Being a K-pop star means always having to say you’re sorry. Imagine the South Korean pop machine as a technologically advanced, extremely online version of the old Hollywood studio system. Idols are expected to maintain a certain standard of behavior,

Riize's Seunghan is departing the K-pop group just two days after his return was announced. The 21-year-old star initially left the group in November 2023 due to the controversy surrounding leaked images of his alleged antics,

RIIZE's Seunghan is permanently quitting the boy group. The shocking news comes just days after the music act's agency confirmed that he would be resuming his post following a long hiatus.

Seunghan, formerly of boy band RIIZE, left the group following fan backlash to his announced return after a yearlong hiatus due to personal controversy, SM Entertainment said.

Seunghan has shared a handwritten letter addressing his departure from RIIZE. On October 13, Wizard Production—the SM Entertainment division in charge of

Wizard Production - the management division under the K-pop label SM Entertainment that is in charge of RIIZE - shared the news that Seung

Official social media accounts had initially announced the 21-year-old would be returning to the group after nearly a yearlong hiatus.

Popular K-pop star Seunghan has quit the boys group RIIZE. The shocking news comes just days after the music act's agency confirmed that he would be resuming his post following a long hiatus. The report of Seunghan quitting RIIZE has left fans shocked and disheartened.

Seunghan has apologised for the "confusion" caused after he was confirmed to be returning to the South Korean boy band after a year-long hiatus before leaving two days later.