<p>South Korean-Chinese group EXO is grabbing headlines, but there's a twist to it. The sub-unit of the boy band named EXO-CBX consisting of members Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin have reportedly approached a Seoul court seeking to temporarily suspend their exclusive agreements with their agency, INB100. The latest move adds another chapter to the complicated dispute surrounding the trio's activities and financial settlements.</p><h2>EXO-CBX takes legal action against INB100</h2><p>As per several Korean media outlets, EXO members Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin have taken their latest dispute with their agency to court. The three singers, who form EXO's first sub-unit, EXO-CBX, have filed an application seeking to temporarily suspend the effect of their exclusive contracts with INB100. The case was heard at the Seoul Central District Court on September 7.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/mirzapur-the-movie-box-office-pankaj-tripathi-ali-fazal-s-crime-thriller-grosses-rs-130-crore-globally-1788758135124"><strong>Mirzapur-The Movie BO: Pankaj-Ali's crime thriller grosses Rs 130 crore globally</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to reports, the immediate issue involves settlement payments that the members say remain unpaid. Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin had previously informed the agency that they intended to terminate their exclusive agreements. After the termination was not accepted, the three artists turned to the court and sought an injunction that would suspend the contracts while the wider dispute is addressed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/pralay-leaked-footage-gives-first-glimpse-of-ranveer-singh-kalyani-priyadarshan-in-zombie-survival-thriller-1788775052470"><strong>Pralay: Leaked footage gives first glimpse of Ranveer Singh, Kalyani Priyadarshan in zombie survival thriller</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the unversed, INB100 was established by Baekhyun in 2023 after the three members left SM Entertainment for their individual activities. Chen and Xiumin subsequently joined the company. The agency later became part of the wider One Hundred Label structure led by Cha Ga-won. The change in corporate structure has since become part of the complicated backdrop to the members' current dispute.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-20-mahhi-vij-s-bossy-side-creates-tension-with-aman-gandhi-isha-rikhi-and-arishfa-khan-1788748540051"><strong>BB 20: Mahhi Vij's bossy side creates tension With Aman, Isha, Arishfa | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The latest case is separate from, but connected to, the much longer dispute between EXO-CBX and their former agency SM Entertainment. Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin first publicly challenged SM in 2023, raising concerns over their contracts and financial transparency. The dispute later resulted in further legal proceedings concerning settlement payments and the terms of an agreement between the artists and SM.</p><h2>All about EXO</h2><p>EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul, formed by SM Entertainment in 2011, and made their debut in 2012. The group consists of nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun. They are noted for releasing music and performing extensively in Korean, Mandarin and Japanese.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The group debuted with twelve members separated into Exo-K (Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun) and Exo-M (Xiumin, Lay, Chen, Luhan, Kris and Tao). Members Kris, Luhan, and Tao departed the group individually amid legal battles with SM Entertainment in 2014 and 2015.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/andy-williams-dies-at-48-after-collapsing-during-wrestling-match-condolences-pour-in-1788745621059"><strong>Andy Williams dies at 48 after collapsing during wrestling match</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin debuted in the sub-unit Exo-CBX in 2016. Members Sehun and Chanyeol began promoting as the sub-unit Exo-SC in 2019. So far, most of the members have maintained their individual careers in music, film and television.</p>

Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin, who perform together as EXO-CBX, have approached a Seoul court seeking to temporarily suspend their exclusive agreements with their agency, INB100. Read to know more. 

