RIIZE member Anton's private Instagram has allegedly been leaked, revealing a surprising friendship with soloist IU. Keep on reading for all the details.

RIIZE Anton Private Instagram Allegedly Revealed

On February 15, 2024, a post titled "Is this RIIZE Anton's Instagram from when he was a normal person???" was uploaded to a popular South Korean community forum.

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The post includes a screenshot of a private Instagram account with the handle @antinitonny. The user has deleted all their posts and currently has over 9,000 followers. Meanwhile, they followed 295 accounts.

The post immediately garnered attention on the forum, with over 112,000 views as of the time of writing. Many believe the account belonged to RIIZE member Anton before he became an idol. People are also stating that the account used to have several photos, but was deleted.

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One thing that stood out that made people think the account belongs to Anton - or at least to a celebrity - is the fact they are mutuals with legendary K-pop soloist IU.

Are RIIZE Anton and IU Friends?

According to Korean netizens in the comment section who were able to follow RIIZE member Anton's account before it went private, the two idols are actually close friends despite their age difference. For reference, Anton is 19 years old, while IU is 30.

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Allegedly, IU left several comments under his posts, joking around. She also reportedly gifted Anton a pair of Louis Vuitton shoes as a gift. To thank his senior, Anton shared the shoes on his account and left a special message that expresses his gratitude.

It was noted by internet users that Anton shared the post more than five years ago, meaning they have a long-standing friendship. At that time, Anton was still active as a swimmer in the United States and had not begun his idol training.

Many are convinced the account belongs to Anton and are loving the adorable friendship between Anton and IU. People noted that IU is actually friends with Anton's father, Yoon Sang, which is the likely reason why the two became close. For reference, Yoon Sang has composed some of IU's past songs. The two are reportedly so close that IU sometimes calls him "dad."

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Some comments read,

• "Anton also posted a thank-you message for IU since she gave him Louis Vuitton shoes as a gift. She was also joking around in the comments."
• "Wasn't there a post showing IU joking around in the comments?"
• "It's most likely because Yoon Sang and IU are close."

What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!

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Written by Alexa Lopez