I’ve recently become a new BRIIZE and I’m still trying to catch up with everything that’s happened around the group, so please bear with me if I get something wrong.
I’ve been listening to RIIZE’s title tracks since debut, but I never really got into the group. Then I heard Fame… and that was it. 😭 It completely pulled me in. I also have to admit that Anton was kind of my “bait” into the group. He caught my attention first, and from there I started paying more attention to everyone else.
One thing I noticed immediately is how professional they feel. They have this aura and stage presence that I can’t really explain, but I really like it.
While trying to catch up, I also came across the recent controversy surrounding Eunseok and the word he used on Bubble (“kamdonggi”). From what I’ve read, it’s considered a racial slur.
I wanted to share my perspective, but I’m also genuinely open to being corrected if I’m misunderstanding something.
I’m not white either, I’m part of an ethnic minority myself and I’ve experienced racism. Where I live (Spain), there are also racist terms that have unfortunately become normalized in everyday language. That doesn’t make them okay, and I’m not trying to excuse the use of them. In fact, it’s something I’d like society to move away from.
I guess that’s why I found this situation a bit confusing. My first thought was that if a word has been normalized for generations, some people might use it without fully thinking about its history or impact. That doesn’t automatically mean they’re racist or that they hate Black people. Of course, I don’t know Eunseok personally, so I can’t speak on what he believes—I’m only talking about how I initially interpreted the situation.
If I’m missing important context about why this particular term is especially harmful, or why people reacted the way they did, I’d genuinely appreciate if someone could explain it to me. I’m here to learn, not argue.
Also… could someone give me a summary of everything I’ve missed? 😭 Especially regarding Seunghan’s departure and any other major events or controversies involving the group. As a new fan, I feel completely lost.
Thanks in advance! Please be kind. I genuinely want to understand and learn.
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