SM Entertainment's newest boy group, RIIZE, made their debut on September 4, leaving fans captivated with their performances of "Get A Guitar" and "Memories."

During the debut showcase, the group fielded questions from the press, and one question centered on visual member Wonbin's thoughts about sharing his name with one of South Korea's most iconic actors, Won Bin.

RIIZE Wonbin Acknowledges Pressure But Stays Confident

RIIZE Wonbin has openly acknowledged the weight of carrying a name shared with the renowned actor. In a candid statement, he confessed:

"It's my real name. Honestly, there's some parts where I do feel some pressure, but since it is a name that my parents picked out with all their heart, I will be confident and work hard."

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Fans have rallied behind Wonbin, offering overwhelming support and highlighting his own captivating charm, likening him to the actor Won Bin in terms of handsomeness.

It is worth noting that while the actor Won Bin's given name is Kim Do Jin, he has graced the stage using the name Won Bin for decades.

On the other hand, RIIZE Wonbin uses the name Park Wonbin in his personal life but has chosen to embrace the single name Wonbin as his stage identity.

Here's How Fans Reacted to RIIZE Wonbin Sharing the Same Name With the Top Actor

With the group's highly anticipated debut and Wonbin's sincere remarks, RIIZE has undeniably ignited a buzz among the group's fans SUNZ, signaling the commencement of their journey in the limelight.

• "hes the most wonbinnest that has ever wonbinned except for the OG actor wonbin ofc"
• "the name is iconic af, lowkey predicting how he's gonna be "
• "I'm fascinated how no one here is picking a bone with him. As expected, it's because he's handsome"
• "He sure lives up to the name. I'm curious as to why his parents gave him that name."
• "Have some confidence, for you're already worthy of that name."
• "You have the rights to bear the weight that comes with that crown."
• "You have all the right to bear the weight that comes with that name."

In a much-anticipated debut, SM Entertainment's newest addition to the K-pop scene, RIIZE, took the spotlight at an official media showcase on September 4.

However, the group's distinctive styling proved to be a divisive topic among netizens, sparking mixed reactions and fueling ongoing discussions.

READ THE FULL STORY HERE: RIIZE's Debut Style Sparks Heated Debate- Are We Witnessing a Fashion Revolution or a Major Fail?

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