Why Tao, Kris, and Luhan left EXO during their peak

[@honeylee9515]

I really missed exo with 12 members!

[@NiamYengkongSaoVang]

We all do.

[@kiraamanakakiritogirlfrien3242]

Ong 😭😭😭😭

[@febiemarquez7432]

Same us..i miss ot12

[@kimyana3349]

Same TT

[@cingboih2211]

Yes 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@akshita6189]

I became an EXO-L after leave of LuHan, Kris and ZTao but I still miss them and sometimes it feels like they're still members of EXO

[@benjarchams5466]

Yap it's true i can't remove them from EXO Also after they leave 😭😭😭

[@sandrawright8632]

Did lay also left the group exo

[@akshita6189]

@@sandrawright8632 No, he's still a member of EXO. He's developing his career i in China.

[@sandrawright8632]

Thanks

[@1718Dance]

I’ve been a fan since Exo teasers and kris was my bias I miss him in the group but so proud of him

[@stannnn9357]

Most entertainment company treat their artists as product than human being.

[@saimasinthy8204]

r8

[@alisha7394]

They just use them like money making machines

[@lovelyangel425]

Yes

[@princessjenjen8114]

Except YG

[@simpayshenaides]

@@alisha7394 Its business what you guys Expect LOL

[@cdy7048]

I'm just glad that the 3 of them are reunited and are openly close to one another. And for those that think yixing isn't mistreated just because he's still in SM, you might want to think again lol

[@coldmilk2786]

He is mistreated but he doesn't want to left them 🥺

[@tokyoscavenger2811]

Xiumin is the most mistreated check out exo m mvs and see how little lines or screentime he was given but he's not chinese so exols don't care

[@jacobbai9619]

tbh everybody there was mistreated, but some just wanna break the contract and find a better way to make money

[@cdy7048]

@@jacobbai9619 there's definitely a difference in degree for mistreatment. As foreign members, they weren't given as many opportunities as the korean members, exo-m was given barely any promotions compared to exo-k, even though exo-m was the unit that made them explode in china, one of their biggest markets, and having to adapt to a foreign culture and language is already hard enough on its own. It would be even more difficult for them to speak up about it. So I don't think it's fair to say that the korean members had it just as hard as the foreign members, even though they haven't had the best treatment for sure.

[@sarahmaric4125]

That hits hard!

[@dianalest553]

I love the talent of the boys but I really hate their company, the whole entretaiment industry (not just korean) is pretty dark and creepy, this talented and brilliant boys and girls deserve better.

[@akshita6189]

I agree with you, I think they are living better life from that they lived in EXO. Also, they atleast are enjoying the freedom which SM couldn't give them! But still...I miss them By the way, you should write THESE instead of THIS. I'm not offending you 😄

[@santawangkheimayum6720]

You are right

[@loveseoulmarui1502]

I can't agree with you. They just left for bigger money, betraying their team members & loyalty fans to China where is not fair about compliance. Throughout their career in South Korea, they could become famous celebrities in China. But they lost the trust & sincerity in S. Korea & global entertainment industry.

[@xiurongzhang7044]

@@loveseoulmarui1502 ARE YOU DUMB! They didn't betray the team members and plus they didn't left for bigger money! The reason why they left was because the company didn't treat them any better, you see whenever they get injured, The company always tell them to perform on stage even though they're hurt. Tao foot got injured but he still had to perform and that will be worst for him. Lay, his wrist bleed but SM just gave him a bracelet to cover up the blood like wtf! Plus SM treats chinese members poorly and unfairly. They always favour koreans more, of course because they're korean as well! They wouldn't left exo if the company are willing to treat them better. Do you want to see them suffer?????? NOOOOOO!

[@xiurongzhang7044]

@@loveseoulmarui1502 plus if you don't support ot12 . You're a fake exo l, you shouldn't have become an exo l in the 1st place. Mostly fake Korean exo l and other exo l.

[@helianjay]

KrisTaoHan don't want to leave EXO they want to leave SM 🥺

[@Quinn_Kinn]

thats right !

[@ME-mx4gn]

in reality, they left EXO immediately, but still bond to SM till 2022

[@divyanshichauhan4668]

@@ME-mx4gn why would they do that do you even know how big actors are they. I am a big fan of Chinese dramas and they are really good in acting.

