OT6 BRIIZEs Deliver Funeral Wreaths to SM Entertainment, Request Seunghan’s Departure from RIIZE

The return of Seunghan to RIIZE has sparked significant backlash from OT6 BRIIZE fans, prompting them to send funeral wreaths to SM Entertainment.

On October 11, a number of these wreaths were seen gathered outside the SM Entertainment building, coinciding with the announcement of Seunghan’s reintegration into RIIZE. The OT6 BRIIZE fans conveyed their opinion that the group should evolve without the inactive member.

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I think the person next to me passed away ㅇㅈㄹ pic.twitter.com/KKw1rjag4d

— riizeisriize (@riizeisriize) October 11, 2024

A wreath of flowers started to be laid in front of SmㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋThis is like a dream pic.twitter.com/GRDCmWsbfC

— Ppinana (@ppinana0302) October 11, 2024

The messages accompanying the wreaths reflected the sentiment among fans that the group’s success has been driven solely by six members, asserting that including Seunghan would undermine their efforts.

As a result, they have firmly requested SM Entertainment to remove him from the lineup and restructure the group.

On social media, Korean fans expressed their disappointment with comments like:

“I also thought there were 6 original members. Everything is going well now, so why bother?”

“Why would you include a non-contributing member in a successful team? I don’t see the logic.”

“Adding him feels like ruining a perfectly good dish.”

“He deserves a funeral wreath for this!”

RIIZE IS 7 RIIZE IS WHAT????? pic.twitter.com/q0pRY0Ymdo

— Hong Seung-han |• Sakshi (@SEUNGHANTL) October 11, 2024

‼️ PLEASE HELP ‼️@teamseunghanth has opened funding to send a support truck to counter the six protest trucks and wreaths from OT6 that have raised over $7,000. Donation link 👇🔗 https://t.co/YGngqj6HN0…

— HONGJJANGGU SARANGDAN (@Hjgsarangdan) October 11, 2024

The support truck has arrived at SM’s front door. Seunghan, we are always here for you. Thank you for staying true to your promises. We love you 🥹#승한 #SEUNGHAN #라이즈 #RIIZE pic.twitter.com/8RSBRDiopD

— TEAM SEUNGHAN TH (@teamseunghanth) October 11, 2024

This controversy has captured the attention of international media, leading OT7 BRIIZE fans to express their anger towards Korean fans for their inability to forgive Seunghan, who has not committed any wrongdoing.

In response, supporters of Seunghan have organized efforts to dispatch support trucks.

It’s worth noting that following the exposure of his personal life prior to his debut, Seunghan paused his activities, causing some fans to feel betrayed while others were frustrated by the invasion of his privacy.

Critics condemned the sasaeng fans for their invasive behavior towards an idol they once admired.

In light of these events, the police are contemplating legal action against those who obstruct public spaces due to the wreaths.

My friend told me that the police in front of the wilderness said that they may respond to this as an infringement on public facilities. I think they are discussing whether to respond individually since it is a wreath brought by an individual or to sue the group. They should have taken it in stride. https://t.co/TaxqYRBCli

— 유소 (@20040321__) October 11, 2024

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