The first regular album 'ODYSSEY' announced by RIIZE is continuing its success.
RIIZE's first regular album 'ODYSSEY' has recorded sales approaching 1.8 million copies within a week of its release on May 19, becoming a three-time million-seller, conquering the Circle Weekly Chart, ranking first on Hanteo Chart and Hottracks Weekly Album Charts, achieving first place on the Japan Billboard Japan Download Album Chart, taking the top spot on the Line Music Daily Album TOP100, and reaching number one on China's QQ Music Digital Album Sales Chart, gaining high popularity in both domestic and international charts.
In particular, regarding this album, the British music magazine Clash noted in an article titled 'A monumental moment for K-pop icons,' stating, "RIIZE beautifully expresses the complex period of youth filled with agony, freedom, growth, and reflection in the album," and introduced that "RIIZE has proven their ability to resonate with the younger generation by telling authentic stories based on their own experiences through the album."
Furthermore, regarding the title track 'Fly Up,' it conveyed the appreciation point: "It feels as if it has brought Broadway musicals right to life. This song, with its playful guitar melody creating a groove, is perfectly completed with a refined formation achieved with acrobatics and numerous dancers, alongside impressive vocal riffs complementing the ensemble dance performance."
In addition, various media, including the American music channel MTV, public radio broadcaster NPR, entertainment media Entertainment Tonight, and Sweety High, have recommended 'Fly Up' as one of the new songs that should be noted, catching attention from the British Official Charts and the streaming and podcast platform Global Player.
Earlier, RIIZE became the first K-pop boy group to grace the cover of the June issue of the British music magazine Dork, and through various forms of social content released on the official channels of British MTV and the prominent music media NME, they are defining their first regular album 'ODYSSEY' in their own words and conveying a unique charm in the global K-pop scene.
Meanwhile, RIIZE will appear on KBS2TV's 'Music Bank' today (30th) to present the stage for the title track 'Fly UP' and the included song 'Ember to Solar.'
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