"Why are they using the number 9?" Sehun's reaction to full-member support has fans laughing

EXO members Suho, Kai, Chanyeol, and Sehun recently held a live streaming session to celebrate Sehun’s return from mandatory military service. The session quickly turned lively as the members interacted with fans through the live chat.

At one point, Sehun noticed fans frequently referencing the number 9 and asked, "Why are they keeping using the number 9?" Suho, surprised, playfully clarified, "Us... EXO. EXO," explaining that the fans were showing support for all nine members of the group: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun. The exchange seemed to catch Sehun off guard, as he later awkwardly laughed, saying, "Oh..."

Fans quickly flooded various online communities to leave comments regarding this, especially about the ongoing lawsuit involving Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin. Many were divided, with some finding the situation hilarious while others found it sad that the group is now considered to have only five members.

They commented:

"It’s better that he doesn't get it. lol."

"Ah, so funny, damn."

"It’s 5 members, they went to D.O.’s concert lol."

"How hilarious lolol."

"EXO now 5555."

"Fighting, 5 members."

"Sehun's mad funny. lol."

"It's the international fans writing that number. Aren't they tired?"

"I don’t think Lay wants to be part of the 9 either lol still hilarious, obsession with 9."

"Hope EXO’s 5 members do well."

"Including Lay is hilarious lolol."

"Damn Sehun lol"

"The 12-member group is now 5, international fans chanting 9…"

"Even Sehun doesn't think EXO is 9 members. lol."

"This was so funny."