Looks like some angry EXO fans are dead serious in wanting to kick out Chen (첸) from the K-pop mega group for good.
A number of EXO-Ls (EXO stans) came down to SMTown Coex Artium located in Gangnam yesterday (19th January). The fans – who referred themselves as EXO-L ACE – have protested for the 27-year-old to make his exit.
According to Allkpop, the group’s initial plan was to gather 200 people present for the protest. However, the number was cut down to 100 for an unknown reason. During the actual event itself, it was reported that around 50 individuals were present, which proved that the haters were just all talk.
In response, loyal followers of Chen (real name Kim Jongdae) worldwide have taken to Twitter to show their love and support to him by coming up with several hashtags such as #MyAnswerIsEXO9, #EXOLBelievesInEXO9 and #Chen_Stays, demanding him to stay with the other members.
Additionally, some even slammed those who were in attendance during the protest, referring the fans as a “clowns” for embarrassing themselves. Feel free to read their reactions here:
For EXO, as an artist and human being, we will always root for your happiness above all.
To all fans, thank you for all your hard work in supporting today.#CHEN_STAYS#MyAnswerIsEXO9#엑소엘이_그리는_미래는_아홉명 #하늘에서_내려온_아홉개의_별 @weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/TNkDrpssZP
— EXO GLOBAL (@EXOGlobal) January 19, 2020
Your wish was to focus on your individual happiness,
who are we to suppress?
More than anything else, we will go as far as we can go to protect that happiness for all of you.#CHEN_STAYS#MyAnswerIsEXO9#엑소엘이_그리는_미래는_아홉명 #하늘에서_내려온_아홉개의_별@weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/XOg3NMahXE
— EXO Worldwide (@WWEXOL) January 19, 2020
We cannot imagine the world without this smile, we wish nothing but a happy, blessed and a life filled with love to this sunshine. We love you Chen🌸❤️
#CHEN_STAYS#MyAnswerIsEXO9#엑소9_평생_함께가자@weareoneEXO https://t.co/LqzF5q6dW0— EXO-L MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS (@wecareforEXOL) January 19, 2020
I'll stand by you always 🌻#엑소9_평생_함께가자 #MyAnswerIsEXO9#CHEN_STAYS@weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/NLlIy8g6YI
— 🍂 (@zzkdo) January 19, 2020
EXO-L what did we learn today after that protest?
¡Don't clown yourself, unless you want to get edited like this! #엑소9_평생_함께가자 #CHEN_STAYS#MyAnswerIsEXO9 pic.twitter.com/R5pdzZdfEt
— 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐲⁹ EXO (@karmy_exo) January 19, 2020
All aboard the CLOWN train! #CHEN_STAYS#MyAnswerIsEXO9#엑소엘은_엑소의_얼굴이다 pic.twitter.com/YhBGmsVCor
— 『cyeol』 (@yeolwo) January 19, 2020
In case you missed it, the Daejeon-born idol caused massive stir among fans following the announcement of his marriage. He even revealed that his non-celebrity partner is currently pregnant with their first child; further adding fuel among his fans.
Do you think EXO-L ACEs were being overly obsessive towards Chen?
Sources: Allkpop (1)(2), Kstarlive.
