# Riize

Riize (Korean: 라이즈; RR: Raijeu; stylized in all caps; pronounced as "Rise") is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton. Originally a seven-piece ensemble, Seunghan departed from the group in October 2024. They debuted on September 4, 2023, with the single album Get a Guitar.

## 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".

## History
### 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. On July 1, 2022, SM Entertainment introduced Shohei, Eunseok, and Seunghan as part of their SM Rookies lineup. In November 2022, it was announced that they would star in the reality show Welcome to NCT Universe, hosted by Shotaro and Sungchan.
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.
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, and that Shohei would not be debuting. On July 11, it was reported that the seven-member boy group were filming their debut music video for a projected September debut. 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. On July 31, SM confirmed that the group would debut as "Riize" in September. On August 1, the member profiles of all seven members were revealed, alongside the group's Instagram.

### 2023: Debut, "Talk Saxy", and Seunghan's hiatus

On August 7, 2023, SM Entertainment announced that the group would be making their debut on September 4 with the release of their first single album, Get a Guitar. 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.
On August 19, Riize released the web novel Rise & Realize ahead of the group's debut, in collaboration with Kakao Entertainment. Ahead of its release, Riize performed "Memories" and "Siren" at KCON LA on August 20. Riize released their pre-release single "Memories" on August 21. On September 4, SM Entertainment announced that Riize had signed a contract with RCA Records for their promotion and activities in the United States. At the debut showcase "Riizing Day: Riize Premiere", Riize announced their official fan club name to Sunz, which changes to Briize two days later due to potential negative interpretations of the name "Sunz." On September 7, the group made their official broadcast debut on Mnet's M Countdown where they performed "Get a Guitar", "Memories", and "Siren".
On October 22, it was announced that Riize would have their first comeback with the single "Talk Saxy" on October 27.
On November 22, SM announced that Seunghan would be put on indefinite hiatus due to rumors surrounding him. Due to this issue, SM said that they plan to submit a complaint to the police and are considering taking further legal measures against the leakers who are said to have spread false information to intentionally cause misunderstandings.

### 2024–present: "Love 119", Japanese debut, Riizing, and Seunghan's departure

On January 5, 2024, Riize released their single "Love 119", and achieved their first music show win on January 18 episode of Mnet's M Countdown, as well as January 21 episode of SBS' Inkigayo. The group also released a Japanese version of the single on January 24, which marked their Japanese debut.
Riize released the full version of their pre-debut teaser "Siren" on April 3. The single is part of their first EP Riizing, which was released on June 17. They have released four more singles ahead of the EP's release; "Impossible" on April 18, and "9 Days", "Honestly", and "One Kiss" on April 29. The group also announced the dates for their fan-con tour Riizing Day, with shows scheduled between May 4 to August 31 across 9 countries.
On September 2, SM announced that Riize would be releasing their first repackage EP Riizing: Epilogue on September 4, 2024, along with its lead single "Combo". This date also marks the group's first debut anniversary.
On October 11, SM confirmed that Seunghan would be returning to group activities, including the group's "next chapter", scheduled to begin in November. Seunghan had been on hiatus from group activities since November 2023 due to released photos and videos showing him in a bed with a woman and smoking a cigarette prior to his debut. Two days after, amid backlash from South Korean fans, SM announced that Seunghan would be leaving the group and that Riize would continue as a six-member ensemble. The announcement was met with counter-backlash, mainly from international fans of the group, who criticized a perceived toxic cancel culture among South Korean fans and organized boycotts of the group's music and merchandise, with many K-pop stores joining.

## Other ventures
### Endorsements

On August 16, 2023, Riize was selected by the Korean online fashion store Musinsa as its new ambassador. On August 25, domestic skincare brand UIQ selected Riize as its exclusive model. On December 11, luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton selected Riize as its house ambassadors.
On March 25, 2024, the Korean cosmetics brand Etude House selected Riize as its new models for "Overglow Tint". On April 18, The Coca-Cola Company's beverage brand Fanta selected Riize as its new brand model. In May, Riize has been selected as an ambassador for Nabati Richeese.
On March 6, 2025, Riize was selected by the lifestyle brand National Geographic Apparel as its 2025 spring campaign model. On the same day, Riize became the brand ambassador for footwear brand Crocs in Japan.

