As the much-anticipated EXO comeback closes in, a seemingly innocuous Instagram post from group member Baekhyun has stirred controversy amongst fans.
Amid the trio EXO-CBX's ongoing legal wrangling with SM Entertainment, Baekhyun's social media action appears to subtly highlight the rift.
Unspoken Feuds and an Upcoming Comeback
Baekhyun's deft crop did not escape eagle-eyed netizens who took to Twitter to express their amusement.
baekhyun cropping sm's logo pic.twitter.com/OdCrFFbbRb
— joys (@chanbaektwts) June 13, 2023
One user tweeted, "The way Baekhyun cropped out the SM logo," pointing out the missing branding element. Another user lauded the move as a display of "king behavior."
Baekhyun rotating the photo of EXO’s ‘EXIST’ schedule poster just to crop out the SM Entertainment logo before posting it on his Instagram Story is honestly such a king behaviour 🔥👑 pic.twitter.com/yRrPZJBjuf
— 쉰花 ❄️ (@xunhuas) June 13, 2023
While the true intent behind the crop remains a mystery, the timing and context do paint a compelling picture.
you would think that baekhyun angled the timeline photo for aesthetic but he intentionally did it to remove the sm logo SAVAGE 😂 pic.twitter.com/uCCNlrh70N
— ari 💌 (@oshcuddles) June 13, 2023
The Legal Drama Continues
In the backdrop of this Instagram intrigue, the legal battle between EXO-CBX and SM Entertainment persists.
The artists, as represented by their lawyer, have expressed a desire to continue with EXO activities despite terminating their contracts with SM Entertainment.
This wish to stay, despite their dispute, points to their deep-rooted dedication to the group and their fans.
EXO-CBX Legal Stance: Here for the Fans
According to their legal representative, the lawsuit doesn't reflect any lack of affection towards their fans.
Regardless of the outcome of the ongoing litigation, the idols are grateful for their fans' unwavering support and remain committed to their EXO activities.
The legal representative also rebutted SM Entertainment's claim about the trio attempting to sign with another label, putting to rest swirling rumors about a potential shift.
Baekhyun's Instagram post, in the midst of these tensions, lends a glimpse into the unfolding dynamics between EXO and SM Entertainment.
While the legal issues play out in court, the focus for Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin remains their music and their fans.
As the drama unfolds off-stage, fans eagerly await EXO's comeback, hoping the group's artistry will triumph over controversy.
Regardless of the legal outcome, one thing is certain: the support from EXO-Ls, the group's dedicated fanbase, remains as unwavering as ever.
Their journey ahead, filled with new music and performances, promises to be an exciting, albeit bumpy, ride.
