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I've received dozens of Questions and messages wondering as to why Kadi are being more open nowadays, and I would like to clarify a few things, so instead of answering every Question in the inbox, I'm replying through this long post, so kindly read it all carefully in order to avoid asking this question again::

Here’s a Clean&Clear response:

I don’t think SM Entertainment being less strict with Kadi has anything to do with EXO becoming irrelevant or “less important” to the company—because that’s simply not true. EXO are still very relevant, still powerful as a brand, and still consistent money-makers for SM.

The real reason is that the K-pop industry itself has changed massively!

Over the past decade, SM—and other companies—have clearly realized that the industry has become far more open to LGBTQ+ themes, queerness, and same-gender intimacy. What used to be treated as a scandal, a blind item, or something to hide is now widely accepted, normalized, and even marketable. LGBTQ+ audiences, shipping culture, and “bromance” concepts have proven to be extremely profitable, and companies would be foolish to ignore that.

We’ve seen many Korean entertainment companies actively lean into BL/GL aesthetics, fan service between members, and queer-coded storytelling because it grows fandoms, strengthens shipdoms, and brings in serious revenue. Romance—regardless of gender—sells. And SM is very aware of that.

There’s also the bigger social context: Korea today is not the Korea of 14 years ago when EXO debuted. Media, fans, and the general public are far more open now. Being gay or queer-coded is no longer automatically framed as a scandal. In many cases, it’s actually on trend.

And that is why we saw a rise in popularity of Korean BL/GL drama all thanks to Same Sex Dating shows ( His man with 4 seasons now, and The Boyfriend etc..) breaking the stereotypes of Relationships and dating and shaping the mindset and the opinion of the Korean general public.

That’s why you’re seeing EXO members and newer groups openly interacting with the Thai BL industry, attending BL-related events, collaborating with openly gay figures (Jongin literally did a one on one dance challenge in GMMTV the biggest BL/GL drama production company in Asia and around the world, and he danced with the advocate and president of the gay community: Thai Artist Actor and singer Daou Pittaya, as well as Chanyeol, whom was a guest with a bunch of BL actors in GMMTV building on Thai National TV, as well as Riize attending BL Concerts 3 days in a row and meeting and having dance challenges with famous BL actors such as Phuwin Tangsakyuen, Santa Odumpoch and Joong Archen, Pond Naravit , Win Metawin, Bright Chivaaree and Lego of Lykn as well as the entirety of the group), and engaging with queer spaces without backlash from the company.

Seventeen's Joshua and Straykids members and other Kpop artists have openly met Western BL actors and in real life Gay/Queer figures and posed in pictures with them (Example: Joshua cutely yet proudly posing and interacting with Heated Rivalry Actors: Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams!)

SM wouldn’t allow—or encourage—this if it were harmful to the brand. They do it because it works!

So no, SM isn’t “letting things slide” because EXO don’t matter anymore. They’re doing it because the market has evolved. LGBTQ+ visibility brings attention, loyalty, international reach, and money. Why would they stop Kadi—or any other members—from expressing intimacy or queerness when it benefits both the artists and the company?

At this point, it’s not taboo. It’s strategy.

Ps: The artist Jongin danced with Daou Pittaya is an openly gay public figure and one of the most famous singers, actors and entertainers in Thailand, and he is engaged and soon to be married to his Long-term boyfriend "Offroad Kantapon".

Do y'all believe me now?

After 7 years of saying it here...

How have you been?

These days, Kyungsoo and Kai’s skinship looks so natural and comfortable that I really love it.

It feels like popcorn about to burst with excitement.

I have a question I’d like to ask.

It seems like Kyungsoo goes to Japan several times a year.

What could be the reason for that?

I also remember seeing in your previous post that Kyungsoo and Kai have a house there

Additionally, I’ve noticed that Chanyeol also goes to Japan quite often. Is it just for travel?

Hi sweetie,

So I'm a little tipsy. Damn I love chardonnay!

I've answered this question 7 years ago.

So Chanyeol has a lot of friends in Japan and it is rumored he also has a business with a japanese business partner. But what is the business? Idk.

And Kyungsoo used to go with Chanyeol just for vacation at first it's their most favorite destination (Ksoo became friends with Yeol's friends), easy, close to Korea and cheaper than Europe or America and there are a lot of things to see, similar culture, similar amazing cuisine, something Ksoo is so enthusiastic about.

