EXO's Baekhyun, who has been planning a 'joint sock purchase' with fans, has issued a statement in response to some negative views accusing him of trying to profit from fans.

On May 22, Baekhyun left a lengthy explanation on the fan communication app, Dear U 'Bubble', saying, "I'm not trying to profit off of Eris (fans)," clarifying his intentions. Regarding the joint sock purchase, he explained, "It suddenly came up in conversation. I thought, 'Oh, my favorite socks! It would be nice if Eris could buy them cheaply!' I was prepared for some negative views, but I didn't care. As long as they could buy it cheaper because of me!"

He continued, "All I want to do is have fun with Eris. Those are the happiest moments for me, moments when I laugh with all my heart. I wish no one would tarnish it." If I looked too much like a seller, I apologize. But I always wanted to give back in some way when I can't perform or meet offline."

Recently, while communicating with fans, Baekhyun boasted to a fan curious about his socks, "I bought 100 pairs of these, but I don't know the brand. But they are really snug." This led to an increase in fans curious about where to buy them, and some even requested a 'joint sock purchase.' In response, Baekhyun actively considered the joint purchase by asking his stylist about the purchasing place. However, some fans viewed this negatively, suspecting that Baekhyun might be trying to profit from the joint purchase.

Meanwhile, EXO's Baekhyun was discharged from the military last February.

Following is the full text of Baekhyun's post

I'm not trying to make money off of Eris... When I sold Americanos, I asked for a reasonable price, not an absurd one like the old merchandise. The same goes for the sock purchase... It suddenly came up. I thought, 'Oh, I wish Eris could buy these socks I like cheaply!' I was prepared for negative views. But it didn't matter. As long as they can buy them cheaper because of me! And I even told the sock company to slash the price, I don't need to receive money... I just enjoy playing with Eris. That's the happiest moment for me, when I laugh sincerely. I wish no one would cover it with a different color... If I seemed too much like a seller, I'm sorry. But I've always wanted to give back in some way because I can't always perform or meet offline. I don't want to leave a void. Because waiting is hard.

Why am I making such a lengthy explanation? I didn't want to do this... but I hate it more when Eris gets hurt.

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