EXO’s Surprise Member Lineup for Upcoming Event Triggers Widespread Backlash

EXO is facing backlash over their upcoming fan meeting lineup.

On October 27, EXO posted a poster for their EXO’verse fan meeting set for December 13 and 14 at Inspire Arena in Incheon. Fans were shocked when they saw the members attending.

Instead of an OT9 event, Lay appears on the list—but no sign of EXO-CBX members.

Fans quickly expressed their disappointment and frustration online.

“its lay’s first fan meeting after so many years but it is without CBX???????
seriously FK YOU SM”
— zai 𐙚 ˚⋆ ☽̶☾ EXO IS BACK (@minkifixon)

“YALL NORMALISED THIS COS WDYM EXO AND THERE’S ONLY SIX OF THEM?! SHUT THIS DOWN NOW”
— 𝓳 ☽̶☾ reverie pcd! (@ialwaysexo)

“THERE IS NO CBX?????? THIS IS A FUCKING JOKE, FUCK YOU SM ”
— EXO IS BACK ☽̶☾ (@2cckyloey)

“the nerve to symbolize a nine but exclude three members”
— ɐɹɐʞ༊·˚ | °•STOOD NEXT TO BAEKHYUN•° (@peachgomm)

Fans expected all nine members to appear, especially since the event is labeled as an EXO fan meeting.

The absence of EXO-CBX has stirred heavy disappointment in the fandom, sparking criticism towards SM Entertainment’s decision.

The controversy began as fans scrutinized the lineup for the December event.

Soon after the announcement, the social media backlash exploded.

As the situation unfolds, many EXO fans remain upset over the exclusion of EXO-CBX members despite Lay’s participation.

No official response from SM Entertainment has been made at this time. Fans are monitoring the situation closely.