Fans of K-pop boy group RIIZE have been actively leading the ‘RIIZE IS SEVEN’ campaign, a global movement demanding justice and accountability from SM Entertainment following the sudden and controversial withdrawal of former member Seunghan.
The campaign, which has now been ongoing for at least 158 consecutive days, underscores fans’ dissatisfaction with how the situation was handled. Supporters argue that Seunghan’s departure was not only abrupt but lacked transparency and compassion, fueling outrage among RIIZE’s loyal fanbase.
Fans are calling for SM Entertainment to officially acknowledge all seven original members of RIIZE and provide clarity regarding Seunghan’s exit. Many believe the company has failed to protect its artists, particularly Seunghan, who was subjected to public scrutiny and pressure over personal issues before his indefinite hiatus and eventual departure.
Online, fans have been relentless in their campaign. They trend hashtags such as #RIIZEISSEVEN, #BringBackSeunghan, and #ProtectRIIZE on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Weverse, and Instagram, reaching global audiences and sparking conversations about artist welfare and agency responsibility in the K-pop industry.
Seunghan, once a rising star in RIIZE, came under fire after private photos and videos from his pre-debut life were leaked online. Although the content didn’t involve any illegal activity, the public backlash led to his indefinite hiatus, followed by a quiet exit from the group. Many fans criticized SM for failing to protect Seunghan and for not providing clear communication throughout the controversy.
