Seunghan is back in the spotlight — but this time, under a new name and amid fresh backlash.
The former RIIZE member went on hiatus in November 2023 after private videos and photos leaked online. SM Entertainment officially announced his departure from RIIZE on January 24, 2024, citing protection of both his privacy and the group’s future.
Fast forward to June 2025, and Seunghan is making a solo debut as Xnghan. Fans were stunned to find the official RIIZE Instagram account following him as of June 16, 2025.
Netizens reacted with disbelief and sarcasm, praising Korea as “open-minded.”
실화냐?
대한민국ㅈㄴ열렸네
— see (@kikikkiik_) June 16, 2025
Is this FR? Korea’s f*cking open-minded it seems.
— kikikikiik_
The decision sparked criticism toward SM Entertainment for poor judgment.
팔로잉하면 분명 욕 챠막을거 머르는건강?.. 지능문제인건가
— meow (@lovelyybin) June 16, 2025
Don’t they know that they’ll be cursed out if they follow him? Are they just dumb?
— lovelyybin
Many RIIZE fans begged SM to stop linking Seunghan’s activities to the group.
씨빨 꺼져 라이즈랑 엮지 말라고
— ㅇㅇㅇ (@hxxnx00) June 16, 2025
F*ck, off. Don’t entangle him with RIIZE.
— hxxnx00
SM has confirmed Xnghan’s solo debut is set for July 2025. The agency appears to be pushing forward despite mixed fan reactions.
