'RIIZE Is 7' trends online: K-Pop fandoms unite to bring back Seunghan; want 'OT6 fans' to leave idol alone
While Korean netizens celebrated Seunghan's withdrawal, international fans began trending hashtags like "JUSTICE FOR SEUNGHAN".
Updated : October 14, 2024 07:44 PM ISTWhile Korean netizens celebrated Seunghan's withdrawal, international fans began trending hashtags like "JUSTICE FOR SEUNGHAN".
Seunghan of RIIZE
Just days ago (October 11, 2024), it was announced that Seunghan would return to RIIZE after nearly a year-long hiatus. However, instead of cheers, the immediate aftermath of the announcement saw many Korean fans protesting his return, including planned message trucks and the delivery of numerous funeral wreaths to SM Entertainment.
In response to the backlash, Seunghan made a decision, and on October 13, it was announced that he would depart from the group. The statement indicated that the singer made this choice, and he shared a letter shortly afterwards. Korean netizens reacted to the news with many congratulating the K-pop group on Seunghan's withdrawal following the protests.
However, international fans were unhappy and began protesting, trending hashtags like "RIIZE Is 7," "BRING BACK SEUNGHAN," "JUSTICE FOR SEUNGHAN," and "SM Supports Bullying." Not only fans of RIIZE, known as BRIIZE but also various fandoms showed support for the idol, with many stating that fans need to start treating idols like humans who can make mistakes rather than canceling them for every small incident.
Lmaoo, you know you fxcked up when every fandom is reposting #JUSTICE_FOR_SEUNGHAN #AlwaysWithSeunghan #SMSupportsBullying pic.twitter.com/W9mrFiDl1L
— Phoebe Ahn (@ahn_phoebe) October 13, 2024
You did nothing wrong, Seunghan #RiizeIs7 pic.twitter.com/LmC2ZxPpi2
— Arshie Larga (@Arshiethromycin) October 14, 2024
ARMY this is not about BTS but let's support #RIIZE's fandom BRIIZE, who are going through this difficult time right now. Regardless of the reason for removing a member, let's show solidarity pls 🙏🏻
— célia⁷🫧 (@ariisupport) October 13, 2024
BRING BACK SEUNGHAN
JUSTICE FOR SEUNGHAN #SMSupportsBullying#FVCKYOUSM pic.twitter.com/qefiOgPGqF
NEVIES, this is not about #GIDLE, let's support #RIIZE's fandom BRIIZE, who are going through this difficult time right now. Regardless of the reason for removing a member, let's show solidarity
— yuqi (@syqfiles) October 14, 2024
BRING BACK SEUNGHAN
JUSTICE FOR SEUNGHAN #SMSupportsBullying#FVCKYOUSM pic.twitter.com/3pv3btLV0G
STAYS, this is not about #STRAYKIDS, let's support #RIIZE's fandom BRIIZE, who are going through this difficult time right now. Regardless of the reason for removing a member, let's show solidarity.
— isi ༄ 🍉 misses svt - seeing ateez (@onlybngchan) October 13, 2024
BRING BACK SEUNGHAN
JUSTICE FOR SEUNGHAN #SMSupportsBullying#RiizeIs7 pic.twitter.com/zMgvWFAYW6
CARATDEUL, this is not about SEVENTEEN, but let's support #RIIZE's fandom BRIIZE, who are going through a difficult time right now.
— ceres TEO DAY! (@vernsaurous) October 13, 2024
BRING BACK SEUNGHAN
JUSTICE FOR SEUNGHAN #SMSupportsBullying#FVCKYOUSM pic.twitter.com/gh8DcyeNdO
NCTZENS, this is not about #NCT let's support #RIIZE's fandom BRIIZE, who are going through this difficult time right now. Regardless of the reason for removing a member, let's show solidarity
— ON || NCT MENFESS (@nct_menfess) October 14, 2024
JUSTICE FOR SEUNGHAN#JUSTICE_FOR_SEUNGHAN#AlwaysWithSeunghan#SMSupportsBullying… pic.twitter.com/LcYIWM8ahE
TEUMES, this is not about #TREASURE, let's support #RIIZE's fandom BRIIZE, who are going through this difficult time right now. Regardless of the reason for removing a member, let's show solidarity
— nikola 🦋 saw hanbin (@bizzlerxo) October 13, 2024
BRING BACK SEUNGHAN
JUSTICE FOR SEUNGHAN #SMSupportsBullying#FVCKYOUSM pic.twitter.com/E9ATKE5bkM
EXOL , this is not about #EXO , let's support #RIIZE's fandom BRIIZE, who are going through this difficult time right now. Regardless of the reason for removing a member, let's show solidarity
— PARK🍒ᴹᴬᴿᴵᴬ (@LouSy27) October 13, 2024
BRING BACK SEUNGHAN
JUSTICE FOR SEUNGHAN #SMSupportsBullying#FVCKYOUSM pic.twitter.com/brkKNjVBMt
Seunghan outside SM Entertainment building:
The K-pop agency was visited by many fans seeking to see the wreaths and trucks parked there. However, one such visitor shared an account of allegedly seeing Seunghan outside the building. In a post shared on a Chinese social media site, a netizen claimed that while at SM Entertainment, they saw an individual outside whom they believed to be Seunghan.
They described the individual as being dressed like a trainee and looking gloomy while walking among the wreaths. The post included a video of the person believed to be Seunghan walking with their hands on their head.
i'm sorry i'm sorry i'm sorry i'm sorry. seunghan i'm sorry 😔😔😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/qckZm0SZNL
— nia🧀💗 | rest. (@hyunieyomi) October 13, 2024
It will not be to see if SM Entertainment takes action and as they folded under the pressure of Korean fans, will listen to international fans and get Seunghan back.