EXO-CBX (Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin) agency, INB100, issues official statement

We sincerely apologize for the delay in announcing our position regarding CBX's participation in EXO's full-group activities, which has caused confusion and concern for the fans.

INB100 and its artists Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin have promised fans to participate in full groups activities as members of EXO and have been making every possible effort to fulfill that promise.

We would like to inform you about the progress that has been made so far:

1. 9 July 2025 - Confirmed intention to reach an agreement with SM Ent.

We met SM Ent. in person to confirm mutual intention and direction for EXO's full-group activities.

2. 10 September 2025 - Shared detailed agreement drafts with each other.

Both sides exchanged specific details of the agreement, moving into negotiation stage.

3. Full acceptance of SM Ent.'s requirements

After the second mediation session on October 2nd, CBX clearly expressed their willingness to agree by accepting all conditions proposed by SM Ent. for EXO's full-group activities at the end of the year.

4. Schedule adjustments, prioritizing EXO's full-group activities

We cleared all of their personal schedules in December for EXO's full-group activities and waited SM Ent.'s final responses through legal representatives.

However, while we were making these efforts for EXO's full-group activities, we were informed about the upcoming EXO's fan meeting and full-length album announcement that excluded CBX.

We apologize for the delay in our response because we were trying to confirm SM Ent.'s stance amid this unexpected situation.

CBX members deeply value the sincerity of the fans who have supported them for so long and sincerely wished to participate in EXO's full-group activities, which is why they pursued this agreement.

We plan to finalize the agreement for EXO's full-group activities as soon as possible.We thank the fans who always trust and wait for us. We will do our best to create a positive outcome. Please continue to give us your unwavering support and anticipation.

theqoo

-SM-ah, don’t take them back…

-Why are they clinging on so much?

-What are they even saying? Stop clinging like that.

-They cleared their schedules in December just for EXO's full-group activities?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ That's ridiculous.

-Their actions are the total opposite of their official statement. If they really wanted to reconcile with SM, why did they keep appealing?

-Get lost.

-That's enough. Get lost. We don't need you .

-In my opinion, EXO is already a complete group without those three. Why are they suddenly trying to get involved now??

-I'm curious... Do EXO's fans blame SM Ent. for this?? What's their stance? (I'm a non-fan)

-If SM Ent. takes them back, it'll only prove that they're dumb.

-Maybe SM Ent. just decided not to do it with them anymore. Why do they sound so desperate?

-They're acting as they please.

-Their actions don't match their words at all.

-I don't even like SM Ent., but in this case, I hope they win. Contracts must be honoredㅎ What are they doing? They're basically holding the group and fans hostageㅎ

-SM Ent. probably no longer wants to negotiate with them. They must be completely done with them now.