EXO’s 13th Anniversary Celebration Raises Worries About Future Full Group Reunions Due to Military Service Absences
On April 1, SM Entertainment shared the exciting news that “EXO: 13IRTHDAY HOME PARTY” would be a live-streamed event featuring only four of EXO’s members: Suho, Chanyeol, Kai, and D.O.
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“EXO: 13IRTHDAY HOME PARTY” Details
The event will air on April 8 at 8 PM (KST) across EXO’s official YouTube, Weverse, and TikTok channels, giving fans a chance to celebrate with the members.
D.O. recently made headlines by joining Company SuSu, and his participation in the event has drawn attention. Unfortunately, fans were disappointed to learn that several members could not take part. Sehun, Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin are currently serving in the military, and thus will miss the anniversary celebrations.
Despite the absence of key members, the event promises to be an exciting one, filled with fun challenges. Some of the planned activities include adorable challenges, games where the members are least likely to succeed, and even recommendations for home party food. Fans have also been invited to participate in a survey to suggest ideas for the event, ensuring the fanbase has a voice in shaping the experience.
Concern about Full Group Reunions
While the announcement has excited fans, it has also raised concerns about the group’s future and their ability to reunite with all members.
Fans were given a glimpse into the internal dynamics of EXO when Baekhyun shared his disappointment on his Bubble account. “I’m really good at dancing challenges too… I wanted to join the live too… It would have been nice if they told me earlier… Such a shame,” Baekhyun expressed, revealing that he was not informed in advance about the livestream event. His comments have raised concerns about the communication within the management, especially when it comes to coordinating such important events.
Baekhyun’s situation highlights a broader issue. This issue has been on the minds of many fans EXO’s ability to reunite fully as a complete group. With more members currently serving in the military, concerns are growing. Fans are increasingly worried about how this will impact EXO’s ability to perform together in the future. Fans have voiced their worries about the possibility of seeing EXO reunite as a full group anytime soon, questioning whether the group’s lineup will continue to be disrupted by military enlistments.
