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BREAKING: Seunghan leaves RIIZE 2 days after announcing return to group activities; cites public backlash as reason
Member Seugnhan of the boy group RIIZE has decided to leave the team after careful consideration. Know what he said.
Seunghan has left RIIZE. In an announcement shared by Wizard Production, the SM Entertainment arm which is responsible for managing RIIZE, on October 13, it was confirmed that following the plan to resume his activities with the team in November, Seunghan will be exiting RIIZE and the group will continue with just 6 members henceforth. This statement comes just 2 days after Wizard Production first announced the plan to bring back Seunghan to team promotions on October 11, starting November. Since then, divided opinions have flooded the internet and across SM Entertainment's premises as well as various platforms.
In the announcement from the production house’s General Directors Kim Hyung Gook and Lee Sang Min, they initially apologized for hurting the BRIIZE- the fandom of RIIZE- and for causing confusion through our announcement of Seunghan’s return on October 11. They further apologized for not prioritising the growth of the achievements made by the rest of the six members of the team.
It was explained in the letter, that the decision to bring back Seunghan was made after debating over it for a long time and ensuring he had 'reflected on his past wrongdoings'. His return was planned to show the team’s growth as a full group in order to bring greater joy to the fans and the artists. Following the announcement, they carefully considered each of the fans’ reactions and responses, which made them see the ‘hurt and confusion’ it had caused them.
A key point in the notice was about Seunghan consistently expressing the desire to leave the team for the sake of the members and the fans. As such, they have decided to respect his decision and announce his exit rather than return to the group. They will support Seunghan in the future so that he can show his talent and follow his dreams.
A further apology was extended to the six members of RIIZE who have worked hard and were instead faced with hardships and confusion. They vowed to work towards being more careful with the team and the fans, as well as work hard to make sure RIIZE and BRIIZE continue to be together for a long time.
Check out the original full statement announcing Seunghan's exit in Korean below.
RIIZE will now continue with 6 members.
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