South Korean-Chinese group EXO is grabbing headlines, but there's a twist to it. The sub-unit of the boy band named EXO-CBX consisting of members Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin have reportedly approached a Seoul court seeking to temporarily suspend their exclusive agreements with their agency, INB100. The latest move adds another chapter to the complicated dispute surrounding the trio's activities and financial settlements. EXO-CBX takes legal action against INB100 As per several Korean media outlets, EXO members Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin have taken their latest dispute with their agency to court. The three singers, who form EXO's first sub-unit, EXO-CBX, have filed an application seeking to temporarily suspend the effect of their exclusive contracts with INB100. The case was heard at the Seoul Central District Court on September 7. Also Read: Mirzapur-The Movie BO: Pankaj-Ali's crime thriller grosses Rs 130 crore globally According to reports, the immediate issue involves settlement payments that the members say remain unpaid. Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin had previously informed the agency that they intended to terminate their exclusive agreements. After the termination was not accepted, the three artists turned to the court and sought an injunction that would suspend the contracts while the wider dispute is addressed. Also Read: Pralay: Leaked footage gives first glimpse of Ranveer Singh, Kalyani Priyadarshan in zombie survival thriller For the unversed, INB100 was established by Baekhyun in 2023 after the three members left SM Entertainment for their individual activities. Chen and Xiumin subsequently joined the company. The agency later became part of the wider One Hundred Label structure led by Cha Ga-won. The change in corporate structure has since become part of the complicated backdrop to the members' current dispute. Also Read: BB 20: Mahhi Vij's bossy side creates tension With Aman, Isha, Arishfa | Watch The latest case is separate from, but connected to, the much longer dispute between EXO-CBX and their former agency SM Entertainment. Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin first publicly challenged SM in 2023, raising concerns over their contracts and financial transparency. The dispute later resulted in further legal proceedings concerning settlement payments and the terms of an agreement between the artists and SM. All about EXO EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul, formed by SM Entertainment in 2011, and made their debut in 2012. The group consists of nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun. They are noted for releasing music and performing extensively in Korean, Mandarin and Japanese. The group debuted with twelve members separated into Exo-K (Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun) and Exo-M (Xiumin, Lay, Chen, Luhan, Kris and Tao). Members Kris, Luhan, and Tao departed the group individually amid legal battles with SM Entertainment in 2014 and 2015. Also Read: Andy Williams dies at 48 after collapsing during wrestling match Members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin debuted in the sub-unit Exo-CBX in 2016. Members Sehun and Chanyeol began promoting as the sub-unit Exo-SC in 2019. So far, most of the members have maintained their individual careers in music, film and television.

<p>Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin, who perform together as EXO-CBX, have approached a Seoul court seeking to temporarily suspend their exclusive agreements with their agency, INB100. Read to know more.&nbsp;</p>

EXO-CBX legal row: Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin take agency dispute to court

<p>Fans buckle up as K-pop group EXO is all set to make their comeback this year. This comes after their cryptic post on social media sparked fan frenzy. The group, who made their debut in 2012, are still loved by their fans and have been eagerly waiting for their comeback, ever since many of them went on their separate paths, and also because os military service as well.</p><h2>Fans' reaction to EXO's comeback rumours</h2><p>EXO's official social media account shared a post with a mysterious teaser poster with the phrase 'DECEMBER 2025' and the tagline 'When we become true one, a new world awakens.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/actress-ayo-edebiri-s-graceful-response-to-reporter-after-being-excluded-from-question-julia-roberts-andrew-garfield-stunned-watch-1757420213120"><strong>Actress Ayo Edebiri's graceful response to reporter after being excluded from question; Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield stunned | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This made fans spiral into excitement, and one user wrote, "They are dropping this during the lunar eclipse, we are so freaking back". Another user wrote, "Everyone, wake up, we got EXO". "Please tell me it's OT9".&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/mark-ruffalo-ayo-edebiri-javier-bardem-and-1300-artistes-pledge-to-not-work-with-israeli-film-companies-amid-gaza-war-1757388940262"><strong>Leading Hollywood artistes pledge to not work with Israeli film companies</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DECEMBER, 2025<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EXO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EXO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%97%91%EC%86%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#엑소</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareoneEXO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weareoneEXO</a> <a href="https://t.co/31c0SqF3YZ">pic.twitter.com/31c0SqF3YZ</a></p>&mdash; EXO (@weareoneEXO) <a href="https://twitter.com/weareoneEXO/status/1964726857628041359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>With this, many are praying that all nine members, including Lay, should be back in the group for their comeback. However, the agency and the group are yet to react to their teaser and make an official announcement.</p><h2>All about EXO</h2><p>EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy band, and they made their debut in 2012, with nine members that include Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun. They are noted for releasing music and performing extensively in Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/leanne-netflix-renews-chuck-lorre-s-show-for-season-2-1757400185103"><strong>Leanne: Netflix renews Chuck Lorre's show for season 2</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Originally, the group had made its debut with 12 members separated into sub-divisions: Exo-K (Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun) and Exo-M (Xiumin, Lay, Chen, Kris, Luhan, and Tao).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But, members Kris, Luhan, and Tao departed the group individually amid legal battles with SM Entertainment in 2014 and 2015. Exo-K and Exo-M performed music in Korean and Mandarin, respectively, until the release of their third EP Overdose in 2014.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/head-over-heels-to-mercy-for-none-7-k-dramas-featuring-choo-young-woo-1757330303030"><strong>Head over Heels to Mercy for None: 7 k-dramas featuring Choo Young Woo</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Their popular tracks include <i>Monster, Ko Ko Bop, The First Show, Call Me Baby, Growl, Love Shot, Cream Soda, Eve, Overdose, Wolf, Let Me In, Hear Me Out, Peter Pan, Unfair, Lucky, </i>and <i>Dancing King,</i> among others.</p>

Popular South Korean group EXO is all set to come back after their cryptic post on the official account of their group widely went viral. The group with nine members made their debut in 2012. 

Fans buckle up as K-pop group EXO is all set to make their comeback this year. This comes after their cryptic post on social media sparked fan frenzy. The group, who made their debut in 2012, are still loved by their fans and have been eagerly waiting for their comeback, ever since many of them went on their separate paths, and also because os military service as well. Fans' reaction to EXO's comeback rumours EXO's official social media account shared a post with a mysterious teaser poster with the phrase 'DECEMBER 2025' and the tagline 'When we become true one, a new world awakens. Also Read: Actress Ayo Edebiri's graceful response to reporter after being excluded from question; Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield stunned | Watch This made fans spiral into excitement, and one user wrote, "They are dropping this during the lunar eclipse, we are so freaking back". Another user wrote, "Everyone, wake up, we got EXO". "Please tell me it's OT9". Also Read: Leading Hollywood artistes pledge to not work with Israeli film companies

<p>Popular South Korean group EXO is all set to come back after their cryptic post on the official account of their group widely went viral. The group with nine members made their debut in 2012.&nbsp;</p>

South Korean boy group EXO comeback announcement breaks internet: 'We need Monster obsession level...'

<p>K-pop group EXO is all set to return with a new album this year. According to reports, the comeback will take place on July 10, 2023. Exo is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul formed&nbsp;by SM Entertainment. It was founded in 2011 and debuted in 2012.&nbsp;<br />
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The group consists of nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, DO, Kai, and Sehun. Their music is in Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese.</p>

<h2>The big comeback</h2>

<p>EXO members will be marking their comeback next month with their upcoming seventh album. The untitled album will be out on July 10, as per SM Entertainment.<br />
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The agency confirmed the news in a statement: "EXO’s 7th full-length album will be released on July 10. As they’ve worked hard on the album, the promotions will proceed as planned, and the detailed schedule will be released soon."</p>

<h2>About EXO</h2>

<p>EXO was formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. Their comeback album will be their first group release since 2021. Their last release was a special album titled ''Don’t Fight the Feeling''. Some of the most popular songs by EXO are&nbsp;''Love Shot'' (2018), ''Obsession'' (2019), ''Tempo'' (2018), ''Ko Ko Bop'' (2017), ''Power'' (2017), ''Lotto'' (2016) and ''For Life'' (2016).</p>

<h2>Fans’ reaction</h2>

<p>Fans could not keep their calm after the great announcement. One of the fans wrote, " Finally after 4 years and 8 months exo ot8 will be come back, I can’t stop crying."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">y’all EXO confirmed their comeback on july 10th ❤️‍🔥 the long awaited comeback… our kings are coming 😭😭<br />
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EXO COMEBACK JULY 10<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EXOISBACK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EXOISBACK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EXOISCOMING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EXOISCOMING</a> <a href="https://t.co/s9kgjGzjIE">pic.twitter.com/s9kgjGzjIE</a></p>
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<p>Another wrote, "Is this for real?? OMG the rollercoaster of emotions that I’m experiencing right now. Gosh, at least this news cheered me up big time. Just what I needed the most."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Is this for real?? 😳 OMG the rollercoaster of emotions that I'm experiencing right now 📉📉📈📈📈📈 Gosh, at least this news cheered me up big time 🥹🥹🥹 Just what I needed the most 🥹🥹🥹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EXOISCOMING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EXOISCOMING</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EXOISBACK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EXOISBACK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EXO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EXO</a> <a href="https://t.co/rnVtfZa3nU">https://t.co/rnVtfZa3nU</a></p>
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<p>EXO members Xiumin, Suho, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, DO, and Sehun were recently seen at Gimpo Airport, South Korea. According to a report, Kai, who is currently serving in the military, has also made his contribution to the upcoming album as well.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">this is so damn cool i'm gonna use it everywhere<br />
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EXO COMEBACK 2023<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EXOISBACK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EXOISBACK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EXOISCOMING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EXOISCOMING</a><a href="https://t.co/hKa8ScToyF">pic.twitter.com/hKa8ScToyF</a></p>
— raha𔘓⁩ CBX🐿 (@bemyEXO4ever) <a href="https://twitter.com/bemyEXO4ever/status/1667297237678825474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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K-pop group EXO is all set to return with a new album this year. According to reports, the comeback will take place on July 10, 2023. Exo is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul formed by SM Entertainment.

K-pop group EXO is all set to return with a new album this year. According to reports, the comeback will take place on July 10, 2023. Exo is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul formed by SM Entertainment. It was founded in 2011 and debuted in 2012. The group consists of nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, DO, Kai, and Sehun. Their music is in Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese. The big comeback EXO members will be marking their comeback next month with their upcoming seventh album. The untitled album will be out on July 10, as per SM Entertainment. The agency confirmed the news in a statement: "EXO’s 7th full-length album will be released on July 10. As they’ve worked hard on the album, the promotions will proceed as planned, and the detailed schedule will be released soon." About EXO EXO was formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. Their comeback album will be their first group release since 2021. Their last release was a special album titled ''Don’t Fight the Feeling''. Some of the most popular songs by EXO are ''Love Shot'' (2018), ''Obsession'' (2019), ''Tempo'' (2018), ''Ko Ko Bop'' (2017), ''Power'' (2017), ''Lotto'' (2016) and ''For Life'' (2016). Fans’ reaction Fans could not keep their calm after the great announcement. One of the fans wrote, " Finally after 4 years and 8 months exo ot8 will be come back, I can’t stop crying." y’all EXO confirmed their comeback on july 10th ❤️‍🔥 the long awaited comeback… our kings are coming 😭😭 EXO COMEBACK 2023 EXO COMEBACK JULY 10#EXOISBACK #EXOISCOMING pic.twitter.com/s9kgjGzjIE — Tartiel. (@dultta5) June 9, 2023 × Another wrote, "Is this for real?? OMG the rollercoaster of emotions that I’m experiencing right now. Gosh, at least this news cheered me up big time. Just what I needed the most." Is this for real?? 😳 OMG the rollercoaster of emotions that I'm experiencing right now 📉📉📈📈📈📈 Gosh, at least this news cheered me up big time 🥹🥹🥹 Just what I needed the most 🥹🥹🥹 #EXOISCOMING #EXOISBACK #EXO https://t.co/rnVtfZa3nU — xoxocaiexo (@xoxocaiexo) June 9, 2023 × EXO members Xiumin, Suho, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, DO, and Sehun were recently seen at Gimpo Airport, South Korea. According to a report, Kai, who is currently serving in the military, has also made his contribution to the upcoming album as well. this is so damn cool i'm gonna use it everywhere EXO COMEBACK 2023#EXOISBACK #EXOISCOMINGpic.twitter.com/hKa8ScToyF — raha𔘓⁩ CBX🐿 (@bemyEXO4ever) June 9, 2023 × It was recently reported that three members of EXO, Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin, have filed a lawsuit to end their contract with their agency SM Entertainment. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Korean singer and <em>EXO</em>&nbsp;band member Kai will start his mandatory military service on May 11. The news comes as a shock to fans and the singer as well, who along with his&nbsp;group was planning for a big comeback later this year.</p>