[@youdeserveeverything8927]

@@divyanshichauhan4668 if I understood correctly, it was not their choice at all, they just couldn't legally terminate the contract they had with SM entertainment that made them linked to the company until 2022 (not totally sure tho)

[@loralili1704]

😔but the LEFT EXO alone

[@lillipop4622]

Exo is facing so many issues since 2012.. But i still don't understand how they still remain in top and a big threat to other groups. They are doing this without proper promotions. Just imagine what will happn if sm promote this group and their biggest fanbase china get lift ban of kpop. Im pretty sure they can broke so many records

[@EXOEXOL_]

Exactly what I'm thinking ..Knowing that their fans is still growing everyday even at their hiatus times.Nominations from left and right even without comeback..They are really amazing.

[@izzatnajmi1631]

Imagine China don't ban hallyu and blocked KZbin in China.. Maybe exo MV views reach 1B

[@tokyoscavenger2811]

@@izzatnajmi1631 not true..

[@tokyoscavenger2811]

@@izzatnajmi1631 bilibili is china's ytube exo has 4.Billion views combined with official mvs, fancams and live performance but none or their mvs reach 1billion views

[@tokyoscavenger2811]

@@izzatnajmi1631 i know they are most streamed i'm talking the views on their official mvs none of has reach 1 billion views 90% chinese exols are solo stans they're they don't really care about views the most important thing for them is to buy their albums and to prepare ridiculous birthday present.

[@goodthoughtsonly8125]

Now I really understand how the drama "Brightest star in the sky" low-key reflects Z-Tao's actual music career and brutal music industry

[@justhalrmdaniel3556]

I wanna cry for them 😭 now

[@prasanshasunar7576]

It has got 50% true story of tao

[@insidebest7887]

Yaa I think the same

[@sweetyyyy7392]

That was the first drama I have ever watched 🥺.

[@sapalmya9632]

Kpop entertainment industry had a long history of discrimination non korean artist don't get same same limelight, endorsement, media attention as native artist like Blink non korean singer Lisa

[@escritora84]

I started listening to both BTS and EXO in August 2013, and you could tell how drastically EXO's momentum shifted after the others left. It didn't help that 2014-2016 were kind of bad years for K-pop and SM.It's a shame because by the time Tao left, the group was starting to find their footing (the "Call Me Baby" video? Peak charisma gold). I still love their music, as their albums are consistently solid, I just wonder where they'd be today if they'd been treated better by SM and got the rest that they deserved. Would there have been a need for SuperM if EXO was able to keep up their standing from their rookie years? Who knows?

[@suhadinieperera8027]

I agree. SM should have promote EXO if they want to get into Us market. SM treated them like shit like Exo became their money lending machine. And talking about SuperM i don't get their music. It's not kpop. It's not sm standard nor exo standard. But still i support them coz of Baekhyun and Jongin. Um exol too since day one. Um happy bout exo's achievements ☺️

[@ChicaBuenosAires]

what do you mean the momentum shifted? I wasn't an EXO-L back then so idk but I'm curious as to what the perspective was like when they left. was it really unexpected?

[@EXOEXOL_]

I am curiuos too.If they were just been treated properly and given a proper promotions,....

[@theirbrotherhoodandfriends6101]

SM doesn't promote EXO in the US, they are focused in Asia. And I'm really fine with that because EXO's music remained as it was from the beginning of their debut.

[@Itsme-wy9vh]

@@izzatnajmi1631 Don’t drag BTS to try to raise up EXO. BTS’ album artwork was nominated in 2019 and they are relevant in the US (they were already on the Billboard hot 100 top 10) that’s why they were invited. Not because EXO turned down the invitation. BTS were invited again in 2020 to perform with an American artist. Everything they’ve achieved in Asia and the US is on their own merit. It has nothing to do with EXO. We can support our favorites without bringing down others.

[@Excsta]

I miss OT12, Kris is my bias and Luhan is my bias wrecker 😔 i got into EXO when growl came out and man those were the times. at first i didn't like EXO because i was more of a 2nd gen kpop even tho exo was 2nd gen? but i liked groups like OT5 TVXQ and Big bang n etc. but after listening to growl, i became a fan. I miss old EXO =( i will never forget about them. OT12 forever. ps i love tao too and my current bias in exo is D.O.

[@rumadas7597]

My bias is Luhan and Kris Wu now

[@ShahanshahShahin]

Exo is 3rd Gen

[@leeloleelo9831]

Same, my current bias is also do

[@honeylee9515]

I still stream their MV's . . . they're timeless!

[@kows_arr]

Same

[@Dearest_Kenyetta]

I'm happy for Kris, Luhan and Tao. They're not stuck in the past...so neither should those of us who love them be.

