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EXO and CBX Fanbases Issue Joint Statement to SM Entertainment

Posted by sayxs77 pts Wednesday, June 7, 2023

On June 7, a unified front of EXO fans and various international fanbases collectively issued a statement addressing recent decisions made by Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin concerning their exclusive contracts with SM Entertainment. This action was motivated by perceived injustices towards the trio within the agency.

In this statement, fans demand the following: 


                   JUSTICE FOR CBX 

"This statement represents the feelings of EXO’s international fanbases – not just for the group but also for fanbases of Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin. We have come together to express the same goal; that is, to support and protect the members of EXO. We especially extend this support to EXO-CBX, who are representing the rights of not only their contracts but the contracts of all SM Entertainment artists.  

Since June 1st, Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin have filed to terminate their exclusive contract with SM on the basis of several injustices including but not limited to:


• Inability to provide a copy of the settlement data

• Exploitative slave contract conditions

• Coercion under duress.


We urge SM Entertainment to provide the settlement data requested by the artists, who have the legitimate right to demand such documents. We urge SM to cease foul play via misleading statements in the media, which has resulted in unfair and divisive attacks on the members. Lastly, we urge SM Entertainment and its employees to exercise the corporate social and ethical responsibility necessary as an entertainment company on the global stage.

The members of CBX have stated that they are seeking ways to faithfully continue their activities together with other EXO members, even if their exclusive contract with SM is terminated. We strongly believe this to be true. Should CBX be unable to participate in group activities, we will assign all fault to SM Entertainment. 


We ask that all EXO-Ls and fans alike can stand united for EXO-CBX, no matter what happens. Let us support them in getting the justice they deserve and let their voices and truth be heard. Once again, this not just for the members but for all artists under SM Entertainment – for those who are afraid, those who are scared, and those who are plucking up the courage to tackle the injustices they face.


We will work together as a team and a family to continually fight in seeking JUSTICE FOR CBX. We have shared countless moments with EXO and EXO-CBX, and as much as we’ve leaned on them for support, we feel it is now our turn to be a support for the members. 

EXO and EXO-CBX WE ARE ONE! " 

The statement was released in various languages (English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian and Thai) to reach as many fans as possible. 

Finally, the EXO's fanbases ask fans to stick together and help spread the word.

  1. EXO
  2. Baekhyun
  3. Chen
  4. Xiumin
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Dr_Little
Dr_Little10,835 pts Wednesday, June 7, 2023 1
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

This is actually very sweet. SM is positioning themselves with their dirty game. The other day I came across anonymous employee post on Blind and it was painful to read. Bunch of nonsense, derogatory comments playing card we poor employees and them arrogant artists/freelancers/contractors. When s/he referred to Chen as father of two who makes no income for SM while agency gracefully endures their whims i stopped reading, my brain turned off. I am not sure how they are not ashamed to start that type of campaign against ppl who made them 100s of millions and built they brand. I know they are bottom line but still it is so ugly, and I am not even a fab. I just have respect for their work.


I am really happy to see this type of support from fans. I have no doubt that fight with SM will be long and painful, they need all the support.

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T_Jazz
T_Jazz17,717 pts Wednesday, June 7, 2023 0
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Just saw this. Love it! Thank you, EXO-L.

Clean and eloquently stated.

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