He debuted as a member of EXO and its sub-unit EXO-M on April 9, 2012 with the group's first mini album Mama. On October 31, 2016, Chen debuted as a member of the group's sub-unit EXO-CBX with the mini album Hey Mama!. On March 19, 2019, it was announced that Chen will make his solo debut on April 1, 2019 with his first mini album April, and a Flower.
On August 29, it was confirmed that Chen will be making his first comeback in early October. On September 11, his second mini album, Dear My Dear was announced to be released on October 1. On October 8, 2020, Chen announced his first digital single "Hello" on October 15.
On October 11, 2022, it was announced that Chen will be making his first comeback since his return from the military with his third mini album Last Scene, which will be released on October 31. On May 15, 2023, he released his second digital single "Before the Petals Fall". On May 29, it was announced that Chen will be making his Japanese debut on August 17 with his first mini album Polaris, along with his first Japanese tour.
On June 1, Chen, alongside Xiumin and Baekhyun, announced through their legal representative and lawyer Lee Jae Hak from law firm LIN, that they have taken legal action against SM Entertainment, citing unreasonable long-term contracts and non-transparency regarding settlement reports. They added that the termination of their existing exclusive contracts is effective as of this day. SM Entertainment released a statement refuting their claims.
On June 19, SM Entertainment stated that they partially revised the contract of the three artists, who will remain in the company and continue to be active in EXO activities. On January 7, it was announced that Chen, along with bandmates Xiumin and Baekhyun, would be continuing their solo activities, as well as EXO-CBX activities, under Baekhyun's newly-established agency INB 100. However, the three members will remain as part of EXO.
On May 7, it was announced that he will be releasing his fourth mini album Door on May 28. On September 27, it was announced that Chen will release his third digital single "Beyond:" on October 1. On April 21, 2025, Chen announced his fourth digital single "Broken Party", scheduled for April 28.
On September 8, Chen released the trailer for his fifth mini album, Arcadia, set for release on September 29.
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