Cancel Promotion, Seunghan Officially Leaves RIIZE!

JAKARTA - Two days after the initial announcement, SM Entertainment has now announced Seunghan is leaving the group RIIZE. This news was shared by Wizard Production, the division that handles RIIZE, which shares it through social media.

Wizard Production explained, Seunghan expressed his desire to leave the group for the sake of members and fans.

"We apologize for hurting BRIIZE (RIIZE fans) and confusing through our announcement about Seunghan's return on October 11," said the Wizard Production's initial statement.

"We made this decision after considering for a long time because we thought if Seunghan came back after reflecting on his past mistakes and RIIZE showed progress as a group, we could give fans more happiness," he said.

After the announcement of Seunghan's return, they saw the response that fans sent and they thought that the news of Seunghan's return had disappointed fans more.

At the same time, Seunghan consistently expressed his desire to leave the group. "We announced Seunghan's departure from RIIZE. We will support Seunghan in the future so that he can show talent and follow his dream," they said.

"More than that, we also apologize to the six members who since their debut gave their best side and made RIIZE today by working hard. We will support RIIZE members so that they can develop in the future," concluded Wizard Production.

Seunghan also wrote a letter that he uploaded through a community platform. In his latest letter, he also felt that he had to come out as the best choice so as not to harm anyone.

"I know a lot of people are considering my return and I'm aware. After thinking if I'm going to hurt the company and members, is it true I can be a part of RIIZE, I just feel guilty and worried so I think leaving the group is the right move for everyone," wrote Seunghan.

"I don't want to confuse fans. I want to thank the company and members who tried to give me another chance and I'm sorry. I don't want the relationship between RIIZE and BRIIZE to grow to be damaged because of me. I'm also sad to see fans who should love RIIZE fight because of me," he continued.

Seunghan was promoting with RIIZE for two months before deciding on hiatus after photos of him dating and smoking in the past circulated.