DO has parted ways with his label Company Soosoo shortly before Exo makes a comeback meaning, SM allowing them to leave was just for show. They probably are supposed to be free agents and solely rely on themselves and still give SM a huge cut of their money for SM to let them be Exo. WOW!
Now I understand why CBX is not bending and are sacrificing being part of the upcoming full group comeback.
Idols are not free until they stop being idols or until they die.