A Korean reporter shared a personal story that shaped his view of Baekhyun long before the controversies.
He recalls getting lost during a trip to China years ago, when a Chinese female student helped. When he attempted to thank her with money, she declined, shyly explaining that she was “a Baekhyun fan.” The encounter left a lasting impression on him, and he later found himself quietly following Baekhyun’s career.
Over the years, news of Baekhyun’s activities became a small source of joy. However, recent headlines surrounding him struck him differently after reading about him tearing up at his final world tour concert.
An entertainment industry insider once told the reporter, “Baekhyun is truly a precious artist. He is an artist who takes responsibility to the very end, so that no one is harmed because of him. Having watched him from his debut until now, I can guarantee that.” That same sense of responsibility is what ultimately led Baekhyun to shoulder controversies that were not solely his to bear.
Baekhyun endured, and apologized — turning responsibility into a burden only he carried, while those who should have shared it retreated. This raises a crucial question: are accusations once again being aimed at the weakest link, allowing structural problems and misjudgments by those in power to go unexamined? Even the media, once praising his agency, now criticizes trivial things like expensive cookies!
Baekhyun is not perfect, and he cannot be free from consequences. But he was not the planner nor the one with power. He was an artist who sang, trusted his fans, and tried to protect his world.
The reporter’s closing words recall the Chinese student who helped him years ago “If I could meet her, I'd love to tell her this. “谢谢你喜欢伯贤.” (Thank you for liking Baekhyun)”
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About 10 years ago, a Korean man got lost during a business trip in China. No one helped him until a Chinese student guided him back to his hotel. When he tried to thank her with money, she refused and she mentioned that she is a fan of Baekhyun +
Hello Eris 👋❤️
We’re a new global fanbase created to bring international fans together with one purpose: to support CBX group/solo in breaking records and reaching new heights.
RT & LIKE this post to spread tysm ❤️
#CBX#CHEN#첸#BAEKHYUN#백현#XIUMIN#시우민
🐶: You guys, please don’t get sick either. I’m really getting by purely on mental strength, but it feels like even that is gradually running out. Eris, let’s stay healthy together.
OP: Let’s play the “of course” game
🍓: Okay!
OP: I’m recently learning how to bake desserts but it’s a lil ugly. If i do it for you, you will eat it right? 😭
🍓: (looking at the biscuit) it’s a lil ugly 😭 of course!
🍓: Hmm…you like 🍒 right? 🥰
OP: yes of course 😭
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: In support of CBX, fanbases changed layouts to CBX colors to oppose their exclusion from EXO. We call on all EXO-Ls to unite across platforms. We speak as one for nine—EXO is 9, CBX stays.
WE ARE NINE
#EXOLwantsCBXwithEXO#CBX_IS_EXO#시우민첸백현_엑소와함께
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: In support of CBX, fanbases changed layouts to CBX colors to oppose their exclusion from EXO. We call on all EXO-Ls to unite across platforms. We speak as one for nine—EXO is 9, CBX stays.
WE ARE NINE
#EXOLwantsCBXwithEXO#CBX_IS_EXO#시우민첸백현_엑소와함께
if you're an exol who supports all 9 members, then we have bigger issues than who your bias is or whether they participated in the comeback. even if my bias is part of it, i can't feel excited. how could i? this isn't about bias, it's about being 'one'
IF U ARE SEEING THIS ON UR TL PLS LEAVE A REPLY & RETWEET TO SPREAD !!
우리는 CBX를 지지합니다
@SMTOWNGLOBAL,
CBX가 모든 스케줄을 비워두었는데도
왜 EXO 팬미팅과 컴백에서 제외했나요? 우리도 CBX가 팬미팅과 컴백에 함께하길 원합니다.
#CBX_is_part_of_EXO#첸백시는_엑소의_일부입니다
ARTICLE 📰 | 251029 Official Statement from INB100 (Full Text)
🔗 https://t.co/UsQ0NBHRx2
We sincerely apologize to fans for the confusion and concern caused by the delay in announcing our stance regarding CBX’s participation in EXO’s full-group activities.
INB100 and our artists Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin (hereafter referred to as “CBX”) promised fans that they would take part in EXO’s full-group activities as members of EXO, and we have been making every effort to fulfill that promise.
We would like to share the details of what has transpired so far.
1. July 9, 2025 – Confirmation of initial agreement intention with SM Entertainment
We met directly with SM to confirm both sides’ willingness and direction toward an agreement for EXO’s full-group activities.
2. September 10, 2025 – Mutual sharing of specific agreement terms
Both parties exchanged concrete agreement proposals and entered into substantive discussions.
3. Full acceptance of SM’s demands
After the second mediation session on October 2, CBX accepted all of SM’s conditions and clearly conveyed their intention to agree in order to realize EXO’s group comeback by the end of the year.
4. Schedule adjustments prioritizing EXO activities
The members cleared all personal schedules in December to focus on group activities and were awaiting SM’s final response through their legal representatives.
While making such efforts toward EXO’s full-group activities, we received notice regarding the fan meeting and full album announcement that excluded CBX. We apologize for the delay in our response as we were confirming SM’s position regarding the progress of the agreement amid these unexpected circumstances.
CBX members deeply value the sincerity of fans who have supported them for such a long time, and because they have strongly desired EXO’s group activities, they chose the path of pursuing an agreement.
Accordingly, we plan to finalize the agreement for EXO’s full-group activities as soon as possible.
We are deeply grateful to all the fans who continue to believe in and wait for us, and we will do our very best to achieve a positive result. We kindly ask for your continued trust and support.
Sincerely,
INB100
#EXO #엑소 @weareoneEXO@INB100_official
“on the bus ride home together, you leaned on me and fell asleep. i just wanted to go to the last stop. i realized my feelings werent a mistake. i want express my feelings properly since we met, when i think about it, it seems that i have liked you” OMG😭
EXO concert next year ㅠㅠ
Chanyeol: You suddenly feel like holding a concert, right?
Sehun: Mhmm~ When are we doing it?
Chanyeol: Concert? We’re doing it next year, aren’t we?
Junmyeon: Next year~
Sehun: We are? Ah, okay~
#chanbaek filo sns au
NXTHRMNY’s 15th anniversary concert prep feels the same—same setlists, same almosts between Chino and Bri—but something’s changed, and Chino only realizes it when an emergency during tech week forces Bri to reveal the truth to him.