RIIZE's Seugnhan Resumes Solo Career Under New Alias XngHan, Releasing Debut Album 'Waste No Time'
XngHan, born Hong Seung-han on October 2, 2003, is a South Korean singer and dancer who has made a name for himself in the K-pop industry. After training for about three and a half years with SM Entertainment, he debuted with the boy band RIIZE in September 2023. However, his time with RIIZE was cut short due to personal videos from his trainee days surfacing in late 2023, leading to a hiatus and his eventual departure from the group in October 2024.
Following his departure from RIIZE, XngHan launched a solo career under his self-created artist brand XngHan&Xoul. This new venture emphasizes crossover creativity and collaboration, particularly focused on dance. XngHan&Xoul is a three-member dance crew including XngHan, Kyohong, and Yul.
XngHan's solo debut under the name XngHan&Xoul came on July 31, 2025, with the release of the EP "Waste No Time." The official music video for the title track features the trio performing and living their best lives in a more realistic and relatable setting than a large K-pop group or a troupe of back-up dancers. The video showcases XngHan, Kyohong, and Yul dancing in a garage, driving an off-road go-kart, and even running through a herd of goats.
In an interview, XngHan expressed his desire for fans to feel excited and want to dance when they watch his performance. He also hopes fans will view him from a fresh perspective and remember him as an artist who lights up the stage and delivers flawless performances. XngHan's solo debut is a new beginning for him, according to his statement.
It's refreshing to see XngHan not shying away from more challenging questions or recognizing his former band mates, which is a moment of authenticity in the K-pop world. XngHan has expressed his support for his former band RIIZE, wishing them continued success and good health.
XngHan's solo debut is a separate project from his time with RIIZE, as the article distinguishes between the two. While XngHan's solo debut is not yet specified, it is clear that this is just the beginning for XngHan&Xoul. With their unique blend of music and dance, they are poised to make a significant impact in the K-pop industry.
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XngHan's solo debut under the name XngHan&Xoul, with the EP "Waste No Time," was released on July 31, 2025, showcasing his unique blend of music and dance. In the music video for the title track, the dance crew, consisting of XngHan, Kyohong, and Yul, performs and lives their best lives in a more realistic setting, departing from the usual grandeur of K-pop groups.
Despite his departure from RIIZE, XngHan continues to express support for his former bandmates, wishing them continued success and good health, while also aspiring to make a significant impact in the K-pop industry with his solo career and XngHan&Xoul.