[@byy_aria]

I admit, with Kris' departure alone broke my heart, and especially when Luhan and Tao too, I'm also felt relieved that they did. I'm happy that they choose themselves to become healthy and do whatever makes them happy. Leaving the company wouldn't be a hinderance in their brotherhood. I mean they've spent most of their lives together in a small dorm. I've witnessed how they mean for each other, and I'm sure they would support each other whenever their members are. They are the most supportive and happy people for exo and their korean and chinese soloists. They are the biggest fans of our idols (whether its exo, exo subnits, korean or chinese soloists).

[@thaoa16]

New EXO fan since 2023 and I’m happy with the 9 members they currently have, although would love to see Lay promoting with them again soon. Let the past stay where it belongs..

[@creativecreations7715]

If they didn’t leave, Exo would be more bigger.. They're still good, but if you see the performance difference 12 members vs now..you'll know, kris,luhan,Tao was such Talent

[@Enma_yoo]

While I have no problems with Luhan and Tao, Kris leaving just moments away from their concert without any notice, and how the members suffered and had to readjust everything, be more exhausted, I will never forgive him for that.

[@Enma_yoo]

@@umerayaz9836 maybe he could’ve warned his members so that they didn’t have to suffer last minute. Maybe he could’ve told his members instead of them finding out through the news. Well, he’s in jail now so I guess that shows his character.

[@19K4SEC]

​@@Enma_yooHow could he warn the other members if he didn't even know anything lol

[@exo1762]

EXO power is insane even after losing 3 members (even EX-EXO are super huge individually), what if other kpop groups have to go through all these I doubt that they'll be able to do like EXO. (It Hurts so bad that I don't want any other kpop groups/ fandom to go through it)

[@CD-gb5he]

Yeah. People always say those 3 left at the height of the groups popularity when that's simply not the case. Are people seriously forgetting how Exo was cheated in 2017 and should have sweeped the awards season? And that occurred after 3 members left. Or how even after 3 members left and Lay hasn't been active, the group still sells over a million physical albums each album(with the one exception happening because SM wouldn't restock the albums and yet they still managed to sell around 800,000 physical copies and that album didn't even have D.O. or Xiumin)and all of their solos and sub units usually sell over 200,000 physical copies. And that's with all the rumors they encountered over the years such as Baekhyun and Taeyeon or Kai and Krystal. And we can't forget that no amount of trying to convince fans to switch over to NCT succeeded until Super M was created and some Exo fans decided they would support NCT members since Baekhyun and Kai were in a unit with them. Now, after Super M, NCT is finally selling more physical albums.

[@CD-gb5he]

Also, ex exo members helped provide the blueprint for the exo solo debuts, and other groups like NCT, BTS, etcetera. Because, Kris was over here collaborating with Travis Scott, Vin Diesel, fashion designers etcetera. Luhan was doing projects for Disney and costarring with Matt Damon. Tao also went down a similar path. Granted I do recognize that older groups like Big Bang and JYJ and PSY were doing collaborations with western artists (such as Missy Elliott, Kanye, & Snoopdog) long before the ex-EXO members. So, they were probably the ones that helped influence the ex-EXO members.

[@loralili1704]

My boys are perfect

[@imautumn7292]

🙂 I'm a new exol but I really miss OT12🙂💔

[@lia7490]

Remove emoji :(((

[@ananya_the_dreamer]

Same

[@abigailcarcueva2624]

girl I feel you :

[@abegiellynnpabillo9668]

Were same

[@loralili1704]

Exo tried 8 yrs with 9 mmbes exo is 9:)

[@shreyanparajuli4196]

It's just that if SM had treated all the EXO members equally then it would be a different story now😏.. I wish all the luck to Kris,Luhan and tao as well as other EXO members..

[@kimleeangella7952]

I really miss ot-12 but also sometimes think that they would become famous in exo but wouldn’t get their freedom.I am really proud of them that they left and decided to do a solo career as they are getting the freedom to do anything. I love this smart and intelligent guys.

[@rumadas7597]

They had guts to follow their dreams.. Luhan s songs have soulful lyrics...

[@izzatnajmi1631]

If kris patience. I'm sure SM let him free like SM do to lay now. Lay become CEO now.. Doing well in China

[@tejutaeju4427]

I became fan of TAO after watching "The brightest star in the sky" but then I was not aware of kpop or EXO later I heard "Sweet Night" and fell in love with Taehyung and gradually I got to know about BTS n Kpop and then I got to know that TAO was a member of EXO..I literally cried for him but I still like EXO especially Kai n Baek but I am an ARMY..No matter what I will always support BTS & TAO..

