Fans were left emotional after Xnghan unexpectedly reunited with RIIZE on stage during SMTOWN LIVE in Fukuoka on the weekend of January 30, 2026.
During the concert, all participating artists returned to the stage for the traditional encore, creating a rare moment where multiple artists freely interact with one another. It was during this segment that fans noticed Xnghan sharing the same stage space as RIIZE, marking their first public on-stage reunion since his leave.
they are in the same place, but very far apart pic.twitter.com/kEMD7nAICF
— han🐈⬛ RIIZE IS 7 (@AEROSIALL) January 31, 2026
Xnghan even tapped hands with Sungchan as he walked by.
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성찬이랑 인사 #승한 #スンハン#xnghan #seunghan pic.twitter.com/gabxt9heBA— 𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐥ৎ୭ (@xnghanS2) February 1, 2026
He was also spotted near the boys in a group photo with all the artists.
For many fans, just seeing them coexist on stage was enough to spark strong emotions.
Guys my sungseung 😭🧡🩵 guys am i dreaming… guys its sungchan and seunghan… 😭 my heart 😭 my loves my everything 😭🩵🧡🩵🧡 #RIIZE #XngHan thanku for making this happened thanku for this interaction thanku guys thanku 😭😭😭 its sungseung interaction in 2026 everybody!! pic.twitter.com/DlDfZo5kyZ
— kin^. .^₎⟆ (@userspicyramen) February 1, 2026
Many described the moment as bittersweet, highlighting how the reunion felt both healing and painful at the same time.
https://t.co/05zZ4jnFIp pic.twitter.com/yZoCc1Admo
— divaa (@kuukuuyeah) February 1, 2026
Despite no official performance together, the brief reunion has reignited conversations about RIIZE’s debut era and Xnghan’s place in the group’s history.