<p>Due to the recent changes in the rules regarding military enlistment, he will now recruit at the army training centre on May 11.</p>

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<p>Kai agency SM Entertainment announced the news via a statement:&nbsp;“<em>Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We are delivering sudden news regarding Kai’s enlistment date. Although Kai had been preparing for EXO’s comeback later this year, due to recent changes in the law regarding military enlistment, Kai will be enlisting on May 11 to complete his basic training, after which he will begin working as a social worker. To respect Kai’s wishes to quietly enlist, we are not revealing the place and time at which he will enlist. We also ask that fans understand that any scheduled events on that day will be cancelled.</em>”</p>

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<p>The agency also revealed that Kai's enlistment location and time will not be revealed.</p>

<p>The statement also said, "<em>In respect of Kai’s intention to enlist quietly, his enlistment location and time will not be revealed, and there will be no special event on the day of, so we ask for the understanding of fans. Regarding the plans for EXO’s album, we will inform you once the details are sorted out. Thank you</em>.''</p>

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<p>Kai is a member of the boy band <em>EXO</em> and the South Korean supergroup<em> SuperM</em>. Apart from his music career, he has acted in various television shows like <em>Choco Bank</em> (2016),<em> Andante </em>(2017), and<em> Spring Has Come</em> (2018). Kai is known for his dance moves and has been considered one of the best dancers in the&nbsp;K-pop industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kai also addressed his sudden military enlistment in a teary Instagram Live. The 29-year-old said to his fans, as per&nbsp;The Straits Times, “Today is the first day of me finding out about it as well, so please be understanding. I’ll smile from tomorrow onwards.”</p>

<p>Soon after the news was announced, fans started reacting.<br />
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&nbsp;“I just can’t…He is like ‘See, I got a new phone as promised, but… then I found out about the news.’ I literally can’t handle this. KAI WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU.” Another wrote, “You’re light of my life..I love you forever.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I just can't...<br />
He is like "See, I got a new phone as promised, but... then I found out about the news"<br />
I literally can't handle this.<br />
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KAI WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KAI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KAI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%B9%B4%EC%9D%B4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#카이</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/weareoneEXO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@weareoneEXO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EXO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EXO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%97%91%EC%86%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#엑소</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jongin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jongin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%A2%85%EC%9D%B8?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#종인</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#カイ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E9%87%91%E9%92%9F%E4%BB%81?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#金钟仁</a> EXO KAI Kim Jongin <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%B9%B4%EC%9D%B4%EB%B2%84%EB%B8%94?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#카이버블</a><a href="https://t.co/6PrEFQ1tIU">pic.twitter.com/6PrEFQ1tIU</a></p>
— EX꩜'sEllie 🐦 (@exosellie) <a href="https://twitter.com/exosellie/status/1653745469212745728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Kinda sad you have to go at such sudden notice but I’m sure you’ll do well there Nini. See you in 2025! We will miss you. Kai, we will wait for you,'' Another fan wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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— zkdlin's | kinda rest. (@queanelysian) <a href="https://twitter.com/queanelysian/status/1654055380622925825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Kai said that he and EXO members had their album jacket shoot today! 😭🫂💖<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%B9%B4%EC%9D%B4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#카이</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KAI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KAI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/weareoneEXO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@weareoneEXO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EXO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EXO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%97%91%EC%86%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#엑소</a> <a href="https://t.co/HLbDPpEhqO">pic.twitter.com/HLbDPpEhqO</a></p>
— EXO VISTA 💖 (slow) (@EXO_Vista) <a href="https://twitter.com/EXO_Vista/status/1654092555146113026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Korean singer and EXO band member Kai will start his mandatory military service on May 11. The news comes as a shock to fans and the singer as well, who along with his group was planning for a big comeback later this year.

