“We don’t even know why he cried…”
RIIZE‘s Anton has been defended after a clip went viral of the idol crying within the recording sales space.

RIIZE has been teasing their ODYSSEY album.
Forward of the discharge, RIIZE had a particular premiere of Odyssey Premiere Movie on Weverse, which gave followers a take a look at the story behind their first full album. One of many clips that went viral noticed member Anton crying whereas within the recording sales space.
아니 잠만 찬영이 우는데..? pic.twitter.com/7zI0UcPhWS
— 바보 (@antonisbabo) Could 14, 2025
It broke netizens’ hearts seeing Anton crying.
this scene completely shattered my coronary heart but in addition heightened the respect i’ve for anton and his constant arduous work he places into enhancing himself and his musical craft. he is particularly arduous on himself when he desires to ship the very best outcomes even to the purpose of tears ☹️ pic.twitter.com/kLYWP8J9e1
— tiff 🦕 (@tonifuls) Could 14, 2025
nooo anton cried on the recording room? 🥺 pic.twitter.com/V5OVyfCD2v
— 🦕 (@daintoiny) Could 14, 2025
But, it additionally sparked criticism from followers.
I’m sorry but when this was a feminine idol, she’d be crucified, just like the double requirements of kpop stans are loopy https://t.co/G9J1EVLju5
— marina ⭒ 🎡🌵 (@miamorikeu) Could 14, 2025
원자님도 아니고 이새끼가 이야랄 떠니까 어이가없네 그저 무능갑 https://t.co/KZ01eLYjRf
— 정자동 갱스터 🧸 (@moonrixer365) Could 14, 2025
He’s not even a revered determine, and this bastard is appearing all emotional — it’s simply ridiculous. Simply plain incompetence.
a Sakura https://t.co/EXg3SDr1pA
— ahri 🦊 (@isnotahri) Could 14, 2025
Netizens observed the hate and hit again on the unfair remedy of Anton, who showcased his ardour and love for the trade, simply to be criticized for being emotional.
you’re so stored up with anton you’re a literal fan additionally cease making shit up we don’t even know why he cried it may actually be as a result of he’s overwhelmed on the finish of the day anton won’t ever ever be the dozen you guys need him to be https://t.co/AabnFmCpeq
— َ (@seokbrina) Could 14, 2025
Yall are so bizarre bc why are you making enjoyable of Anton crying
— Niya (@97zluver) Could 14, 2025
Sm exposing a second of vulnerability from Anton and ot6 utilizing it as assist manipulation. Now who’s getting hate? Sm and ot6 are probably the most ineffective individuals on earth, when are you going to be taught to not publish this sort of content material? Did you guys begin kpop yesterday?
— Riize is 7 (@Alinemcs1) Could 14, 2025
individuals turning that 10 second clip of anton crying right into a misogynistic debacle within the quotes pic.twitter.com/aK8KwiItcj
— sosa 𝜗𝜚 (@evilblinger) Could 15, 2025
ppl must cease speaking on anton if they do not know him i am so critical. exhibiting tears isn’t an indication of weak spot. he has proven huge enhancements as a singer, he has perfectionist tendencies that makes him at all times need to push out 101% above and past every time. he is doing superb.
— tiff 🦕 (@tonifuls) Could 14, 2025

