Popular SM Idol’s Response To Haters Sparks Massive Response
Recently, RIIZE’s Wonbin held a live broadcast and chatted with fans.
In the midst of his discussion, he made sure to address two major issues that have been plaguing him lately – not winning first place on a music broadcast and his current hairstyle. He admitted that he really wanted to win first place, but after seeing the perfect score, he thanked fans for all their hard work and told them not to apologize for not being able to do more.
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wonbin told briize not to apologize at all for not being able to do more 🥺
he said that when the scores came up during the live broadcast, he saw that they got a perfect score. he admitted that he really wanted to win 1st place and was hoping for it…
but because that voting…— Wonbin✰ (@wongirlie) Jan 25, 2026
Regarding his hairstyle, he acknowledged the criticism and said that if there are any briize who really dislike it, he hopes they won't be too hard on him. He also added a touching remark, stating that Wonbin and this current Wonbin right now are the exact same person.
wonbin said that if there are any briize who really, really dislike his hair, he hopes they won’t dislike him too much/be too hard on him
then he quietly added that wonbin and this wonbin right now are the exact same person😣
— Wonbin✰ (@wongirlie) Jan 25, 2026
However, fans were devastated that he had to continuously address this issue. They expressed their sadness and disappointment on social media platforms like Twitter.
:(( he keeps saying this.. do ppl genuinely hate it this much that he had to address it multiple times? its so sad
— rahaf ⁷ 🎸 (@jmnverse) Jan 25, 2026
It is worth noting that this event has sparked a heated discussion among fans and K-pop enthusiasts alike. Many are praising Wonbin's empathy and understanding towards his haters, while others are expressing their disappointment at the constant criticism.