[@bella11110]

I know it was your opinion, but it sounds kinda rude, why you have to said that you are ONLY standing tao and bts, like the other members aren't worthy, I mean, it's ok, good for you, but you don't have to say it in a EXO12 video... If you are standing bts say that in one of their videos, if you are standing tao you can say you know tao and you are supporting him after his drama without this "ONLY" vibe 😢 Maybe it's just me but I found it a bit disrespectful, I hope you can understand and delete or edit your comment

[@siemkimvarte7694]

I also one to say something I also like ztao after looking the brightest star in the sky I say wow this boy have a beautiful voice and now I look exo I say I have seen this boy before and now I have comment I really like exo ztao love you.

[@fatematuzzahura9738]

Tao 💗 I love him so much

[@sanikasultana5350]

Hi, fellow army. I got into them in a simillar way. Through Never gone by Kris. I knew about exo then but did not pay much attention as I was too busy with BTS. But after that movie, I looked Kris up and ended up in Growl. From there, Love shot, Monster, Power... And now I also support exo even though I am an army.

[@devikas4609]

@@sanikasultana5350 yes I love and respect exo too and I am an ARMY too💜

[@kerronwalker1589]

I am still sad over this situation it makes me sad that SM has been a repeat offender of contract issues. 2013/14/15 was just not a good run for SM entertainment in general, I hope to see all the boys reunite one day so we can get like a celebration or something of one of the groups that cause a generational shift in kpop. Also how could you forget about Lay' his really big in China espically recently with his new album which is amazing. All I have to say is support all the boys cause they are all talented and amazing 😭

[@Popsori]

You're right that Lay has some bangers with his new album! I wanted to focus solely on the three EXO members that left, but Lay is big in China too 😀

[@mhaldita8657]

Pls dont hate me i know lay love exo members so much.. But when im looking for the works he done when he solo.. Its great... His music video has a millions views... KZbin is banned in china.. Yet hes still have so many views... Hes doing great now..

[@popular12345-p]

True 🤧

[@kemurquiza518]

Lulu and Kris was the most famous members back then and when they left, a lot of EXO-Ls also left the fandom. But looking at the positive side, when 3 members left, some members that are over shadowed got their time to shine. I remember back then Sehun(my bias) doesn't have much Sehun stan compare to he is today, and that same goes to Chanyoel.

[@honeybuttercheeps]

i thought lay also left the group?

[@teri3585]

@@honeybuttercheeps he is still in the group Dont say that😭 Hes just inactive with exo activities because of problems with hallyu wave in china

[@marynicoleabergas1014]

my first bias was Lulu but now I love chanyeol

[@loralili1704]

Yes they hurted exo so bad:)

[@andjelabozovic7365]

@@loralili1704 no they didnt they had to leave bc of their health and mistreatment so yeah

[@hanamoon5474]

The music business is brutal, and always in favor of the management companies, why so many willingly fling themselves into this financial hole is beyond me. If they were able to find a better situation elsewhere, good for them. Whether you want to admit it or not, non Koreans are treated differently in Korea, that's just the way it is, social change will inevitably happen, but it will be slow, and perhaps painful.

[@Popsori]

The music business really is brutal. I think most K-pop fans know about slave contracts, but K-pop idols goes through a lot more than those contracts. I think a trend we'll see in the future is more idols skipping the Big 3 to debut in other smaller or mid-sized labels that treat their idols better.

[@hanamoon5474]

@@Popsori For the record, I know that these types of contracts are used in western countries as well, as to the other difficulties faced by Kpop artists, I'm well aware of the stress they go through on multiple levels, but combining that with this huge financial obligation hanging over your head, to me, that's the part that would be the last straw. It would be nice if management and artist could be mutually beneficial to each other on a more equal basis, a smaller company might fulfill that.

[@Popsori]

@@hanamoon5474 For sure, I wasn't trying to imply you didn't know these contracts. I was more arguing that for nearly all K-pop (as well as Western) label, it's heavily stacked against the new trainee. I see a lot more idols fleeing the big, established, brand name labels a lot more often than 10 years ago in 2010. Smaller and mid-sized companies in K-pop can offer a lot more incentives to their idols (e.g. better profit splitting, more freedom, etc.), as well as be successful in today's K-pop scene.

[@hanamoon5474]

@@Popsori I didn't mean to appear confrontational, at any rate, you or I don't have all the answers. I read many posts on fans opinions on management companies, when they really have no idea what goes on internally. I'm not a business person, but there has to be a better way. As to the smaller companies, MAMAMOO comes to mind, they seem to have more creative freedom, it will be interesting to see how they fare in the long run

[@Popsori]

For sure, I think there has to be a better way too. Although I'm more slanted towards the idols in most cases, I know that companies need to make profit too. It's a business after all and K-pop labels aren't charities. I'd like to see how Rainbow Bridge World and other label smaller/mid-sized labels run their agencies.

