Korean Fans Are In Disbelief About RIIZE Anton And Eunseok’s Personal Statements Regarding Recent Controversies

On March 13, 2024, RIIZE‘s Anton and Eunseok personally addressed their recent controversies on a live stream. Along with the support from the other members, Anton and Eunseok bravely apologized to fans and clarified things to the best of their abilities.

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Anton and Eunseok said sorry and also they hope that we always believe on them.

YES WE DO

We will continue to riiiiiizeeeeee!!!!#Riize #Suncghan #Anton #Shotaro #Wonbin #Sohee #Eunseok pic.twitter.com/EngToN2ayh

— Chio (@_woojae1402) March 13, 2024

Anton apologized sincerely to the fans, claiming that he didn’t mean for things to be interpreted as such.

Transcription of their live stream. | theqoo

So many things happened these few days, and I was really upset because things were being talked about differently from how I meant it. That’s why I’m really sorry to the fans for how they felt regarding those parts that I didn’t mean to happen. Just as much as the fans were upset and confused, I also wanted to convey my sincere feelings to them as quickly as possible.

— Anton

On the other hand, Eunseok denied any wrongdoing, implicitly suggesting that he was not involved in the dating rumors that had been circulating.

For me as well, the thing I wanted to say first is that I didn’t do anything that would cause BRIIZE to worry, so I hope you believe me. And I wanted to say that I’m sorry and grateful to the fans who were worried about us.

— Eunseok

A clip of their apology went viral with over 3.1 million views. It seems that many fans on X (formerly Twitter) are still unconvinced.

앙딱정
앤톤:미안한마음->여친맞아서죄송하다
은석: 걱정할일없었다->전여친아니라고 https://t.co/szeKPl46Qp

— 기똥찬 (@rovwncbx) March 13, 2024

I’ll sum it up for you.

Anton: “I feel sorry” –> I’m sorry because it’s true she’s my girlfriend.

Eunseok: “I didn’t do anything that would cause worry” –> She’s not my ex.

— rovwncbx

해석해드림
앤톤 – 여친맞다 빡치신 팬들한테 죄송하다
은석 – 그냥 단순 연애였다 니들이 걱정하는 거 없었다 https://t.co/lwOyV0Oaf6

— 시키 (@sikiyapretty) March 13, 2024

I’ll interpret that for you.

Anton – Sorry to the fans that are mad, she is my girlfriend indeed.

Eunseok – We only dated, so you don’t have anything to worry about.

— sikiyapretty

Others took to sarcasm.

앤톤 은석 서로가 있어서 다행이라고 생각했을 듯 https://t.co/vQHd5qHsVk

— 뀨 (@live_for_sana1) March 13, 2024

I bet they both think that it’s a relief they have each other.

— live_for_sana1

Fans are firm in their disbelief of the apology.

미안하다 > 그렇게됐다
걱정할 일은 없었다 > 그냥 연애였다 https://t.co/aaUr2KsxMZ

— 긋2 (@_____9367) March 13, 2024

“I’m sorry” –> “It just happened like that.”

“You have nothing to worry about” –> “We only dated.”

—_____9367

결론: RIIZE – Yes, and? (AI cover) https://t.co/b26z2u3np4 pic.twitter.com/okhsQN4rdB

— 무빙 (@mubing147620) March 13, 2024

The verdict? RIIZE – Yes, And? (AI Cover)

— mubing147620

Apart from their personal statement on live stream, SM Entertainment has also released an official response. Read more about it below.

SM Entertainment Responds To Alleged Scandals Surrounding RIIZE’s Anton