The group RIIZE (affiliated with SME) demonstrated its assertive 'ONE TOP' artist aspect, surpassing rising in Japan.
According to the announcement from the Japan Record Association last week, RIIZE's debut song 'Get A Guitar' has received a gold certification in the streaming sector, which is awarded for cumulative streaming figures exceeding 50 million as of July. This adds significance as it is a record set by the first K-pop boy group to debut after 2023.
The first single album title track 'Get A Guitar', released in September 2023 by RIIZE, has gained worldwide music fans' love with its funky music and foot-tapping point choreography. It achieved 100 million streams on Spotify in 2024, appeared on Melon's comprehensive annual chart, and has maintained 15 consecutive months on the monthly chart, demonstrating sustained popularity.
Thus, RIIZE has established a track record of consistent growth each year, beginning with the selection as 'Best 3 New Artist' in the Asia sector at the 38th Japan Gold Disc Awards, followed by receiving a platinum certification (over 250,000 copies) for the 2024 debut single 'Lucky' and a gold certification (over 100,000 copies) for the first regular album 'ODYSSEY' in 2025 based on cumulative shipments of singles and albums.
RIIZE is meeting fans on its first world tour 'RIIZING LOUD', which travels through 22 regions worldwide. After successfully concluding a performance at the NTSU Arena in Taipei on August 30, it will continue the excitement with performances scheduled at the Tokyo National Yoyogi Gymnasium, Hall 1, from September 13 to 15.
[Photo provided by SME.]
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