Recently, it has been reported that SM Entertainment, EXO's Chen agency, denied the demand of some Korean and Chinese EXO-ls who want the member out of the group.
Through an official announcement, SM confirmed that no one would leave EXO, as per EXO's decision. Thus, only EXO's opinion matters, and amidst the ongoing rally through different social media platforms, the group, together with their true EXO-ls, will continue to walk on the flowery path as one.
In addition to this, Chen also released an official apology, asking for forgiveness to the fans that were hurting because of him.
Following the announcement, it's now a fight between EXO-Ls who want Chen to stay between EXO fans who are pushing Chen's withdrawal.
On the 25th of February, the two divided opinions of the same fandom have been trending in social media, including the hashtags, #ChenWeAllYourFamily, sending messages to the male idol, encouraging him to remains strong for he has EXO-ls, as well as the #ChenOut, who are the fans that are very eager to make Chen out of the group.
Here are some of the reasons why other EXO-ls want Chen to withdraw from the group, following SM's announcement and EXO's Chen's apology letter.
"he did everything without putting EXO members will be at stake. [...] If he handled this properly in the first place, fans wouldn't be so angry."
Furthermore, the fact that Chen surprises his fans of getting married and having a baby is one of the reasons why fans can't accept him.
"If he has only said it from the start that he has a girlfriend and slowly introduced her to the fans through a process, then they would have been more understanding."
"Dating's fine, but pre-marital pregnancy is honestly going too far."
Some of the fans are also talking about how irresponsible Chen is, making her fans buy his baby's milk formula by sticking with EXO. Due to this, these fans claimed that they will still support EXO but will not support Chen's album.
However, amidst these hate comments and negative feedback, it is best to remember that not all EXO-ls want Chen to leave the group.
In fact, the majority of the fandom was happy about the great news and was rooting for Chen's journey as he becomes a father and a husband.
"Can these people leave him alone, EXO wants him to stay, Sm wants him to stay, and he wants to stay. Also, a lot of fans want him to stay. The world doesn't need your stupidity or stubbornness. [@Devaki Bhagwat]"
"EXO is 9, we don't want to lose another member, and Chen should be loved no matter what."
Fans are also showing their support to Chen by streaming his music videos, supporting his solo album, and buying his merchandise.
On top of this, as per SM statement, "Before officially announcing the marriage of member Chen, there was a discussion exchanged with the EXO members. A much as the EXO members have all experienced the pain of a member leaving, and they want to continue together as they have until now."
Thus, EXO still holds the power to decide, and they decide to remain as OT9.
