Protest trucks are in action again! As part of their effort to support the lawsuit of EXO CBX members (Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin) and their reasons for leaving SM Entertainment, EXO fans decided to send a protest truck in front of the company’s headquarter office. So, what did fans say about EXO CBX lawsuit and their intention of leaving SM Entertainment? Continue reading for a more detailed report.
Fans Sent Protest Truck to Support EXO CBX Members
On June 3, more updates on EXO CBX lawsuit against SM Entertainment emerged. But this time, the updates came from the fans, EXO-L, instead.
Once again, EXO fans demonstrated their solidarity in supporting their beloved idols. As an effort to deliver a message regarding EXO CBX members lawsuit against SM Entertainment, some EXO-L fans sent a protest truck in front of SM Entertainment’s headquarter building.
Photos of the protest truck began spreading on the internet and social media, attracting massive attention. On the LED screen of the trucks, fans of EXO delivered a strong message in huge letters. Flashing 4 phrases in reddish-orange color palette, fans declared their immense support to all EXO members, especially CBX and their lawsuit and intention of leaving SM Entertainment.
“We always Stand with EXO.
We are one.
Please Love EXO.
Wo Ai Ni (I Love You).”
Message in EXO-L’s protest truck.
Immense Support for the Lawsuit and Members Intention of Leaving SM Entertainment
According to updates from several fans, this protest truck was sent by EXO’s Chinese fans as an expression of their loyal support for the members.
In addition to the protest truck, EXO fans worldwide declared their unity in standing with the EXO members, particularly during CBX’s legal battle and alleged mistreatment by SM Entertainment..
#NewProfilePic
— _???????_????? (@ThavanthisaEXOL) June 2, 2023
Exols come on Change your profile pic to support exo @SMTOWNGLOBAL pic.twitter.com/355qGUhz3J
Previously, EXO CBX members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin announced to be leaving SM Entertainment for various reasons. owever, the most shocking revelation was that despite the massive lawsuit they faced against JYJ in 2009, SM Entertainment allegedly continued to enforce controversial K-pop ‘slave contracts’ on its artists.
As a result of these alleged ‘slave contracts’, EXO CBX members planned to file a lawsuit after leaving SM Entertainment. And this issue happened amidst the hectic preparation of EXO’s upcoming comeback as a full group.
In response to the issue, EXO fans worldwide showed their support by trending various hashtags, including:
- #WeStandWithCBX
- #WeStandWithChen
- #WeStandWithBaekhyun
- #WeStandWithXiumin
- #JusticeforCBX
We stand with XIUMIN, BAEKHYUN and CHEN both as individual artists and members of EXO.
— EXO GLOBAL (@EXOGlobal) June 3, 2023
Our trust and support is solely for EXO and its members. We believe in EXO, we stand with CBX.#WeStandWithCBX#첸백시_응원합니다#엑소랑_함께_걸어가는_엑소엘@weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/CQunf7gdQc
Always have and always will..#WeStandWithCBX#WeStandWithChen#WeStandWithBaekhyun#WeStandWithXiumin pic.twitter.com/aSiikg8YdJ
— ⁀?diva ?⁀ (@yeolite_) June 4, 2023
If you truly support EXO, listen to what Baekhyun said on the picture down below #JusticeForCBX #FREE_CBX#WeStandWithCBX pic.twitter.com/VCugcWzd7x
— ?AURA?| WHERE’S MY EX꩜-DB ? (@HeavenlyBaekSoo) June 4, 2023
SM Entertainment Stock Price Crashed Due to EXO CBX Leaving and Possible Lawsuit + New Official Statement
Finally, because of EXO CBX members’ leaving and possible lawsuit announcement, SM Entertainment’s stock price has been continuously decreasing for the past 5 days. This massive price decrease shows how much power EXO and their fans hold in the company and its future.
SM Entertainment’s stock price is plummeting. pic.twitter.com/funzIofOg4
— KKG ? All About Kpop, KDrama, & Games (@kvibeslover) June 4, 2023
SM Entertainment Issues New Official Statement
As a result, SM Entertainment released an official statement on June 5. According to the statement, SM will provide copies of the artists’ settlement as along as EXO CBX promises to use it for checking the details. The company asked that EXO CBX does not use the data for unfair purposes.
“After careful consideration, SM Entertainment will provide copies of settlement data on the premise that the artists and their representatives will not use them for unfair purposes other than checking its details.
We have also explained the situation to the 3 artists and other EXO members and asked for their consent to provide copies of the data.
There have been various reports regarding the 3 artists’ issues, and we’re not specifically refuting any of them,
However, we would like to explain that a unilateral notice with insufficient evidence does not result in a termination of contract.
Therefore, we will continue with the best of our abilities to negotiate with the 3 artists whom we highly value.
Additionally, we will hold legal and ethical responsibilities to the third party who give false advice to the three artists.
Finally, we will do our best to make sure that EXO’s activities, which fans had expected, will proceed without difficulties.”
SM Entertainment.
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