EXO member and solo singer Chen received praise from Billboard in the United States.

Billboard, an American music media outlet K ranked Chen’s digital single ‘Broken Party’ 17th on its list of ‘The 25 Best K - Pop Songs of 2025’ released on the 23rd(Korean time).

Billboard said, “Chen attempts a new transformation with ‘Broken Party, ‘ showcasing a rebellious rock-pop sound.EXO’s Chen’s vocal power heralds an explosion of emotions through thunderous guitar riffs and percussion.” They also said, “The song is both celebratory and cathartic, and conveys surprisingly fresh emotions through Chen’s vocals that go beyond ballads.”

Chen’s “Broken Party” released in April, is an impressive song with lyrics that delicately express complex emotions and a powerful band sound.It is a musical attempt that is different from his existing emotional ballads, and it received favorable reviews for its new musical transformation, boldly revealing an expanded spectrum while maintaining Chen’s signature deep emotional line.



Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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