RIIZE member Sungchan has come under fire online after fans noticed that a song from d4vd appeared on a playlist he shared in March 2026. The playlist included d4vd’s ‘Here With Me’, a detail that emerged after the singer was arrested and charged in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez Hernandez. The case has already led to a wider backlash against d4vd, who has pleaded not guilty. Some fans criticized Sungchan for sharing the song while d4vd was under public scrutiny, while others argued that he may not have been aware of the investigation.
RIIZE’s Sungchan playlist sparks backlash
According to Koreaboo, Sungchan shared a list of songs he listened to during the day at the end of March. On the list was d4vd’s song ‘Here With Me’. The post gained new attention after some fans noticed that others had removed the song while reposting the playlist online.The backlash grew as d4vd received criticism before his arrest. In September 2025, a body was found inside a hijacked Tesla in Los Angeles. The car was registered to d4vd, his real name is David Anthony Burke. The Los Angeles Police Department responded after smelling a foul odor coming from the vehicle. Investigators later identified the victim as Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old who had been reported missing.
d4vd’s case prompts wider criticism
Koreaboo reported that d4vd was arrested on April 20 and charged with first degree murder, child sexual abuse and mutilation of human remains. People reports that Burke has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody while the case proceeds through court. The prosecutor has complained that he had an inappropriate relationship with Rivas. His legal team has denied responsibility for his death.Sungchan’s playlist has become a talking point among fans. Some users said that d4vd’s inclusion of the song was reckless because the singer was tied to a serious investigation. Others said that Sungchan just added a popular song without knowing the details of the case.The controversy also raised questions over the sensitive controversy of how fans share idol content. Some criticized the removal of the song from new versions of Sungchan’s playlist, saying it was an attempt to hide the detail. Others said the criminal focus should be on the case and the victim, not fan edits.
