Overview
- INB100 said Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin want to rejoin EXO and claimed they accepted SM’s terms after an Oct. 2 mediation to prioritize full‑group activities.
- SM responded that ending the legal dispute and group participation are separate, saying the trio has not paid the 10 percent of individual‑activity revenue required under a June 18, 2023 agreement.
- INB100 issued a follow‑up statement stating the trio will fulfill the 10 percent obligation once litigation concludes and characterized Oct. 16 court objections by both sides as routine procedure.
- SM has announced a December fan meeting and an early‑2026 album featuring only six members—Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun and Lay—excluding the CBX trio for now.
- Recent reports noted courts dismissed or acquitted five CBX‑filed lawsuits and the Culture Ministry found no violations, but negotiations and legal proceedings continue without a finalized reintegration deal.