EXO Baekhyun's Tear-Jerking Message Divides Fans Amidst Company Feud —'I Will Always Be the Same as I Am Now'

EXO's Baekhyun, embroiled in a high-profile contract dispute with SM Entertainment, used the stage of his solo concert to share a deeply personal message with his fans.

Performing in Hong Kong on June 10 during his Lonsdaleite tour, Baekhyun spoke candidly about his motivations and hopes for the future.

"I will always think about our fans," Baekhyun told the audience. "The reason I started a company was to meet more fans. I don't have big dreams. So, INB100 doesn't have to be a big company. I want to be loyal to the fans who love me and communicate with everyone on a closer level."

During his performance, Baekhyun's message resonated with many, as he expressed a desire to maintain a close and genuine connection with his supporters.

"I want to meet as many of you as I want and think. That's purely all I want. I hope that at least everyone here understands me. Let's continue to have happy and secret meetings like this. Like the song lyrics, I will always be the same as I am now. Even though time passes, I will always be shaking my butt in front of you. I'll be wagging my tail like a puppy, right? That's me."

IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS: While Baekhyun's comments were heartfelt, not everyone viewed them positively. Some netizens criticized his message, interpreting it as a distraction from the ongoing dispute with SM Entertainment. However, a significant number of fans quickly defended him, emphasizing the sincerity and consistency of his remarks.

• "It's a message to his fans, I don't see what's the problem. They're going as far as to criticize his ending message at his concert. Wouldn't it be weird for him to talk about the current situation at a concert his fans paid for?"
• "I've noticed from past EXO concerts that he is great at ending messages. He's always able to brighten the mood of the concert."
• "Wait, but why are people making a fuss out of this? Isn't this just something he's saying to the fans?"

Others pointed out the unwarranted negativity and the apparent trolling in the comments section.

Additional Netizen Comments:

• "Wow, there are so many people twisting his words. Just say you want to bring him down."
• "He's always the member that talks like this though."
• "Seems like all the trolls have gathered here. Do you think he would really make a bad face while saying his ending message to fans?"
• "This is something he said at his concert...what's wrong with that?"
• "There's nothing unusual about it, and yet trolls are here to jump on it again."
• "Did Baekhyun commit a crime? What's with all these trolls commenting?"
• "It's like his usual messages, but because of the situation, I guess it can look a bit fake."
• "He's someone that always talks like that, though."
• "There's nothing unusual about this message, but if you see the current situation it might seem a bit off, but there's just a bunch of trolls here."

Baekhyun's concert remarks have stirred mixed reactions, but his loyal fans remain steadfast in their support.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.