RIIZE

The name RIIZE combines the words "Rise" and "Realize," symbolizing a team that grows together while achieving its dreams. Source: SM Entertainment / RIIZE Wiki Fandom

RIIZE officially debuted on September 4, 2023, with the single album Get A Guitar. Source: RIIZE Wiki Fandom / SM Entertainment

The group originally debuted with seven members before continuing as six members following Seunghan's departure in October 2024. Source: RIIZE Wiki Fandom / Wikipedia

RIIZE's official fandom name is BRIIZE, representing fans who walk alongside the group like a refreshing breeze throughout their journey. Source: RIIZE Wiki Fandom / Fanwork Korea :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Before BRIIZE was announced, the fandom name was briefly SUNZ for only two days before SM Entertainment changed it. Source: Soompi / RIIZE Wiki Fandom :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Two members, Shotaro and Sungchan, previously debuted in NCT before re-debuting as members of RIIZE. Source: RIIZE Wiki Fandom / Wikipedia :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Shotaro and Sungchan shared a dorm room during their entire time as NCT members before joining RIIZE together. Source: Kpop Profiles

Eunseok trained the longest among the members, spending approximately six years as an SM trainee before debut. Source: Kpop Profiles

Wonbin was recruited through an Instagram direct message and eventually became RIIZE's center, visual, lead vocalist, and dancer. Source: DK Blog

Sohee originally had no clear career plans in high school until he followed his younger sister to a vocal academy and discovered his singing talent. Source: Kpop Profiles

Anton is the son of legendary Korean musician and producer Yoon Sang and actress Shim Hye Jin. Source: KbizoOm / Kpop Profiles

Before becoming an idol, Anton ranked first in New Jersey swimming and finished among the top junior swimmers in the United States. Source: KSTAR-WIKI / Kpop Profiles

Shotaro worked professionally as a backup dancer in Japan before joining SM Entertainment. Source: KbizoOm / Kpop Profiles

RIIZE was introduced as an "emotional pop" group, a genre focused on expressing everyday emotions and experiences through music. Source: Reuters / SM Entertainment :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

RIIZE became Louis Vuitton House Ambassadors only three months after debut, an unusually fast achievement for a rookie group. Source: Teen Vogue :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

The members collectively speak Korean, Japanese, and English, helping RIIZE connect with a global fanbase. Source: Member Profiles

RIIZE's Japanese debut single Lucky was released on September 5, 2024. Source: KProfiles :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

The group became the first K-pop act to perform at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Source: People Magazine

RIIZE's first full-length album Odyssey was released in 2025 and helped launch their first major world tour, RIIZING LOUD. Source: Reuters / Wikipedia :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Anton once revealed that Los Angeles feels like RIIZE's "hometown" because the group filmed parts of their debut content there before officially launching. Source: Reuters :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

As of 2026, RIIZE is considered one of the leading fifth-generation K-pop boy groups and one of SM Entertainment's fastest-growing global acts. Source: Reuters / Kpopping :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}