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

Seunghan's departure from RIIZE was made public on October 13, 2024, with a statement posted on the group's official X account signed off by Wizard Production's directors Kim Hyeongguk and Lee Sangmin. (Wizard Production is one of six production centers unveiled by SM Entertainment in 2023, which manages RIIZE, EXO, and Super Junior.)

Just days ago (October 11, 2024), it was announced that Seunghan would return to RIIZE after nearly a year-long hiatus. However, instead of cheers, the immediate aftermath of the announcement saw many Korean fans protesting his return, including planned message trucks and the delivery of numerous funeral wreaths to SM Entertainment.

K-pop idol Seunghan has permanently left the Korean boy group Riize, just two days after his label, SM Entertainment, announced his comeback. In a

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,

Seunghan , a member of the rookie K-pop group RIIZE , has shared a heartfelt message with fans, announcing his decision to leave the group. On October 13, he penned a handwritten letter explaining his departure,

Seunghan, who had temporarily halted his activities due to personal controversies, has officially left the K-pop group Riize.