RIIZE Anton’s Emotional Speech At The 2024 “Korean Grand Music Awards” Is Gaining Attention
RIIZE attended the 2024 Korean Grand Music Awards today and they wowed the audience, not only with their looks and performance — but also their acceptance speech.
In particular, Anton‘s part during which he thanked fans in English is gaining attention online and going viral.
The SM Entertainment group already started sparking amazed reactions after they walked the red carpet, where the members stunned in their suits. While all the members looked gorgeous, Anton and Wonbin attracted the most attention, as their photos quickly started going viral on Korean forums.
The group then proceeded with the ceremony, where they wowed fans with their performance. They took the stage to show fans a medley of their biggest hits from this past year: “Boom Boom Bass,” “Love 119,” and “Impossible.”
241117 KGMA Performance FULL CUT – Boom Boom Bass + Love 119 + Impossible #RIIZE #라이즈 pic.twitter.com/rTCb4HHvpW
— 냥 (@catarchiving) November 17, 2024
After their jaw-dropping performance, as we are used to seeing from RIIZE, the group was awarded the prestigious Best Group award. They won ahead of fellow artists who had also experienced a great year. During their acceptance speeches, the members made sure to thank fans for sticking with them and helping them win awards such as these.
RIIZE for winning “Best Group” at KGMA 2024 – Sohee speech 🧡 pic.twitter.com/Gd9HoFKeyx
— Sohee Updates (@SoheeUpdates) November 17, 2024
Anton, the main English speaker in the group, also took the time to thank foreign fans in English. His heartfelt speech soon went viral not only among international fans but also within Korean forums.
riize best group award on 2024 kgma — anton’s acceptance speech 🏆 #앤톤
🦕 briize~ wow! it’s an honor to be able to receive this best group award on our first kgma appearance and i feel great! as much as we’ve received this best group award, we’ll continue to work hard so that… pic.twitter.com/gG4iunkgl8
— 花 (@recordofmarch) November 17, 2024
Netizens couldn’t hold back their compliments on Anton’s honest speech and eloquence.
- “He’s so good at writing and speaking well, even though he’s still young.”
- “How can he speak so well?”
- “The youngest is seriously so reliable.”
- “His mindset is impressive.”
- “He speaks so well. Maybe that’s why he looks even more handsome.”
- “Now more than ever I think as a group we are united and ready to face any challenges that come our way.” I genuinely applauded this part.
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