Fans Heartbroken After RIIZE Was Spotted Filming Music Video In Portugal
This weekend, SM Entertainment‘s RIIZE was seen filming in Portugal for what many believe is their new music video. The members were caught on camera dancing in new formations and wearing matching outfits.
Given that the choreography in the clips posted online hasn’t been seen before, fans are guessing that the filming is part of the preparations for RIIZE’s upcoming mini-album. This speculation aligns with previous announcements by SM Entertainment regarding RIIZE’s plan to release a mini album sometime between April and June as part of their second-quarter album release schedule.
okay bye pic.twitter.com/P5SXWO6v5q
— 👾 (@wonbinbunny) March 17, 2024
imagine andar de boa sem portugal e achar o riize no meio da rua 🤧 pic.twitter.com/pFoejihdpe
— raabe (@sronserina) March 17, 2024
However, the excitement that typically accompanies such news has been notably absent among fans. Instead, fans felt disappointed because Seunghan, one of the RIIZE members, was not part of the filming.
riize is in portugal filming another mv without seunghan i will make sm entertainment pay for this pic.twitter.com/92KdA1oI4u
— cat (@minhoscastle) March 17, 2024
The star’s absence — who has been on hiatus since November 21 — has left fans disheartened and concerned.
so riize is in Portugal filming something and we still don't know anything about seunghan WE STILL don't get any kind of update and im honestly so tiredpic.twitter.com/nIM68dW2gE
— marti (@fixbriize) March 17, 2024
Seunghan’s hiatus came in the wake of controversy surrounding past photos of him and his alleged girlfriend. These images, which appeared to show the couple kissing on a bed, caused quite a stir when they surfaced online. Seunghan took to Instagram on August 30 to apologize for his past actions and the harm they caused the group.
SM Entertainment responded by announcing legal actions against those who spread the photos and later, in November, stated that Seunghan would be taking an indefinite hiatus from all group activities to reflect on his actions.
SM Entertainment announces that Seunghan is taking an indefinite hiatus from RIIZE. pic.twitter.com/OFo0wfy5g5
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) November 22, 2023
Since then, RIIZE has continued to promote without Seunghan — even releasing a single titled “Love 119” in his absence. Despite the company’s efforts to move forward, a significant portion of RIIZE’s fanbase remains set on wanting Seunghan back. The idol’s absence in the recent footage from Portugal has reignited concerns and has led to discussions of a boycott against the group’s upcoming comeback.
Fans argue that the boycott is a protest against the handling of Seunghan’s hiatus and an attempt to show the company how much the star is liked by fans.
It remains to be seen how SM Entertainment will respond to the fans’ requests and how RIIZE’s comeback will be affected by Seunghan’s absence.
