Seunghan leaves RIIZE: Funeral wreaths sent for his departure spark controversy among International and Korean fans
What aggravated the matter was that fans of the OT6 lineup sent countless wreaths of white chrysanthemums, typically used at funerals, to the company's building.
Updated : October 14, 2024 06:38 PM ISTWhat aggravated the matter was that fans of the OT6 lineup sent countless wreaths of white chrysanthemums, typically used at funerals, to the company's building.
RIIZE's Seunghan
This sparked significant backlash, with many fans condemning the OT6 supporters (majority Koreans) for their hurtful actions. A heated debate erupted on X (formerly Twitter) between international and Korean fans regarding how to address issues involving all idols.
Even many non-RIIZE fans felt that the situation was being exaggerated and was causing undue mental stress for everyone involved. Mnay stated that while Seunghan wasn't entirely innocent, the methods of protest were excessive.
seunghan witnessed the funeral wreaths sent to SM Entertainment Building with his own naked eyes and he even take a walk pass those hurtful words. What a fucking cruel world! congratulation knetz for ruining again another idol.#JUSTICE_FOR_SEUNGHAN #AlwaysWithSeunghan pic.twitter.com/828zMPkhhX
— haya 黄 🐉 (@cinnamoonhyune) October 14, 2024
a teenage boy who lost his dream and get kick out of the group just because he lives a life…
— seunghan (@picseunghan) October 13, 2024
poor ugly ot6 rats, thinking they look good, lmao. You should waste your money on a foundation that matches your skin color instead of those wreaths. K BRIIZE are a literal joke.
— dna polimerasa III (@jaeeeeren) October 14, 2024
WE LOVE YOU SEUNGHAN#JUSTICE_FOR_SEUNGHAN #AlwaysWithSeunghan#SEUNGHAN #홍승한 pic.twitter.com/igitaLioV2
This two korean celebrating after seunghan left the group #SMSupportBullying #SEUNGHAN #JusticeForSeunghan https://t.co/tlnZ3giAuw pic.twitter.com/FSz7b8z3x0
— filter. (@Filter_Collide) October 13, 2024
About the other RIIZE members:
When the announcement was made, the rest of the RIIZE members were en route from Madrid after their performance at the KBS Music Bank Tour. The group was spotted shortly after the announcement during a layover, and fans were saddened by photos taken of the members.
This sentiment intensified upon their arrival in Korea as media outlets streamed live as a crowd of fans eagerly awaited them. The group's first appearance featured heightened security, with many guards keeping fans at a distance.
All the members were seen wearing face masks, and several had hats pulled low over their eyes. While they briefly acknowledged the media, they quickly made their exit. The group’s departure from the airport also appeared different from usual, as they entered a parking garage rather than exiting outside.