EXO is set to make 2026 one of their busiest years yet, with a new album already out and the return of their long-running reality show. More importantly, a large-scale concert tour is all lined up over the coming months.
The group will be returning with a new season of their fan-favorite reality series, EXO’s Ladder. Season 5 is scheduled to premiere on March 4 at 8 PM KST and follows members Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun as they travel to Jeju Island.
The new season begins with EXO’s familiar team slogan, “We are one!”, as the members prepare themselves for another round of unpredictable missions. They will certainly feel overwhelmed by the increasingly difficult ladder challenges. However, the group relies on their years of experience and upgraded variety skills to get through whatever the Ladder of Destiny throws their way.
EXO’s Ladder first aired in 2018 and quickly became one of the group’s most loved reality projects. The show’s unique hit-or-miss concept uses a ladder game to decide everything from travel routes to daily missions. This often leads to unexpected and chaotic situations. Over the years, EXO have traveled to destinations including Japan, Kaohsiung, and Kenting, Namhae, Geoje, and Tongyeong.
The reality show return comes shortly after EXO’s long-awaited album comeback. On January 19, 2026, the group released their eighth studio album, Reverxe, their first full-group album in over two years. The album features Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, and Lay, making it Lay’s first major group release since 2018.
Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin did not participate in the album due to ongoing contractual discussions with SM Entertainment.
EXO’s packed year continues with their sixth solo concert tour, EXO Planet #6 – EXhOrizon. The tour will begin with three nights in Seoul at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park from April 10 to April 12, EXO’s first Seoul concert series in over six years.
From there, the tour will travel across Asia, with stops planned in Ho Chi Minh City, Nagoya, Bangkok, Macau, Osaka, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Tokyo, Kaohsiung, and Singapore. Ticketing details and any additional dates will be announced through EXO’s official fan club and social media platforms.