Did EXO find love in 2020? All the rumors about members dating

EXO has held its place as one of the most watched K-pop acts since the 2011 debut. Their longevity means the members' private lives have stayed under constant public watch. SM Entertainment has long taken a lighter approach to dating than its Big 3 counterparts, a fact former trainees have confirmed as long as nothing surfaces publicly. That relative openness has kept the rumor mill turning around Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun for more than a decade.

Xiumin

Xiumin remains the sole member with no confirmed past relationships. Fans have searched every corner of his public record and found nothing. He once named actress Lee Bo Young as his ideal type, citing her charm and poise, yet he has never linked himself to anyone on record.

Suho

Suho has spoken openly about his first serious relationship during high school. He dated the same girl for two years before the pair split. On Younha's Starry Night he recalled taking her to candlelight events and singing for her, details that painted him as the group's resident romantic long before any later speculation.

Lay

Lay told Chinese variety-show viewers about a girlfriend he had while still a trainee. He performed the song he wrote for her on air, complete with lyrics about wanting to see her a hundred times a day. The relationship ended under the strain of schedules and distance. In 2024 his agency denied fresh rumors linking him to actress Zhao Lusi, stating he remains focused on career work.

Baekhyun

The 2014 revelation that Baekhyun was dating Girls' Generation's Taeyeon surprised fans across both fandoms. SM confirmed the relationship between labelmates, and the couple remained public for the following year before parting on amicable terms. They have stayed friendly in the years since.

Chen

Chen's 2020 engagement announcement and the birth of his daughter later that April marked the biggest shift in any member's public romantic life at the time. Fans trended #WelcomeEXOPrincess worldwide in support. The family has grown since then: a second child arrived in early 2022, and the couple held a public wedding ceremony in October 2023.

Chanyeol

Two names have surfaced around Chanyeol over the years. One involved former SM trainee Kim Ye Jin before debut, though no photos ever confirmed the link. The second centered on non-celebrity Kwa Sae Byul after Chanyeol left an Instagram comment that later disappeared. Neither rumor received official confirmation, yet fans treated both as fact for a time.

D.O.

D.O. once mentioned in a TVreport interview that a high school relationship ended because he was too possessive and clingy. Fans speculated the ex could be Choi In Ga, referenced in a letter to his brother, or an ex-Woollim trainee who sent him a supportive message at debut. In 2025 interviews he stated he holds no romantic ideals about marriage and is not considering public dating at present.

Kai

Kai's dating history includes two high-profile pairings. The 2016 link to f(x)'s Krystal lasted roughly a year and earned the nickname Kaistal among fans. In 2019 Dispatch reported a relationship with Blackpink's Jennie that lasted four months before ending under career and fan pressure. He completed military service and was discharged in February 2025.

Sehun

Sehun has shared the least about his personal life. A 2016 Instagram post featuring someone who resembled him sparked brief chatter, but the account neither confirmed nor denied the connection. Later rumors tied him to WA$$UP's Nari after he danced to one of her songs; she quickly denied any relationship. Unconfirmed sightings in 2025-2026 again drew attention, yet both the agency and Sehun himself rejected the claims.

Group Dynamics and Recent Activities

EXO continues as a nine-member group per SM statements, though only six members have taken part in recent promotions amid contract matters involving Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin. The shift has kept public focus on the active lineup while the full roster remains intact on paper.

Military Service Updates

Kai finished his service in February 2025. Sehun followed in September 2025. Both discharges closed chapters that had limited public appearances and, by extension, limited opportunities for new dating speculation during those periods.

Fan Reactions to Recent Rumors

Late 2025 brought another round of unverified online chatter connecting several members to older women or unnamed individuals. None of the claims received agency confirmation. Netizen responses ranged from supportive curiosity to outright dismissal, reflecting the long-standing mix of protectiveness and skepticism that follows any EXO dating headline.

Chen's Family Life Update

Chen's public record now includes the birth of a second child in early 2022 and the October 2023 wedding ceremony. These milestones have kept his family life in occasional headlines while the rest of the group navigates its own timelines and activities.

The members move through different chapters, some marked by confirmed relationships and others by quiet periods or simple rumor cycles. Fans continue to track each update with the same mix of investment and speculation that has followed EXO since the early days, waiting to see what surfaces next.