EXO to Make Major Return with New Album REVERXE in January 2026
K-pop supergroup EXO is finally back with a bang. After two and a half years of anticipation, the six-member group will release its eighth full-length studio album REVERXE on January 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. KST across all major music platforms.
The album boasts nine tracks that push genre boundaries, blending Atlanta trap drums with heavy metal guitar, EDM synthesizers, and powerful vocals in the title track "Crown." The song's lyrics compare a cherished person to a crown everyone desires, conveying determination to protect them at all costs. This message reflects both EXO's long-awaited return and their confidence in protecting their artistic vision.
REVERXE also features "I'm Home," a winter-themed ballad that the group pre-released on December 14, 2025. Other confirmed tracks include "Moonlight Shadows," "Crazy," and "Suffocate," with details about these songs remaining under wraps ahead of the album's release.
This comeback marks Lay's first major group release since 2018, as he has spent recent years primarily working in China. The return also proceeds without Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin—collectively known as EXO-CBX—who are absent due to an ongoing legal dispute with SM Entertainment over revenue sharing and contract transparency.
Despite the lineup changes, the six participating members have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a powerful comeback. At their December 14 fan meeting "EXO'verse" at Inspire Arena, the group told fans: "We will continue to return to you with even better versions of ourselves. We'll work hard to fill 2026 with EXO."
To celebrate the album release, SM Entertainment will open "REVERXE THE WORLD," a special pop-up store running January 20-27 at The Hyundai Seoul. The installation features a maze-like layout themed after EXO's "Exo Universe" concept, with a "Cube" installation visualizing the members' fictional supernatural powers.
EXO's return comes at a pivotal moment in K-pop, serving as a reminder of second-generation K-pop's enduring influence. With their seventh album *EXIST* becoming their seventh consecutive million-selling album, they prove their commercial staying power despite years of military enlistments and individual activities.
Physical album pre-orders are currently available at various online and offline music retailers globally, with multiple versions available for collectors.
K-pop supergroup EXO is finally back with a bang. After two and a half years of anticipation, the six-member group will release its eighth full-length studio album REVERXE on January 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. KST across all major music platforms.
The album boasts nine tracks that push genre boundaries, blending Atlanta trap drums with heavy metal guitar, EDM synthesizers, and powerful vocals in the title track "Crown." The song's lyrics compare a cherished person to a crown everyone desires, conveying determination to protect them at all costs. This message reflects both EXO's long-awaited return and their confidence in protecting their artistic vision.
REVERXE also features "I'm Home," a winter-themed ballad that the group pre-released on December 14, 2025. Other confirmed tracks include "Moonlight Shadows," "Crazy," and "Suffocate," with details about these songs remaining under wraps ahead of the album's release.
This comeback marks Lay's first major group release since 2018, as he has spent recent years primarily working in China. The return also proceeds without Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin—collectively known as EXO-CBX—who are absent due to an ongoing legal dispute with SM Entertainment over revenue sharing and contract transparency.
Despite the lineup changes, the six participating members have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a powerful comeback. At their December 14 fan meeting "EXO'verse" at Inspire Arena, the group told fans: "We will continue to return to you with even better versions of ourselves. We'll work hard to fill 2026 with EXO."
To celebrate the album release, SM Entertainment will open "REVERXE THE WORLD," a special pop-up store running January 20-27 at The Hyundai Seoul. The installation features a maze-like layout themed after EXO's "Exo Universe" concept, with a "Cube" installation visualizing the members' fictional supernatural powers.
EXO's return comes at a pivotal moment in K-pop, serving as a reminder of second-generation K-pop's enduring influence. With their seventh album *EXIST* becoming their seventh consecutive million-selling album, they prove their commercial staying power despite years of military enlistments and individual activities.
Physical album pre-orders are currently available at various online and offline music retailers globally, with multiple versions available for collectors.
gotta see what kind of crazy sounds they came up with... been outta the loop for a bit but i'm hyped to hear lay back on vocals 
Their new album REVERXE is going to be EPIC!! Nine tracks that blend genres like Atlanta trap drums and heavy metal guitar? YES, PLEASE! 
I love how they're pushing boundaries with their music. And Lay's finally back in the game after his time in China... we missed him so much!!! 
The lineup changes are going to be interesting, but I have no doubt EXO is going to slay regardless of who's missing. Their commitment to delivering a powerful comeback is everything and more 
. With Lay taking time out to work in China and Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin on hiatus due to a legal dispute, it shows that even with the most popular groups, issues like contract transparency and revenue sharing are still major points of contention 
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. EXO's confidence in protecting their artistic vision says a lot about their commitment to staying true to themselves in an industry that can be super cutthroat 
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. Will we see more groups breaking up or changing members as they go? Only time will tell 
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this album is gonna be fire!!!
especially with this winter-themed ballad "I'm Home" and the "Cube" installation at the pop-up store i wonder what other surprises they have in store for us 
REVERXE THE WORLD is already giving me major EXO vibes and im here for it 
. Nine tracks that blend like five different genres? Sounds like a mess to me 
. I mean, I know Lay's been working in China, but can't he just come back for this one album? 
Sounds so generic and boring compared to their usual high-energy tracks 
. Plus, the Cube installation at The Hyundai Seoul is just a fancy way of saying "overpriced merchandise mall" 
. Nine tracks? That's a lot of experimentation - hope they don't get too out there with the genre mixing, it could be a bit much. Lay's back on the scene and all that's great but still kinda weird he had to leave for so long...
, especially with the heavy metal guitar and EDM synthesizers... I'm HYPED 
! Lay's back too, so that's a bonus 
. Although, missing Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin is sad 
. Can't wait for Jan 19th to hit all major music platforms and get my hands on those album versions 
and i'm super curious about lay's return... has he got any solo projects cooking? 
I've been listening to all the teasers and trust me, this album is gonna be EPIC 
Can't wait for "REVERXE THE WORLD" to open up, that cube installation sounds insane 
. And what's up with the lineup changes? Lay comes back after being mostly absent from the group, but Chen and others are MIA due to some sort of "legal dispute"... I'm sure there's more to that story than we're being told 
. And have you seen those elaborate promotional plans for the album launch? It sounds like they're trying to distract us from something... maybe it's just my conspiracy theorist instincts, but I wouldn't put it past them 
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Have you guys tried any good coffee spots lately? I've been on the lookout for new places to grab a cuppa while I'm scrolling through socials 
I'm so stoked for EXO's comeback! They've been gone for ages and it feels like they're finally back to reclaim their spot in our hearts 
And yeah, EXO's return comes at an awesome time – they're serving as a reminder of K-pop's enduring influence and staying power 
. I love how they're pushing the boundaries with this new album REVERXE - Atlanta trap drums with heavy metal guitar? That sounds AMAZING 
. The lineup changes are a bit sad, but I trust these six members to deliver a powerful comeback 
but why did chen and the others have to leave due to contract issues