EXO Announces Reunion, But CBX Won’t Join. Fans Heartbroken!
They were shocked to see Lay included but sad that Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin weren't participating.
EXO-Ls are over the moon, as SM Entertainment just announced the K-pop group’s 8th studio album, which is set for release in early 2026. Adding to the excitement, the group’s fan meeting, ‘EXO’Verse’, is going to take place on December 13 and 14, 2025. As per reports, Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, and Lay will take part, and it has sparked immense excitement. However, the absence of all nine members has left some fans disappointed, as they hoped for a full group reunion.
K-pop Group EXO’s Comeback Confirmed Without Chen, Baekhyun, And Xiumin
They were shocked to see Lay included but sad that Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin weren’t participating. This left fans divided, as they eagerly wanted to see the entire group together. Even though some fans are happy about it, some didn’t enjoy the idea of a group reunion with only six members. But why are the three members absent?
Legal troubles have kept Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin away from group activities. Since 2024, the three members have been involved in a legal battle with their agency, SM Entertainment over their contracts and how profits are shared. Until now, the matter has not been solved. Hence, the three members aren’t a part of the lineup.
listen, i was waiting for this day (aka yixing’s reunion with exo) since ancient times BUT ICB THEY DIDN’T REACH AN AGREEMENT WITH CBX FOR THE OT9 REUNION.. like why would you torture fans like that https://t.co/rX1RftSCTM
— /ᐠ. ‸ .ᐟ\ Ⳋ (@myriizeness) October 27, 2025
Here’s What Fans Are Talking About!
Many fans feel torn between supporting the group’s new activities and wanting all members to reunite. On social media, fans have started trending “EXO is 9” to show their love for the full group and to hope for the reunion of all nine members.
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One user wrote, “the nerve to symbolise a nine but exclude three members.” Another user wrote, “its lay’s first fan meeting after so many years but it is without CBX???????”
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First Published: October 27, 2025 4:06 PM
