RIIZE Anton’s Brother Accused Of “Nepo Baby” Privilege, Fans Hit Back!
Recently, K-pop fans have been debating over nepotism in the industry, and now the eyes are on RIIZE’s Anton’s brother.
Recently, K-pop fans have been debating over nepotism in the industry, and now the eyes are on RIIZE’s Anton’s brother. He is a trainee at SM Entertainment and is being labelled as a “nepo baby” before debut. The trainee is facing heavy criticism for allegedly using his family connections. Read on to know more about the controversy and fan reactions.
RIIZE Anton’s Brother Faces Heat Ahead Of Debut, Netizens Say “Nepo Baby”
As reported by Koreaboo, he was spotted at the 2025 SMTOWN Live concert, following which the chatter over Nepotism took place. Now, his photos are making rounds on the internet and the reactions are divided. Some people are defending him, while others have raised questions. Well, earlier, RIIZE’s Anton faced similar accusations.
Lee Junyoung (SM trainee & Anton’s younger brother) at RIIZE CONCERT TOUR [RIIZING LOUD] IN SEOUL DAY 3#SMTR25 pic.twitter.com/RZvd0XkbYb
— SM TRAINEE BASE (@smtrainee_base) July 7, 2025
As the son of famous singer-songwriter Yoon Sang and actress Shim Hye-jin, Anton was accused of benefiting from his family ties to join SM Entertainment and debut in the K-pop group. According to reports, both he and his father firmly denied this and stated that he passed a fair audition. However, the chatter hasn’t died down with his younger brother training at SM Entertainment.
What’s Currently Happening?
The nepotism debate doesn’t stop there. Recently, Annie from The Black Label’s co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT was chosen as the MC for Gayo Daejejeon, which is a major event. Her selection raised eyebrows because she’s the granddaughter of Shinsegae Group’s chairwoman, Lee Myung Hee. Many wondered if her family’s influence played a role in her getting the role. Some claimed she wasn’t talented enough, while others argued. They asked everyone to give her a break.
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What are your thoughts on the above controversy?
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First Published: October 28, 2025 12:27 PM
