Seunghan has written a heartfelt letter following SM Entertainment’s announcement that he will be suspended from RIIZE’s upcoming activities. The rookie idol issued an apology to fans who were disappointed about his recent controversies.
RIIZE Member Seunghan Pens Heartfelt Letter for Fans
On November 22, Seunghan penned the heartfelt letter which was shared on the official RIIZE Weverse account.
“First of all, I want to sincerely apologize,” Seunghan wrote. “I am well aware that my past thoughtless actions are causing a lot of harm to many people now. I truly regret and reflect on my behavior.”
He added, “I want to express my deepest apologies to the fans who have supported me and the members of RIIZE.”
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hello, i'm seunghan. first of all, i'd like to say i'm really sorry. i know very well that my rash actions in the past are hurting too many people now. i'm really reflecting on myself. i want to say sorry to the fans and RIIZE members who supported me. i… pic.twitter.com/IqLk2QmEvy
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Seunghan further stated, “I deeply regret that I have caused so much damage during a time when I should be working harder and striving for self-improvement. I will genuinely reflect on my actions and make a sincere effort to become a better person.”
“Once again, I want to apologize to the members, fans, and staff for any inconvenience I have caused,” the letter concluded.
SM Entertainment had previously confirmed that Seunghan will be suspended from the group’s upcoming activities. “Seunghan is sincerely sorry and reflects on the disappointment and confusion caused to the team and members as well as the fans due to issues related to his personal life. Seunghan felt a burden and responsibility and after deep consideration, made the best choice for the team. He expressed his intention to suspend his activities. We respected his opinion and decided to suspend his activities indefinitely,” their statement read.
Seunghan’s Many Controversies
Last week, Seunghan found himself at the center of yet another controversy related to his private life, as a live stream video from his private social media account was leaked. K-netizens expressed dissatisfaction with the RIIZE member for making disparaging remarks about another idol while casually referring to a female idol as if they had a close personal relationship. In the wake of the video leak, another clip emerged, this time depicting Seunghan smoking on the streets.
This incident marks the second time Seunghan has faced public scrutiny due to his controversial personal life. In a prior instance in August, the idol stirred controversy when alleged pre-debut photos circulated on the internet, showing Seunghan and a suspected girlfriend at a hotel. The resurfacing of such incidents has led to increased attention on Seunghan’s behavior offstage, generating discussions among fans and the public alike.
RIIZE is currently promoting the single “Talk Saxy”.