Seunghan, ex-RIIZE member, to debut as soloist; July comeback confirmed – official statement

Seunghan, former member of rising K-pop boy group RIIZE, will officially be embarking on a new chapter in his career. According to recent reports, the idol is all set to make his official comeback in July this year, leaving fans excited.

The idol has been missing from the entertainment industry since 2023, making this a major milestone as he prepares for his return.

EX-RIIZE member Seunghan making a comeback as a soloist

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eunghan, who had left RIIZE last year and had been inactive since, is now officially set to make his comeback; however, this time he will be returning as a solo artist. As per Pinkvilla, SHINee and EXO’s parent company confirmed that the idol is in the process of preparing for his comeback.A company official also issued a proper statement regarding the matter, stating that “Seunghan is currently preparing for a solo debut, aiming for a release in July. Please look forward to it.”

Seunghan’s departure from RIIZE and a break from stardom

The idol had originally debuted alongside up-and-coming group RIIZE in 2023. Seunghan had managed to gain a lot of popularity in the group, which all of a sudden came to a halt in November that year.The idol got embroiled in major controversy when old photos of him in an intimate and questionable setting were leaked online.

As soon as the photos had gone viral, Seunghan had started facing a lot of backlash from the public. Originally, after the public outcry, he went on an indefinite hiatus.Earlier last year, it was briefly confirmed that Seunghan will be returning to RIIZE; however, the news was yet again faced with a lot of criticism and backlash. The management company responsible for the group ended up reversing their decision quickly.

Ever since then, fans of the idol and the group have been speculating whether he will return to the industry or not.

Fan reactions to Seunghan’s return

The recent announcement regarding Seunghan has brought a lot of relief and excitement amongst fans. Many took to social media to express their happiness online. One commented that “BTS OUT OF ENLISTMENT SEUNGHAN COMEBACK LIFE IS GOOD”, while another shared that “I can't wait to see you shine brighter, my baby Seunghan.”