RIIZE’s Eunseok faces backlash over ball-throwing incident at ISAC 2025
RIIZE’s Eunseok is under fire after a viral post accused him of throwing a ball at the girl group ILLIT during the 2025 Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC). The post hit over 51,000 views, sparking debate online.
The original poster criticized Eunseok for not offering a face-to-face apology, noting that another RIIZE member apologized more than him.
K-netizens are split on the issue. Some say:
“I saw the video, and they laughed after hitting the ball hard. The ball would have some weight if they threw it from that far…”
Others chimed in:
“I don’t like ILLIT, but he should at least have some basic manners and apologize properly.”
A few suggested:
“I guess they’re interested in ILLIT…they probably tried to talk to them afterwards.”
Another netizen defending Eunseok shared photos and insisted the ball roll was unintentional:
“There are many fans who saw this on the spot, so it’s useless to make up stories and bash him. He didn’t throw the ball on purpose; it rolled in their direction, and the girls looked elsewhere. Eunseok and Sohee quickly lowered their heads, apologized, and left. The situation was over in an instant. There are countless times Eunseok picks up trash and is considerate of others, and I don’t think it’s right to criticize him based on his personality.”
Meanwhile, ISAC 2025 itself is facing heavy criticism from viewers, adding to the event’s controversial reputation this year.
