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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Jo Jung Suk is officially back—and fans of Hospital Playlist couldn’t be more excited.

In the preview for episode 10 of Resident Playbook, aired by tvN on May 10, Jo Jung Suk’s character Lee Ik Jun is shown walking through a dimly lit hospital, saying, “It’s been so long since I came here.”

The short scene sparked immediate buzz online, especially when he’s seen holding hands with a woman—whose face is hidden. Many viewers are now asking: Is it Chae Song Hwa?

Although her identity isn’t revealed, fans are hopeful that the woman is Jeon Mi Do, who played Chae Song Hwa in Hospital Playlist.

Earlier announcements confirmed that both Jo Jung Suk and Jeon Mi Do would make appearances in Resident Playbook, fueling speculation that the beloved duo is finally reuniting on screen.

The teaser quickly became a hot topic, helping the drama maintain its upward momentum. Resident Playbook—a spin-off of the hit series Hospital Playlist—has been gaining strong viewership, with its latest episode setting new personal ratings records.

The show has consistently ranked No. 1 in its time slot across all channels, showing that fans are deeply invested in the lives and growth of the young doctors at the center of the story.

As the series continues to mix heartwarming guest appearances with its own emotional stories, viewers are now eagerly waiting for episode 10, airing May 11 at 9:20 PM KST, to see what’s next.

Will the “99s” finally reunite? Tune in to find out!

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