What Made RIIZE’s Sohee Go From Shy To Superstar After Meeting Lee Hyori

RIIZE‘s Sohee is going viral for his reaction to meeting legendary singer Lee Hyori.

The SM Entertainment boy group appeared on the second episode of Lee Hyori’s talk show, Lee Hyori’s Red Carpet, last January 12, KST.

They impressed the audience with performances of their songs “Get A Guitar” and “Love 119.”

In between these stages, they also had a sit-down interview session with Lee Hyori herself. The “U-Go-Girl” singer is known for being one of the most beautiful and successful K-Pop soloists, and so it wasn’t surprising that Sohee was shy being seated right next to her!

Fans noticed that he was so shy being in the presence of the legendary singer, he could hardly look her straight in the eyes.

sohee not being able to look lee hyori in the eyes… we get it pic.twitter.com/1ELW8abqcr

— koko (@lettertosohee) January 12, 2024

It was difficult for him to maintain eye contact with his idol.

sohee is so cutee when he was getting shy with lee hyori sunbaenim pic.twitter.com/YZJbm8OSJA

— ☆ (@wnnbinhee) January 12, 2024

Though Sohee was awkward and endearing, he was also able to do a complete 180-degree change as soon as he needed to perform their cover of SHINee‘s “Replay.”

From a robotic and shy junior…

…to a confident boy serenading his noona, Sohee was a completely man!

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He was charismatic and cool as expected of a trained idol.

[240112] RIIZE cover of "Replay" by SHINee on Lee Hyori’s Red Carpet.#RIIZE #라이즈 @RIIZE_official pic.twitter.com/Rx2JFlApuX

— RIIZE NEWS (@RIIZE_NEWS) January 12, 2024

This is not the only song where Sohee showed off his incredible vocals. Fans helped him get over his nerves by mentioning that he’s the main vocalist of the group, setting up his chance to sing a short ballad cover of “Emergency Room.”

When it comes to performing live, Sohee becomes a different person!

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