Prior to the official announcement, internet sleuths had already begun speculating about the potential identity of the leakers. The online community collectively held their breath, hoping that those responsible for tarnishing Seunghan’s reputation would face the consequences of their actions.
In a surprising twist, one of the accounts implicated in spreading false information about Seunghan stepped forward with a public apology. The account, initially identified as @dzxr_drxzm on X, had gained notoriety for posting tweets claiming insider knowledge about Seunghan’s alleged “bad personality” sourced from one of his friends. The tweets quickly went viral, accumulating millions of views and spreading across various online platforms.
Following SM Entertainment’s official statement, @dzxr_drxzm swiftly changed their username to @bye_annyong, removing all tweets related to Seunghan. Subsequently, they issued an apology in both Japanese and English, expressing a desire for Seunghan to remain a part of RIIZE and acknowledging that they had not anticipated the impact of their initial tweets. The apology, however, came with a hint of nuance, as the user had previously mentioned struggling with English and likely relied on a translation service.
In their remorseful statement, @bye_annyong admitted that their choice of words was misleading and acknowledged the error in their communication. They expressed genuine regret, recognizing that what may have seemed like ordinary comments from regular individuals could have unintentionally portrayed Seunghan negatively, clarifying that they did not intend their statements as slander.
While expressing regret to Seunghan, they conceded that they should have deleted the content earlier. However, they also urged others to consider that being criticized could also be a form of slander, asserting their individuality in this matter.
They detailed their observations of Seunghan’s journey since Luciz, fondly recalling his impressive performance with Song Taro and commending his dancing, singing, and looks. The user clarified that their apology did not solely prompt the incident regarding Seunghan, offering a final apology for any misunderstandings that may have arisen.
The unfolding drama surrounding Seunghan continues to captivate fans, underscoring the complexities and challenges that can arise in the age of social media and instantaneous information dissemination within the K-pop industry.
