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Riize
Riize in September 2023 From left to right: Sungchan, Seunghan, Sohee, Wonbin, Shotaro, Eunseok, and Anton
Riize in September 2023
From left to right: Sungchan, Seunghan, Sohee, Wonbin, Shotaro, Eunseok, and Anton
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2023–present
Labels
Members
  • Shotaro
  • Eunseok
  • Sungchan
  • Wonbin
  • Seunghan
  • Sohee
  • Anton
WebsiteOfficial website

Riize (Korean: 라이즈; stylized in all caps; pronounced "Rise") is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of seven members: Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Seunghan, Sohee, and Anton.

Name

The group's name, Riize, is a name created by combining "Rise", which means "growth", and "Realize", which means "a team that grows together and realizes dreams".[1]

Career

2020–2023: Pre-debut activities

Members Shotaro and Sungchan previously debuted in SM's boy group, NCT, being unveiled as part of the lineup in October 2020.[2] On July 1, 2022, SM Entertainment introduced Eunseok and Seunghan as part of their SM Rookies lineup.[3] In November 2022, it was announced that they would star in the reality show Welcome to NCT Universe, hosted by Shotaro and Sungchan.[4][5]

The first mentions of SM's new boy group came on February 3, 2023, when SM released a video detailing the company's future plans with SM 3.0. In the video, they explained that the group would be debuting in the fourth quarter of 2023, with the project led by SM Entertainment COO Tak Young-jun.[6]

On May 24, 2023, SM released a video regarding their future plans for the group, announcing that Shotaro and Sungchan would leave NCT to join the lineup and that Eunseok and Seunghan would be making their debut.[7][8] On July 11, it was reported that the seven-member boy group were filming their debut music video for a projected September debut.[8][9] In response to media reports about Yoon Sang's son Anton Lee joining the group, SM stated that they would begin revealing information about the group on August 1.[10] On July 31, SM confirmed that the group would debut as "Riize" in September.[11] On August 1, the member profiles of all seven members were revealed, alongside the group's Instagram.[12]

2023–present: Debut

On August 7, 2023, SM Entertainment announced that the group will be making their debut on September 4 with the release of their first single album, Get a Guitar.[13] The album sold over a million copies in the first week of its release, earning the second most first-week sales of a rookie group's debut album.[14]

On August 19, Riize released the web novel Rise & Realize ahead of the group's debut, in collaboration with Kakao Entertainment.[15] Ahead of its release, Riize performed "Memories" and "Siren" at KCON LA on August 20.[16] Riize released their pre-release single "Memories" on August 21.[17] On September 4, SM Entertainment announced that Riize had signed a contract with RCA Records for their promotion and activities in the United States.[18] On September 7, the group made their official broadcast debut on Mnet's M Countdown where they performed "Get a Guitar", "Memories", and "Siren".[19]

On October 22, 2023, it was announced that Riize will have their first comeback with the single "Talk Saxy" on October 27, 2023.[20][14]

Endorsements

On August 16, 2023, Riize was selected by the Korean online fashion store Musinsa as its new ambassador.[21] On August 25, domestic skincare brand UIQ selected Riize as its exclusive model.[22]

Members

  • Shotaro (쇼타로)
  • Eunseok (은석)
  • Sungchan (성찬)
  • Wonbin (원빈)
  • Seunghan (승한)
  • Sohee (소희)
  • Anton (앤톤)

Discography

Single albums

List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[23] 		JPN
[24]
Get a Guitar 1 2

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[27] 		JPN
Hot
[28] 		NLD
Glo.
[29]
"Memories" 2023 99 —[A] 38 Get a Guitar
"Get a Guitar" 17 98 —
"Talk Saxy" TBA Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Videography

Music videos

Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Siren"
(Performance Video) 		2023 Jinooya Makes [31]
"Memories" [32]
"Get a Guitar" [33]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) and the result of the award
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
The Fact Music Awards 2023 Next Leader Award Riize Won [34]
MAMA Awards 2023 Artist of the Year Pending [35]
Best New Male Artist Pending
Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 Pending

Notes

  1. ^ "Memories" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 69 on the Download Songs.[30]