### Philanthropy

On January 21, 2025, Riize donated ₩100 million (US$87,416) to Walking with Us, a social welfare corporation that supports arts and culture programs for underprivileged children and youth, under the group's fanclub Briize.

## Public image

Riize was introduced as a group who focuses on "Emotional Pop" genre, a unique genre that expresses a variety of emotions through songs, which captures inspiration from everyday experiences in music.

## Discography
### Extended plays

List of EPs, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
| Title | Details | KOR | JPN | JPN Hot | US Sales | US World | Sales | Certifications |
| Riizing | Released: June 17, 2024 Labels: SM, RCA Formats: CD, digital download, streaming | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | KOR: 1,344,868 JPN: 64,074 | KMCA: 3× Platinum |

### Reissues

List of reissues, showing selected details, selected chart positions, sales figures, and certifications :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
| Title | Details | KOR | JPN | Sales | Certifications |
| Riizing: Epilogue | Released: September 4, 2024 Labels: SM, RCA Formats: CD, digital download, streaming | 1 | 2 | KOR: 345,196 JPN: 30,159 | KMCA: Platinum |

### Single albums

List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
| Title | Details | KOR | JPN | Sales | Certifications |
| Get a Guitar | Released: September 4, 2023 Labels: SM, RCA Formats: CD, digital download, streaming | 1 | 2 | KOR: 1,069,611 JPN: 61,197 | KMCA: Million |

### Singles
#### Korean singles

List of Korean singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, sales figures and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | KOR Songs | JPN Comb. | JPN Hot | NLD Glo. | NZ Hot | UK Dig. | WW Excl. US | Sales | Album |
| "Memories" | 2023 | 99 | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | Get a Guitar |
| "Get a Guitar" | 2023 | 11 | — | — | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | Get a Guitar |
| "Talk Saxy" | 2023 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Riizing |
| "Love 119" | 2024 | 5 | — | — | 74 | — | 20 | — | 127 | — | Riizing |
| "Siren" | 2024 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | JPN: 1,392 (dig.) | Riizing |
| "Impossible" | 2024 | 26 | 15 | 33 | 66 | — | — | — | 135 | JPN: 1,632 (dig.) | Riizing |
| "Boom Boom Bass" | 2024 | 17 | 11 | 40 | 41 | — | — | 76 | 87 | JPN: 1,275 (dig.) | Riizing |
| "Combo" | 2024 | 200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Riizing: Epilogue |
| "Hug" | 2025 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2025 SMTown: The Culture, The Future |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory ||||||||||||

#### Japanese singles

List of Japanese singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, sales figures and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | JPN | JPN Comb. | JPN Hot | Sales | Certifications | Album |
| "Love 119" | 2024 | — | — | 52 | JPN: 1,482 (dig.) | | Non-album singles |
| "Lucky" | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | JPN: 322,872 (phy.) JPN: 1,200 (dig.) | RIAJ: Platinum (phy.) | Non-album singles |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory ||||||||

#### Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Album |
| "Happy! Happy! Happy! " | 2023 | Sealook OST |
| "Look at Me Sealook" | 2023 | Sealook OST |
| "Same Key" | 2024 | Makeup with Mud OST |

### Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Album |
| "9 Days" | 2024 | 164 | Riizing |
| "Honestly" | 2024 | 146 | Riizing |
| "One Kiss" | 2024 | 130 | Riizing |

