On September 1, viral images began circulating, depicting a protest truck adorned with messages from disgruntled fans specifically targeting RIIZE's Seunghan.
Fans Mobilize with Protest Truck
Fans of the K-pop group RIIZE have taken their frustrations to the streets, sending a powerful message to SM Entertainment by way of a protest truck, demanding the exit of one of the group's members, Seunghan.
Within the messages emblazoned on the protest truck, fans pull no punches in their critique of SM Entertainment. Their anger stems from what they perceive as the label's misuse of other RIIZE members to reshape Seunghan's image following the tumultuous rollout of SM 3.0.
The messages exhibited on the truck were unapologetically direct, leaving no room for ambiguity as they explicitly demanded Seunghan's departure from the group.
The reaction from netizens has been markedly polarized, with viewpoints on the protest truck spanning the spectrum from unwarranted to entirely justified.
Netizens' comments:
- "Hong Seunghan out."
- "Hong Seunghan, you are blocking us from becoming fans of RIIZE. Take responsibility and leave."
- "Hong Seunghan leave. Hong Seunghan leave. Hong Seunghan leave."
- "If you're saying he should leave just because of this, then there is a truckload of idols that should leave with him."
- "I guess you would be upset if you were a fan of a different member in the group since the photos make it hard to stan them... Also, photocards in albums are distributed randomly."
- "This is so stupid... Seriously, you guys are doing too much, LOL." "You guys are f@cking crazy. There is a reason why there are so many memes out there criticizing this community."
- "He is stopping me from becoming a fan because all I can think of are the photos." "It would be better if he left on his own."
- "If the fans are spending their own money to say they don't like him, should outsiders say anything about it?"
- "SM 3.0 is? Just a way to protest artists who repeal fans."
- "Don't you use other members to clean Seunghan's image in the media."
- "Wake up and don't fight fans."
This surge of criticism directed at Seunghan follows closely on the heels of a tumultuous period for him, triggered by the widespread circulation of photos capturing him in an intimate moment with someone believed to be his former girlfriend.
Meanwhile,In a recent turn of events, the fervor surrounding RIIZE's Seunghan continues to gain momentum as fans debate over a proposed protest truck aimed at securing his exit from the group. The initiative, spearheaded by a dedicated fan, has triggered a wave of both support and skepticism.
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