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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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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