CBX Member Accused Of Ruining EXO’s Reputation With Recent Update
EXO’s Xiumin has landed himself in hot water after announcing his participation in a new brand collaboration… one EXO fans believe crosses a serious line.
Instead of excitement, the reveal sparked immediate backlash, with many accusing him of damaging the group’s image.
Xiumin was recently introduced as a co-president for Arena Two’s South Korean franchise. The platform promotes interactive football gaming, but fans quickly pointed out that it requires users to purchase digital assets such as crypto and NFTs. As a result, fans argue that these elements place the project squarely in the “crypto gambling” category.
We’re proud to welcome #JiSungPark and #Xiumin (EXO) to Arena Two. ⚡️✨
Two icons — one a legendary footballer, the other a global K-pop star, now joining us as Co- Presidents of the S. Korean franchise. 🇰🇷🔥
In Arena Two, fans don’t just watch… they take control of tactics,… pic.twitter.com/Dn4YXO7hJX
— Arena Two (@arenatwoX) November 26, 2025
The outrage grew as supporters questioned why he would align himself with a platform they viewed as risky and predatory.
everyone please be careful with your money this isn’t just football but for fans to interact with the football games they want them to buy crypto and nfts https://t.co/EkS2wdLXG8
— cherry cherry naz ☽̶☾ (@ohheynaz) November 26, 2025
From scammer to gambling real quick?maybe get rid the exo name in front would be fine…it's so embarrassing https://t.co/08tHdA4moX
— Iam (@amoebagenZ) December 2, 2025
Some fans expressed frustration that other EXO members have been working hard to maintain the group’s reputation, only for Xiumin’s decision to stir controversy. Others criticized INB100 and CEO Baekhyun for approving the partnership at all, questioning the company’s judgment and suggesting the move could impact CBX’s future.
And when I say INB is not a good company and they are fucking up CBX’s entire career. I would have rabid fans in my quotes. https://t.co/KFZD5yv13F
— Giro ☽̶☾ (@Kyungsooo_G) December 2, 2025
what is inb100 and CEO Baekhyun even thinking when he approved this? Even using EXO branding despite he's there as a solo promoting gambling 😥 is this the result of being influenced by mc mong? https://t.co/IriCHC8OyQ
— ً (@heichouwu) December 2, 2025
do something with this @SMTOWNGLOBAL @weareoneEXO you need to fix this shit… wth gambling promotion with exo brand name https://t.co/XbeUHOQM4y
— cygal (@yeolwillis) December 2, 2025
I don’t really care what he does, but it’s kinda funny how the 6 members are trying so hard to keep exo’s name not just alive, but clean too…meanwhile those three are hellbent on ruining the group’s reputation like it’s some kind of revenge!!!they’re actually villains fr… https://t.co/IWdgGrAgBZ
— ؟ (@zjik88) December 2, 2025
As the backlash continues to grow, Xiumin has not yet commented on the issue.
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