Seunghan Leaves RIIZE Permanently, Two Days After Announced to Rejoin Following Hiatus

Kapanlagi.com - Seunghan was announced to have left RIIZE permanently on Sunday (10/13/2024), two days after it was stated that he would rejoin RIIZE after his hiatus. Wizard Production, the SM Entertainment division handling RIIZE, explained the reasons why Seunghan ultimately decided to leave the group.

Here is the full statement from Wizard Entertainment regarding Seunghan's departure from RIIZE:

"Hello, this is Wizard Productions.

First, we sincerely apologize for hurting BRIIZE (the fandom of RIIZE) and causing confusion due to the announcement of Seunghan's return on October 11.

We especially feel guilty for prioritizing the position of Wizard Production over the progress made by the six members of RIIZE who have worked the hardest, the support from BRIIZE that has been the greatest source of strength for RIIZE throughout this journey, and the precious time spent together by RIIZE and BRIIZE.

We made this decision after a long debate, thinking that if Seunghan returned after self-reflection regarding his past mistakes and RIIZE had shown development as a group, we would be able to provide both the artist and fans with greater happiness.

However, regarding the announcement of Seunghan's return, we carefully considered every opinion and response sent by fans, and we realized that our decision actually hurt the fans more and caused even greater confusion for them.

At the same time, Seunghan has consistently expressed his desire to leave the group for the sake of the members and fans.

As a form of respect for the artist's decision, we announce Seunghan's departure from RIIZE, instead of joining the group.

We will support Seunghan in the future so that he can showcase his talents and pursue his dreams.

Above all, we also sincerely apologize for creating difficulties and confusion for the six members who, since their debut, have always given their all while thinking of the fans and have made RIIZE what it is today by thinking and working harder than anyone at every moment.

We will continue to do our best to support the members of RIIZE so they can grow further in the future.

Wizard Production will be careful and vigilant in everything in the future, and we will work hard so that RIIZE and BRIIZE can be happy together for a long time.

– Wizard Production Director Kim Hyeong Guk, Lee Sang Min."

(kpl/pit)