idk because they seem stronger than ever imo even with lay not being there. this year with their extended break in the first half and then the fun they had promoting the war and now with the tour, I'm seeing how so many of them have become closer with members they seemed distant from etc., the way they talk about each other with respect to each of their qualities and things they admire, and their support of each other in each of their individual endeavors. sometimes they even get mushy which is really sweet. like chanyeol has this really emotional solo on this tour about the other members and he couldn't even get through it today bc he was so choked up.

idk if I'm optimistic enough to say that EVERYONE will stay with SM, but I think we are going to get exo in some form into their 30s like super junior.