As EXO, a leading third-generation K-pop group, shifts its focus to individual activities, the group has recently struggled to regain its former success.
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In August, Chanyeol released his first solo album in 12 years and launched the 2024 Chanyeol Live Tour: Cityscape. However, the tour’s concerts did not sell out, leading to some fan disappointment.
So, what might be causing this underwhelming performance? EXO currently prioritizes individual activities over group promotions due to members’ military enlistments and personal reasons. This decrease in group activities has naturally led to a drop in fan engagement. Additionally, ongoing personal issues among members appear to have contributed to increasing fan fatigue.
In 2021, Chanyeol faced a personal scandal when an alleged ex-girlfriend claimed he cheated on her with over ten women, including girl group members and YouTubers. The agency did not comment, and Chanyeol remained silent.
Approximately four months after the scandal, Chanyeol addressed the issue, apologizing to EXO-Ls for the distress he caused and promising not to cause further worry. He also announced his upcoming military enlistment. Despite the agency’s statement about pursuing legal action against those spreading false information, the delayed response disappointed many fans.
Moreover, EXO members Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin—collectively known as CBX—who are now under INB100, have recently added to fan fatigue with ongoing disputes with their former agency, SM Entertainment.
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On the flip side, new fifth-generation idols like HYBE’s BOYNEXTDOOR and SM Entertainment’s RIIZE are making significant waves in the industry as they debut one after another.
Amidst these changes, EXO is set to release a full-group album this winter. Despite earlier concerns that the album might be canceled due to disputes between SM Entertainment and CBX, the agency has confirmed, “The album was indeed in the planning stages; there are no additional discussions about changing the plans.” This has sparked questions about whether EXO can successfully unite and reengage its fans again.
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