The Idol Group 'RIIZE' Kicks off the 'SM 3.0' Era https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001073024 The Rookie Group 'RIIZE' Opens the 'SM 3.0' Era. RIIZE, a name that combines the English words 'Rise' and 'Realize,' carries the meaning of a team that grows together and realizes dreams. Comprised of seven members, from the oldest Shota to Eunseok, Seongchan, Wonbin, Seunghan, Sohee, and the youngest Anton, they possess both talent and visuals. https://www.mk.co.kr/star/musics/view/2023/09/670959/ On the 4th, a showcase was held to commemorate the release of RIIZE's first single album, 'Get A Guitar.' Kim Hyungkook and Director Lee Sangmin attended the event. Before RIIZE made their appearance, Kim Hyungkook and Director Lee Sangmin took the stage to reveal the group's birth story. Director Lee Sangmin said, "The essence of these seven members is 'growth,' and I personally created the name RIIZE." Kim Hyungkook explained, "These seven members, who perfectly align with SM's essence of delivering good music, are here to encapsulate their growth journey into great music. This marks the beginning of an emotional pop artist." https://news.nate.com/view/20230904n26162?mid=e1100 Kim Hyungkook also announced, "We will release two new singles sequentially in November and December this year. The songs are already prepared. Please look forward to RIIZE's emotional pop. They have signed a pre-debut contract with the global record label RCA, a subsidiary of Sony Music." According to Director Lee Sangmin, new albums and various performances are also scheduled for the first quarter of next year." https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023052417010691054 Furthermore, Shota, who redebuted from NCT to RIIZE, expressed, "It was an honor to be part of NCT. As RIIZE, I will show a new side of myself, so please support us. We, as well as the fans, have all been eagerly awaiting this debut. I hope we can walk a good path while growing together with our fans." Seongchan added, "My time in NCT was also an honor and had significance. Even a few days ago, when I went to a music broadcast, I received a lot of support from NCT members. All seven members of RIIZE have various charms, so please look forward to it." https://news.nate.com/view/20230823n02452 https://twitter.com/RIIZE_official The album was produced with the theme of the time the members spent together preparing for their debut. It includes two songs : the inspirational track "Get A Guitar" and the song "Memories" that reflects on memories and new beginnings. These songs mark the beginning of RIIZE's distinctive genre, "Emotional Pop." All right reserved Stay14 Bespoke Sources : https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001073024
