EXO Faces Criticism for Live Vocals Without CBX at First World Tour Concert

EXO is facing backlash after their recent concert performance during the EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon tour in Seoul.

The group, currently promoting as five members due to Lay’s conflicting schedules and Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin’s ongoing dispute with SM Entertainment, performed many of their older hits on April 10 at KSPO Dome.

The concert featured a rearranged setlist since the CBX members were absent. This led to active members taking on different vocal parts, including a duet of “Baby, Don’t Cry” by D.O. and Suho.

However, Suho’s vocals during this duet drew criticism online. Some fans felt his singing was unstable and the overall performance was poorly executed.

“cant believe i stayed in kpop long enough to see the complete downfall of exo’s position as a vocal powerhouse” — @sosweetbbh

“IM CRYINGGGG LMAOOOOO they can lie all they want but this is shit” — @modeljeongie

“Their vocal harmony is terrible; they’re off-key and never synchronized, and they even miss the rhythm of the song. It’s beyond a complete disaster. Once again, we’ve seen that CBX are the ones who meet the group’s vocal needs. ” — @bbhluvis

Despite the criticism, many fans praised the concert overall, highlighting the members’ dedication and effort to cover for the missing members.

“I’m honestly so emotional right now. Watching EXO in EXhOrizon, you can truly feel the years of dedication and passion they’ve poured into their craft. Every performance is on another level, their vocals, their dancing, everything is delivered with such precision and heart.” — @yeolitism

“No hate toward the members, and definitely no degrading them the way some of you always do to others. I honestly feel bad for EXO5. They’re clearly under a lot of pressure, and at the end of the day they’re just doing what they’re supposed to do as singers. Hitting those high…” — @im_jcws_wife

“it’s also really hard when they’re trying to cover for 3 more members. they got injured and sick during the cb and now all this additional pressure too… the strain that is being put on them is actually alarming…..” — @berrybunnyful

EXO continues to push forward with their activities despite internal challenges, showing their commitment to fans through this demanding tour.