How Chen Proves His Staying Power With Newest Release “Arcadia”

The K-Pop industry never sleeps as each week is packed with long-awaited comebacks and highly anticipated debuts. And although autumn is finally here, these stars still bring the heat. With fall, things start to simmer down and people around the world become particularly emotional. One artist who often tugs on everyone’s heartstrings is EXO’s Chen.

He’s lauded as an incredible vocalist, able to belt out high notes with ease, serenading millions with his tender vocals. After releasing a single in April this year, Chen is back with his fifth mini album, “Arcadia” featuring a title track of the same name. Though it hasn’t been too long since fans have heard new music from him, they are ecstatic to hear his voice once again.

Showcasing Artistic Growth

“Arcadia” contains five tracks that include ‘Arcadia’, ‘No Gravity’, ‘Help Me (Somebody 2 Love)’, ‘In My Life’, and ‘Deja-Vu’. Each track is a unique blend of genres ranging from rock influences to groovy melodies.

Though Chen is a veteran in the scene, he continues to level up with every release and this mini album is no different. This time around, the star chose to move away from the ballads he’s become so known for – and as a result, he’s released a masterpiece. Despite trying a different style, Chen’s vocals continue to dig deep into your soul, leaving an emotional impact that does not easily go away, matching well with the sentimental feelings of autumn.

Though he sounds like the Chen fans have come to know and love, the slight differences in singing style really display his endless commitment to improving. And as he continues to rack up songwriting, he shows that he’s not just a singer, but a true artist, able to create his own style of music.

A Voice Everyone Loves

Upon its release, fans have poured their all into supporting the album through streaming and sharing their reactions online. Speaking to his strengths and influence, “Arcadia” was able to debut at no. 5 on iTunes Worldwide Album Chart.

Yoo In Na's reaction after Jongdae sang Arcadia. She's just like us ☺️#CHEN #첸 #Arcadia pic.twitter.com/6CMS9rPq77

— sof ⛅️ (@WITHKINGJD) September 29, 2025

Even renowned actress Yoo InNa couldn’t hide her delight upon hearing Chen’s incredible vocals. Fans are impressed by how he’s able to sing any genre, affectionately referring to the star as a vocal king. Though many are familiar with his exemplary vocals, he still manages to leave a lasting impression that fans carry with them all throughout their lives.

Outside of his iconic ballads and popular OSTs, Chen’s entire discography never misses and “Arcadia” serves to continue his hot streak of consecutive hits.

A Concert On The Horizon

With a new music release comes a slew of various promotions and a packed schedule. Fans can expect to see the star on various music shows and variety programs. However, perhaps what they are most excited for is his upcoming concert.

Though the specifics are still unknown, Chen announced that he’ll be holding a solo concert in South Korea and it will be titled after the album, “Arcadia”. Fans are already counting down the days until they are able to see Chen live in concert. Even if it’s not in the next month, they are ready to spend the entire night swooning over his voice.

Despite his extensive experience in K-Pop, Chen continues to improve and shows that he’s willing to try new things. With this fifth mini album, “Arcadia”, he shows yet another side of himself, displaying his artistic versatility and strength as a vocal king. The songs might be different from what Chen usually puts out, but he’s the same person fans have fallen for since day one.

Have you listened to Chen’s “Arcadia”? What do you think of his new album?