Korean singer and EXO band member Kai will start his mandatory military service on May 11. The news comes as a shock to fans and the singer as well, who along with his group was planning for a big comeback later this year. Due to the recent changes in the rules regarding military enlistment, he will now recruit at the army training centre on May 11. May the fourth be with you! Celebrating the timeless magic of Star Wars Kai agency SM Entertainment announced the news via a statement: “Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We are delivering sudden news regarding Kai’s enlistment date. Although Kai had been preparing for EXO’s comeback later this year, due to recent changes in the law regarding military enlistment, Kai will be enlisting on May 11 to complete his basic training, after which he will begin working as a social worker. To respect Kai’s wishes to quietly enlist, we are not revealing the place and time at which he will enlist. We also ask that fans understand that any scheduled events on that day will be cancelled.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by EXO Official (@weareone.exo) × The agency also revealed that Kai's enlistment location and time will not be revealed. The statement also said, "In respect of Kai’s intention to enlist quietly, his enlistment location and time will not be revealed, and there will be no special event on the day of, so we ask for the understanding of fans. Regarding the plans for EXO’s album, we will inform you once the details are sorted out. Thank you.'' Marvel star Brie Larson and Paul Dano join Cannes Film Festival jury Kai is a member of the boy band EXO and the South Korean supergroup SuperM. Apart from his music career, he has acted in various television shows like Choco Bank (2016), Andante (2017), and Spring Has Come (2018). Kai is known for his dance moves and has been considered one of the best dancers in the K-pop industry. Kai also addressed his sudden military enlistment in a teary Instagram Live. The 29-year-old said to his fans, as per The Straits Times, “Today is the first day of me finding out about it as well, so please be understanding. I’ll smile from tomorrow onwards.” Soon after the news was announced, fans started reacting. “I just can’t…He is like ‘See, I got a new phone as promised, but… then I found out about the news.’ I literally can’t handle this. KAI WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU.” Another wrote, “You’re light of my life..I love you forever.” I just can't... He is like "See, I got a new phone as promised, but... then I found out about the news" I literally can't handle this. KAI WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU#KAI #카이 @weareoneEXO #EXO #엑소 #Jongin #종인 #カイ #金钟仁 EXO KAI Kim Jongin #카이버블pic.twitter.com/6PrEFQ1tIU — EX꩜'sEllie 🐦 (@exosellie) May 3, 2023 × "Kinda sad you have to go at such sudden notice but I’m sure you’ll do well there Nini. See you in 2025! We will miss you. Kai, we will wait for you,'' Another fan wrote. #KAI the best man i've ever met🤍🫂 pic.twitter.com/LnuS6rsTLL — zkdlin's | kinda rest. (@queanelysian) May 4, 2023 × Kai ig live 🤍 Kai said that he and EXO members had their album jacket shoot today! 😭🫂💖#카이 #KAI @weareoneEXO #EXO #엑소 pic.twitter.com/HLbDPpEhqO — EXO VISTA 💖 (slow) (@EXO_Vista) May 4, 2023 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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