[@ProximaCentauri88]

I'm a month old EXOL and was introduced to the group when they have 8 active members performing for "Loveshot" and I was blown away. I only recently knew about the issues about Kris, Luhan, and Tao.

[@Joyrth]

I miss OT12, but I like how the Chinese members became independent and made names for themselves

[@chargerw]

and the audacity other fandom saying exo is lame lmaoo if only sm treats em equally and fair... they’re the one would break everything

[@gryszxs]

As an EXO-L since 2013 and a Luhan-biased, I still have hang ups on EXO OT12 but seeing them rise on their own careers, I'm happy.

[@cosmicrailway7066]

I remember when they left, everybody thought that they were over and would go down eventually but they still dominated those following years (half of the generation). Much respect for EXO. I can now understand why i don't get a lot of hype in the overdose song or era.because it was indeed a sad year for EXO.

[@pazfoying8074]

For kpop stans who don’t know or who still think that every entertainment agency treat their artists well, think again. They might make it look like they cherish a non-Korean artist, but if that particular artist is famous, they will “cherish” that person not because they respect him/her that much, but because the money that they can get from him/her is a huge help for them. Look at it closely, there’s always and I mean always a difference in treatment between a Korean and non-korean artists. People may deny it because their bias would be hit by the truth, but it’s going to be obvious. 😌 Anyway, support and focus on your faves.

[@princessdannahrosenime8299]

these 3 precious gems never deserve such maltreatment. Right people at the right group but at the wrong agency

[@noraangel9141]

I really missed Kris ,Tao and luhan

[@siemkimvarte7694]

Yes I always missed them.

[@devni8678]

Everyone say when luhan exit half of the fandom did. Even my friends did. If they are still with exo i can't imagine how huge they would be

[@helianjay]

I am worried that this will happen to Lay also. Exo-ls pls love and be fair to Lay 🥺✨

[@ittasteslikeelectricity8429]

SM should be fair. like for Kris, Luhan and Tao, They did not leave because of fans, they did not leave because of EXO, they left because of SM.

[@shantel9392]

Not everybody wants to put up with nonsense there comes a point in your life that you must walk away before you lose your mind.

[@tc6103]

I could tell a lot of effort went into this video! Nice job

[@Nabwave]

Woah... Thank you for this video, it really open my eyes about kpop industry, especially SM (toxic company) Now i dont blame them for leaving, great choice i think

[@Popsori]

No problem at all! Thank you for watching 😀

[@abigailcarcueva2624]

Knowing that kris, luhan and tao became successfull is so fulfilling. They're talent is incredible and should not be wasted ❤ however I still felt a bit empty and sad :

[@heygellybaee7701]

the only thing Im holding on to right now is that the 3 of them still get in touch with each other as well as the 9 remaining members. Being able to remain close like that even after having to leave a group of people you've tresured for so many years is just fulfilling in its way.I mean... no frienship was ever broken between the group. It is still 12 of them no matter what

[@litsheepofchina8337]

And now Lay is not even promoting with them because of politics and he may potentially be banned in promoting with Exo for that same reason. Exo never had a break. Suffering from loss of 3 members, controversies and backlash now Lay and the military. They cried during the ment in Exploration. A lot of Exo-Ls feel doomed even though we might not say it. Nevertheless I will wait as Junmyeon said that If you're happy to wait then it's Love. All i'll do is Wait.

[@tokyoscavenger2811]

Debuting chinese members is a mistake. If exo are all non-problematic korean members they'll be as huge as bts in the west.

[@nikiwe1307]

@@tokyoscavenger2811 or if their company was kinder, BTS are given a lot of freedom and are treated like family

[@tokyoscavenger2811]

@@nikiwe1307 lu han was treated nicely but he become a big star in china that big chinese companies (bigger and richer than SM) chased him and offer him $$$$ so he betrayed his group and terminated his contract then start to accept numerous chinese projects what he did was illegal that even the beijing court sided with SM and dismiss his lawsuit.

