SM Entertainment Wins Big As EXO-CBX Loses Every Lawsuit, Fans Get Mad At Idols For Being Too Greedy!
New information has dropped about Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin's legal battle with their former agency.
Recently, the news of popular K-pop group EXO reuniting sent fans into a frenzy. But some fans felt sad and disappointed because only six singers will join and not all nine. This leaves out Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin because of their massive legal battle against SM Entertainment. Fans said EXO is nine and the group will be incomplete without all of them. And now, new information has dropped about the three singers’ legal battle with their former agency. So, read on to know more!
EXO-CBX’s Legal Battle Against SM Ends Badly
As per the Legal Times, everything is in favour of SM Entertainment. Officials revealed that they found no sign of the company breaking any rules or tricking the K-pop idols.
It all started in June 2023 when Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin revealed that they want to end their unjust long-term contract. However, later both groups made a deal that the three members will keep working as a team under the agency. But their solo activities will be handled with their agency, INB100. But things took a drastic turn when the three members did not hand over the 10 percent cut of their earnings to SM, as the deal required.
Following which, more legal fights and even police reports. However, none went the trio’s way. Cops and legal experts dismissed their cheating charges against SM Entertainment. Groups like the Culture Ministry and Fair Trade office checked everything and said SM broke no rules.
Even after the three went to higher courts, nothing went in their favour and the court stood by SM’s side.
Also Read: EXO Announces Reunion, But CBX Won’t Join. Fans Heartbroken!
On the other hand, recently SM just shared plans for EXO’s eighth full album, which will be out in early 2026. Plus, a special meet-up called EXO’Verse will take place on December 13 and 14, 2025. As per reports, Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, and Lay will participate in the group activities.
First Published: October 29, 2025 11:44 AM
