EXO Unveils December Fan Meeting and Upcoming Album, Without Lay, Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin

Attention, EXO-Ls! Exciting news has arrived. The beloved boy group EXO has officially announced their fan meeting, titled EXO‘verse, set for December 13 and 14 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea. Additionally, the group is gearing up for a new album release, scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, with the exact date still to be confirmed. Notably, Lay will be joining the promotions, including the fan meeting and the forthcoming album.

EXO’s EXO‘verse Event

Fans can look forward to more details about EXO’s new album, which will be unveiled starting December 2025. According to SM Entertainment, the group will feature six members—Suho, Lay, Chanyeol, D.O. (Doh Kyung Soo), Kai, and Sehun—in both the fan meeting and the album. However, there’s uncertainty around the involvement of EXO-CBX members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin, likely due to ongoing legal disputes concerning their contracts and promotions.

During the fan meeting, EXO will perform popular hits, including their classic winter song, The First Snow. Fans can also expect a sneak peek at a new track from the upcoming album. Presales for the fan club will begin on October 30 at 8 PM KST (5:30 PM IST), with general sales following on October 31 at the same time. For those unable to attend in person, the fan meeting will have an online viewing option, with livestream details to be shared on EXO’s official social media.