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Tension and controversy surround EXO's 13th-year anniversary as SM Entertainment announced a celebratory live event that excludes the CBX (Chen, BaekHyun, Xiumin) and Lay.
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The news was the subject of debates among fans. Some were disappointed that the group had not come back yet in full power. Some blame the delays on BaekHyun, while others blame SM Entertainment for unequal treatment of members.
BaekHyun Opens Up
BaekHyun's Instagram
After the news broke, BaekHyun took to the fan messaging app, Bubble, to vent his disappointment. He said:
"I could do the challenge well too. I want to do a live broadcast. It would have been helpful to know in advance. It's a shame."
While his post seemed sad and honest, it reignited a fire across the internet. For some, BaekHyun's post was passive-aggressive or entitled, especially in light of the group's conflicts with SM. The tone and timing of his post added to the existing tension among fans.
Blame Game: Who Delayed EXO's Return?
SM Entertainment
Several fans are blaming BaekHyun and CBX for holding back EXO's comeback by suing SM. They believe that taking legal action against the agency while still expressing the desire to take part in group activities is sending mixed signals.
However, other fans believe that Baekhyun's anger is justified. BaekHyun deserves better than silence from the corporation he helped establish, given his 13 years of service, lifetime contributions, and steady commitment to EXO as a brand.
Fans Across the Globe Support BaekHyun
BaekHyun's Instagram
Global EXO-Ls also expressed themselves in greater support of BaekHyun. They reminded others that BaekHyun, Chen, and Xiumin only took legal action to fight for fair treatment and better contracts. To blame them belittles something that is a much greater issue—a problem in the K-Pop industry.
EXO-Ls also noted that BaekHyun, despite legal issues, always professed his love for the group and interest in EXO's activities. However, the fans remain divided. Passions are running high, and the previously unbreakable spirit of unity that surrounds EXO now seems thinner than ever.
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