Most recently, SM Entertainment officially announced that former RIIZE member Seunghan would debut solo next year.

The statement revealed that he aims to debut in the second half of 2025 and has launched his official social media accounts.

However, fans were divided on the response to the news. While many international fans felt that RIIZE will always be seven members…

…most Korean fans felt that it was better off this way.

• “They should’ve done this from the beginning.”
• “Let them be happy individually! This is good.”
• “This is good news. I sincerely wish his solo debut the best of luck.”
• “Hwaiting!”
• “Now let’s stop fighting about the group and support his solo.”
• “SM really does take care of their artists.”
• “I think SM is really one of the few companies that guarantees a lifetime job for its employees.”

• “They made it nice and clear with the official statement.”
• “Second half of 2025 is still so far away.”
• “This is good.”
• “Isn’t this all solo stans dream anyway? Let’s stop fighting and go our separate ways.”
• “Solo hwaiting!”
• “Good let’s all promote well separately.”
• “Thank goodness, this is for the better.”