After SM Entertainment’s announcement that Seunghan would end his hiatus and join RIIZE, some degree of fan division was expected, although perhaps not to this extent.
Amid the discussions triggered by Seunghan’s heartfelt letter to fans and the various protests, Vogue Korea intervened to show support for the “OT7” lineup. However, the magazine’s tweet supporting Seunghan’s return was soon deleted.
In the now-removed tweet, Vogue Korea said: “RIIZE is going back to its roots and starting over.” This post quickly gained attention, racking up thousands of views and sparking heated reactions from fans.
The tweet was soon removed, likely due to the overwhelming negative reaction. Yet, as often happens online, the screenshots continued to circulate, fueling further debate between fans who support Seunghan’s return and those against. Some even speculated that Vogue Korea might have previously unreleased content featuring Seunghan, contributing to the controversy.
– There’s probably a photoshoot or interview with Seunghan that they want to post.
– If they have footage on OT7, I’m not here for it.
– Simply delete the image if that’s what it is.
– Who knows if it is an unpublished pictorial. If not, what are they thinking?
– So out of this world.
While the reason behind the magazine’s decision to delete the tweet remains unclear, one thing is certain: Seunghan’s return is proving to be more controversial than anyone anticipated.
Source: Camino
