Lee Sang Min, the distinguished director behind SM Entertainment's next big thing - the K-pop boy band RIIZE, has recently become the center of a heated online debate. His candid retort to a critic on Instagram is making waves across both local and international K-pop communities.
The highly-awaited debut of RIIZE has, much like any other band on the brink of stardom, been surrounded by a mélange of fervent anticipation and detractive criticism. A handful of members have found themselves under the critical lens of certain netizens, mainly due to past relationships and various pre-debut images which seemed to court controversy.
While challenges abound, the unwavering support of the band's passionate followers remains evident. The excitement surrounding RIIZE's debut is palpable, and the community knows all too well the importance of this pivotal moment for any artist.
The formidable duo at Center 5, Kim Hyeong Guk and Lee Sang Min, are set to manage the rise of RIIZE, in addition to their responsibilities with big names like Super Junior and EXO. Sang Min, an avid supporter, has frequently taken to Instagram to spotlight the promising group. But it was on August 30 when his online activity truly lit up the K-netz community.
When a critic wrote, "From Sohee to Seunghan, I cannot wait for the next member with a controversy to break out," Sang Min didn't hold back. His response: "Aigoo, I hope your life breaks out."
Local K-netz fans were swift in their criticism, questioning the director's professionalism. Comments flooded in:
- "Now this is why SM Entertainment's on a gradual descent."
- "This was undeniably a low blow."
- "For a director, these aren't the type of comments one should make."
- "How can he react like this? He should understand the pressures of being an idol."
Conversely, on international platforms, many rallied behind Sang Min, lauding him for standing up to detractors. Fans commented:
- "Forget professionalism. He responded just right. Critics need to be reminded of their place."
- "He's leading Center 5 and doing his all for RIIZE. What's wrong with him standing up for them?"
- "It's about time someone spoke up like this."
- "Critics are lucky it's just words and not a legal battle."
The divide is clear and the opinions are strong. As the story unfolds, the world watches to see how this clash of opinions impacts RIIZE's impending debut. Your thoughts? Dive into the conversation below!
