Netizens were enchanted by the young star.
RIIZE participated in the Korean Big Music Awards 2024 today and wowed the audience, not only with their appearance and performance, but also with their acceptance speech.
In particular, AntonThe part where he thanked fans in English is gaining attention online and going viral.
THE SM Entertainment the group has already started to draw amazed reactions after walking the red carpet, where the members stunned in their outfits. While all the members looked gorgeous, Anton and Wonbin attracted more attention, as their photos quickly started to go viral on Korean forums.
The group then continued with the ceremony, during which they wowed fans with their performance. They took to the stage to show fans a medley of their biggest hits from last year: “Boom Boom Bass”, “Love 119” and “Impossible”.
241117 KGMA Performance FULL CUT – Boom Boom Bass + Love 119 + Impossible #RIIZE #Climb pic.twitter.com/rTCb4HHvpW
— 냥 (@catarchiving) November 17, 2024
After their stunning performance, as we are used to seeing from RIIZE, the group was awarded the prestigious Best Group award. They won ahead of other artists who had had a great year. During their acceptance speeches, the members made sure to thank their fans for sticking with them and helping them win awards like these.
RIIZE for winning “Best Group” at KGMA 2024 – Sohee’s Speech 🧡 pic.twitter.com/Gd9HoFKeyx
— Sohee Updates (@SoheeUpdates) November 17, 2024
Anton, the group’s primary English speaker, also took the time to thank the foreign fans in English. His heartfelt speech soon went viral not only among international fans but also on Korean forums.
riize award for best group at kgma 2024: acceptance speech by anton 🏆 #Antone
🦕 briize~ wow! It’s an honor to be able to receive this award for best group on our first appearance at KGMA and I feel great! although we have received this award as best group, we will continue to work hard so that… pic.twitter.com/gG4iunkgl8
— 花 (@recordofmarch) November 17, 2024
Netizens couldn’t hold back their compliments on Anton’s honesty and eloquence.
- “He’s so good at writing and speaking well, even though he’s still young.”
- “How can he speak so well?”
- “The youngest is really so reliable.”
- “His mentality is impressive.”
- “He speaks so well. Maybe that’s why it looks even more beautiful.”
- “Now more than ever I think that as a group we are united and ready to face any challenge that comes before us.” I really applauded this part.