Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin of EXO-CBX confirm participation in EXO's full group activities after resolving contract issues with SM.
October/29/2025 18:38
Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin of EXO-CBX revealed that they have agreed with SM Entertainment to participate in EXO's full group activities. Their agency INB100 announced today (29th) through an official press release, 'We deeply apologize for the delay in expressing our position regarding whether the three will participate in EXO's full group activities, which caused confusion among fans.' 'INB100 and the artists Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin promise to participate in activities as members of EXO and are making every effort for that.' According to the agency, the three met with SM Entertainment on July 9 to confirm the direction and intention of the agreement for full group activities. On September 10, there was an exchange of specific agreement details, leading to substantial discussions. After a secondary adjustment deadline on October 2, the three accepted all conditions presented by SM Entertainment for EXO's full group comeback in December. INB100 concluded, 'They value the heartfelt support of the fans they have spent a long time with above all else and chose the path of agreement because they sincerely wished to participate in EXO's full group activities.' They also mentioned that they plan to quickly derive an agreement for full group activities. Previously, in 2023, the three expressed dissatisfaction regarding their exclusive contracts with SM Entertainment through a law firm, indicating their intention to terminate the contract. They claimed that their exclusive contract was unfair and that relevant materials related to settlement were not provided appropriately. Legal conflicts have continued until now. However, the court recently dismissed or rejected several related lawsuits filed by the three. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism also judged that there were no violations by SM Entertainment regarding their claims.
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