Overview
- SM announced December EXO activities and an early 2026 album listing only Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, and Lay.
- INB100 said Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin accepted all conditions after an October 2 mediation and cleared their December schedules to join group work.
- SM replied that dispute settlement and group participation are separate issues and said the trio has not paid the 10% personal-activity revenue required under the June 18, 2023 agreement.
- SM also stated the trio filed an appeal on October 16, contradicting their claim of acceptance, and added that trust has been severely damaged by multiple lawsuits.
- Courts, police, prosecutors, and government agencies have repeatedly ruled against CBX’s claims, with reports citing six adverse outcomes and findings of no SM illegality.