K-Pop Group EXO’s Fifth Studio Album Is Coming Next Month and Yes, Lay’s Involved

EXO-L, it’s finally happening: EXO is about to make their highly anticipated comeback with all nine members… including Lay!

On Thursday (October 4), EXO’s agency in South Korea, SM Entertainment, announced that the popular K-pop group will release their fifth studio album, Don’t Mess Up My Tempo, next month on November 2.

Pre-orders for the record have already begun.

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'DON’T_MESS_UP_MY_TEMPO' 예약 판매: 2018.10.04.#엑소 #EXO #weareoneEXO #EXOComingSoon pic.twitter.com/YVANDE2SPr

— EXO (@weareoneEXO) October 4, 2018

Adding to the excitement, SM confirmed that member Lay, who has been busy working on his solo music—his U.S. debut, NAMANANA, is due October 19—has recorded for a version of the upcoming group release, and he has also participated in an forthcoming music video as well.

“Lay, who is currently very active in China, has participated in the production of the Chinese language music and music video, making it possible to see them at once,” SM said in a statement.

In celebration of the upcoming release, the group—currently comprised of members—Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, Kai, D.O. and Sehun—also unveiled a brand new logo, themed around the sport of motocross:

#weareoneEXO #EXO #EXOComingSoonhttps://t.co/x08K1AxoOk pic.twitter.com/8PyeeWPgG0

— EXO (@weareoneEXO) October 1, 2018

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