RIIZE marks its 2nd anniversary, reflecting on growth, achievements, and the bond with fans, BRIIZE, while looking forward to future endeavors.

Today (4th), RIIZE celebrates its 2nd anniversary and shared their thoughts. Debuting on September 4, 2023, RIIZE expressed diverse emotions through their 1st single 'Get A Guitar', introducing their unique genre 'Emotional Pop'. They showcased energetic performances at music award ceremonies both domestically and internationally, gaining attention. They won a total of 8 trophies, including 4 rookie awards, shining as 'the best newcomer' at that time. In January 2024, they demonstrated their presence as 'rising audio powerhouses' with the single 'Love 119', and in May, they released their first mini-album 'RIIZING'. Their first fan concert tour 'RIIZING DAY' successfully concluded after touring 19 regions worldwide, culminating in a finale performance at Seoul's KSPO Dome on their 1st anniversary. They have shown continuous growth in music, albums, and performances. This year, RIIZE continues to prove their team color of 'growth and realization'. In May, they released their 1st full album 'ODYSSEY', achieving three consecutive million-seller records and setting new personal bests. Starting in July, they launched their first world tour 'RIIZING LOUD', touring 22 regions worldwide, marking new milestones in their growth, leading to increased anticipation for their future activities. -- How do you feel about reaching your 2nd anniversary? Shoutaro: It has been a deeply memorable 2 years. I have grown a lot and experienced so much happiness! The memories of our debut are still vivid, and I feel truly fortunate to have debuted as 'My team' RIIZE. I believe meeting BRIIZE (the fan name) has guided me to a better direction. Thanks to that, I have been able to happily engage in activities while seeing sights I had never seen before. I am sincerely grateful. Eunsook: As RIIZE celebrates its 2nd anniversary, I have created many unforgettable memories. Our bond with BRIIZE has deepened, and I look forward to spending more time together. Seongchan: It feels like just 2 years have passed so quickly. I have been able to grow significantly during this time, and I believe BRIIZE and I have become indispensable to each other. I want to continue to enjoy our time together. Wonbin: I don’t really feel the reality of reaching the 2nd anniversary yet, but in a way, only 2 years have passed, so I am very excited about what I can show in the future. I want to enjoy the stage to create good memories in the days to come! Sohee: I feel like time has passed quickly because I have been busy running with the members and BRIIZE. But it’s only the 2nd anniversary. Even though it seems like we have done a lot, I feel there is still much to achieve and many challenges I want to take on. Anton: Looking back, every moment remains a precious memory for me. I feel that BRIIZE is always watching over my growth, and because of their presence, I can move forward with more confidence. BRIIZE and RIIZE, it has only been 2 years, and we must continue to walk together, so I would be happy if we could support each other! -- When do you feel you have grown the most, and in what ways do you think you have grown? Shoutaro: I think I have grown in every aspect, but the biggest growth has been learning 'how to enjoy the stage'. At the time of debut, I was just working hard, but now I have found my own color and can enjoy it with BRIIZE. Of course, there are still many areas where I need to grow and challenges to face, but my experiences from the first fan concert and solo concert have certainly been a great strength. Eunsook: I believe that experiencing various stages through fan concerts and concerts has led to significant growth. I used to be nervous and lacked composure when standing on stage, but recently I feel I have gradually gained some composure. I hope you can look forward to my future self even more. Seongchan: Through our first world tour 'RIIZING LOUD', I was able to gain a lot of experience on stage. Thanks to that, I feel I have grown in various aspects, not just in performance but also in being able to comment more naturally. Wonbin: Growth is something that I feel in different forms every day rather than at a specific moment. Recently, during concerts, I naturally add ad-libs due to the energy and atmosphere I share with BRIIZE, and I feel that this creates a better stage. However, there are still many things I have not shown yet, so it is still too early to be satisfied. Sohee: There have been many things, but especially during the process of preparing for the 1st full album 'ODYSSEY', I learned a lot of things I didn’t know, and I was able to strongly feel the importance of the mindset and attitude needed for this job and the stage, as well as the value of our fans. Anton: I believe I have grown significantly through the tour experience. I think all the members feel the same way. Haha. Especially during 'RIIZING LOUD', I felt that we are continuing to grow as RIIZE by meeting more BRIIZE members. -- If you could say one compliment to the members