Previously, after being entangled with several “private life controversies”, RIIZE member Seunghan had to go on an indefinite hiatus from activities. 

As a result, RIIZE has been promoting with a 6-member lineup – a fact that has received multiple protests from many fans, who call for Seunghan’s return. 

Amid this situation, a fan published 3 images of RIIZE’s current 6-member lineup on fan communication platform Weverse on March 26, along with the caption, “I wish RIIZE will flourish, rise, and be happy. I love you so much that I hope for forever despite forever not existing”. 

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Sungchan, who saw the post, left a simple comment saying, “Let’s be together forever”. 

The fact that Sungchan’s message was left on a 6-member post has been deemed controversial by fans, most of whom having mixed opinions about Seunghan’s continued absence. 

In particular, many have criticized Sungchan for hoping for “forever” over a lineup without Seunghan. On the other hand, many defended the male idol, asking for others to “stop putting nonsense into Sungchan’s mouth”. 

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It is known that Seunghan’s absence is a continued source of mixed reactions, with some fans calling for the permanent removal of the male idol and various others wanting him to come back. 

Source: Krb