RIIZE Addresses ‘Inappropriate’ Fan Behavior and Faces Backlash

Despite being adored and idolized by millions worldwide, those in the world of K-pop are not immune to controversy. A recent incident involving RIIZE’s Anton has caused outrage among fans.

Despite being young, Anton has managed to capture the attention of audiences with his talent and charm while performing, resulting in a loyal group of fans.

At a recent RIIZE concert, a video that has been circulating online captured the moment when a fan held up a sign that read:

RIIZE Anton (Photo : INSTAGRAM/ @riize_official)

anton rejecting a fan when she asked him to marry her lmfao 💀 pic.twitter.com/Bgxqf8SXte

— 🦕 (@daintoiny) May 8, 2024

“Anton daddy, marry me.”

The seemingly harmless action immediately caught attention, leading to numerous expressions of discomfort and disapproval towards the message aimed at the 20-year-old celebrity.

Anton’s response upon seeing the sign was stern as he shook his head in disapproval. While some commended the idol for his handling of the situation, others criticized the inappropriate nature of the sign, especially considering Anton’s youth.

Numerous fans have stressed that this type of behavior not only causes discomfort for idols, but also exploits their vulnerability during public appearances.

some of you are so embarrassing what the hell is that sign https://t.co/siPlQDhTMH

— abbie (@wontongirlz) May 8, 2024

This is just weird. I really hope these “fans” can respect idols by not being weird. Calling someone that word is also weird, I hope fans who are like this can stop using their weird fetish’s towards idols, and respect their boundaries instead. https://t.co/zVL5Hgdd9o

— orbitzen¹² (@winwincatluver) May 8, 2024

I think ppl need to understand that many idols don’t like being called daddy, ESPECIALLY from a fluent english speaker born and raised in america https://t.co/fjHe0eyPF3

— eImada ❤️‍🔥 (@babyIoner) May 8, 2024

calling a freshly turned 20 y/o boy that word publicly. y’all have no moral or shame whatsoever idgaf if you’re the same age as him why would you pay to make your idol uncomfortable? https://t.co/TDuVnv19cR pic.twitter.com/dLClEie8eD

— seokie’s (@seokiesdolpeu) May 8, 2024

riize finally putting the boo heejoo freaks in their places who else cheered https://t.co/qI7eAxFLHU

— mj 🫧 (@subakluver) May 8, 2024

This is what occurred.

One netizen spoke out against the incident, expressing, “Some of you are so embarrassing…”This comment highlights the discomfort that is shared by many within the fan community.

In a society that values fan-idol interactions, moments like these serve as a reminder to honor personal boundaries. While fans may hold a strong admiration for their idols, it is important to always show respect and consideration for their personal limits.

Recently, RIIZE member Anton has been facing criticism for his perceived lack of talent in both dancing and singing. The scrutiny intensified after rumors of him dating surfaced and a photo of him holding hands with a girl went viral online. This sparked backlash, especially considering his position as a rookie in RIIZE.

On March 14, criticism began to increase when a post titled “Anton’s performance is subpar”gained popularity on a South Korean online forum. Many users expressed doubts about his debut, citing his abilities as the reason.

Despite RIIZE’s recent successes, including their first music program wins with their single “Love 119″and their Japanese debut, Anton’s performance has been criticized for lacking variety. Some have gone as far as to compare him unfavorably to lower-tier trainees from popular talent shows and even suggest that ordinary individuals could outperform him.