International RIIZE Fans Defend Seunghan Amid Koreans Demanding His Withdrawal

Ever since his “smoking video” was revealed to the public, RIIZE‘s Seunghan has been facing some intense criticism from Korean fans.

RIIZE’s Seunghan | @riize_official/Twitter

In fact, a Korean hashtag has since trended on X (Twitter), demanding Seunghan to remove himself from the group.

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Trending in South Korea
#TroubleMember_HongSeunghan_Out

— “Trending in South Korea” on X

These fans, based in Korea, insist Seunghan is “harming the group” with his controversies—including the previous ones like his alleged girlfriend pictures and private livestream leaks.

Netizens Call For RIIZE’s Seunghan To Withdraw From The Group Following Various Controversies

Following the hashtag, international RIIZE fans have come to Seunghan’s defense. Seunghan (and RIIZE) fans from all over the world criticized Korea’s “cancelling mentality,” over nothing.

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Some have also pointed out that Seunghan is a victim, too, as the leaked pictures, videos, and messages are all violating his right to have a personal life.

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Against the fierce backlash from Korean fans, international fans have begun trending supportive hashtags for Seunghan. Some have shared handwritten messages for the idol, assuring him that he is loved “just the way [he is]” and that his fans “will always be by [his] side.”

you got my back, seunghan

WE STAND BY SEUNGHAN#SeunghanYouAreLoved#SEUNGHAN #승한

WE LOVE YOU SEUNGHAN#항상_승한이_곁에_있을게#AlwaysWithSeunghan #승한@RIIZE_official pic.twitter.com/5aVFfuAuJ8

— shafa‍ ||SEUNGHAN PROTECTOR (@seunghaneyy) November 19, 2023

HELP RT
We Stand By Seunghan#SeunghanYouAreLoved #SEUNGHAN

WE LOVE YOU SEUNGHAN#항상_승한이_곁에_있을게#AlwaysWithSeunghan #승한 pic.twitter.com/P12EBxHfHN

— zal.★ (@hyeongzael) November 19, 2023

Kami di sini Seunghan ♡

WE STAND BY SEUNGHAN#SeunghanYouAreLoved#SEUNGHAN #승한

WE LOVE YOU SEUNGHAN#항상_승한이_곁에_있을게#AlwaysWithSeunghan #승한 pic.twitter.com/HfZ4BHfyz0

— Lia (@sbeaniekid) November 19, 2023

In the meantime, neither SM Entertainment nor Seunghan has responded to the growing criticism in Korea.