EXO to Continue as Eight-Member Group Amid Contract Negotiations and Member Transitions

Courtesy of INB100

On Monday, Baekhyun, a member of the K-pop group EXO, announced the establishment of INB100, his newly formed agency. The agency has concurrently signed fellow EXO members Xiumin and Chen, intending to support their activities both as a subunit and on individual projects. 

▲ Courtesy of INB100Amid recent contract negotiations and member transitions, SM Entertainment confirmed that EXO will persist as an eight-member group. The agency assured fans that the veteran idol band will continue to produce new music and deliver performances.

The announcement comes after a period of conflict between the three members, Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen, and SM Entertainment over contractual matters. Citing the label's alleged negligence in providing proper materials for payment, the trio reached an agreement in June, just before the release of EXO's seventh full-length album, "Exist."

In light of these developments, Baekhyun has chosen to establish his independent company, INB100, while another member, D.O., opted to leave SM Entertainment and join a different new agency. These changes mark a significant chapter for the individual members within the larger narrative of EXO's enduring presence in the K-pop landscape.

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