EXO D.O.’s Genuine Emotions About Comeback Absence Of CBX Ignite Strong Reactions
EXO is facing major controversy amid ongoing legal troubles with the subunit CBX and SM Entertainment.
The group recently restarted activities with only six members instead of the original nine. The three CBX members have been excluded from the fan meeting and new album because of unresolved legal disputes.
EXO’s 6-member lineup for recent activities
EXO’s D.O. recently spoke out about the incomplete comeback in a media interview related to his K-Drama The Manipulated.
“We’re preparing very diligently. First of all, I’m sorry that this isn’t a full-group comeback. We all feel the same way. Of course, everyone thinks of EXO as complete only when all the members are together, so I believe the timing just didn’t work out this time. We’re doing this album as it is now, but if possible, I think we’ll be able to show you a full-group comeback with the next album.”
— D.O. via SportsQ
EXO’s D.O.
D.O.’s comments stirred up strong reactions on social media. Many fans were relieved that he openly addressed the issue and expressed hope for a full OT9 comeback in the future.
https://t.co/3FQIabbi9r pic.twitter.com/fIdY2D8oWV
— raha (@bemyEXO4ever) December 18, 2025
KYUNGSOO ADRESSING THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM FINALLY THANK YOU SOO MUCH
now i can keep boycotting this cb and Let’s meet again in the next cb https://t.co/Xs4NhKxMAS pic.twitter.com/Y2ieOVH6nr— Rymy |FreePalestine (@ry3my) December 18, 2025
You tell them, honey https://t.co/IeqqROqwm2 pic.twitter.com/apIwuUj711
— rɪʀɪ ᜊ(੭ ˊ ᵕˋ)੭ (@Baekie_bum) December 18, 2025
Other fans pushed back hard, saying D.O. shouldn’t be answering questions about the legal issues. Some claimed the interview was fake.
That is a fake article girl wake up! Exo have only 6 members, you better accept it and move on already, are you all gonna cry everyday? Don’t get your hopes up if you don’t wanna be disappointed again because ot9 will not gonna happen, sm is done with them https://t.co/75wYuC0cIc
— proudofksoo AhnYohanApologist (@dandanieforever) December 18, 2025
하 진절머리… 우리 애 가만히 좀 놔두라는 게 그렇게 어려워요? https://t.co/SgQFWkuAXP
— 도로록 (@dororok112) December 18, 2025
Ugh, I’m so sick of this… Is it really that hard to just leave our kid alone?
— OP
Kyungsoo is nobody’s spokes person. Whoever wants those 3 stooges can go ask them or SM. I do not want Kyungsoo’s name in their deranged poisonous fans mouth. https://t.co/eYYP7IfOWt
— Best singer Soo (@CuteyD_O_) December 18, 2025
The CBX legal battle continues with no clear resolution. Meanwhile, EXO fans remain divided on the group’s future. Many hold on to hope for a full-group reunion, but the drama around this comeback has left the fandom shaking.
