EXO forever♥… Surprise announcement of fan meeting to celebrate 13th anniversary[Comprehensive]

Group EXO made a surprise announcement that they will be holding a fan meeting.

On the 8th, EXO held a live broadcast ‘EXO : 13IRTHDAY HOME PARTY’ to celebrate their 13th debut anniversary.

On this day’s broadcast, Suho, Chanyeol, D.O.(Do Kyung-soo), and Kai attended, excluding Sehun who is currently serving in the military. Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin, who left SM Entertainment and transferred to INB100 and are currently in a dispute with SM Entertainment, did not attend.

EXO members celebrated their 13th debut anniversary with various talks and games. As members who have supported the team for 13 years through big and small issues, they showed great chemistry and warmed the hearts of EXO - L(fandom EXO-L). They expressed their sincere thoughts, saying, “It felt like we went back in time and it was fun. We will show you many activities in the future,” “I am so happy because I seem to laugh a lot when I get together with the members,” and “It is a happy place just to congratulate them, but I didn’t know we would laugh this much. It was such a fun birthday party.”

EXO said, “Now, all that’s left is to meet EXO-L. I hope the next 13 years will be a time of happiness that will make it feel short.” Leader Suho made a surprise announcement, mentioning Sehun, who is currently serving in the military, saying, “We will gather when Sehun returns in the fall,” and “We are planning to have a fan meeting. I think you can look forward to it a lot.” Sehun, who is currently serving in the military, is scheduled to be discharged on September 20.

I also had a brief phone call with Sehun. Sehun said, “I’m doing well and I’m thankful for each and every day,” and added, “Congratulations on your 13th anniversary.”

EXO debuted on April 8, 2012 with the release of their mini-album ‘MAMA’. As a representative third-generation boy group, EXO has many hit songs including ‘Growl’, ‘Overdose’, ‘CALL ME BABY’, ‘LOVE ME LIGHT’, ‘Tempo’, and ‘Love Shot’.

EXO debuted as a 12-member group, but Chinese members Kris, Luhan, Tao, and Lay withdrew one after another. Chen and Baekhyun did not withdraw, but there is currently a dispute between their agencies. D.O. left SM Entertainment in 2023 and is currently working under a one-man agency, but is actively participating in group activities.

Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga

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