Singer Sungchan is facing online backlash after fans brought back an old playlist he shared earlier this year. The discussion started when people noticed that the RIIZE member had included “Here With Me” by D4vd in a playlist posted on Bubble in March 2026. What first looked like a normal music recommendation quickly turned into a major debate online because of the ongoing criminal case connected to D4vd. Many fans began questioning whether Sungchan should still be listening to or publicly sharing music from the singer while the case involving 14 year old Celeste Rivas Hernandez continues to make headlines. At the same time, others defended Sungchan and said the playlist was shared before many of the recent updates in the investigation became public.The controversy spread fast across X, TikTok, and Korean fan communities. Screenshots of the playlist were reposted widely, with some fans criticizing Sungchan while others argued that people were reading too much into an old playlist choice. The discussion soon moved beyond RIIZE fandom spaces and became part of the wider online reaction surrounding the D4vd case.
Sungchan and D4vd playlist controversy grows as Celeste Rivas Hernandez case continues
The renewed attention comes during an intense period in the ongoing investigation involving D4vd, whose real name is David Burke. Authorities have accused the singer in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez after her remains were discovered inside a Tesla linked to him in Los Angeles in September 2025. Reuters, ABC7, NBC Los Angeles, and People have all reported major developments in the case over the past few weeks. According to court documents and reports from multiple outlets, prosecutors allege that D4vd had a relationship with the teenager before her death. Authorities later charged him with murder and additional crimes connected to the case. However, D4vd has pleaded not guilty, and his legal team continues to deny the allegations against him. His lawyers have repeatedly said he is innocent and plans to fight the charges in court. As details from the investigation continue to come out, online conversations around the singer have only become more heated. That growing attention is one reason Sungchan’s old playlist suddenly returned to public discussion this week.Some fans said idols should be more careful about publicly supporting artists facing serious accusations, while others argued there is no proof Sungchan knew about the situation when he shared the playlist months ago. A section of fans also pointed out that “Here With Me” was already a hugely popular song worldwide before the controversy surrounding D4vd exploded online.Neither Sungchan nor SM Entertainment has publicly responded to the backlash so far. Meanwhile, discussions around the resurfaced playlist continue to trend online as both RIIZE fans and general social media users debate whether the criticism is fair.
