What's Really Happening with RIIZE's Seunghan!

Summary

The script discusses the challenges faced by the K-pop group RISE, particularly focusing on member Sunan, who has been embroiled in multiple scandals prior to and following the group's debut under SM Entertainment. Accusations range from underage drinking to dating controversies, leading to a significant backlash from fans and the public. Sunan's mental health has been impacted, resulting in an indefinite hiatus. The group's future is uncertain, with SM Entertainment's recent actions suggesting Sunan may be permanently removed from RISE, despite no official statement on his status.

Takeaways

• 🚀 Rise was a highly anticipated boy group debuting under SM Entertainment, with a unique lineup including former NCT members and a famous producer's son.
• 😢 The group faced numerous scandals prior to their debut, including accusations of plastic surgery and photo editing, which were common in the K-pop industry.
• 😖 Member Sunan was targeted with serious allegations, including mistreatment, underage drinking, and gang associations, although these were largely unproven.
• 📸 Sunan's personal life was heavily scrutinized after private photos with his ex-girlfriend surfaced, leading to a significant backlash from Korean netizens.
• 💔 The hate campaign against Sunan affected his mental health, causing him to miss appearances and be seen crying, highlighting the impact of public scrutiny on idols.
• 🗣️ Other members also faced accusations, such as Anton being linked to a relationship with 17's Vernon's sister, despite being just friends.
• 🔗 A mistranslation of a live stream involving Sunan and TXT's Subin led to further backlash, showing how easily misunderstandings can escalate in the K-pop scene.
• 🚬 Sunan faced additional controversy when a video of him holding a lit cigarette was leaked, sparking debates about idols' personal habits and privacy.
• 🙅‍♂️ An anonymous Instagram user made unverified claims about Sunan's behavior, further fueling the negative narrative around him.
• ⏸️ SM Entertainment placed Sunan on an indefinite hiatus, possibly to protect him from the public and to assess the group's future without him.
• 🔄 The group's upcoming comeback on January 5th is clouded by the controversy, with Sunan's presence and future in the group uncertain.

Q & A

What was the anticipation surrounding the debut of RISE?

RISE's debut was highly anticipated as they were the first boy group to debut under SM Entertainment after NCT, and they included two former NCT members and a member who is the son of a famous producer, which generated considerable buzz.

What were the initial accusations against RISE members before their debut?

The initial accusations included rumors about members getting plastic surgery and using photo editing to enhance their appearance, which were not taken seriously as such accusations are common among idols.

What serious allegations did Juan face during the pre-debut period?

Juan faced allegations of mistreatment, frequenting hunting bars and drinking underage, and negative associations with a gang member, although these were unproven and seen as a smear campaign.

What was the biggest scandal involving Sunan before RISE's debut?

The biggest scandal involving Sunan was the surfacing of old photos of him kissing his ex-girlfriend, which led to a hate campaign against him, including false allegations of being a gold digger and cheater.

How did the scandal involving Sunan's private live stream with TXT's Subin unfold?

A private live stream between Sunan and Subin was mistranslated to make it seem like they were mocking another artist, leading to backlash. This was followed by further criticism from fans of other groups over jokes made during the stream.

What was the reaction to the leaked video of Sunan holding a cigarette?

The leaked video caused an uproar as smoking is frowned upon for idols, leading to calls for Sunan's removal from the group despite his fans defending his personal choices.

What were the accusations made by an Instagram user claiming to be an old friend of Sunan?

The Instagram user accused Sunan of being bossy, bragging about meeting female trainees, and having a controlling attitude, but these claims were made without any supporting evidence.

Why did SM Entertainment put Sunan on an indefinite hiatus?

Sunan was put on an indefinite hiatus by SM Entertainment likely to protect him from the public backlash and to manage the situation until they could resolve the controversies surrounding him.

What actions by SM Entertainment led to speculation that Sunan might be leaving RISE?

SM Entertainment's actions, such as removing Sunan's highlights from Instagram, editing him out of group videos, and excluding his name from promotional materials, led to speculation that he might be leaving the group.

How might RISE's upcoming comeback on January 5th be affected by Sunan's situation?

The upcoming comeback might be used by SM Entertainment to test how the group performs without Sunan. If successful, it could indicate that the group will do well regardless of his presence, potentially affecting the decision to bring him back.