Seunghan, 2003
Singers · October 2, 2003
Seunghan
★ HOW OLD IS SEUNGHAN?
Seunghan is 22 years old, born October 2, 2003 in South Korea · Libra.
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About
Seunghan is a South Korean singer born in 2003 who debuted with the boy band Riize under SM Entertainment in 2023. After a hiatus starting in November 2023 amid personal controversy, he withdrew permanently from the group in October 2024 and launched a solo career as XngHan in July 2025 with the album Waste No Time. As a Libra, he channels introspection into his artistic reinvention.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Hong Seung-han, known mononymously as Seunghan, is a South Korean singer and former member of Riize. He was born on October 2, 2003, in South Korea. First introduced in July 2022 through SM Entertainment's idol training initiative SM Rookies, Seunghan debuted professionally in September 2023 as part of Riize, a South Korean boy band. The trajectory of his early career shifted dramatically when personal leaks and public criticism prompted him to take a hiatus beginning in November 2023. He briefly returned to the group in October 2024, only to withdraw two days later following renewed fan backlash. His departure sparked broader debate about cancel culture in the K-pop industry and the pressure placed on idols by fandoms and agencies targeting international expansion. Pivoting to solo work, Seunghan debuted under the stage name XngHan in July 2025, releasing the album Waste No Time and marking a new chapter in his career as an independent artist. As a singer, he participates in the broader K-pop ecosystem of recording, performance, and fan engagement.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Seunghan was first introduced to the public in July 2022 as a member of SM Entertainment's idol training team SM Rookies. This trainee period, a standard pathway in K-pop, prepared him for his official group debut roughly 14 months later.
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Trivia
- Seunghan's exit from Riize became a flashpoint for discussions about toxic fan culture in K-pop, with critics and industry observers questioning the treatment of idols by their own fandoms.
- He adopted the stage name XngHan for his solo debut in July 2025, marking a deliberate artistic rebranding after his departure from Riize.
- Despite his hiatus and withdrawal from Riize, Seunghan maintained his relationship with SM Entertainment while launching his solo career.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Seunghan extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Seunghan?
- Seunghan is 22 years old (born October 2, 2003).
- When is Seunghan's birthday?
- Seunghan was born on October 2, 2003.
- What is Seunghan's zodiac sign?
- Seunghan is a Libra, born October 2, 2003.
- What is Seunghan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Seunghan was born in 2003, the year of the Water Goat.
- Where is Seunghan from?
- Seunghan is from South Korea.
- What does Seunghan do?
- Seunghan is a singer.
- Is Seunghan still alive?
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