Or lack thereof.
Koreaboo
Even as tensions continue between CBX and SM Entertainment, EXO’s Baekhyun has reminded everyone of his lasting influence.
The idol’s current ranking in the 2025 MAMA Awards Fans’ Choice category has gone viral among Korean netizens — and the reactions say it all.
According to the latest data, Baekhyun currently sits in 5th place, positioned just below groups like ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, and BTS’s Jin.
What makes this even more striking is that the majority of the top positions are held by entire groups rather than solo acts, making Baekhyun’s standing as an individual artist a notable achievement.
A post highlighting his placement quickly gained traction on Instiz, with many netizens expressing surprise at how much influence Baekhyun continues to hold despite the controversy surrounding EXO-CBX’s ongoing dispute with SM Entertainment. Fans pointed out that his fandom’s loyalty has remained exceptionally strong, even through years of shifting group activity and massive changes.
- “Baekhyun has a lot of fans.”
- “Because it’s Baekhyun~”
- “Baekhyun’s core fandom is really strong.”
- “Isn’t he EXO’s most popular member?”
- “Baekhyun is the real deal.”
- “That’s impressive.”
Even with the uncertainty surrounding CBX’s future with EXO, Baekhyun’s ranking proves that his popularity remains as solid as ever — a testament to his long-standing impact as one of K-Pop’s most enduring solo performers.
