
SM Entertainment (hereinafter, SM) has promised protection for RIIZE and Sunghwan, who has left the group. Today (17th), SM announced two official comments regarding the progress of legal actions related to the infringement of rights of its artists, RIIZE and Sunghwan. First, SM stated, 'So far, through information provided by fans and monitoring, we have been collecting malicious posts and comments including threats, defamation, and insults against RIIZE members, and we are focusing on suing those who continue to spread false facts on specific platforms.' They also informed that some individuals who created false facts by impersonating acquaintances of RIIZE members through Instagram have been identified, and some have been sent to the prosecution. Furthermore, they emphasized, 'We are responding strongly in principle, and we will provide updates on the progress of the relevant incidents in the future.' Regarding Sunghwan, they stated, 'Since his debut, we have been continuously monitoring malicious posts and comments against Sunghwan, including false facts, personal attacks, insults, and defamation, and we have already collected a considerable amount of evidence and are proceeding with lawsuits against various illegal acts. We would like to remind you once again that creating false facts that defame the artist's character and honor by impersonating acquaintances on social media, and maliciously reproducing and indiscriminately spreading such false facts is a clear criminal act.' They warned that fabricating unfounded content or creating malicious rumors based on unverified facts not only defames character and honor but also generating malicious content by synthesizing and editing the artist's image is a clear illegal act. SM will continue to take strong measures against those who post malicious content about RIIZE on platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, and they reiterated that there will be no agreements or leniency regarding such illegal acts, urging fans to avoid suspicious matters. They expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans who continuously provide support and interest in RIIZE. Thank you. [Full official comment from SM Entertainment regarding RIIZE] Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We would like to inform you about the progress of legal actions regarding the infringement of rights of our artists, RIIZE (Shotaro, Eunseok, Seongchan, Wonbin, Sohee, Anton). So far, through information provided by fans and monitoring, we have been collecting malicious posts and comments including threats, defamation, and insults against RIIZE members, and we are focusing on suing those who continue to spread false facts on specific platforms. In particular, we would like to inform you that some individuals who created false facts by impersonating acquaintances of RIIZE members through Instagram have been identified, and some have been sent to the prosecution. In response, we are taking a strong stance as per our principles, and we will provide updates on the progress of the relevant incidents in the future. Fabricating unfounded content or creating malicious rumors based on unverified facts not only defames character and honor but also generating malicious content by synthesizing and editing the artist's image is a clear illegal act. We will continue to take strong measures against those who post malicious content about RIIZE, both domestically and internationally, and we reiterate that we will respond without agreements or leniency regarding such illegal acts. Please be cautious not to get involved in suspicious matters. We sincerely thank the fans who always send generous support and interest to RIIZE. Thank you. [Full official comment from SM Entertainment regarding Sunghwan] Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We would like to inform you about the legal actions related to the infringement of rights of our artist Sunghwan. Since his debut, we have been continuously monitoring malicious posts and comments against Sunghwan, including false facts, personal attacks, insults, and defamation, and we have already collected a considerable amount of evidence and are proceeding with lawsuits against various illegal acts. We would like to remind you once again that creating false facts that defame the artist's character and honor by impersonating acquaintances on social media, and maliciously reproducing and indiscriminately spreading such false facts is a clear criminal act. We will respond immediately to any confirmed illegal acts related to Sunghwan, and we will continue to take a strong stance without agreements or leniency. We thank the fans who support Sunghwan and will continue to do our best to protect our artists. Thank you.
The 2025 SBS Music Festival, featuring popular K-POP groups like Stray Kids and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, will be streamed exclusively on Lemino on December 25, 2025. The event includes a red carpet and main festival broadcast, with a premium subscription required for viewing. A spin-off show will also be available.
TVXQ and RIIZE were honored at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards for their significant contributions. TVXQ celebrated 20 years since their debut in Korea and Japan, while RIIZE debuted in 2023 and achieved multiple milestones. Both groups continue to impact K-culture, with upcoming events and releases planned.
The SBS Song Festival, a major K-POP event, will take place on December 25, showcasing 11 artists including Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and IVE. The theme 'Golden Loop' symbolizes a bright future for K-POP, celebrating its endless possibilities. It will be held at Incheon Inspire Arena for the third consecutive year.
RIIZE's concert scheduled for November 4 in Duluth has been canceled due to organizer issues, as announced by Ticketmaster. Ticket refunds will be provided. Currently, RIIZE is on their first world tour with upcoming performances in various U.S. cities and a special concert at Tokyo Dome in February 2026.
SATUR, a popular brand in South Korea, has chosen K-POP group RIIZE as its model for a campaign launching in Japan on October 17, 2025. The campaign promotes a casual yet classic style under the slogan 'SET THE TUNE, SATUR,' encouraging individuality. RIIZE showcases various outfits, including a key oversized cardigan, and a photo card promotion will accompany purchases at the new Harajuku flagship store.
The 2025 MAMA AWARDS has revealed its lineup of 17 K-POP artists, set to take place in Hong Kong on November 28-29. With a focus on new talent and global stars, the event aims to highlight the influence of K-POP and deliver a spectacular show, themed 'UH-HEUNG', celebrating joy through music and dance.
The Korean Ministry of Culture will hold the 'Popular Culture Arts Production Staff Awards' and 'Korea Popular Culture Arts Awards' on Oct 22-23, celebrating artists and production teams. The awards recognize significant contributions to K-content, with notable winners including G-DRAGON and teams from hit dramas like 'Otsukaresama'.
On the morning of the 16th, RIIZE members Sonchang and Anton attended a CHAUMET event at Lotte Department Store in Seoul's Songpa district. The group announced their new single release on November 24, generating excitement for upcoming content. Anton's impressive abs showcased at the pool drew attention, likening him to a sculpture.
Sohee, a member of RIIZE, releases his first OST titled 'Love on the Canvas' for the TVING series 'Switch Love 4'. The song depicts the bittersweetness of first love, expressing youthful memories through his refreshing voice. It aims to enhance viewer immersion and offers a special gift to music fans. The song is available on various music platforms from 6 PM on the 15th.
RIIZE is set to make a comeback with a new single on November 24, as announced by SM Entertainment. They released their first full album 'ODYSSEY' in May and have been active with hits like 'Bag Bad Back' and 'Fly Up.' They recently completed their first tour 'RIIZING LOUD' and performed at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas.
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