Former RIIZE Member Seunghan Now Active as Solo Artist XngHan

In Korea, former RIIZE member Seunghan is currently active as a solo musician under the name 'XngHan'. This new chapter follows his departure from the group, which was prompted by a series of leaked private incidents and his subsequent indefinite suspension from RIIZE activities.

Seunghan, whose real name is Hong Seunghan, debuted with RIIZE as a 7-member group on September 4, 2023, after being introduced as an SM Rookies member in 2022. SM Entertainment officially announced his indefinite suspension on November 22, 2023, stating he expressed a desire to halt activities due to emotional burden and responsibility, leading RIIZE to continue as a 6-member unit. This decision came after multiple leaks between August and November 2023, including private photos, a non-public live video with TXT's Soobin, and allegations of underage street smoking in Japan, ultimately resulting in his official departure from the group in October 2024.

Local bloggers observe that many fans are confused by the varying member counts in RIIZE's past and present photos, emphasizing that the group is now officially 6 members and any information showing 7 members is outdated. While the general public largely understood Seunghan's departure, there was a strong consensus that those responsible for leaking his private information should be legally prosecuted.