RIIZE Under Fire for 'Disrespectful' Behavior in BND Livestream — 'Don’t Make Others Feel Awkward Like That'

A recent livestream featuring RIIZE and fellow boy group BND has sparked controversy among K-netizens, who criticized RIIZE for their lackluster attitude.

Late on June 20, a post titled 'RIIZE's reaction in the Daechinso live is so disappointing' gained traction on the Korean forum Pann Nate. The post included a video snippet from the Daechinso livestream, which has garnered over 3 million views.

In the video, BND's Jaehyun introduces RIIZE's new song, praising its visuals and music. However, RIIZE's lack of reaction created an awkward atmosphere, prompting Jaehyun to ask RIIZE's Sohee for help.

The video led to a flood of negative comments about RIIZE's behavior. While some netizens defended the group, arguing they are introverts and the atmosphere improved later, these voices were in the minority.

Below are some of the comments from netizens:

• "This is the first time I've seen idols not reacting when someone else is promoting their song. Being introverted has nothing to do with it. If you can't do something interesting, at least try to react and don't make others feel awkward like that."
• "If you watch the entire livestream, you'll see many moments like the one in the video. Myung Jaehyun is truly an amazing person. I will support him in the future."
• "Whether you're introverted or not, you should at least react when on camera. Not helping someone promoting your song and just standing there can lead to attitude controversies."
• "This group (RIIZE) should just stick together and not interact with others to avoid causing discomfort."
• "Guys calm down, it's just a cut from a long video, RIIZE probably thought that Jaehyun was still talking and was waiting for him to finish."
• "I believe the atmosphere gets comfortable later on, so the insults here are unwarranted. While it's sad to see RIIZE being called rude, I must admit the group lacks awareness and sensitivity. They really need to practice their reactions."
• Moving Forward

As the criticism continues, it remains to be seen how RIIZE will address these concerns and work on improving their public interactions.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.