EXO member Chen finally held a late wedding ceremony after three years of marriage. However, the joyous event was also marred by a bit of controversy. It has been revealed that Chen played EXO fan songs during the wedding ceremony and although this should have been a great celebration, people had strong reactions to the news.
Chen Plays EXO Fan Songs At Late Wedding Ceremony
Korean netizens have been expressing their thoughts and concerns regarding the choice of music at Chen’s wedding ceremony, which involved the use of EXO’s song “Don’t Go” in a live string performance.
Interestingly, the choice was viewed as a controversial one by fans. The song “Don’t Go” has a significant history as it was originally created in 2013 as one of the “fan songs” to symbolize the growing bond between EXO and their devoted fanbase, known as EXO-Ls.
They also played EXO’s Don’t Go at Chen’s wedding today 🥹🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/oqRfuM04hM
— _yaksok (@yourgirl_aison) October 22, 2023
The use of this particular song, which has the Korean title “Butterfly Girl,” has sparked discussions and debates online, making it one of the most trending topics on X (formerly Twitter) in Korea. Fans and netizens have raised questions about the appropriateness of using a song with such a distinct connection to the group’s fan community at a personal event like a wedding.
Additionally, some fans have highlighted Xiumin’s past statements emphasizing the importance of “Don’t Go” in fostering a unique connection between EXO and their fans. This has further fueled the discussion surrounding the fan songs’ use at Chen’s wedding ceremony.
Group pic of exo at jongdae wedding pic.twitter.com/2iWubmROck
— 𝘻𝘦𝘻𝘦 (@lustforlife404) October 22, 2023
Despite these discussions, it’s worth noting that all members of EXO came together to celebrate Chen’s wedding. They were seen in attendance at the event, even including Kai, who is currently fulfilling his military service in the public service department. The unity among the EXO members during such a significant event reinforces their strong bond and support for one another.