Baekhyun of EXO shares his post-SM dispute state of mind, while SM Entertainment updates on the current situation.

Today (19th), EXO member Baekhyun sent a message through the fan platform Bubble. He said, "Thank you for your trust. I apologize for the troubles and hardships I have caused you." After resolving the dispute with his agency SM Entertainment, Baekhyun expressed his state of mind.

Baekhyun then stated, "I am still Baekhyun." This statement seems to reassure fans that even after successfully resolving the exclusive contract dispute through negotiation, he remains the same person they know.

Previously, Baekhyun, along with members Xiumin and Chen, raised the claim of invalidity of their exclusive contracts with SM Entertainment in June of last year. Amidst the tense standoff, the three successfully guided SM Entertainment into negotiations, ultimately reaching a final agreement.

On the 19th, SM Entertainment stated, "We have thoroughly discussed all the issues and resolved the disagreements, successfully achieving a friendly agreement." Furthermore, they expressed, "We engaged in discussions with mutual respect and made modifications (to the exclusive contract) and promise to further strengthen our future relationship."

Here is the official statement from SM Entertainment: "Recently, our agency and the three artists involved have displayed different positions and issues in public, causing confusion among the public who supports EXO. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused. We have had sufficient time to discuss all the issues with the artists. Through these discussions, we were able to resolve the disputes arising from misunderstandings and reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. We are pleased to share this with everyone and provide our conclusive stance."