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.

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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.

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

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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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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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