EXO member Lay will not attend the fan meeting "EXO'verse." On the 14th, the agency SM Entertainment announced through the fan community, "Due to unavoidable circumstances, Lay will inevitably be unable to attend the fan meeting." They added, "We ask for your understanding as we inform you of the sudden change in participating members to the fans who have waited and supported us for a long time."

EXO will hold two fan meetings on the same day at Inspire Arena in Jung-gu, Incheon. This fan meeting is the first event in 1 year and 8 months since the EXO 12th debut anniversary fan meeting held in April last year. EXO is scheduled to meet fans at 2 PM and 7 PM that day.

Originally, all members who participated in the 8th full album "REVERSE"—Suho, Kai, Chanyeol, Sehun, D.O., and Lay—were expected to attend the fan meeting. However, due to Lay's sudden absence, only five members will take the stage that day.

At this fan meeting, EXO plans to perform hit songs including the reverse charting winter song "First Snow." They also plan to premiere new songs from "REVERSE," scheduled for release next year. Fans are looking forward to EXO's diverse performances.

Ticket cancellations for the fan meeting "EXO'verse" are fully refundable without any fees. This measure appears to be to prevent inconvenience to fans caused by Lay's absence. EXO values communication with fans and aims to provide a special experience for fans at this fan meeting as well.

EXO has recently continued active promotions and maintains steady popularity through communication with fans. The complete sell-out of this fan meeting is seen as proof of EXO's unwavering popularity. Fans have expressed anticipation for EXO's stage and new music.

The agency informed fans of Lay's absence and requested their understanding along with guidance regarding the fan meeting. EXO will continue to communicate with fans and approach them through various activities in the future.