RIIZE is 7 again with the return of Seunghan!
Seunghan’s return has been met with excitement from the BRIIZE (RIIZE fandom), but some OT6 fans are expressing their discontent with his return.
On October 11, SM Entertainment made the exciting announcement about his return that RIIZE fans had been waiting and fighting for a long time.
After his private pre-debut photos were leaked, many fans demanded his withdrawal from the group. The 21-year-old K-pop idol went on hiatus last year after getting embroiled in several controversies.
More recently, Wonbin shared his feelings and directly addressed Seughan’s return in a heartfelt Weverse post.
Wonbin is the only RIIZE member who has publicly addressed his return to the group so far.
In a Weverse post, Wonbin opened up, saying “BRIIZE! I’m not sure how to begin, but… I’ve gathered the courage to say what I want to tell you.
Even at this moment when I am writing this, I can’t help but wonder what BRIIZE will think once this is shared… I’m careful and worried, but I think it’ll be more confusing and difficult if there is no reaction from members. So, with those concerns in mind, I’ve organized a summary of what we talked about with the members and decided to write this.
I’m sure BRIIZE must have wondered a lot over the past time, whether Seunghan is returning or not, and why he doesn’t give a clear answer sooner.
We’ve had many long discussions with Seunghan and the label for a long time.
I just want you to know that the members have thought this over together, again and again, and deeply reflected on it.
We’ve always wanted to make all BRIIZE happy, but we couldn’t, and for that, I am really sorry…
Even though this post might not completely take away your worries, I hope it brings you a little comfort in this confusing time.
There’s no RIIZE without BRIIZE. As we always say, we want to make great memories with you and be together for a long, long time.
So please continue to watch over us warmly and support us as you have until now.
We promise we’ll keep working hard so that RIIZE can continue to be something you’re proud of.”
Seunghan is set to resume activities next month and recently apologized for disappointing fans and members.