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[ASKKPOP] SM Entertainment denies reports that EXO's Tao is attempting to terminate his contract

SM Entertainmentis denying rumors thatEXO'sTaois attempting to terminate his contract with the agency.



A Chinese media outlet reported that Tao is moving forward to terminate his contract, fueling rumors that theEXO-Mmember has been MIA due to issues he has with his agency. SME stated on April 16,"Though a Chinese media outlet has reported that Tao has expressed his desire to terminate his contract with the agency. This is completely false."

Tao has beenrecovering from an ankle injury, and it looks like his absence has made people speculate that he may be another Chinese EXO member to break ties with SME.

Tao himself also calmed down the rumors previously by posting toInstagram. On April 2, he shared the photo above as well as the message,"I will get well soon,"letting fans know that he did indeed injure his ankle.