Fans laugh and tear up as EXO's 'REVERXE' thanks to messages showcase each member's personalities

EXO's latest thanks to messages from their 8th full-length album 'REVERXE' has been resonating with fans, bringing them to tears and laughter at the same time.

The messages, included with the album's release, quickly circulated across Korean online communities, where fans noted how vividly each member's personality came through. 

While members Suho, Kai, and Chanyeol comforted fans, emphasizing teamwork, the meaning of being a family, and returning to group activities, members D.O. and Sehun brought laughter to fans with their brief yet powerful messages. In particular, Sehun's playful string of "Hong Hong Hong" laughter onomopia sent fans into laughter.

 

Suho

"It has been two years and six months since the 'EXIST' album, and now 'REVERXE' is finally here. Above all, this new EXO album was able to come into the world once again because EXO-L exists. Thank you, EXO-L.

While preparing this album, I really want to express my gratitude to the EXO members who trusted and relied on one another throughout the process. As this is an EXO album released after a long time, I would also like to sincerely thank SM’s Wizard Management team, the A&R team, jacket team, music video team, visual team, CP team, social TF team, and the performance directing team.

And to the writers, engineers, and directors who made EXO’s music even more “EXO-like,” thank you from the bottom of my heart. This 'REVERXE' album feels like it was created not by me alone, but by the collective sincerity of everyone who cherishes and loves EXO.

I hope that sincerity is fully conveyed to our EXO-L and to all listeners. Because we are EXO, and because EXO-L waited for us, we will continue to sing and dance on stage. Thank you so much, EXO-L. WE ARE ONE, EXO. Let’s love."

Chanyeol

"Thanks to the help of so many people since the first half of 2025, EXO’s 8th full-length album REVERXE has finally been released. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to CEO Tak Young Jun and all members of the SM family.

After releasing two solo albums and then preparing an EXO album again after a long time, I was reminded once more of how precious the members are to me. To the EXO members who always trusted one another, supported each other, and leaned on each other in any situation. Great job, and I love you.

To my beloved family - my father, mother, older sister, and my precious Zzar - just knowing that my family is there during difficult times gave me immense strength. Thank you.

Lastly, to EXO-L, who always stand by our side wherever and whenever, giving us unconditional love. Because you are here, we EXO were able to come together and make this album. We will continue to work tirelessly to show you even better sides of ourselves and better music. Thank you. I love you."

D.O.

"I’m happy that an album has been released after a long time. I sincerely thank everyone who helped with this album, and I hope you are always healthy and surrounded by happiness. EXO-L, thank you so, so much, always!"

Kai

"THANKS TO. To all the time and people who brought me to this album.

First, to you who waited for and believed in this album. I relearn every time how much strength it gives me and how grateful I am; that there are feelings you understand without needing explanations. You were ultimately the person who made me promise myself the most: not to take waiting for granted, and not to exhaust the love you give. “Thank you” always feels insufficient, but today, I really wanted to leave these words behind. Thank you.

To the members I worked with. There were many moments I could endure simply because we were looking in the same direction. Times when we didn’t need many words, when just being beside each other was enough. The days we became each other’s standard are all recorded somewhere in this album. Even if we move a little slowly, take breaks, or sometimes stand still, I want to say this to the precious members who walked the same path with me: thank you for being my members, my hyungs.

To all the staff who completed this album behind the scenes. Thank you for believing in this process before the music itself, and for taking care of people. Because you valued attitude over results, I was able to stay true to myself until the end. Many things happened, and nothing came easily, but because everyone gave their best, this album could be released.

And to my family and friends. Having a place I could return to without words gave me more courage than I realized. Thank you for not asking if I was okay, and instead always being there.

There were no days that passed by lightly, which is why I didn’t want to miss any of them. This album is not a record of perfection, but a record of moments where I chose to keep going, even while wavering. I’m still lacking and still learning, but thanks to all the hearts that brought me this far, I think I’ll be able to continue making music - now, next, and beyond.

Once again, sincerely, thank you. To you who are listening to this album."

Sehun

"Everyone, thank you for your hard work. EXO-L, please enjoy the album.
Hong hong hong hong hong hong hong."

Lay

"Above all else, the members and fans gave me great strength while preparing for this album. I want to give deep thanks to everyone who helped create this EXO album. EXO-L, I want you all to be happy with EXO even if time passes. Please be happy!"

Korean fans summed up the experience as “laughing and crying at the same time,” with many commenting that the contrast perfectly captures EXO’s group dynamic. They commented:

"D.O. and Sehun give such a sense of stability."

"Sehun being Sehun is just hilarious."

"Sehun made me forget everything written by members above."

"Kai wrote insanely well and comforted fans so much, but Sehun's is just too strong. lol."

"I almost cried reading Kai's, then Sehun snapped me right out of it."

"Sehun is so cute."

"I was getting emotional, and Sehun ruined it. lol."

"The youngest will always be the youngest."

"Kai's writing is so comforting..."

"My tears disappeared immediately after reading Sehun's thanks to."

"EXO members' personalities are all showing. lol."

"I was so serious when reading Kai's, then laughed out loud when reading Sehun's message."

"I love them so much."

"I was thinking, 'D.O. is D.O., ' and then read Sehun's."

"Sehun is just the way he always was. So funny."

"I was crying while reading Kai's and then laughed at Sehun's."

"Each message really shows their personalities."