On October 11, 2024, Seunghan from RIIZE was officially announced to be returning to group activities after nearly a year-long hiatus. His break began in November 2023, and many fans were shocked by his sudden reinstatement. Just one day after the news, Korean media outlet MNH Sports Korea published an article that sparked further controversy, alleging that RIIZE members were not in favor of Seunghan’s return.

Allegations in Deleted Reports

The article, titled “All the members had disagreed… Were they unhappy with RIIZE Seunghan’s return?” claimed that members of RIIZE were against Seunghan rejoining the group. According to the article, SM Entertainment initially intended to proceed with Seunghan’s permanent withdrawal based on these internal disagreements.

Here’s a brief timeline of the events:

• October 11, 2024: Reports emerge from MNH Sports Korea, suggesting that SM Entertainment had issued a statement saying the RIIZE members were not supportive of Seunghan’s return. It was suggested that Seunghan would be withdrawing from the group entirely.
• 6 hours later: SM Entertainment’s Wizard Production, responsible for RIIZE’s management and production, issued an official statement confirming that Seunghan would indeed return to activities in November.

Mixed Reactions and Media Confusion

The conflicting nature of the reports left fans confused, particularly because the original articles containing these allegations were swiftly removed from the internet. Fans began to speculate whether this was due to internal miscommunication within SM Entertainment or if the decision to bring Seunghan back was made at the last minute.

Fans also noticed the unusual timing of Seunghan’s return being announced so shortly after such a lengthy break, which only added fuel to the rumors of disagreement among the members.

Seunghan’s Letter to Fans

In a letter penned by Seunghan himself, he addressed his return and expressed gratitude for the support he received during his hiatus. He claimed that his fellow members had “reached out to him” and showed their support, which seems to contradict the earlier reports about internal disagreements.

Although the original articles have been taken down, fans continue to debate the situation. SM Entertainment has not provided any further clarification on the matter.

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