Hyoyeon Sparks Controversy: Claims NCT Dream as SM's First Million-Seller Ignites EXO Fans' Fury!

It seems like Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation has found herself in a bit of hot water lately. During an episode of her YouTube show "Hyo's Level Up," she had the audacity to make a statement that sent waves of discontent rippling through a certain fandom faster than you can say "Oops!"

On November 6, our girl Hyoyeon had some special guests—NCT Dream members Jeno, Haechan, and Jisung. They gathered around a table to share stories and meals, perhaps hoping for a wholesome chat about their favorite snacks, but they got a whole lot more than that. At the 6:58 mark, Hyoyeon, in a radiant display of pride, exclaimed, "DREAM is SM's first million seller. Double million seller. Record holder as a triple million seller. Isn't that amazing?" Cue the eye rolls from EXO-Ls everywhere.

Jisung, seated directly across from her, clapped his hands softly—flattered, but perhaps a tad apprehensive given that he seemed to be sipping tea from a cup of fandom drama. Jeno and Haechan offered faint nods of gratitude, clearly unsure if they should bask in the glow of Hyoyeon’s praises or politely backtrack into the safety of obscurity.

What followed the airings of those monumental declarations was a swift and fierce backlash. EXO fans—also lovingly known as Eris—took to social media like a pack of wolves to defend their boys. "Hold up! Did she just say what I think she said?" was likely a shared thought among many as they collectively raised their eyebrows in disbelief. They promptly pulled out their smartphones, armed with an arsenal of evidence showcasing EXO’s well-documented success.

“EXO is SM ENTERTAINMENT: FIRST MILLION SELLER 2013, DOUBLE MILLION SELLER 2015…,” one passionate Eris proclaimed, adding a hint of sarcasm as if to say, “Hello, we’ve been here!” Another fan chimed in with a rather pointed observation: “It’s like they’re trying to rewrite history.” Well, if there was a medal for historically accurate fandom representation, it seems EXO-Ls would be draped in gold.

"The EXO erasure is insane," one fan lamented, clearly clutching their pearls as if the very fabric of reality were being altered before their eyes. “It’s disrespectful to just pretend their achievements don't matter. NEWS FLASH: They do!” A serious note of desperation echoed among the fandom, imploring, “Free my boys from these nasty people.”

Hyoyeon, sensing the brewing storm, decided to issue an apology faster than you can whip up a bowl of ramen. She rectified her statement under the video, complete with an updated subtitle to ease the tension, but let’s be real—once the ink is spilled, it’s hard to put the genie back in the bottle.

With this delightful chaos in the rearview mirror, I wonder—how would you navigate these turbulent waters of fandom drama? Dive in with your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s bask in the absurdity together!