Although both members expressed their desire to launch their own companies while promoting as EXO, Baekhyun is being labeled as a "traitor" while Lay is being called a "loyal man."
Korean news outlets explained the reason.
EXO Lay Praised for Loyalty Amid EXO Baekhyun's Conflict With SM
Among EXO, there are two members who expressed their desire to become producers, including Lay and Baekhyun. However, they were receiving different feedback from EXO-Ls for THIS reason.
Starting with Lay, the idol has already completed his first production in China and is about to debut his first idol Le'v under his own label CHROMOSOME.
Although he already left SM Entertainment in 2022, fans are calling him a "loyal man" for continuously showing support to EXO and his co-members.
People are particularly calling Baekhyun a "traitor" for not thinking about how his actions will affect EXO and criticized him for not finishing the contract smoothly and cleanly.
Supporters are also unhappy with the series of rumors about their withdrawal and disbandment.
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