Popular Fifth-Gen Male Idol Defended From Criticism After Crying In Recording Booth
RIIZE‘s Anton has been defended after a clip went viral of the idol crying in the recording booth.
RIIZE has been teasing their ODYSSEY album.
Ahead of the release, RIIZE had a special premiere of Odyssey Premiere Film on Weverse, which gave fans a look at the story behind their first full album. One of the clips that went viral saw member Anton crying while in the recording booth.
아니 잠만 찬영이 우는데..? pic.twitter.com/7zI0UcPhWS
— 바보 (@antonisbabo) May 14, 2025
It broke netizens’ hearts seeing Anton crying.
this scene absolutely shattered my heart but also heightened the respect i have for anton and his consistent hard work he puts into improving himself and his musical craft. he's especially hard on himself when he wants to deliver the best results even to the point of tears ☹️ pic.twitter.com/kLYWP8J9e1
— tiff 🦕 (@tonifuls) May 14, 2025
nooo anton cried at the recording room? 🥺 pic.twitter.com/V5OVyfCD2v
— 🦕 (@daintoiny) May 14, 2025
Yet, it also sparked criticism from fans.
I’m sorry but if this was a female idol, she’d be crucified, like the double standards of kpop stans are crazy https://t.co/G9J1EVLju5
— marina ⭒ 🎡🌵 (@miamorikeu) May 14, 2025
원자님도 아니고 이새끼가 이야랄 떠니까 어이가없네 그저 무능갑 https://t.co/KZ01eLYjRf
— 정자동 갱스터 🧸 (@moonrixer365) May 14, 2025
He’s not even Wonbin, and yet he’s acting all emotional — it’s just ridiculous. Just plain incompetence.
a Sakura https://t.co/EXg3SDr1pA
— ahri 🦊 (@isnotahri) May 14, 2025
Netizens noticed the hate and hit back at the unfair treatment of Anton, who showcased his passion and love for the industry, just to be criticized for being emotional.
you’re so kept up with anton you’re a literal fan also stop making shit up we don’t even know why he cried it could literally be because he’s overwhelmed at the end of the day anton will never ever be the dozen you guys want him to be https://t.co/AabnFmCpeq
— َ (@seokbrina) May 14, 2025
Yall are so weird bc why are you making fun of Anton crying
— Niya (@97zluver) May 14, 2025
Sm exposing a moment of vulnerability from Anton and ot6 using it as support manipulation. Now who is getting hate? Sm and ot6 are the most useless people on earth, when are you going to learn not to post this kind of content? Did you guys start kpop yesterday?
— Riize is 7 (@Alinemcs1) May 14, 2025
people turning that 10 second clip of anton crying into a misogynistic debacle in the quotes pic.twitter.com/aK8KwiItcj
— 𝜗𝜚 (@evilblinger) May 15, 2025
ppl need to stop talking on anton if they don't know him i'm so serious. showing tears is not a sign of weakness. he has shown vast improvements as a singer, he has perfectionist tendencies that makes him always want to push out 101% above and beyond each time. he's doing fine.
— tiff 🦕 (@tonifuls) May 14, 2025
