Following Seunghan's withdrawal from RIIZE, the idol made his first public appearance — and it truly broke fans' hearts.
On Oct. 13th, SM Entertainment announced that Seunghan decided to leave RIIZE to protect the group and the company in the midst of intensifying protests of OT6 K-BRIIZEs.
On the same day, he posted his handwritten letter expressing gratitude to his supporters and apologizing to fans who were fighting due to him.

Many fans were saddened by the sudden news, especially since SM initially said on the 11th that Seunghan would return to RIIZE in November.
While still confused and heartbroken, BRIIZEs decided to remain strong for the idol, especially after seeing his recent status.
According to eyewitnesses last night, the "Get A Guitar" singer walked by over 1000 funeral wreaths sent in front of SM demanding his departure from the team.
i'm sorry i'm sorry i'm sorry i'm sorry. seunghan i'm sorry πππππππ pic.twitter.com/qckZm0SZNL
— niaπ§π | rest. (@hyunieyomi) October 13, 2024
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Seunghan reportedly stared intently at the flowers before leaving, looking devastated. He was then next seen going to the subway station, where his Korean supporters and international BRIIZEs left cheering messages.
Fans couldn't help themselves but cry at this scene, thinking how Seunghan was desperately seeking comfort from fans after the overwhelming bullying and threats he received.
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— νμ½(ζ λΈλ¦¬μ¦) (@tako_guto) October 13, 2024
op isnβt sure if itβs him for sure but youβre telling me after seeing those funeral wreaths sent for him he might have went to the subway station to see his support ad with letters from fans ill cry https://t.co/a0qedS6ABV pic.twitter.com/0aI70G8ata
— α― β₯ (@wonbinlvrs) October 13, 2024
ππππππππ he looked to us for comfort after seeing those horrendous wreaths seunghan we will never abandon you https://t.co/IgildhxolG
— ππ (@bloomriize) October 13, 2024
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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz