EXO Star’s Concert Goes Viral For All The Wrong Reasons
What was meant to be a milestone moment for EXO’s Chen has instead become a hot topic online, not for the reasons he might have hoped.
A photo from his recent solo concert has gone viral, leaving many netizens surprised by the noticeably sparse audience.
The event, titled Arcadia after his latest mini album, marked Chen’s first solo concert since parting ways with SM Entertainment and signing under INB100 alongside Baekhyun and Xiumin. Despite the anticipation surrounding his new era, online attention quickly shifted toward the turnout rather than the music itself.
끝을 넘어서 𝙍𝙪𝙣 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖https://t.co/M7Cb5aJ9OG#첸 #CHEN #Arcadia pic.twitter.com/kDkbnXW9bs
— CHEN_official (@CHEN_INB100) October 12, 2025
A post on Pann featuring the concert photo has surpassed 50,000 views, with Korean netizens pointing out that even though only the first floor of the venue appeared to be open, large sections of seats remained empty. Data shared in the comments claimed that roughly 400 people were in attendance, sparking debate among fans and netizens alike.
Chen’s concert must not have sold well, right..?
I heard it was Chen’s concert, but did they only open the first floor? Even if it’s just the first floor, the sides and back are still empty.— Viral Pann post
While some expressed disappointment over the low numbers, others also pointed at the dedication of the fans who still came to show their support despite everything.
- “Yeah, those are his real fans… The kind who never leaves, no matter what their fave does.”
- “There was a time when his solo song ranked #2 on the daily charts and #27 on the yearly chart, but everything that happened after… was his own choice.”
- “Just by roughly counting, there aren’t even 500 people there… and even the first floor isn’t full.”
- “You can check the Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System. It says 414 attendees.”
- “Being a male idol is such a sweet deal. Even after everything, over 400 people still spent money and time to come see him.”
