Seunghan Triggers Massive Debate After Mentioning A Celebrity Friend

What are your thoughts on this?

In K-pop, it’s common for idols to mention who they are close to in the industry.

However, a recent video fan call with Seunghan caused mixed reactions from netizens online.

During the call, a fan asked if he could name a celebrity he was close friends with.

250818 StarRiver 승한

:혹시 말해 줄 수 있는 연예인 친구 있어?
🍀:“친구”가 많이 없어 가지고,,,riku?
:그럼 오빠 활동 없을 때 내가 누구 보러 가면 돼?
🍀:..’;.,}*????#승한 #SEUNGHAN #XngHan #Xoul pic.twitter.com/8L8jFEIhlv

— 단비🌧️ (@X_SWeetRain) August 18, 2025

Fan: Can you tell me a celebrity friend you are close with?

Seunghan: I don’t have many friends…Riku?

Fan: Then who should I see when you aren’t promoting?

Seunghan: ???

K-Netizens were divided about him mentioning a specific SM idol.

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• “He really has no common sense…”
• “People are going overboard…it’s not like he committed a crime…why can’t he mention someone when a fan is asking?”
• “He didn’t just leave the group, he left because of a controversy..who would want to be involved with him…”
• “People aren’t liking it…”
• “Of course they aren’t…who would want to be involved with someone involved in the motel controversy.”
• “I’m Riku’s fan and I don’t care.”
• “Didn’t we all seem them together at the SM concert.”
• “They might’ve passed by each other at the concert, but mentioning him is a different thing.”
• “Aigoo…”
• “Who would like to be called his friend after all that’s happened.”

Meanwhile, Seunghan recently spent almost four hours on a live broadcast with fans.

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