Kim Jong-dae

South Korean singer-songwriter and member of EXO

Kim Jong-dae - South Korean singer-songwriter and member of EXO
Born

September 21st, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

South Korea

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A South Korean singer-songwriter born in 1992 rose to fame as a member of the boy group EXO. The group debuted in 2012 under SM Entertainment and quickly gained popularity both domestically and internationally. In addition to group activities, solo projects included a successful solo album, with the title track showcasing vocal prowess. Collaborations with other artists and participation in soundtracks expanded the musical career. Noteworthy is the involvement in the project group SuperM, a collaboration with other prominent SM artists, which debuted in 2019.

Debuted with EXO in 2012

Released solo album 'April, and a Flower'

Participated in SuperM project group

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