EXO Member’s Absence For Upcoming Web Series Triggers Unexpected Reactions
According to media reports, EXO’s Lay will be absent from the new season of the reality show, Travel the World on a Ladder.

Initially, six members were scheduled to participate, but Lay has ultimately decided not to appear.
This series is a web variety show where the journey’s starting point and ending point are determined by a ladder of destiny. The series, which began in Japan in 2018, has produced four seasons, with the new season set to return after a two-year hiatus.
However, netizens had a divided response to his absence.



- “It’s funny how everyone is so lenient about all this now…Korean might be hard for him to understand, and if he does it, he does it, but if he doesn’t, that’s fine too LOL.”
- “Why does it feel like every time he tries to do Korean schedules, he’s dragged back to China?”
- “EX5 is good.”
- “He’s just EXO’s close hyung at this point.”
- “This is better, thank you.”
- “It’s ok without him, hope he stays on good terms with the members.”
- “Ah, I was looking forward to Lay…”
- “I thought everyone liked it that he joined in.”
- “It’s ok, it’s better than him being absent for a comeback.”
Meanwhile, Lay was also absent at EXO’s fan meeting held earlier this month. At the time, Lay stated on Weibo, “I had to return to Beijing in a hurry to attend an important event. Don’t worry, I arrived safely. I apologize to my fans, members, and agency who experienced inconvenience due to my absence.”
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