Sunghoon of RIIZE announces his departure via a handwritten letter, expressing concern for fans and members after a brief return.
October/14/2024 00:43
Sunghoon of RIIZE, whose departure was announced by SM Entertainment, conveyed his feelings through a handwritten letter. On the 13th, he posted a handwritten letter on the global fandom platform Weverse, revealing the circumstances leading to his departure just two days after the announcement of his return. Previously, SM Entertainment's Wizard Production officially announced Sunghoon's departure through RIIZE's official SNS, expressing, 'We are particularly sorry for prioritizing the production's position over the importance of the time spent with RIIZE and BRIIZE.' They clarified that 'Sunghoon revealed his intention to leave the team for the sake of the members and fans.' Shortly after, Sunghoon published his handwritten letter, confessing, 'I thought that leaving the group was the best path for everyone.' He wrote, 'I don't want to confuse or hurt the fans any longer, nor do I want to trouble the members or the company any further.' He added, 'It pains me to see fans who love RIIZE fighting because of me,' and concluded the letter by saying, 'I pray that my beloved RIIZE will be loved even more in the future and I will support them wholeheartedly.' Sunghoon faced scrutiny over his private life just before RIIZE's debut, after a photo surfaced online of a man believed to be him kissing a woman, causing a stir among fans. Subsequently, SM Entertainment announced an indefinite suspension of his activities. After about ten months of inactivity, he announced his return to the group on the 11th, but mixed reactions from fans continued. *This article is based on local media coverage.* - RIIZE's Sunghoon leaves... a sudden turn from return announcement (official) - RIIZE's Sunghoon expresses thoughts in handwritten letter before return (full text) Photo = Weverse [Full text of Sunghoon's handwritten letter] Hello, this is Sunghoon. I know that many people have been seriously considering my return to activities, and I also recognize the seriousness of this situation. I have been thinking too much about myself, and I wonder if I have troubled the members and the company too much. I deeply thought about whether it is really okay for me to join the beloved group RIIZE, and the only feelings that surfaced were worry and regret. Therefore, I thought that leaving the group was the best path for everyone. I don't want to confuse or hurt the fans any longer, nor do I want to trouble the members or the company any further. I want to express my gratitude to the company and members who have tried to give me another chance, and I feel sorry for being so immature. At the same time, I am grateful to those who supported me during this period. I truly do not wish for the relationship between RIIZE and BRIIZE, which has developed together through mutual support, to worsen because of me. It pains me to see fans who love RIIZE fighting because of me. I pray that my beloved RIIZE will be loved even more in the future and I will support them wholeheartedly.
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