Fans have noticed prior to the deletion of Lay's instagram posts that bashers were commenting on his every photos some hateful comments asking him to leave and terminate his contract.

In regard to this, Lay has deleted all his instagram posts and profile picture to avoid EXO-Ls and bashers having heated conversation on his instagram.

This is following the news of Tao's father's decision wanting his son out of EXO which will presumably leaves Lay the only Chinese member in EXO if it happens. Since then, Tao hasn't commented and released his personal statement.