References

  1. ^ Ji, Seung-hoon (July 31, 2023). "SM Entertainment's new boy group "Riize" to debut on Sept. 4". Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Kim, Mi-ji (September 20, 2020). "NCT 2020, 10월 12일 출격 확정…新멤버 쇼타로·성찬까지 23명 참여[공식입장]". Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Ryu, Ji-yun (July 2, 2022). "승한·은석·쇼헤이, SM 루키즈 새 얼굴 떴다" [Seung-han, Eun-seok, and Shohei are the new faces of SM Rookies]. Dailyan. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Daum.
  4. ^ Kwak, Hyeon-su (November 9, 2022). "NCT-에스엠루키즈 'welcome to NCT Universe' 티저 영상 공개" [NCT-SM Rookies 'welcome to NCT Universe' teaser video released]. YTN (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Kim, Young-jae (November 9, 2022). "SM루키즈, NCT와 함께 첫 리얼리티 도전" [First reality challenge with SM Rookies and NCT]. TV Report (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023 – via Naver.
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  7. ^ Ziwei, Puah (May 24, 2023). "Sungchan and Shotaro leave NCT, to re-debut in "new boy group"". NME. Archived from the original on August 7, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  8. ^ a b Jung, Bit (July 30, 2023). [단독]SM 신인 보이그룹, 9월 데뷔…최강 5세대돌 '괴물 신인' 탄생 [[Exclusive] SM's new boy group debuts in September... Birth of the strongest 5th generation idol 'Monster Rookie']. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Park, Sae-yeon (July 12, 2023). "SM "신인 보이그룹 데뷔 막바지 준비 중"" [SM "Preparing to Debut a New Boy Group"]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (July 18, 2023). "윤상 아들 이찬영, 아이돌 데뷔하나…SM 측 "8월1일 신인그룹 공개"" [Yoon Sang's son Lee Chan Young to make idol debut...SM says "new group to be released on 1 August"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 19, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Yoon, So-yeon (July 31, 2023). "SM Entertainment's newest boy band Riize will debut in September". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  12. ^ Kim, Na-young (August 5, 2023). "'SM 신인 그룹' 라이즈, 데뷔 전인데 K팝 그룹 최단 기록?…인스타 팔로워 100만 돌파" ['SM rookie group' Riize breaks record for fastest K-pop group to reach 1 million followers on Instagram before debut]. MK Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 6, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Cho, Yong-jun (August 7, 2023). "New boy band Riize to debut in September". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  14. ^ a b Cho, Yong-jun (October 23, 2023). "Riize to drop new single 'Talk Saxy' on Friday". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  15. ^ Lee, Seon-myeong (August 18, 2023). "'SM아들' 라이즈, 카카오와 협업…웹소설 출시" ['SM son' Riize, collaboration with Kakao... Web novel release]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Lee, Min-ji (August 17, 2023). "SM 신인 라이즈, 데뷔 전 'KCON LA 2023' 쇼케이스 출격" [SM newcomer Riize to perform at 'KCON LA 2023' showcase before debut]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  17. ^ Kim, Se-ah (August 7, 2023). "[공식] '어나더급' SM 신인 라이즈, 9월 4일 데뷔한다" [[Official] SM newcomer Riize to debut on 4 September as an 'underdog']. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  18. ^ Yoon, Soyeon (September 4, 2023). "Riize, SM Entertainment's newest act, debuts with 'Get A Guitar'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  19. ^ Gong, Mina (September 7, 2023). "활동 시작 라이즈…은석, '음악중심' 스페셜 MC 나선다" [Riize's activity begins...Eunseok to MC 'Music Bank' Special]. The Fact (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  20. ^ @RIIZE_official (October 22, 2023). "RIIZE 라이즈 【Talk Saxy】➫ 2023.10.27 6PM (KST)" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023 – via Twitter.
  21. ^ Koo, Eun-mo (August 16, 2023). "무신사, 신규 앰버서더로 SM 보이그룹 '라이즈' 선정" [Musinsa selects SM boy group 'Riize' as new ambassador]. Asia Economy (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Naver.
  22. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (August 25, 2023). "SM 신인 라이즈, 화장품 모델 꿰찼다…데뷔 전부터 인기 폭발" [SM newcomer Riize gets a cosmetic modeling gig... Popular even before debut]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023 – via Naver.
  23. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  24. ^ Peak chart positions on the Oricon Albums Chart:
  25. ^ Cumulative Korean sales for Get a Guitar:
  26. ^ Cumulative Japanese sales for Get a Guitar:
  27. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
  28. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
  29. ^ Peak chart positions on Dutch Global Top 40:
  30. ^ "Billboard Japan Download Songs [2023/09/13 付け]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  31. ^ Jinooya Makes [@jinooyamakes] (August 6, 2023). "'SIREN' - RIIZE; @riize_official; Directed by Jinooya Makes". Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Instagram.
  32. ^ Jinooya Makes [@Jinooya Makes] (August 21, 2023). "'Memories' - RIIZE; @riize_official; Directed by Jinooya Makes". Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Instagram.
  33. ^ Jinooya Makes [@jinooyamakes] (September 4, 2023). "'Get A Guitar' - RIIZE; @riize_official; Directed by Jinooya Makes". Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Instagram.
  34. ^ Yoon, Ki-baek (October 10, 2023). "세븐틴, '2023 TMA' 이견 없는 대상 [종합]" [Seventeen, '2023 TMA' an undisputed favorite [Full story]]. Edaily. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023 – via Naver.
  35. ^ "Jimin & Tomorrow X Together Lead Nominations for 2023 MAMA Awards (Full List)". Billboard. October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
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