RIIZE‘s Anton and Eunseok have addressed the recent dating allegations in a live broadcast.
Over the past few days, photos have been shared that have led to a controversy over dating allegations. SM Entertainment recently put out a statement about taking legal action against false claims on the group’s social media page.
On March 13, netizens couldn’t hide their happiness when all the members of RIIZE went live on Weverse.
During the live, it wasn’t surprising that the members spoke about everything that had been going on.
Anton explained that he was aware of everything that had happened and how it upset him. Yet, despite everything happening to him, he made sure to apologize to fans for any chance of misunderstands.
So many things happened these few days, and I was really upset because things were being talked about differently from how I meant it. That’s why I’m really sorry to the fans for how they felt regarding those parts that I didn’t mean to happen. Just as much as the fans were upset and confused, I also wanted to convey my sincere feelings to them as quickly as possible.
— Anton
Eunseok then continued with his own piece, making sure to reassure fans that they did nothing that would worry them and apologizing for all the worry.
For me as well, the thing I wanted to say first is that I didn’t do anything that would cause BRIIZE to worry, so I hope you believe me. And I wanted to say that I’m sorry and grateful to the fans who were worried about us.
— Eunseok
When the video was posted online, netizens couldn’t hide their anger that the two idols and RIIZE had to come on to clarify and apologize for the rumors. For many, the group has had it very tough and doesn’t deserve everything that has happened, with fans thinking SM Entertainment should’ve done more.
riize really started a live to address what’s going on and to apologize! anton and eunseok pls yall did nothing wrong!!
— ✾ (@riizebot) March 13, 2024
210313 RIIZE LIVE
🐈⬛: DON’T WORRY!!!!!!👍🏻
🦕: 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻I LOVEEE YOUUU GUYYYSSS!!!!!🧡😭
Wonbin said that we don’t have to worry about them. WE BELIEVE YOU!🧡#Riize #Suncghan #Anton #Shotaro #Wonbin #Sohee #Eunseok pic.twitter.com/7ITr6jh4AB
— Chio🦕 (@_woojae1402) March 13, 2024
my hands are shaking but wonbin said he has been reading fanletters diligently and he knew we’re worried
anton said there were a lot of things that has been happening lately and he knows that fans are worried and he feels genuinely sorry for making us feel troubled
eunseok also…
— 花 (@recordofmarch) March 13, 2024
eunseok, you don’t have anything to apologize. it’s not your fault. thank you for being strong, and letting us know that you’re okay. pls know that we believe you. always with eunseok ♡https://t.co/SRo0yR0mJO
— ソ (@eunseokarchives) March 13, 2024
eunseok telling fans not to worry bec they haven’t done anything bad, thanking them and asking them to trust riize. oh SM YOU’RE GOING TO HELL https://t.co/dTdJZx3dCw
— ✾ (@riizebot) March 13, 2024
Rumors in K-Pop are nothing new, but it feels that RIIZE has had it extra tough within the short time they’ve debuted. Many hope that SM Entertainment will take control and the members can hit the headlines for their talent, visuals, and charisma.