EXO's Chen is set to return with his fifth mini album, Arcadia, promising a deeper exploration of his artistry and storytelling.

Journey Toward an Ideal World

On September 19, agency INB100 revealed the tracklist image for Chen's upcoming album through official social media channels. Designed like signposts, the artwork hints at the identity of each track.

The album title Arcadia represents an ideal world. Chen explained that the record will portray both the journey toward this utopia and the vision of having arrived there.

Five Tracks, Personal Touch

The mini album contains five songs: title track Arcadia, No Gravity, Help Me Somebody to Love, In My Life, and Déjà Vu. Chen personally contributed lyrics for Arcadia and Help Me Somebody to Love, with partial lyric excerpts revealed in the teaser image.

This marks Chen's first comeback in about one year and four months, following the release of his fourth mini album Door in May 2024, which highlighted his delicate emotional delivery.

Release Date

Arcadia will officially drop on September 29, heightening anticipation among fans eager to experience Chen's evolved musical journey.