Exo in crisis: 3 members of K-pop band to sue agency and end contracts

(From left) Exo's Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen, the three members who are suing SM Entertainment. — Photo: SM Entertainment

Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen of Exo are leaving their longtime agency SM Entertainment and embarking on a legal battle to claim unsettled payments.

The legal representative of the three artistes on Thursday announced that the Exo members have notified SM Entertainment of the termination of their exclusive contracts with the agency.