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Official social media accounts had initially announced the 21-year-old would be returning to the group after nearly a yearlong hiatus.

Seunghan, a former member of the K-pop group RIIZE, has found himself at the center of a global wave of support following his sudden departure from the

Being a K-pop star means always having to say you’re sorry. Imagine the South Korean pop machine as a technologically advanced, extremely online version of the old Hollywood studio system. Idols are expected to maintain a certain standard of behavior,

RIIZE’s Seunghan is permanently leaving the group. On October 13, just two days after announcing that Seunghan would be returning from his hiatus, Wizard

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.

SEOUL – Just two days after announcing that he was rejoining K-pop boy band Riize, South Korean singer Seunghan said on Oct 14 that he is leaving the group. The decision came following a backlash from the band’s fan community, known as Briize, over the 21-year-old’s return.

Seunghan has shared a handwritten letter addressing his departure from RIIZE. On October 13, Wizard Production—the SM Entertainment division in charge of

Seunghan's departure from RIIZE was made public on October 13, 2024, with a statement posted on the group's official X account signed off by Wizard Production's directors Kim Hyeongguk and Lee Sangmin. (Wizard Production is one of six production centers unveiled by SM Entertainment in 2023, which manages RIIZE, EXO, and Super Junior.)