RIIZE’s interactions on TikTok caused controversy because of negative content related to BLACKPINK’s main vocalist – Rosé.
RIIZE officially debuted to the public in September 2023 with a 7-member lineup under SM Entertainment. Reaping many successes with their debut single Get a Guitar , RIIZE quickly became famous but came with a lot of scandal. Just a few months after debut, Seunghan repeatedly encountered personality “scandals” and had to temporarily stop activities, leaving only 6 members. Recently, RIIZE made a comeback with Love 119 , the image was accused of borrowing ideas from NewJeans’ MV Ditto . Not only that, the new SM rookie once again caused controversy because of social interactions related to Rosé (BLACKPINK).
RIIZE comeback with Love 119, the MV idea was accused of being borrowed from Ditto – NewJeans
The storm is not over yet, SM’s rookie is once again causing controversy because of social interactions related to Rosé (BLACKPINK).
Using TikTok as an official promotional channel, RIIZE regularly interacts with fans on this platform. Recently, the RIIZE account commented on a video of a fan imitating the voice of BLACKPINK’s main vocalist – Rosé. Specifically, a TikTok user imitated Rosé’s voice singing Get A Guitar, Talk Sexy and Love 119 . RIIZE’s official account left the interaction “Oh, thank you senior.”
RIIZE interacted with a video imitating Rosé’s voice on TikTok
The person being criticized is Anton
This move made many netizens, especially Rosé fans, feel uncomfortable because RIIZE seemed to be mocking the global female idol. Many comments expressed dissatisfaction with the RIIZE account’s disrespectful interaction with seniors. Controversy surrounded Anton because he once revealed that he was the group’s social media manager.
RIIZE causes controversy for “thanking seniors” as if secretly showing off Rosé “singing her own music” in a parody video
Even though it was just a humorous interaction, netizens think that RIIZE’s account still needs to be considered before and after. As rookies, the group shouldn’t “thank their seniors” like they’re secretly showing off Rosé “singing their own music” in an imitation video. Besides, many people defended RIIZE, explaining that this was not an intentional act to cause controversy. The imitator’s account also expressed love for BLACKPINK.
