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CBX Faces Legal Battle with SM Over EXO Comeback

10/30/2025

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Chen (EXO member), Baekhyun (EXO member), and Xiumin (EXO member), collectively CBX, are in a legal dispute with SM Entertainment over their participation in EXO's upcoming activities.
INB100, their agency, says CBX will honor a 10% earnings payment to SM.
SM Entertainment says trust has been damaged and the trio must resolve issues before joining EXO.
CBX nevertheless wants to participate in EXO's December 2025 comeback, with six members confirmed.

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Story summary

Chen (EXO member), Baekhyun (EXO member), and Xiumin (EXO member), collectively CBX, are in a legal dispute with SM Entertainment over their participation in EXO's upcoming activities.
INB100, their agency, says CBX will honor a 10% earnings payment to SM.
SM Entertainment says trust has been damaged and the trio must resolve issues before joining EXO.
CBX nevertheless wants to participate in EXO's December 2025 comeback, with six members confirmed.