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Posted by EunhaYi Tuesday, June 20, 2023

K-netizens react to news that EXO's Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin will be staying at SM Entertainment

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In the midst of a highly anticipated comeback for EXO, the group had found themselves at the center of attention for reasons unrelated to their comeback. It was previously reported that EXO's Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin were filing a complaint against SM Entertainment for "engaging in unfair contractual behavior". 

While the news was full of reports from both sides, it was recently reported that Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin would be staying with SM Entertainment after allegedly resolving their misunderstandings. The news seemed to come unexpectedly, and Korean netizens on an online community were divided on their opinions of the issue. 


"I’m tired of even talking about the 3 members and the company, but only the members who were treated like nothing are getting hit by lightning."

"They said they were doing it for their juniors hahahaa"

"Money was the problem, really... oops..."

"It's really funny hahaha How are you going to look at the members because after that embarrassment?"

"Things like that are more disappointing right before a comeback."

"I can understand that you could feel doubts about certain parts of the contract. However, everything that was put out on the basis of that was so absurd."

"From the position of worker in a similar situation, only the employees who have experienced this situation know what it's like."
"It's just that I feel so sorry for the other members who have been working hard. What is this, really..."

"This was a very obvious ending. They used the wrong lawyer."

"I'm glad they came to an agreement. It's a comeback soon, so I can cheer for you comfortably."
"But it really seemed like this would happen. How many times have only EXO contracts been brought up in court..."

"What are these people who read an article and leave sarcastic comments even though they don't know much about it?"
"There was no problem with the contract, and they expected public reaction, but when the public opinion was not good, I guess they backtracked."
"I'm glad it was resolved well. I want to see EXO as a full group for a long time."

  1. EXO
  2. Baekhyun
  3. Chen
  4. Xiumin
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mixed_nuts
mixed_nuts3,060 pts Tuesday, June 20, 2023 0
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

IDK why the netizens are butt hurt? The three EXO members had a problem with the company, the company didn't do anything so they sued. The company fixed it so the issue was resolved. I mean they also probably thought of the other members and didn't want to drag it on especially a comeback is eminent.

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Dr_Little
Dr_Little10,835 pts Tuesday, June 20, 2023 1
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

This is the smartest thing that they could have done. Ppl cannot see further than their noses and have no clue what they were risking in reality. Plus this is good for others as well .Let me just outline few reasons why this is good solution

- SM has long track record of winning law suits

- they were facing years of expensive legal fight with high probability of interim injunctions that would block them from doing any work

- they are in sunset years of their idol careers if they lock it in legal battle they might face this to be the end of their careers

- protecting their legacy

No matter how much some keyboard warriors are disappointed as 🍵 is off the table and they have to go back to their boring lives this is good for them and is spilling over to others as new owner and relevant agencies get to check up on contracts and contract policies, SM is still listed company so this triggered several actions.

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