SM Entertainment's upcoming boy group, RIIZE, has been making headlines since their official introduction in July.

The group consists of seven members, including former NCT members Shotaro and Sungchan. Fans have been getting to know RIIZE through their pre-release tracks and fun content shared on social media.

The buzz around the new boy group is huge. They've already gained a dedicated fanbase. Recently, fans rallied behind member Seunghan when photos allegedly showing him in a kissing "couple photo" started circulating from an unknown source.

These pictures were shared on Twitter with a hashtag featuring Seunghan's name. However, the authenticity of the photos is uncertain since they were posted without much context.

In a matter of hours, the tweet with the photos garnered over seven million views and 22,700 quote tweets. Most fans expressed support for Seunghan, who is set to officially debut on September 4th.

While some fans questioned the credibility of the photos, others reminded everyone that idols had lives before debuting and deserved respect as individuals.

International fans stood by Seunghan, showing their support regardless of whether they believed the photos were real or not.

Many saw the immense response to the tweet as a positive sign of the group's global popularity before their official debut.

As the reactions to the alleged photos of Seunghan continue to pour in, SM Entertainment has yet to issue a response.

Meanwhile, Korean netizens have a different response compared to International fans.

Here's what K-netizens are saying:

"Ugh, this is uncomfortable. Feels like these were meant to show off to his friends. It's really grossing me out."

"Putting aside the dating aspect, he looks so average. Is he really an idol?"

"Controversies these days are taking a more mature turn. They're evolving in unexpected ways."

"Why are male idols behaving like this now?"

"Wasn't he a trainee at that time? This is quite shocking for a trainee."

What are your thoughts?

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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