention.
The digital single "Hello" will be available on various music sites including Melon, Genie, iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, QQ Music, etc. at 6:00 p.m. KST on October 15.
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Meanwhile, the announcement of Chen's solo comeback gained a huge stir in social media platforms. As soon as the news was released, #Jongdae and #Chen immediately trends at no. 1 in various countries, evident of how excited and happy EXO-Ls and Soondingies are.
The male idol's fans also expressed how they are overwhelmed with the sudden comeback of the singer, following his hiatus after the announcement of his marriage and daughter's birth that earlier gained unfavorable remarks from former supporters and anti-fans.
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Nevertheless, loyal fans of the idol conveyed how they are willing to do their best and all to protect him from hate and negative comments, the moment that his song will finally be released.
On the other hand, fans are amazed by how aesthetic and incredible Chen's album covers are. There are actually several theories from fans, how it was all planned, and trying to convey messages to his fans.
In 2019, Chen released his first mini-album, "April, and a flower", and fans theorized that the cover was Chen taking his own path alone.
In the same year, the singer dropped his second EP, "Dear my dear", featuring a couple, a man and a woman, in particular, enjoying the night lights on the shore, under the moon light.
According to fans, this is where he finally met the person he wants to be with.
Then, the most recent cover for "Hello" shows the hope of a new path he would be taking with his "flower": his daughter.
Fans also believe that the darker shade of purple on Chen's back pertains to his daughter.
On the other side, while fans are talking about his digital song screaming how happy they are, other fans are also discussing the possible enlistment of Chen. The members who are currently serving in the military released their solo songs and albums such as Xiumin, D.O, and Suho. Some are then assuming that the song is a gift to fans before Chen's military service.
However, there is no official announcement yet; thus, fans are debating not to spoil the mood.
Chen, who is a member of EXO and a solo singer, has proven his spectacular skills and talents by recording consecutive hits not only for solo albums but also for various drama OSTs and collaboration songs, a real trustworthy and versatile artist he is.
Indeed, EXO-Ls, Soondingies, and K-pop enthusiasts are claiming that the single is also expected to gain high attention from the music industry.
Meanwhile, Chen released his OST song for K-drama "Do You Like Brahms?" on September 8, titled "Your moonlight".
