EXO’s New Group Photo Sparks Debate and Mixed Responses

EXO is facing controversy over their latest fanmeeting poster.
The group dropped a new promo photo for their December 14 fan event, but only six members appear — Suho, D.O, Chanyeol, Kai, Sehun, and Lay.
Fans immediately noticed the absence of the CBX sub-unit members — Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin.
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The poster sparked heated debates worldwide. Some fans fired back with edits adding the missing three back in.
Others showed frustration toward SM for promoting without the full lineup.
Meanwhile, Korean netizens focused mostly on the visuals of the six members. The overall look and concept got praise.

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Comments included:
“They’re so handsome.”
“The group feels so solid… hurry and give us a new song ㅠㅠ.”
“What is up with Lay.”
“What is Chanyeol even… he really is good-looking.”
“Wow, they all look great.”
The event hype remains high even amid the debate. Whether this division will impact the fanmeeting is still unknown.

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EXO’s fan event, EXO’verse, is set for December 14. Fans are watching closely as the situation unfolds.