RIIZE's Director Receives Mixed Reactions for 'Cryptic' Post Amid Group's Ongoing Fiascos

Lee Sang Min, the director of SM Entertainment's Center 5, has received mixed reactions for his cryptic Instagram Story.

Here's what set off the discussion among netizens.

Director Lee Sang Min Raises Brows for 'Mysterious' Post on Instagram Amid RIIZE's Ongoing Fiascos

RIIZE is currently in the limelight from the K-pop community due to numerous rumors and speculations regarding their associations.

The group has encountered numerous "controversies" ever since their debut days, but the newest buzz consists of members Eunseok, Anton, and Sohee. With the heat immensely directed towards the three, various individuals, especially fans have stood to the members' defense.

SM Entertainment's Center 5 Director Lee Sang Min gained attention in an online thread titled, "Have you seen Center 5 Director's Story?"

The author uploaded a screenshot from the director's Story, which contained the peace symbol, and two words stating, "NO WAR."

This isn't the first time Lee Sang Min took matters into his own hands, as the director once clapped back to a RIIZE hater in August 2023.

In the comments section, K-netz criticized the director for being an "attention-seeker," while international netters agreed with the negative take on Lee Sang Min's actions.

• "What are you doing? Seriously."
• "Instead of spending time posting things like this, release the legal actions notice."
• "This attention seeker lost his mind."
• "His attention-seeking is legendary. Stop posting."
• "He's so annoying."
• "Ahjussi, if you have time, get to work instead."
• "He's always posting in the midst of controversy. This guy just likes attention."
• "This guy just like attention but never improves their management towards their artist under Center 5. He sucks."
• "He's too old to be posting cryptic IG stories 24/7 such a s**t center director."
• "Sangmin is such a troll."

The online community uncovered an alleged connection between controversial ex-trainee Han Seo Hee, her acquaintance Kim Ye In (known online as 'The Only'), and Eunseok.

Numerous screenshots flooded social media, showing Kim Ye In's attempt to connect Han Seo Hee to Eunseok by leveraging her alleged past connection with the idol.

Apart from bridging Han Seo Hee to the "Get A Guitar" singer, screencaps also showed Kim Ye In's attempt to introduce the former trainee to other male idols, leaving fans questioning about the overall intention.

Regarding RIIZE's youngest member Anton, the idol was caught in hot water due to numerous photos spreading online, which showed him with an alleged girlfriend. Anton has received both the criticism of disappointed netters, together with the protection from BRIIZEs.

Netizens also picked on member Sohee, after an infamous X (Twitter) user known for stirring controversy among idols, uploaded a photo showing the singer kissing a guy on the cheek. The photo was then shared by the user to insinuate malicious context.

Some netters relayed homophobic comments towards Sohee. However, BRIIZEs and other fandoms reacted differently to the photo by leaving out hilarious remarks. Others even called the attention of SM Entertainment and demanded legal action from the agency.

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Written by Riely Miller