EXO's Chanyeol, Kim Gun-mo step back into spotlight after scandals

South Korean celebrities tend to work their way back into the spotlight after lascivious scandals by stepping away from the public eye for several years, ostensibly to reflect on their wrongdoing before making a comeback. Among the highest-profile recent examples are Chanyeol of boy band EXO EXO K-POP GROUP EXO is a globally influential K-pop boy group known for powerful vocals, polished performances, and a strong legacy in modern K-pop. Since debuting in 2012, EXO has shaped the sound and visuals of an entire generation. and Kim Gun-mo, a veteran pop icon, each of whom announced new activities this week. Chanyeol made a stab at a comeback a year ago in August 2024, less than four years after making headlines when a person wh