Amid his ongoing conflict with SM Entertainment over EXO-CBX’s participation in group activities, Baekhyun has once again drawn massive attention.
The idol’s anger and energy during the latest concert of his Reverie world tour has caught fans’ attention.
The singer wrapped up the final stop of his tour in Singapore, performing a setlist that included fan favorites like “Bambi,” “Candy,” and “Chocolate.”
However, it was his soundcheck performance of “Paranoia” that caught fans’ eyes and ears. The song, originally from his collaboration with League of Legends, features lyrics about fame, jealousy, and survival in the spotlight — themes that many fans now believe mirror Baekhyun’s current situation with his former agency.
Clips from the soundcheck quickly circulated online, with fans noting the intensity in Baekhyun’s voice, especially during the line “they’re praying for the death of a rockstar.”
Baekhyun sings Paranoia like “they prayin’ for the death of a rockstar” is his life’s anthem.#2025MAMAVOTE #BAEKHYUNpic.twitter.com/iWbjTPJWui
— Baekhyun Base (@PopBaeks) November 1, 2025
Many described his tone as unusually powerful and emotional, interpreting it as an expression of frustration and defiance following CBX’s ongoing legal and public feud with SM.
OH MY GOD Listen to Baekhyun’s growl during Paranoia!!!!
“They’re praying for the death of a rockstar” indeed!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/FcfDCSDzOJ
— bria 💫 pogi bear 🅱️💟 (@erixexo9) November 1, 2025
paranoia soundcheck was insane we were full on SCREAMING AND HOLLERING BAEKHYUN WAS SO HYPED TOO pic.twitter.com/K4BcmeYp1X
— 큐티/백현이 (@qtpiebyunbaek) November 1, 2025
The debate surrounding his performance only grew as more videos surfaced, with fans saying Baekhyun seemed to pour genuine anger into the lyrics, turning “Paranoia” into a statement rather than just a song.
BAEKHYUN’S ENDING MOVEMENT DURING PARANOIA??? They’re praying for the death of a rockstar 🙂↕️🫠
I vote for #BAEKHYUN #2025MAMAVOTEpic.twitter.com/RRSgnwGl9Y
— 큥베리 | Grace 💫 (@Ace_BBH) November 1, 2025
For now, SM Entertainment has not issued any response following CBX’s last statement, leaving fans to speculate as Baekhyun’s tour closes on a dramatic and emotional note. You can read all about it below:
