On October 12, 2024, the sudden news of Seunghan leaving RIIZE deeply shocked fans around the world. Just days earlier, fans were anticipating his return to schedules, which made his departure all the more unexpected. International fans quickly expressed their frustration toward SM Entertainment, accusing the company of not adequately protecting the young idol.
RIIZE’s Emotional Airport Appearances
Not long after Seunghan’s exit was officially announced, members of RIIZE were spotted in fan-taken photos at an airport, during what is believed to have been a layover in Abu Dhabi. The images surfaced following the group’s participation in the KBS Music Bank World Tour in Madrid, Spain, where RIIZE performed alongside several other popular K-pop acts.
In the airport photos, the RIIZE members, including Anton, Shotaro, and Sungchan, were seen wearing masks, and fans commented on how they appeared more solemn than usual.
Fans’ Emotional Reactions
The members’ somber demeanor was most evident in the images of Wonbin and Sohee. Fans have been particularly concerned about Sohee, with some believing they saw him shedding tears in the pictures. These emotional images sparked a wave of fan responses on social media, with many expressing heartbreak over the group’s current situation.
Several fans took to platforms like Twitter to express their sadness, anger, and frustration over the situation. Some fans blamed other supporters for pushing Seunghan out of the group, using hashtags like #SMSupportsBullying and #BringbackRII7E to show their discontent. One user tweeted:
the way his shoulders look so heavy with burden as if the world is weighing on him… i hope you are surrounded by comfort and peace, bina. i am so sorry that we couldnt fight for what you wouldve wanted. do everything that you want to do, ill always support you. https://t.co/7XLYNToZDY
“Congrats ot6, all this pain is just your fault. You’ll carry the weight of destroying the boys’ hearts for the rest of your mediocre lives.”
Another fan expressed their feelings about Sohee’s emotional state:
“His best friend left the group while he was on the plane and couldn’t be there for him, and now the first thing he sees after landing is the faces of those ‘fans’ that made him leave. I can’t imagine how he’s feeling.”
Fans also shared their heartbreak at seeing the group trying to maintain composure in the midst of such a difficult situation, with one person commenting:
“It’s so painful to see them pretend like everything is okay.”
I’ve never seen sohee look this devastated before.
— star ⭐️ always with seunghan (@starboywonbin) October 14, 2024
riize not knowing of the news bc they were on a plane the entire time, sohee crying at the airport, seunghan seeing the wreaths ot6 brize sent oh yall are so fucked pic.twitter.com/ZMlukHtA3F
Despite the emotional turmoil, RIIZE still performed at the KBS Music Bank World Tour in Madrid, Spain, on October 12. Their participation in the event is a testament to their professionalism, but fans remain worried about the impact Seunghan’s departure may have on the remaining members.
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