Chen from EXO announces new digital single "Beyond:" set for release on October 1, featuring songs from his recent fan concert.
September/27/2024 19:05
EXO's Chen will release a digital single "Beyond:". The agency INB100 announced at 0:00 on the 27th, through the official channel, an image written in a unique handwritten font saying "Beyond:CHEN2024.10.01," predicting the release of the new song on October 1. While the 4th mini-album "DOOR," released in May, invited fans into Chen's musical world, this digital single "Beyond:" conveys gratitude to the fans invited through "DOOR." The " : " expresses the limitless possibilities of his unique world beyond "DOOR." The digital single "Beyond:" to be released on October 1 includes "Love you," performed at the fan concert "Beyond the DOOR in Seoul" on September 21 and 22, and another new song. "Love you" is a pop ballad characterized by its enchanting piano and pop sound, showcasing his emotional vocal charm. In particular, the lyrical lyrics that highlight his sensibility incorporate the message he wants to convey to his fans. After the release of the digital single "Beyond:" on October 1, Chen will hold a fan concert Asia tour "Beyond the DOOR." The Asia tour will kick off in Taipei, Taiwan on October 25, followed by Bangkok, Thailand on November 2, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the 8th, and Manila, Philippines on the 23rd.
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