SM Entertainment has released a response regarding the recent rumors surrounding media coverage on the recent video of EXO member Tao.
The agency said on October 14, “We plan to actively look into legal action regarding the distorted reports on the video of Tao saying goodbye to his friends, as well as those who indiscriminately distributed the information. Moreover, we will take aggressive action for any further rumors based on false or distorted information.”
Previously, one Chinese media outlet released a video of EXO’s Tao with his friends, which caused a buzz with its footage of Tao hugging a woman, revealed to be one of his close friends.
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EXO’s Tao Filmed Hugging and Kissing a Woman by Chinese Media
EXO member Tao was filmed giving an unnamed woman a hug and perhaps a kiss by the Chinese media.
On October 10, Chinese program “Sohu Entertainment” revealed footage of Tao saying good bye to a group of friends at night. Noticeably, Tao and a woman seem very close as they hold hands, hug, and even get close to what looks like a kiss. Sohu also reported that Super Junior member Leeteuk was also there with him.
Already Korean netizens are buzzing about this footage, some arguing that it only looked like a kiss because of the angle.
October 10 was also the day fellow EXO member Luhan filed a lawsuit for contract termination against SM Entertainment.
SM Entertainment has yet to give an official statement.
credit: soompi