RIIZE member Anton has been making waves in the entertainment world even before his official debut. Born to the famous producer and singer Yoon Sang, he already had a head start in the industry.

But what surprised fans even more were his personal friendships with celebrities, which were uncovered through his now-deleted Instagram posts.

One of his notable posts featured a picture of brand-new Louis Vuitton shoes, accompanied by a note of gratitude.

What caught the attention of many was the casual hashtag he used: "#IU." In a pleasant twist, IU herself left a comment on the post, confirming their close friendship.

Anton: "Took a hike up Namsan just to enjoy a burger. Thanks for the shoes, IU noona."
IU: "What's with that screenshot…"

While the exact screenshot in question couldn't be found online, Anton also shared a breathtaking view from the top of Namsan, hinting that IU might have treated him to a delicious meal at a hilltop restaurant!

Dining at such a place would certainly be on the expensive side. Not only did IU gift him shoes and possibly an upscale burger, but she also solidified their bond by following him on Instagram.

Given that IU follows only a select few, this gesture speaks volumes about their friendship.

For fans of IU, this close connection with Anton doesn't come as a surprise. After all, IU and Yoon Sang share a tight-knit relationship, with IU often affectionately referring to him as her "father."

Yoon Sang even gifted her the song "Only I Didn't Know," a pivotal track that played a significant role in propelling IU to stardom.

With a decade-long age gap between them, Anton and IU share a heartwarming sister-brother relationship that fans can't help but find adorable!

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NewJeans quietly paused their activities after a tough legal battle… but a simple message from a fan left them emotional.

On April 12, NewJeans posted a single photo on their shared social media account, now renamed "mhdhh" (using the first letters of Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein), without any caption.

The photo was of a short, handwritten letter from a fan that read, “I love you. I support you.” Touched by the heartfelt words, NewJeans added a crying cat emoji, showing how much the support meant to them.

Fans quickly noticed and filled the comments with love and encouragement like “We’ll be here no matter what” and “NewJeans forever.”

This quiet but emotional post comes as NewJeans remains in a hiatus following a contract dispute with their agency ADOR.

Back in November, the members announced they would be starting solo schedules under a new name, NJZ, claiming ADOR had broken the terms of their contract. However, ADOR fired back with legal actions, including a lawsuit and a request to stop the girls from signing with other agencies or brands.

Last month, the court sided with ADOR, which forced the group to pause activities under the NJZ name. Their social media was also renamed from NJZ to “mhdhh” earlier this month.

Member Danielle recently opened up about her feelings in a long message on her birthday, just days after the official trial started on April 3 at the Seoul Central District Court.

Even though they’re not currently promoting, NewJeans’ fans continue to show strong support — and this small fan letter proves just how much that love means to the members.

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