EXO is currently the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons, as it was reported last minute that one of the members, Lay, would be absent from EXO’s fan meeting. Although there were no details about the idol’s absence, fans are disappointed that the idol even left Korea during the morning of the event.
On December 14, SM Entertainment, EXO’s music agency, confirmed the news to media outlets, stating, “It is true that Lay departed for China today.” However, the agency remained silent about the specific reasons that led to the decision.

South Korean media outlets confirmed that Lay rehearsed for the fan meeting on December 13. However, immediately after the rehearsal, the idol communicated that it would be difficult for him to attend the event and boarded a flight to China the morning of the event.
Many K-Netizens believe that Lay’s absence might be related to political issues between China and South Korea, given the timing of the call and his immediate departure from the country. What do you think?