RIIZE’s Anton is going viral among Korean netizens. While attention is nothing new for the SM Entertainment star, this time he has become a trending topic for all the wrong reasons.
Anton’s visuals are shockingly facing scathing backlash.
A post on mocking the RIIZE member’s nose instantly became a hot topic, reaching the top of the most viewed posts on Pann.
Why does Anton’s nose look like that? It’s like Pinocchio.
— Viral post on Pann
The now-viral post shared screenshots of Anton’s side profile, in which his nose is noticeably the focus.
Once the post gained attention, comments with various reactions came pouring in from Korean netizens. Unfortunately, the idol was hit with a lot of ridicule and mockery.
- “It’s similar to Sakura’s nose.”
- “I clicked thinking it was Winter, but it’s Anton.”
- “Every time I see it, it looks like it’s getting bigger.”
- “How many lies has he told?”
- “Are you jealous because he’s handsome?”
On the other hand, Anton’s visuals have sparked multiple viral posts among international netizens on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter).
i want anton so bad it’s not funny anymore dude like i gen feel sick how he can do nothing and still be this mighty fine pic.twitter.com/qn2BlrcGxR
— ❔ (@iEatO_onie) December 25, 2025
anton getting hotter and hotter every time we see him i don’t think i can survive this for too long pic.twitter.com/L8gadEkNM6
— 톤 (@letterstomarch) December 25, 2025
my god anton is insanely fine pic.twitter.com/KMt5GOqnUG
— 🦕 (@daintoiny) December 25, 2025
The difference in reactions once again shows how drastically different some idols are received by the Korean public in comparison to international fans.
