Excitement is building around SM Entertainment's upcoming boy group, RIIZE. They're set to make their music debut on September 4 with their first single album titled 'Get A Guitar.'

Even before their debut, RIIZE has caught a lot of attention, especially for how good-looking the members are.

Recently, fans have been talking a lot about member Anton. They found a bunch of his old pictures, thanks to his active online presence in the past. These pictures are from his school days and show some special moments.

Fans are loving these photos that give a peek into the life of the new idol.

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They're saying things like:

"He was so popular back then!"

"His school life looks like a movie."

"We're grateful that he's debuting."

"He's really handsome."

"Seems like he had a great time in school."

"Wow!"

"His looks, his body – everything is perfect."

"I think he's always been popular."

"I wish I had a school swimming pool like his, haha."

"It's like he's the main character of a teen drama, being part of the swim team and all."

"He's handsome and cute at the same time."

"Looks like he worked hard in school based on these photos."

"Wow, he's never looked bad. It's amazing how good-looking he's always been, haha."

"I'm a fan of his old photos."

What are your thoughts?

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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