“Such a pathetic fandom”- Netizens slam OT6 RIIZE fans for filming TikTok dance videos in front of Seunghan’s funeral wreaths demanding his removal

Fans of RIIZE's former member, Seunghan, have expressed outrage over the actions of OT6 supporters, who were seen filming TikTok dance videos in front of funeral wreaths meant for the idol. These wreaths, sent by some fans demanding his removal from the group, symbolized their desire for him to be ousted due to past controversies.

The incident has drawn sharp criticism, with many netizens condemning the behavior as highly insensitive and disrespectful. Seunghan's exit from the group, which followed months of controversy, has been a contentious issue within the fan community.

Fans flocked to social media to denounce the behavior of the OT6 supporters, especially after the idol was spotted walking past the funeral wreaths looking visibly distressed. Many online users expressed outrage, calling the act of sending funeral wreaths for a young man in his twenties, who is very much alive, deeply cruel. A user on X, @CL0UD0509 wrote,

"Such a pathetic fandom . . I feel soo bad for him I hope he takes some rest and doesn't think of any negative."

"Making tiktoks??? Wowwww this is really insane!! Psychotic!!," a netizen commented.

"Brainless and heartless," another fan wrote.

"this is so baffling… and disrespectful," another user remarked.

"making photoshoots and tiktoks in front of these death wreaths.. i hope that one day riize will have the courage to say how much they're disappointed in you and hate you. there's nothing human about you and you deserve the worst," another fan commented.

Some also stated that such actions crossed the line of decency and empathy. The action displayed has ignited widespread condemnation within the K-pop community.

"to the people that are dancing in front of those horrible things. Seek help. Just imagine if you were seunghan in this situation, it’s not that hard. He’s only 21. And receiving so much hate for BEING A NORMAL TEENAGER," an X user wrote.

"this is straight up just nasty and vile who in their right mind even thinks that first of all making death wreaths for a living person is fine and then dancing infront of it is just beyond disrespect you're disgusting," a fan remarked.

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The complete timeline of events leading to RIIZE’s Seunghan officially leaving the group

The controversy began in August 2023, when photos and videos surfaced allegedly showing Seunghan kissing a woman and smoking while underage. This caused an uproar, with some fans calling for his removal, arguing that his actions tarnished the group's image.

While the artist went on an indefinite hiatus to reflect on his actions, SM Entertainment initially hinted at his return to RIIZE, a decision that was met with mixed reactions. A portion of the fanbase, referred to as OT6 fans, strongly opposed his return.

The situation escalated when SM Entertainment ultimately removed Seunghan from the group, a move that angered many international fans who saw the decision as unfair. They criticized the domestic fans for their lack of empathy and labeled their actions as extreme.

Despite the backlash, Seunghan chose to step down voluntarily, expressing in a heartfelt letter that he did not want to cause further division within the fandom or harm the group's reputation.

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As RIIZE moves forward as a six-member group, the incident has sparked broader conversations about fan culture, accountability, and the pressures faced by idols in the public eye.