RIIZE's Sungchan has found himself in hot water with Japanese fans after a recent comment he made during a 'Show! Music Core' pre-recording of "Memories".

While chatting with fans on September 2, Sungchan initially mentioned that he preferred sushi over pizza for dinner. However, he quickly changed his mind, signaling 'no' with an 'x' sign.

This seemingly harmless remark has caused quite a stir on online forums. Some netizens speculate that Sungchan's comment reflects his concerns about the reported dangers of consuming raw fish, especially in light of Japan's recent release of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power facility into the Pacific Ocean.

Japanese fans took to social media to express their disappointment, with comments like, "I can't believe he made a remark downgrading Japan while his fellow Japanese member, Shotaro, was present," and "This is even worse than the Sushi Land comment. Has he forgotten that Shotaro is Japanese?"

As a result, Sungchan's name started trending on Twitter in Japan. K-netizens also joined the discussion.

Many of them argued that Sungchan was simply expressing caution about eating raw seafood, given the recent wastewater discharge, and they suggested that Shotaro should also be careful.

Here are some reactions from K-netizens:

"This isn't about nationalism; it's about being cautious."

"I'll remember Sungchan's name now. He's just being careful."

"Why is he receiving hate? He's just looking out for his health."

"Shotaro is unfairly getting blamed. Let's support him."

"Shouldn't Shotaro also avoid it? lol"

"Everyone should be cautious and avoid it."

"How can you argue against being careful about the wastewater discharge?"

"It's natural for people to be cautious after the recent discharge."

"Sure, go ahead and eat a lot of it…"

"I doubt Shotaro would be thrilled about eating it either."

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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