RIIZE's Fandom Name 'SUNZ' Changed to 'BRIIZE' Sparks Heated Speculation: 'Omg, the meaning...'

SM Entertainment has officially announced a change in the fanclub name for their newest boy group, RIIZE, replacing 'SUNZ' with 'BRIIZE.'

The decision has ignited a flurry of discussions among fans and netizens alike, with many speculating about the underlying reasons behind the switch.

SM Entertainment Announces & Explains Fanclub Name Change from "SUNZ" to "BRIIZE'"

SM Entertainment, known for its meticulous approach to artist management, provided some insight into the change.

They stated, "We initially introduced the fanclub name 'SUNZ,' which garnered the most votes from fans.

However, we also received feedback from a significant number of fans expressing concerns about potential misunderstandings and negative connotations associated with the name 'SUNZ.'"

The agency further elaborated:

"In our commitment to providing RIIZE fans with a name that better encapsulates the spirit of support and growth alongside the group, we have decided to change the fanclub name to 'BRIIZE,' which was the second-highest voted choice among fans."

— SM Entertainment

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Fan’s Mixed Reaction to Surprising Language Connection Behind 'SUNZ' Fanclub Name– Is This True?

Curious fans embarked on a quest to uncover the potential pitfalls of the name 'SUNZ' upon its announcement.

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It was revealed that, in Chinese, the pronunciation of 'SUNZ' may bear an unfortunate resemblance to a word that means "testicle." This revelation sparked a mixture of astonishment and amusement among netizens.

Comments from netizens began to flood various platforms, reflecting their thoughts on the matter:

• "The fandom name nearly sounds like 'testicle'? Seems like Chinese fans were worried about that."
• "OMG, the meaning..."
• "I already believed that 'BRIIZE' would be a better name."
• "It's even more shocking knowing that 'SUNZ' was chosen in the first place."
• "Like making almond breeze tools and almond cheering sticks."
• "But it also means 'caress' in Japanese. Do you care about other countries?"
• "In the first place, 'Breeze' seems to be prettier."
• "When I think of 'RIIZE,' I think of tomorrow because the sun will come up tomorrow, but I'll just do it with 'SUNZ.' I know what you care about Chinese; I don't mean that, but it's a foreign language."

As the debate rages on, fans and netizens are left to ponder the true motivations behind the name change and whether 'BRIIZE' will indeed better resonate with RIIZE's growing global fanbase.

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