[@zamarulhisham1510]

Lay already invole in latest comeback..please support them

[@ayesha-co3tt]

Lay is apart of this comeback

[@rainbowpoop670]

What’s sad is that many new EXO-L and people don’t actually know that EXO originally consisted of 12 members.Even I didn’t know and I have been a EXO-L for 2 years

[@teri3585]

Whatttt U didnt knew for 2 years Well i hav been a fan since a few months and in the beginning i had this habit of counting the members in every group pics It hurts i know😢

[@rainbowpoop670]

@@teri3585 It’s because no one really talked about them

[@teri3585]

@@rainbowpoop670 still could have figured the numbers in earlier mvs specially growl that legendary song

[@rainbowpoop670]

@@teri3585 When I first joined kpop everyone looked the same to me

[@iiidontgiveashit]

Most of the new fans know OT12 cause it has been sensational once. And they all carry a huge fanbase! I'm not an Exol but I know most about exo way back. May be you haven't googled. But most have done that.

[@justMAPLEEEE]

I can't believe I am crying over this. I mean, I've already accepted the situation years ago but it still pull strings in my heart. 😭

[@cheeriphellovepillodar1364]

yes, its partly true that you'd be a fool not to take an offered job which is way more better in terms of location, pay, more freedom and etc. but still salute to Lay who endured everything and chose to stay despite every hardships he's been through especially as being the only Chinese member left in the group, for choosing EXO over the bigger opportunities and money that was offered to him. Well, look at him now, his achievements, it all paid off! Just sharing some thoughts hehe. Still happy for the achievements of the 3 ex members and the unforgettable memories they have made with the group. Hoping for an OT12 moment in the future!

[@tinyatiny3649]

We need to appreciate Yixing More! All the love and support to exo ot9!!!

[@zara7591]

Not all of them left for money or big opportunities,Tao left because of his health problems,plus his father forced him to leave,he was already the heir of billions

[@misong7985]

Great video!!! I appreciated that you presented both positive side of those members leaving and the continued success of EXO. I think in the end, the ambition of each member is what keeps them going. No amount of money is enough to replace passion. Discipline with overtake motivation every time.

[@Popsori]

Thank you for the kind words. Really humbled! As for EXO, I think both EXO and the three Chinese members did what's best for them. They're both wildly successful today, so I'm happy for both of them.

[@sureiyarukshana6027]

I really miss exo tao and luhan🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭

[@charlene3747]

This was really informative and I really appreciate your depth of facts and knowledge. Excellent work and thank you for putting this video together.

[@hansikam1716]

I wish one day all exo 12 group could meet and give a stage performance

[@FFking-ro7ff]

I really miss you guys 🥺 Kris 💖zitao💞 and luhan❤ 🥺🥺🥺😭😟🥺

[@tanishkatawani7440]

i can hide my tears as long as they are happy...BUT i will miss them forever..Remember? weareone....

[@skylergotflame444]

It was heart breaking, but seeing them being OK makes me happy 😊

[@barthzesperida]

that time...im addicted to growl. i downloaded some of thier video from computer shop that time and watch it on my phone. . thats how crazy i am to them

[@rizwanarizwana8651]

You really work hard for making this video.tank you so much.i really respect you👍👌👏👏👏🇵🇰

[@ainizulkefli]

They rising so much even though sm didn't promote them properly.Imagine if sm promote them properly🥺🥺

[@marynicoleabergas1014]

THEY DESERVE MORE

[@khushbu020]

I don't know about them so much yaa but i saw luhan nd chris in dramas . After knowing that they are ex k-pop artists nd left their group due to their company i feel really bad but I'm happy that they are doing well now❤. But it was a really tough decision to leave their group for them , i think they miss their old days coz we can't forget our past ryt.

[@cheesepop510]

Now I know about EXO ...thanks for sharing...there were only 3 Chinese singers in that group so sad that they have to leave, but happy on the other hand because their hearts' desire were realized...let's support them then especially ZTao to improve his ranking he is full of zest in performing...

[@afi272]

i'm really happy for them and for their decisions. i hope they can keep on shining and take care of their health better!

[@loralili1704]

U guys:) Thery 3 are happy and the oone still hurting is exo

[@Gray_spunki12]

I was only 9 when exo debuted and they were one of the reasons why I got into Kpop. When kris, luhan, and Tao left I was so broken. I remember Tao stating that he only gets 4 hours of sleep every night, I didn’t understand at that time. Now that I’ve grown, I’m glad they left sm. The kpop industry is so corrupt

[@kimyana3349]

Love you TAOOOO

[@chessatreyu3601]

When they realease DFTF back in 2021, that the first time EXO doesnt release Chinese version song, and its really break my heart, just imagine they perform Tempo with 12 members!

[@baguettefeet9994]

"Between kpop stars and us normies" THEY ARE NORMAL PEOPLE TOO!!! They ain't no different they eat they sleep plus many more

[@gxld_599]

The life of a kpop star and a regular person is drastically different which is what I think he meant

[@cysy.g32]

Um yeah, but they don’t live the life “normal”people do. Although I think they should be treated like normal people, let’s admit it, they’re not.

