[ASKKPOP] Insiders say it is unlikely for EXO to return this month, but that there might be a comeback in store before the end of the year

Sports Chosunhas reported that the rumor of EXO making a comeback on the 25th has not only been raising the anticipation of fans, but generating much interest from music industry representatives who have to plan out the right timing of their own artists' releases. A curious eye has been kept onSM Entertainmentto study for any signs of a comeback coming up, but insiders say they see no activity that would suggest a new release is scheduled this month.

A music insider stated, "I am aware that the news of EXO's comeback on October 25 was not first known in Korea, but [was first heard of] from a post written by a netizen in Hong Kong. This post was translated onto Korean community sites, and spread like wildfire... However, SM is not showing any internal signs of EXO's comeback. If a group on the level of EXO wants to make a comeback, they would have to do various promotions and preparation beforehand so it doesn't make sense that it could be so quiet if they were set to make a comeback on the 25th."

However, insiders aren't ruling out that another comeback is in store before the year is over. It is their opinion that SM Entertainment will be needing to push on to make sure they do not lose their footing with the lawsuits ofKrisandLuhan. It's thought thatSM will have more pressure to move up EXO's comeback to raise stocks as well as showcase that the group's popularity is still going strong.But others have also pointed out that rather than putting the upcoming comeback as first priority, that a team organization is needed with a deliberation on how to manage EXO-K and EXO-M since it would be difficult for EXO-M to carry on their group promotions in China with the loss of 2 members.

It seems rumors now point to mid November for a possible EXO comeback if SM is really planning for it to happen before the year ends.EXO are also planning to take on the Japanese leg of their 'EXO FROM. EXOPLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET'in November.