Fans of the K-pop group EXO were surprised when member Lay Zhang Yixing did not attend their long-awaited fan meeting on December 14, 2025. The event was meant to celebrate a reunion of the group, and promotional materials had shown Lay’s participation. He had also been involved in rehearsals for the past month, so his sudden absence shocked many fans who traveled specifically to see him perform.
Lay Zhang Yixing Apologizes for Missing EXO Fan Meeting
SM Entertainment, EXO’s management company, released an official notice about five hours before the fan meeting began. They cited “unavoidable circumstances” for Lay’s absence and announced that tickets would be fully refunded. The statement did not provide detailed reasons, which caused speculation among fans. Only the other five members Sehun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun performed at the event, leaving fans disappointed and confused.
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Later that evening, Lay Zhang Yixing posted a personal apology on social media. He explained that he had to fly back to Beijing to attend an important event organized by the National Theatre of China. He assured fans that he had arrived safely and expressed his sincere apologies to his fans, his fellow EXO members, his company, and everyone affected by his absence.
Some fans questioned whether SM Entertainment had properly coordinated Lay’s schedule, as he had been traveling between China and South Korea multiple times in the past two months. Others accepted that his absence may have been due to urgent national obligations. Many fans called for the company to issue a written apology and consider compensation for fans who incurred additional travel and accommodation costs. There were also concerns about fair treatment of Lay in recent group activities, including allegedly brief appearances in their latest music video.
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Despite the disappointment, many fans expressed their understanding of Lay’s situation. They acknowledged that artists sometimes face emergency assignments, especially from national institutions, that require immediate attention. The situation highlighted the challenges of coordinating schedules for international stars and reminded fans of the pressures that performers like Lay Zhang Yixing face while balancing commitments in both China and South Korea.
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