On a statement made on October 14th, SM Entertainment stated that EXO’s Tao has been subjected to maliciously edited reporting by the Chinese press as the singer bade farewell to his friends. The agency is said to be actively reviewing the footage and will take legal action against those responsible.
The agency further added that false rumours or distorted reporting will be dealt with tougher polices in the future.
Yesterday, Chinese media Sohu released a video of the singer allegedly holding hands, hugging and being affectionate with a girl while he was out with a group of friends.
Following its upload, the video went viral and garnered various reactions, leading to further speculations from his fans.