RIIZE Wonbin Stalked & Harassed by Fan During Event in Japan

RIIZE Wonbin was sadly stalked and nearly harassed by a fan during his schedules in Japan.

Ever since their debut in 2023, RIIZE has become one of the most beloved boy groups of the fifth generation. They have since kicked off their career in Japan, officially making their debut in the country in January. Since then, they have frequently visited the country to promote their music.

While Japanese fans are happy to see RIIZE expand to their country, Wonbin sadly faced an unfortunate situation during an event. Keep on reading for all the details.

RIIZE Wonbin Stalked & Harassed by Fansite Master During Event in Japan

On April 14, 2024, the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department revealed that Korean national Lee So Jeong, 35 years old, was accused of breaking into the K Arena Yokohama, a music facility located in the Minatomirai district of Nishi-ku, Yokohama. On this day, RIIZE was participating in the music festival The Performance alongside other boy groups.

After being caught red-handed and arrested on suspicion of trespassing on the building and sneaking into the changing room, the woman claimed she lost her admission ticket and was looking for it.

According to staff members, the woman was suspicious from the moment she entered. Despite not being a staff member, she was seen wearing a staff t-shirt in the dressing room of the event. However, she did not have a staff identification card around her neck.

When called out by other staff members, she attempted to flee. However, other staff members were able to apprehend her and handed her over to staff members, who then called the police. It was revealed that she was able to pick up a t-shirt after entering the venue and use it to walk around without standing out.

Staff members claim she was stalking RIIZZE member Wonbin and was constantly trying to interact with him. She also touched his stomach and was trying to harass the male idol.

Soon, Korean fans were able to pin-point who the fan was. It is believed the fan is ONE IN A BILLION, one of the largest fansite masters dedicated to Wonbin. It was noted that their last post was about RIIZE's performance during The Performance and that they did not post about Wonbin despite his appearance in Belgium and at the most recent Louis Vuitton event.

It is speculated that she was unable to travel due to her arrest.

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What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!

RIIZE Recent Activities

On April 3, 2024, RIIZE released the full version of their pre-debut teaser, "Siren." The single will be included in their first mini-album, "RIIZING," which is set to be released in June.

RIIZE will release four more singles ahead of the EP's release: "Impossible" on April 18, "9 Days," "Honestly," and "One Kiss" on April 29.

The group also announced the dates for their fan-con tour "RIIZING Day," with shows scheduled between May 4 and August 31 across nine countries.

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Written by Alexa Lopez