SM Idol Caught Crying In Recent Video, Triggers Massive Reactions

Previously, RIIZE’s Shotaro garnered attention after he was unable to participate in the group’s concerts. Macau in February due to rising tensions over anti-Japan sentiment in Greater China.

Recently, the behind-the-scenes video for their Macau concerts was posted on their official YouTube channel.

In the video, Shotaro was seen helping the members get ready, acting as their manager and even makeup artist!

He was also seen crying while watching the members from his seat.

260305 #SHOTARO 'RIIZING LOUD' in MACAU

Shotaro cried while watching RIIZE Concert 🥺🥺

(Unfortunately, he couldn't perform because of the conflict between the two countries)#RIIZE #라이즈 #쇼타로 #ショウタロウ pic.twitter.com/Vz00usWfTS

— SHOTARO UPDATES (@shotaro_updates) March 5, 2026

After the show, he made sure to hug each of the members.

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After the concert, Shotaro hugs all RIIZE member one by one 🥺💔#RIIZE #라이즈 #쇼타로 #ショウタロウ pic.twitter.com/vttHOwTqDK

— SHOTARO UPDATES (@shotaro_updates) March 5, 2026

The members also revealed just how big Shotaro’s absence was on stage.

he’s such a softie I’m crying pic.twitter.com/Uvyc9CUrnX

— souli ❦ (@bunnyytaro) March 5, 2026

Although the reason for his absence couldn’t be changed, many fans hoped to never see them separated again!

please don’t ever separate them again. may they always perform on stage together as the six members of our riize 🥹🧡 pic.twitter.com/uTKkeZJgHf

— ׁ (@tarowonton) March 5, 2026