I’m not a fan of riize, but I’ve seen everything unfold and honestly, I feel bad for the guy. One thing I’ve noticed with K-pop is how hard rookies have it when it comes to scandals, and this situation just proves it. Image is everything, especially for new groups. And, in this case, I really think his company dropped the ball on protecting him. Sure, K-netizens will always find out if idols are dating, that’s just how it is in the industry. But the thing that bothers me is how poorly his company handled this situation. Rookies are still trying to find their footing in the industry, and they need all the protection they can get when it comes to their public image. Companies should be looking out for their artists more and making sure things like this don’t spiral out of control, especially when it comes to something as sensitive as dating. Even if international stans are talking about this, the reality is that K-netizens hold the real power in K-pop. Their opinions affect a group’s future way more than ours do. No matter how much we discuss or defend an idol internationally, it’s the Korean public and media that ultimately shape how these situations impact the artist’s career. So yeah, our opinions don’t really matter much in these cases, and the company should be the ones stepping up to protect their rookies better. In Seunghan’s case, if the company had been proactive and protected him more, maybe this whole situation wouldn’t have gotten out of hand. It’s a reminder that rookies need strong support from their companies, not just in terms of training and promotions, but in protecting their personal lives, too. Fans expect idols to be perfect, and when a company doesn’t step in, it all becomes a mess. It’s unfortunate, because it doesn’t seem like this was something he had control over, and it’s the company’s responsibility to shield their artists from unnecessary drama, especially when they’re just starting out. submitted by /u/Starpeachhhh- [link] [comments]
