RIIZE member Seunghan from SM Entertainment's rookie group is facing allegations of underage smoking, according to a recent article on X (formerly Twitter). The controversy has sparked demands from fans for Seunghan's withdrawal from the group.

The accusation was made by a Japanese netizen, who claimed that Seunghan smoked a cigarette while walking on the street in Japan when he was still a minor.

Being a foreigner does not change the fact that smoking underage is considered illegal, emphasized the netizen. To support their claims, the netizen also shared a photo of Seunghan smoking and pointed out that the wet tissue on his head was from a restaurant in Japan.

This is not the first time Seunghan's personal life has been the subject of rumors. Previously, leaked photos showing him lying in bed and kissing a girl before his debut caused controversy.

Following the incident, Seunghan issued an apology through RIIZE's official account, and SM Entertainment announced that they would take legal action against those responsible for leaking the photos and spreading rumors.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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