But later on in 2018 and early 2019 up to April, Ksoo was attending Japanese cuisine and international cooking classes in Japan with some famous chefs I think even one was a Michelin star holder and he graduated and got his degree slightly prior his enlistment, which he applied for using both his Korean and Japanese diplomas.

As of Kaisoo's house in Japan, that was a famous rumors back in 2015/2016 never had any confirmation after that. But what I have confirmation of is Junmyeon got a house in Hawaii and a flat in NYC and Jongin's family got a house in L.A and Kadi did go to Hawaii almost every year and stayed at Suho's house! Some even shared that it was Jongin's house from how many times they've seen him there, but later on, the rumors were cleared that it was Suho's house and Suho's parents also have a house in Switzerland.

And Kadi definitely did go to L.A a lot together and to Europe! Where exactly? idk but what's confirmed is that they went to Spain, and Hungary together (about Italy I'm not sure but it was a rumor Back in April/May 2016). They've been seen there and I got news from Fans there.

From another angle!

If they kissed would've been less gay and less obvious atp!

Kadi *Pointing at e/o*: ✨👉🏻So real, so true , keep me with you 👈🏻💕✨

First of all,

Your English is amazing and be more confident about it because you speak it so well and even if you didn't you still speak 2 languages so you're better than whoever speaks only one.

Secondly,

I can't help but Awe at your love story, it's so cute I wish you a forever happiness and love with your partner!

Lastly,

I don't think they'll ever come out completely, but they can always show it and hint about it, and I believe recently they do that, they're so open and not shy anymore! Jesus I mean if they kissed in that footage would've been less gay than whatever the fuucckk they did. Ksoo nudging Jongin's chest with his elbow to stop him from a probable threatening kiss he was leaning for! Bro tamed him and the "aiiish" of Jonign wasn't a frustration that he didn't get his answer of the mission from Ksoo, it was that he didn't get his 💋 KISS 💋 from his babe. But instead he got a hug because Ksoo tamed him and knows things could go south and the cameras are on. And he checked them multiple times when Ji was undressing him. You can see only Ji has access to touching ksoo that very intimate way.

I could go on and on about that footage and the rest of the Ladder 5 show, but I'm just too lazy to analyze things now unlike before, if these moments happened 7 years ago, I would be rambling on here. And y'all won't hear the end of it!

Y'all, I think this is too much.

Dear Kadi,

I hope this email finds you well,

On another note, I'd like to ask a question and clarify this matter, and the question reads:

Do you even have a hint smidge tiny itty-bitty eeny meeny miny moe bit of shame?

And to producers and Show directors: the video was cut before the hug! What did y'all hide from us in that poorly executed montage?

I'm looking forward to hearing from you!Your answer and detailed explanation is highly anticipated.

Kind regards,

You're telling me this is what Jongin comes back home to? (minus the pants, the apron is doing the job enough).

I blindly trust you cause you deserve it. Now twitter folks are agreeing 🤌🏻🥰

Of course baby girl I'm always right!

Even if I like the dynamic between the two, at some point you have to be honest with yourself and accept that you might be wrong. Especially after so many years without clear evidence, it's time to stop presenting these baseless ideas as facts.

First off, I'm not reading all that it's too long (I read until "proof").

2ndly, you're ragebaiting me to post or send you evidence (I'm not gonna, I actually got it many years ago, you're late to the party! So go to sleep no cake for you).

Also I saw evidence, a lot of it, in the past once, doesn't mean I need to see evidence everytime they fart or move together or breath next to each other (I don't need to know their every step) because I already got confirmation that they're still doing fine and still extremely happy in their stable relationship, from Just their recent moments, I have eyes I don't need nobody telling me anything).

Ok what do you want to believe? Kaisoo being in a relationship for 16 years upsets you? Then don't believe it 💁🏼‍♀️

You want me to say that they're not real? Ok they're not! 💁🏼‍♀️ Easy.

You want them to be straight? Ok I'll say it for you! Anything for boo : THEY ARE STRAIGHT AND HATE EACH OTHER & THEY HAVE GFs". There ya go!

Just tell me what you wanna hear and I'll write it down for you! Whatever makes you sleep at night babes.