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BOYCOTT
MOVEMENT

Starting from October 2024

​WHY BOYCOTT

Indefinite Hiatus

2023.11.22

SM Entertainment announced that Seunghan would be placed on an indefinite hiatus, alongside another apology letter written by himself.

 

As a victim of privacy leaks, he was nonetheless required by his company to issue a handwritten apology.

 

Many view this hiatus as a form of punishment.

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Alongside Seunghan’s hiatus, SM Entertainment also pledged to protect him and all their artists by pursuing legal action against those responsible.

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Departure from the Group

2024.10.13

Throughout Seunghan’s hiatus, SM Entertainment provided ZERO updates about him.

 

Then, on October 11, 2024, the company confirmed that Seunghan would be returning to rejoin the group with support from all other members.

 

However, that same weekend, hundreds of funeral wreaths bearing Seunghan’s name were delivered to the company building in protest of the decision.

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SM Entertainment did NOT respond to the wreaths or the death threats directed at their artist.

 

Just two days later, Seunghan posted another handwritten letter on Weverse, announcing his departure from RIIZE.

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GOALS TO ACHIEVE

​The Purpose of the Boycott

For SM Entertainment

We demand accountability and action regarding the following:

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APOLOGISE to Seunghan and the fanbase for the company’s failure to protect its artists.

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TRANSPARENCY in all promised legal actions, including statements published on

November 2, 2023, March 14, 2024, and October 17, 2024,

as well as clarity regarding the organisers of the wreath incident.

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REINSTATED Seunghan BACK in the group.

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As the world-leading company in the industry, SM should prioritise the well-being of the employees with support.

For the K-pop Industry

We aim to raise awareness among everyone involved in this industry of the following:

 

 

RESPECT every individual and uphold their basic human rights.

 

STOP objectifying idols—they are human beings, not dolls.

 

RECOGNISE the importance of their mental health.

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There should be a shared consensus about adopting

a modern, civilised, and ethical standard.

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In this movement, every fan’s voice can be a force for positive change.

HOW TO BOYCOTT

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1

Decrease Engagment to Refrain the Company Monetary

PLEASE IGNORE

all posts made on all platforms.

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UNFOLLOW & BLOCK

RIIZE accounts on all sites including music streaming platforms, social media and video streaming platforms.

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DO NOT PURCHASE

any products or merchandise from any outlets connected to RIIZE including advertisement sites.

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DO NOT VOTE

in any events or ceremonies.

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DO NOT ENGAGE

with any fan events, such as fan-sign either virtual or in-person.

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DO NOT ATTEND

any performances or tours. 

SOCIAL MEDIAS

Please Unfollow both RIIZE and SM Accounts on

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  • Instagram

  • TikTok

  • Weverse

  • X

  • Youtube

              ...

 

MUSIC

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  • Amazon Music

  • Apple Music

  • Bugs

  • FLO

  • Genie

  • Melon

  • Spotify

  • Tidal

  • Youtube

                 ...

Please Unfollow and Do NOT Stream RIIZE on

MERCHANDISE

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  • Any album merchants

  • Any fanbase membership

  • Any ticker merchants

  • Cosmetics: Etude House, UIQ...

  • Electronics: GESKE, Samsung...

  • Fashion: Louis Vuitton, Musina...

  • Foods: Richeese, Fanta Zero (South Korea)... 

  • Services: Woori Bank, LOTTE Duty-Free...

Please Do NOT Spend on

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SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITIES

X / Twitter

HASHTAGS

Hashtags for supporting Seunghan will be published before the activity starts.

For information:

please follow @RII7EUNION and @hshhashtag on X,

or click here for details on when and how to use them effectively.

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EMAIL​

EMAIL SM Ent. &  STOCKHOLDERS

Please follow @RII7EUNION on X to be updated with the latest email activity. 

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REPORT​

REPORT ON KWANGYA 119

Report OT6-related contents, especially with the wreath anti-activity.

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PROTEST​

IN-PERSON PROTEST IN SEOUL

Protest activities have been scheduled,

please follow @sh_come_to_us on X for details.

Use this link to sign up for the event. 

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SPEAK UP​

DO NOT REMAIN SILENT

Share your thoughts and opinions on this matter.

Every voice counts—let’s make ourselves heard.

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IN-PERSON PROTEST

​IN SEOUL​

NOV 2024

SM Town, D Tower, Seoul Forest, Seoul​, South Korea

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Protest activities have been scheduled,

please follow @sh_come_to_us on X for details.​​​​​

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IN LA
​2024.11.21 MAMA AWARDS

Near Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, United States

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Protest activities have been scheduled,

please follow @strwabewrry on X for details.

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