SM Entertainment has officially introduced all three "hidden" members of their upcoming 7-member rookie boy group, RIIZE.

Following the announcement, various K-Pop online communities are being flooded with past pre-debut photos of these soon-to-debut idols.

Among the three newly revealed RIIZE members, there's been a heated discussion surrounding Sohee.

Netizens have been discussing a photo of Sohee and one of his friends taken at a "hunting bar" in Ansan. These establishments, known as "hunting pochas" or "solo pochas," not only offer food and drinks but also the potential to socialize and "hook up" with others.

Another pre-debut photo depicts Sohee posing with a group of friends outside the gate of Siheung Neunggok Elementary School.

The attention was drawn to a comment allegedly left on an Instagram post, which referred to it as their "damn starting place" in a wordplay on a Korean curse word.

Sohee, born on November 21, 2003, is the main vocalist of RIIZE according to the group's description.

Comments from netizens:

"If he visited the hunting bar as an adult, it might not be a big issue, but it's off-putting if he wants to debut as a K-Pop idol."

"Did he go to the hunting bar when he was still a trainee?"

"Based on these photos, it seems like he's just fooling around with his friends. Not suitable for a K-Pop idol."

"A K-Pop idol going to hunting bars? I'll pass."

"He's already causing controversy within a day of being revealed. It's always the average-looking ones who create the most trouble."

"He obviously didn't go to the hunting bar just to eat and drink."

"If this is what's coming up a day after the reveal, I'm worried about what else might surface."

"Why is SM Entertainment putting this troublesome kid in a group with Sungchan and Shotaro?"

"Let's hope this is all there is, unless they want another Kim Garam situation."

"Not just the hunting bar, but also his Burberry shoes and friends… they all indicate what kind of person he was."

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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