Chen, 28, a member of the group EXO who made the surprise marriage announcement, was put in a puzzling position by the mixed reaction of fandom.
On the 13th, Chen is marriageing with a lover who has been dating for more than three years, and the news of the second generation is revealed at the same time. While fans who respect Chen's Choices and decision say "Congratulations," EXO's official fan club EXO and EXO galleries are responding negatively to various community sites, saying, "It is absurd Choices as a member of idol group, not a solo group."
EXO is the most active group with BTS and is the top group in Korea. Fandom is also considered to be the driving force behind EXO's activities, with its powerful influence as well as Ami (BTS fan club). In this regard, the atmosphere of fans who can not accept Chen's marriage and girlfriend's prenancy is getting hot. In fact, Chen told fans earlier that he was "very embarrassed, but I will repay the love you sent me," but there are a few fans who show their rejection.
Some of them have demanded that they leave the group, saying, "Not only have they abandoned the trust of the fans, but they have not felt the least consideration for the group." Chen has communicated with fans twice last year by releasing a solo album, and as a member of the group at the end of last year, fans who say they feel betrayed and quit their fan activities are also appearing.
In fact, idol groups are based on strong fandom, so there are vulnerabilities that can not be ignored and independent. However, unlike the past, which was negative about the love of idol stars, it is becoming relatively generous without paying much attention to the love history of the members according to the change of the times. In this regard, Chen has a different atmosphere and collects attention in the future.