The protests will continue throughout the weekend.
As many know, it was announced earlier this month Seunghan would start from RIIZE after the news of the resumption of activity.
Since then, fans who support the idol have made their displeasure known, first through protest trucks. Fans also began boycotting all RIIZE content, receiving support from many K-Pop merchandise retailers.
K-Pop stores around the world participate in the RIIZE boycott
The next part of the ongoing protest efforts that fans decided to enact was an in-person protest.
Protesting in person is not a new phenomenon, and SM Entertainment has seen fans protest in person on more than one occasion, although the circumstances were different.
Fans began spreading information about the dates and times of the protest, advising some fans not to attend due to concerns about their visa status. The protests were due to take place from 18 to 20 October from 12pm to 9pm.
🔔‼️Protest plans begin in SM today ‼️🔔
Let’s show the strength of OT7 fans!
BRIIZE who will be present, go safely. We will be rooting for you 🧡#JUSTICE_FOR_SEUNGHAN#UnfairExit_Seunghan#SMSupportsBullying #SM_Trash pic.twitter.com/4emxhFPcLl— RIIZE NEWS (@RIIZE_NEWS) October 18, 2024
On the day of the first protest, fans encountered an unexpected deterrent: rain.
Despite this, fans still arrived to protest, following established guidelines, which included a limit of 50 people at a time.
Even in the pouring rain, thank you very much BRIIZE who loves RIIZE #JUSTICE_FOR_SEUNGHAN#UnfairExit_Seunghan#SMSupportsBullying #SM_Trash pic.twitter.com/qjWuvcRyy7
— RIIZE NEWS (@RIIZE_NEWS) October 18, 2024
Fans remained present throughout the day, and once the day’s protests were over, they cleaned up any messes left behind.
241018 BRIIZE Talk Saxy fancam haha#JUSTICE_FOR_SEUNGHAN#UnfairExit_Seunghan#SMSupportsBullying #SM_Trash pic.twitter.com/n3e7UoevjT
— 🙂 (@underground_idol) October 18, 2024
The site has been cleaned up. None of the protesters left and helped organize things. Thank you
It all started with a hearty protest. I hope it ends politely, warmly and in love. pic.twitter.com/w3PQDfHaZn— Bri Cheese (7 Love Mode💕) (@brii_cheeze) October 18, 2024
After the protest the site was cleaned up.
Thank you very much to everyone who helped us until the end. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/YyClFptt7U— Protest for Rise Seunghan’s return (@sh_come_to_us) October 18, 2024
Fans around the world have shown support for these protesters in person and hope this will help them achieve their goals.
briize, whoever joins the protest, stay strong, stay safe and let’s keep fighting! I send you all my love and strength. 🧡
Thank you!
riize is 7#JUSTICE_FOR_SEUNGHAN#UnfairExit_Seunghan#SMSupportsBullying #SM_Trash pic.twitter.com/qfJcB6QY6H
— Yes (@lqvetalk) October 18, 2024
They were having fun singing the songs 😭😭 Thank you so much for organizing a peaceful protest and even staying in the rain for the seunghan 🥺🧡#JUSTICE_FOR_SEUNGHAN#UnfairExit_Seunghan#SMSupportsBullying #SM_Trashpic.twitter.com/LpAo4utO9G
— RIIZE BRAZIL | RIIZE IS SEVEN (@RiizeBrasill) October 18, 2024
It’s currently raining in Korea, but thanks for working so hard 🥹🙌🏻 please keep leaving tags!
© @CNSeunghanBar WEIBO#JUSTICE_FOR_SEUNGHAN#UnfairExit_Seunghan #SMSupportsBullying#SM_Trash pic.twitter.com/xVcNW5n6TJ
— Seunghan (@picseunghan) October 18, 2024
The protests will continue for the remaining two days, and fans in the United States have planned a protest near SM Town Square in Los Angeles.
JUSTICE FOR SEUNGHAN: PROTEST IN LA
LA is where RIIZE debuted and where they filmed the music video for Memories. It is the place where these young boys’ dreams began and holds countless memories for Briize.
This Saturday we are holding a protest in Los Angeles. If you are willing… pic.twitter.com/Dmin8CLkbw
— SEUNGHAN USA (@Seunghan_USA) October 16, 2024
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