“SM, May You Burn in Hell”: Fans Outraged Over Deletion of RIIZE’s Wonbin’s Weverse Letter After Seunghan’s Departure

On Sunday, October 13, following the announcement about RIIZE’s Seunghan’s departure, his former bandmate Wonbin shared a heartfelt handwritten note on Weverse.

The message addressed BRIIZE, the loyal fandom of the K-pop boy band, where Wonbin expressed his sorrow for not being able to make fans happy, shared his feelings regarding Seunghan’s exit, and explained that this choice came after extensive discussions with SM Entertainment.

Shortly after the news of Seunghan’s departure circulated online, Wonbin’s letter was removed from Weverse, leading to a wave of concern and confusion among fans.

Many speculated that SM Entertainment might have influenced the removal, prompting fans to voice their frustration and anger toward the agency’s actions.

The emotional turmoil around Seunghan’s exit was heightened by the abrupt deletion of his bandmate’s supportive letter, further disheartening fans.

While it remains unverified whether SM Entertainment was responsible for the removal, the incident has certainly ignited a backlash among fans. Here are some of the reactions that echoed across social media:

“SM may you burn in hell”

“Very strange how Wonbin posted a supportive message right before the announcement and now it’s deleted. Did they even know?”a fan remarked on X.

“At least we know Wonbin and the members are fighting for him, they aren’t cowards like SM ENT.”another fan added.

“SM is using Wonbin as a pawn in their twisted scheme against Seunghan,”commented a netizen.

Numerous fans and netizens expressed their distress over the entire situation surrounding Seunghan’s departure.

“This whole thing is so upsetting I can’t,”a netizen lamented on X.

“It keeps getting worse… how unfair and upsetting this must be for Seunghan and the other members. We’re upset, but I can’t even imagine how they feel right now,”echoed another user.

“These companies just don’t know how to act anymore,”remarked an X user.

“Not SM trying to vilify Wonbin because he stood up for his fellow member. Unbelievable, SM,”stated a concerned fan on X.

RIIZE’s Wonbin Writes a Letter to Fans After Seunghan’s Departure from the K-pop Group

On October 12, it was announced that Seunghan would resume his idol activities after a hiatus that began in November 2023. Fans eagerly anticipated his return, only to be met with the disappointing news of his permanent departure from RIIZE.

In response, Wonbin published a letter on his Weverse account, addressing the fans and expressing his apologies for the difficult situation. His letter included the following heartfelt words:

“As I write this, I am anxious about how BRIIZE will perceive this post. I worry you might feel more confused and distressed if the members don’t speak out, which is why I’m sharing this after discussing things with the other members.”

Wonbin then reflected on Seunghan and the circumstances surrounding his departure.

“I believe you all have speculated about whether Seunghan would return and why there was no clear answer. We, alongside Seunghan and the company, deliberated on this extensively. Please understand that the members have given this a lot of thought.”

He continued with a sincere apology, saying:

“I always wanted to make our BRIIZE happy, and I’m deeply sorry I can’t fulfill that right now… While this post won’t erase your worries, I hope it can provide you with some comfort during this confusing time. Without BRIIZE, RIIZE cannot exist. I want to create wonderful memories with BRIIZE and be with you for a long time.”

In conclusion, Wonbin expressed his hopes for fans to continue supporting the group despite the recent challenges they have faced.

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