[@cysy.g32]

@@gxld_599 exactly

[@isen7]

yeah, gave me big "im not like other girls" energy-

[@isen7]

@@gxld_599 actually no, the "normies" are in some fandoms too, so being a kpop fan isn't that "different" or "unique".

[@mattumodi]

Kris was my bias i still follow his songs and movies.

[@catnottoe]

Sorry but wasn’t he charged for r@pe? That’s quite awful if you’re still supporting him after that

[@lindatruong8199]

@@catnottoe i believe it was all fake, on twitter there's a lot of proof the "victims" lied and there's evidence he actually went to court and was charged but there's no update on him

[@tkp97]

@@lindatruong8199 he got arrested....

[@lindatruong8199]

@@tkp97 well Ik now…

[@jk-yl8dd]

I really miss three members and memories they left in exo in whole world

[@alishasitoula6310]

I really miss them a lot I hope that SM will learn from their loss.

[@christa682]

Sweet combat and brightest star in the sky

[@ksaewa]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@noeliac1094]

Hopefully we'll see them together once their contract ends next year 🤞🤞🤞

[@namramtaniya1326]

I relly miss tao luhan kriss

[@23kazel]

As much as I miss OT12, one can't deny that they got more freedom when they left the group. The 3 of them are now successful in China, specially Yifan. Their comfort zone is in China. I won't even be surprised if Yixing also won't reunite w/ EXO soon cause he can do more in China than in Korea. He is adored by variety and survival shows, he already produced lots of solo songs. I'm a Xingmi and I can feel that he's more comfortable having solo activities in China.

[@nafisanaimahoquelee]

I was finding the picture so many times now I found at 2:10

[@y_lymimaehernandez]

After hearing Tao's interview regarding his trainee days.. And Kris' radio guesting, where it happens that they talk about kpop era.. It rings a bell on how both happens to said the same thing that they wanted to showcase C-music and that they're Chinese. Also how they wanted people to hear Chinese music as well. That they get to perform and sing C-music wherever, without anyone telling them what they need to do. I guess the reason why they felt mistreated is that they also wanted to do C-music and perform it on stage and on their concerts but whenever they're on tour and promoting, mostly their song is performed in korean version and less Chinese version because that's what the company wants them to do. I think that they really want to be known and perform as an EXO but also wants to be recognized as a C-artist/idol and not just K-artist/idol and able to sing Chinese songs 'cause they're Chinese and not Korean. So i guess, maybe that is why they felt a bit unfair and out of place. Because mostly, the sides were all in favor in Korean and less Mandarin whenever they go out as a whole group.

[@cocaineminor4420]

But they were joining Korean pop/K-pop at that time not cpop so its very obvious that the company will tell them to make Korean songs instead of Chinese ones.

[@rumadas7597]

Luhan and Kris Wu are my fav singers.. I'll check out Tao too

[@lifeisbeautiful7408]

Ztao - he is my favorite C actor singer and rapper .

[@sean7891233]

thanks for treating kpop artistes as real human beings, something SM clearly wasn't interested in doing. and thanks for such a real video, your passion really shows thru. I'll be keeping an eye on your channel, peace.

[@Popsori]

Appreciate the kind words! Means a ton. Thanks and peace!

[@ronielynfeliciano617]

I miss them so much but what can we do if they wish to leave, besides they're happy with their own career now. All we can do as of the moment is to pray and wish them to take care of themselves and luck to their journeys.🤗🤗

[@352m7]

Luhan legit looks like Suho and Sehun ;-; ♡

[@Billionairewife1]

#OT12 ♡❤ LOVE THEM ALL #EXOL ❤ Like most of all I became an exol after the "Growl " I was in highschool

[@kemlapenid9424]

I just started to become an exo-l in early 2020. I just realized that there's alot of things I missed. Now it's hard to move on that they are only 9 members now, I really wished they are still friends with the members.

[@frieda4060]

Im fan since 2013 and i can say they are still friends

[@kemlapenid9424]

@@frieda4060 aww 🥺🥺 Why did they left btw? I want to hear from a true fan

[@frieda4060]

@@kemlapenid9424 oh as the video owner says its because sm treated chinese idols are so bad and giving them less moneh etc. So thats why they decided to leave and wanted to become famous as soloists in China while they were on top in their careers Exo :( im still sad about it but exo is now exo with 9 members but its still 13 in my heart T.T

[@Popsori]

Thanks for answering Kemberly's question so well. Really appreciate it!

