Former RIIZE member, Seunghan, has reportedly been seen reacting to the recent protests outside SM Entertainment headquarters. Fans had sent protest flower wreaths following the announcement of his return to the group after a controversy. However, Seunghan later decided to withdraw from RIIZE, as confirmed by a statement from SM Entertainment on October 13.

Fans’ Protests and Seunghan’s Reported Appearance

Fans, upset by Seunghan’s planned return to RIIZE, expressed their discontent through protest wreaths, a practice commonly used in South Korea to show strong disapproval. These wreaths were sent to SM Entertainment’s building, making a clear statement about their opposition to his return.

According to a netizen, Seunghan was allegedly spotted visiting these protest wreaths. In a post shared on a Chinese social media platform, one fan recounted their experience of seeing a person, believed to be Seunghan, looking at the wreaths near the SM Entertainment building. The fan described the individual as being dressed like a trainee, wearing a mask and hat, and looking visibly upset.

The Netizen’s Encounter: Seunghan’s Alleged Reaction

The netizen explained how they and others nearby noticed the individual, and the description matched Seunghan. Here’s a quote from the post:

“I think I ran into Hong Seunghan by the flower wreaths at the SM Entertainment building… I was looking at the flower wreaths with a friend when someone walked up all dressed like a trainee. We made eye contact; his eyes were long and thin. He walked slowly and looked at the flower wreaths seriously. The Korean fans there noticed as well and thought he was an idol or trainee. My friend thought something was off, went over, and saw that he walked into the sea of flower wreaths. It felt like he was feeling gloomy, but he was wearing a mask and hat so it’s a bit of a subjective judgment.”

The netizen further shared that they saw the individual later at Seoul Forest Station, where the person appeared even more emotional.

“To put it simply, he came from the agency, looked at the flower wreaths, and then went back. I’m suspecting that I really saw Seunghan.”

The fan also included a short video showing the person, suspected to be Seunghan, walking with their hands on their head in distress. This clip was posted before the official news of Seunghan’s withdrawal from RIIZE broke.

Seunghan’s Withdrawal from RIIZE

Following the protests and mounting pressure from fans, Seunghan announced his decision to withdraw from RIIZE. In a letter addressed to fans, Seunghan expressed his regret and apologies for causing disappointment. This sudden departure came after weeks of controversy surrounding his involvement in the group, which SM Entertainment had originally intended to resolve by bringing him back into active promotions.

As of now, SM Entertainment has not commented on the fan’s sighting of Seunghan outside their building.

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