After 8 years, EXO performed at the 2025 MelOn Music Awards, leading to emotional moments captured in photos shared by D.O. on Instagram.

D.O. from EXO shared insights about attending Kim Woo-bin and Shin Mina's wedding during a busy schedule. He explained how he managed to attend the wedding after appearing on the red carpet at the 2025 MelOn Music Awards, emphasizing the importance of being there, even if just for a short time.

On the afternoon of the 30th, EXO departed through Incheon International Airport for Japan to perform at SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 in Fukuoka. The event will take place at PayPay Dome on January 31 and February 1, featuring artists from TVXQ to NCT DREAM and aespa. Note: This article is based on local media coverage, and there may be variations in the photos provided.

On the afternoon of the 29th, a presentation event for the ETRO 2026 Spring/Summer collection was held at Andaz Seoul Gangnam, attended by EXO's Suho and Lee Min-jung. EXO's Kai revealed behind-the-scenes stories, including emotional moments with Suho. Lee Min-jung was also announced as the MC for her new show '1st Place' after her debut.

On the afternoon of the 28th, MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION aired live from the MBC Dream Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do. EXO won 1st place, showcasing their lasting popularity after a 2-year, 7-month hiatus. Other performers included ONE OR EIGHT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and more, with ALPHA DRIVE ONE also achieving 1st place on 'Music Center', marking a triple crown since their debut.

EXO achieved 1st place on MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION, marking their return with the title track 'Crown' after 2 years and 7 months. They demonstrated their unchanged visuals and improved performances, proving their lasting popularity. Their recent medley at the MelOn Music Awards also drew attention from K-POP fans. Members Suho and Chanyeol expressed gratitude to fans and commitment to continue working hard. EXO's 8th album 'REVERXE' topped charts in 11 countries, and they are set to hold their 6th solo concert in April.

EXO has made a comeback with their 8th full album 'REVERXE' and announced their 6th concert tour, 'EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon'. The tour kicks off in Seoul from April 10-12 and will visit 13 regions worldwide. Fans can expect online streaming options for those unable to attend in person.

EXO's Suho and Kai opened up about their challenges while preparing for their 8th album. They discussed their emotional return to the stage at the MMA 2025 and their love for fans, emphasizing the importance of unity. They also shared humorous anecdotes from their time together, highlighting their strong bond as a group.

Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP launch the 'Strongest Visual Ranking' with voting starting Jan 26. Fans can vote for K-POP idols in TEENS, 20s, and 30s+ categories. The winner will be announced around Feb 10. Voting requires 'Ruby CHAMSIM' from the IDOLCHAMP app, which can be earned or purchased.

EXO celebrated the release of their 8th full album 'REVERXE' at a showcase in Seoul, performing the title track 'Crown' and the winter song 'I'm Home'. They shared their excitement with fans, discussing the album's significance and their pride in being EXO. The album topped various charts globally and they will perform on multiple music shows this week.

EXO is set to make a grand return in 2026 with their 8th full album "REVERXE," featuring the title track "Crown." The album blends various genres and includes 9 tracks. A showcase will be held in Seoul, live-streamed on YouTube and TikTok, highlighting their new music and performances.