[@Popsori]

Freida answered the question well. But I do think "non fans" can also explain why EXO broke up (not just true fans). I actually covered them as my job when I lived in Seoul as a K-pop journalist/reporter, so I saw a lot of EXO from 2012-2017.

[@salinaakter5757]

I really missed Tao.Exo isn't full without Tao.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@marynicoleabergas1014]

OT 12 i still miss this

[@kulasasdiary]

Napunta ako dito because of Tao ❣️ ' ah ganun pala.

[@iam_me4210]

They were the balance point of exo😢😢

[@appleni5651]

We can see more of their values after... this is much better than seeing them in pain. Quite glad of their state roght now❤️

[@wleeknow]

I heard growl 400 times

[@beierduo3064]

it's so gladly that they left SM ENTERTAINMENT because now they've got a good karma...they walk on their own path,rising their career by themselve's,,both of them are actor's at the same time...wooohhh fans are so proud of you guys...i love Wu yi fan(kris) as silver in the movie LORD LEGEND of RAVIGING DYNASTIES and also in the movie NEVER GONE with Liu yi fei gosh,they are so suited to each other. ,then i saw luhan first as an actor in the tv series FIGHTING for DESTINY,and Z in the tv series THE BRIGHTEST STAR in the SKY... now i am waiting for the new hollywood movie of kris Wu (xXx Return of Xander Cage)..

[@joysigangmei2243]

Huang Zi Tao best actor from The Brightest Star In The Sky

[@honeylee9515]

I watched this also and the negotiator ( but . . . no english sub only).

[@ameliabilazon9468]

I miss ot12 uwu, Tao was my bias up until now still, he is. Am I the only one who imagine things like, one day I hope they will reunite again? Because I still believe that "WE ARE ONE."

[@keziahedhris8416]

Luhan was my first bias

[@rosemarieteasdale9265]

ITS SAD THAT KRIS GONE

[@narenbarrette9687]

3:24 I swear Luhan looks like an animated character here.

[@princessjenjen8114]

I was huge huge huge fan of EXO not anymore cuz my bias was Luhan and Kris, that’s why I don’t call myself ex EXO-L cuz I realized I loved them as OT12 but not once member started leaving

[@sheenapena-montehermoso7110]

They also popular here also in Philippines ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@jinba1287]

No matter what EXO is 12 in my heart ❤️

[@kjxkk5yearsago241]

If their company treat them well. Maybe they still OT12 now. Because of mistreatment one by one chinese member left.

[@Noctis198]

Idk I have always felt that it was great move for both parties tbh. Still need to watch the vid but definitely prefer the OT9 over OT12. Also, what are your thoughts on SuperM's success overall? I dont know the sales figures but I wonder if they are as big as SM wants them to be.

[@Popsori]

With SuperM, I think they're not doing too bad so far. I think while some K-pop fans say they didn't meet the hype, I think SM overshot their expectations. The sales numbers may not be there, but as long as they're profitable in a year or so, I think it'll be okay. SuperM still has insanely talented performers individually. COVID also threw off all of 2020, so we can't get a good read of SuperM thus far. I think if SM, as well as each member hypes up the group, they have a good shot of creating their own fanbase in the US.

[@ninaisabelladejesus6613]

For me, If SM was open-minded back then. EXO would be a huge success not only in Korea but also in other Asian countries and western countries. If I remember it correctly, EXO was invited to attend Billboard but SM didn't let them? Because their target market are locals(?) but if they promoted EXO just like how they promote SuperM it would be different just like how BigHit promoted BTS. BUT HEY NO HATE TO SUPERM!! I LOVE THEM TOO ❤ Their songs are 🔥.

[@vinitapradhan4410]

I am an army but Exo is what brought me back to Kpop before BTS took my heart... Growl is still one of my fave song. That song is here to stay.

[@ibalyngdohmawphlang394]

I miss them all....

[@Thestyleaffair17]

All my love for luhan

[@ClassicallyMish]

They were still under contract for years financially when they left. Panda (Tao) is the only one who has secured his future without using EXO association. Tao’s career is diverse and his company does extensive training to artists like he complained about with SM. I bet Kris wishes he stayed with SM now.

[@ayahsdiary7321]

I'm new a exo 12 fan. I loved the growl after 9 yrs hahaha. I missed half of my life because I've just loved them so late..

[@lalaine6205]

Lay did not left but he already have his own company in China. Chromosome Ent that is currently recruiting trainees, I guess Lay is just waiting for his own contract to expire

[@Mjhanella]

I really missed them!if they didn't left every stage they perform will be heat for having 12 handsome exo members aghhhhh....I just love them 😍