Seunghan has opened up about his decision to leave the boy group RIIZE. On October 13th, he shared a heartfelt handwritten letter on Weverse, expressing his feelings about his departure amid a personal life controversy.

In his letter, Seunghan acknowledged the concerns of fans who were hoping for his return, saying, "I know many people are seriously considering my return to activities, and I also recognize the seriousness of the current situation." He emphasized his deep reflection on whether he had only been thinking about himself and the impact he might have had on his fellow members and the company.

He expressed feelings of worry and guilt, saying, "All I could think about were feelings of worry and guilt. So, I believe that leaving the team is the best path for everyone." Seunghan wanted to avoid causing more confusion or hurt for the fans, the members, or the company. He said, "It breaks my heart that fans, who only love RIIZE, are fighting because of me."

Seunghan sincerely hopes that the bond between RIIZE and their fandom, Breeze, remains strong despite his departure. "I sincerely wish that the RIIZE I love will be even more loved in the future, and I will genuinely support them," he added.

His agency, Wizard Productions, initially announced that he would be returning to the group. However, after fans reacted negatively due to his previous controversies, they confirmed his departure from RIIZE on the same day as his letter. Now, RIIZE will continue as a six-member group, including Shotaro, Eunsuk, Seongchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton.

In his letter, Seunghan expressed his gratitude to the company and the members for giving him another chance, along with apologies to those who have supported him. His words reflect his desire to prioritize the well-being of the group and their fans over his personal feelings.

Seunghan’s heartfelt message highlights his dedication to RIIZE and the love he has for his members and fans. As he steps away, he hopes for a brighter future for both the group and their supporters.

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Actress Jo Hye Jeong turned heads with her stunning appearance at the Cannes International Series Festival, showing off a much slimmer figure—very different from her recent look in the drama Seonnyeo Dansikwon (Fairy Fasting Center).

Fans were surprised to see her glowing on the pink carpet in France, looking elegant and mature with a noticeably thinner face. Many couldn’t believe this was the same Jo Hye Jeong who had gained weight for her latest role.

On her YouTube channel, she posted a video titled “I entered a fasting center, lost weight, and fell in love too,” where she opened up about what really happened. “I didn’t actually go to a real fasting center,” she explained. “The director and writer asked me to gain weight for the role, so I ate a lot before filming. My face got so swollen, my eyes felt heavy.”

But things didn’t go as planned.

“Because of the crazy filming schedule and how hard I worked on the role, I started losing weight without even noticing,” she said. “By the end, my pants were almost falling off.” She added that she barely had time to eat, since she was busy memorizing lines and practicing songs for singing scenes.

The contrast between her look in the drama and her appearance at Cannes was huge. While her character had a softer, cuter charm, Jo Hye Jeong at Cannes stunned with a more graceful and refined beauty.

Her drama Seonnyeo Dansikwon was officially invited to the 8th Cannes International Series Festival under the Korean Fiction category, gaining global attention. The cast attended a red carpet event and special screening for international audiences.

Jo Hye Jeong shared with a smile, “I gained weight before filming, and during filming, I naturally lost it. In a way, my real life followed the story of the drama.” Fans also praised her confidence and fluency as she communicated comfortably in English with global fans.

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