Official social media accounts had initially announced the 21-year-old would be returning to the group after nearly a yearlong hiatus.

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Less than 48 hours after RIIZE announced it would welcome back seventh member Seunghan after a controversial 10-month hiatus, the decision has been flipped in a shocking about-face.

Former DAY6 member Jae has voiced strong criticism against the funeral wreath protest targeting RIIZE's Seunghan, who recently parted with the group following the backlash. Read on!

RIIZE’s Seunghan is permanently leaving the group. On October 13, just two days after announcing that Seunghan would be returning from his hiatus, Wizard

RIIZE's Seunghan is permanently quitting the boy group. The shocking news comes just days after the music act's agency confirmed that he would be resuming his post following a long hiatus.

Seunghan has shared a handwritten letter addressing his departure from RIIZE. On October 13, Wizard Production—the SM Entertainment division in charge of

Seunghan's departure from RIIZE was made public on October 13, 2024, with a statement posted on the group's official X account signed off by Wizard Production's directors Kim Hyeongguk and Lee Sangmin. (Wizard Production is one of six production centers unveiled by SM Entertainment in 2023, which manages RIIZE, EXO, and Super Junior.)

Just days ago (October 11, 2024), it was announced that Seunghan would return to RIIZE after nearly a year-long hiatus. However, instead of cheers, the immediate aftermath of the announcement saw many Korean fans protesting his return, including planned message trucks and the delivery of numerous funeral wreaths to SM Entertainment.