## Videography
### Music videos

| Title | Year | Director(s) | Notes |
| "Memories" | 2023 | Jinooya Makes | Pre-debut |
| "Get a Guitar" | 2023 | Jinooya Makes | Debut |
| "Talk Saxy" | 2023 | Lafic | |
| "Love 119" | 2024 | Byul Yun | Korean and Japanese versions |
| "Impossible" | 2024 | Jinooya Makes | |
| "One Kiss" | 2024 | Wizard Production | |
| "9 Days" | 2024 | Strtsphr | |
| "Boom Boom Bass" | 2024 | Oui Kim | |
| "Lucky" | 2024 | Cho Joon-koo (AIMUS) | |

### Other videos

| Title | Year | Director(s) | Notes | Ref. |
| "Siren" | 2023 | Jinooya Makes | Performance Video | |
| "Honestly" | 2024 | Kim Nam-suk (SEGAJI) | Live Clip | |

## Concerts and tours
### Concert tours

| Title | Date(s) | Associated album(s) | Location | Shows | Setlist | Ref. |
| Riizing Day | May 4, 2024 – September 15, 2024 | Riizing | South Korea, Japan, Mexico, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia | 31 | Setlist Siren Love 119 Get a Guitar Honestly Be My Next Lucky Memories Combo Rising Sun (TVXQ cover) Talk Saxy 9 Days Impossible Boom Boom Bass Same Key (encore) Happy! Happy! Happy! (encore) One Kiss (encore) | |

### Concert participation

* SM Town Live 2023: SMCU Palace (2023–2024)
* SM Town Live 2025 Tour (2025)

### Opening acts

* IU – H.E.R. World Tour (2024)

## 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 |
| Asian Pop Music Awards | 2023 | Best New Artist (Overseas) | Get a Guitar | Nominated |
| Circle Chart Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year – Streaming Unique Listeners | "Get a Guitar" | Won |
| Circle Chart Music Awards | 2023 | Mubeat Global Choice Award – Male | Riize | Nominated |
| Circle Chart Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year – Album | Get a Guitar | Nominated |
| Circle Chart Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year – Global Streaming | "Get a Guitar" | Nominated |
| D Awards | 2025 | Performance of the Year (Daesang) | Riize | Won |
| D Awards | 2025 | Delights Blue Label | Riize | Won |
| D Awards | 2025 | Best Group | Riize | Won |
| D Awards | 2025 | Best Video | Riize | Won |
| D Awards | 2025 | Best Popularity Award – Boy Group | Riize | Nominated |
| Dong-A.com's Pick | 2023 | Rising Award | Riize | Won |
| The Fact Music Awards | 2023 | Next Leader Award | Riize | Won |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year | Riize | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Next Worldwide Artist | Riize | Won |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Artist of the Year (Bonsang) | Riize | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year – Male | Riize | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | WhosFandom Award | Riize | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Artist of the Year (Bonsang) | Riize | Won |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Best Trend Leader | Riize | Won |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | The Most Prime Group | Riize | Won |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – Africa | Riize | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – Asia | Riize | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – Europe | Riize | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – North America | Riize | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – Oceania | Riize | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – South America | Riize | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | WhosFandom Award – Male | Riize | Nominated |
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2024 | Best New K-pop Artist | Riize | Nominated |
| Japan Golden Disc Awards | 2024 | Best 3 New Artists | Riize | Won |
| Korea First Brand Awards | 2024 | Rookie Male Idol | Riize | Won |
| Korean Music Awards | 2025 | Best K-pop Album | Riizing: Epilogue | Nominated |
| MAMA Awards | 2023 | Favorite New Artist | Riize | Won |
| MAMA Awards | 2023 | Artist of the Year | Riize | Nominated |
| MAMA Awards | 2023 | Best New Male Artist | Riize | Nominated |
| MAMA Awards | 2023 | Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 | Riize | Nominated |
| Melon Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year | Riize | Won |
| Melon Music Awards | 2023 | Favorite Star Award | Riize | Nominated |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Main Award (Bonsang) | Riize | Won |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year | Riize | Won |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Hallyu Special Award | Riize | Nominated |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Popularity Award | Riize | Nominated |