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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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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