i was a hardcore army from 2015 to 2020. still like them, just not too into kpop anymore. never was an exo-l, though i liked their music (and still do). i was there during the great army-exo-l wars, and even then, as much as army hated exo-l, im sure that most must have acknowledged that exo was bts’ only competition. i have always enjoyed their well-written songs and appreciated their vocals and all-rounder members instead of being bitter about them being a worthy opponent. sm tried to come up with superm, thinking that bringing together the company’s popular bg members would create more profit, but tbh it didn’t exactly feel like a group, as we are used to seeing the members in their respective groups. seeing the bond between the members strengthening over time is one factor that ensures kpop fans keep stanning the group, and that just wasn’t there with superm. therefore, the group was not able to replace exo as planned, as it was mainly supported by solo stans and akgaes. by the time superm was a thing, exo wasn’t as active as they were before, so that’s why i think superm was a replacement plan. and now we have come to the erasure of cbx, when they are such an integral part of the group. exo is known for their vocals so losing these members wouldnt make the group feel like exo. same with any other member, but i hope you get what i mean. cbx comebacks were also quite entertaining. so it’s quite sad to see how sm has slowly abandoned exo over the years when they were the only bg who could have been in bts’ place or as popular as bts. exo and bts were friendly rivals, pushing each other to be their best, always respecting one another and some members forming meaningful friendships despite their fandoms. it’s almost like sm just gives up on their groups once they hit the top to create new ones, when that group could have been making them the most profit now. its disappointing to see what exo and exo-ls has been going through for the past years. my heart goes out to all exo-ls, especially to the ones who had been waiting for ot9 for the longest while. im wishing for you guys that cbx will be included in the comeback. p.s. i have stopped engaging with kpop fandoms as it gets quite toxic and tiring. so sorry if anything i said offended you, but please do not attack me. i was just stating my opinions and sympathising with exo-ls. submitted by /u/Longjumping_Prune_45 [link] [comments]
