Official social media accounts had initially announced the 21-year-old would be returning to the group after nearly a yearlong hiatus.

Just days ago (October 11, 2024), it was announced that Seunghan would return to RIIZE after nearly a year-long hiatus. However, instead of cheers, the immediate aftermath of the announcement saw many Korean fans protesting his return, including planned message trucks and the delivery of numerous funeral wreaths to SM Entertainment.

RIIZE’s Seunghan is permanently leaving the group. On October 13, just two days after announcing that Seunghan would be returning from his hiatus, Wizard

SEOUL – Just two days after announcing that he was rejoining K-pop boy band Riize, South Korean singer Seunghan said on Oct 14 that he is leaving the group. The decision came following a backlash from the band’s fan community, known as Briize, over the 21-year-old’s return.

Popular K-pop star Seunghan has quit the boys group RIIZE. The shocking news comes just days after the music act's agency confirmed that he would be resuming his post following a long hiatus. The report of Seunghan quitting RIIZE has left fans shocked and disheartened.

Being a K-pop star means always having to say you’re sorry. Imagine the South Korean pop machine as a technologically advanced, extremely online version of the old Hollywood studio system. Idols are expected to maintain a certain standard of behavior,

Seunghan has apologised for the "confusion" caused after he was confirmed to be returning to the South Korean boy band after a year-long hiatus before leaving two days later.