you have traveled with so far, what would it be? Shoutaro to Seongchan: Thank you for always making the team atmosphere fun! Thanks to Seongchan's bright energy, the whole team can work in a good atmosphere. Also, as I mentioned in the dorm, your rich expressiveness in every aspect and your constant effort are really cool! Thank you for debuting with me. Let’s continue to see wonderful sights together! Fighting~~! Eunsook to Wonbin: Your efforts to create a good team are really cool. I want to see more of your wonderful self from now on~. Seongchan to Sohee: Sohee has an irreplaceable voice in our team. Also, your performance has grown significantly, and now you are entrusted with important parts, but I want us to continue to grow together without stopping. Wonbin to Anton: When I see you on stage, I’ve gotten used to it and don’t particularly say it, but… you’re really working hard. Sohee to Shoutaro: You’re really cool for being a brother who can return the love you received. Our brother is the best! Anton to Eunsook: Two-toned track cross! Among the members, we always said that Eunsook is stable and good, like a rock. But in reality, I think Eunsook also has tough times. I think it’s wonderful that you overcome that without showing it much. Thank you for being a good older brother and a mood maker in the team (the funny one). Let’s aim for higher heights together! -- What would you like to tell your past self when you celebrated your 1st anniversary, and what would you like to tell your future self when you celebrate your 3rd anniversary? Shoutaro: Taro, in a year, many BRIIZE will love and support you. Just believe in yourself and do your best without rushing. Keep the warm words from BRIIZE in your heart while you work! And Taro on the 3rd anniversary, you must have become a different Taro than now, right? Since you always have strong BRIIZE by your side, let’s keep looking forward and growing~! Eunsook: Eunsook from a year ago, there will be many difficult things ahead, but there will surely be many good things too. But I want you to enjoy everything as an experience. Those who can enjoy are the best. And Eunsook on the 3rd anniversary, I hope you have accumulated many new memories and experiences by then? Are you healthy? I look forward to seeing you grow into a wonderful self. Seongchan: Always be grateful to those around you and act humbly, Seongchan! And Seongchan a year from now! Congratulations on your 3rd anniversary. Thank you for working hard until now. Let’s continue to move forward strongly with gratitude in our hearts without forgetting our original intentions. Wonbin: A year ago, Wonbin, you can do anything well once you get used to it, so you can worry a little less! Many people support you, so just believe in yourself. And future Wonbin, I want you to show more of yourself from now on. For that, research more and practice hard… I know the road to your goals is not easy, but I want you to keep growing without forgetting. Don’t stop, keep running! Sohee: Sohee, you probably think your body is like steel. That’s not true. You need to listen to your older brothers and teachers and manage yourself properly. If you do that, more people will come to love your voice. Above all, take care of yourself. As for your height, just give up. It seems you’ve stopped growing. Future Sohee, I’ll manage myself well now so you won’t have regrets about a year ago… because what I do now creates your future. Anton: Hello, Anton from the first phase. This is Anton from the second phase. Looking back at the anxious and troubled self from when I debuted, I find it endearing. I am still immature and tend to overthink, but I guess that won’t change. However, let’s overcome everything one by one as we have done so far. I’m looking forward to the third phase of Anton! -- Please send a message to all the BRIIZE who always support us. Shoutaro: I am here because of BRIIZE. Let’s continue to create only good memories together. I will work hard to become a strong artist who can show my colorful self! BRIIZE, who gives me happiness, I love you! Eunsook: Thank you, BRIIZE, for always supporting us by our side. If it weren’t for BRIIZE, we wouldn’t be where we are now. Thank you for standing us here for 2 years. I will continue to strive to deliver good influences to BRIIZE, so let’s have fun together for the 3rd anniversary, 4th anniversary, and beyond. I love you~! Seongchan: BRIIZE! Thank you so much for always supporting us. Because BRIIZE is here, I can gain strength even during tough and tiring times. Sometimes, I find myself overthinking and feeling distressed during activities, but every time, I remember BRIIZE and engrave the meaning and reason for my work in my heart again. I am always grateful. Let’s continue to walk together. Wonbin: I wonder if there’s anything more to say, I’m really grateful. I always say this, but without BRIIZE, we wouldn’t exist. Thank you for always shining a light on us, who would be nothing without BRIIZE. Like a ray of light shining at the end of a tunnel, I will continue to run until I reach my goals, so please keep watching over us, BRIIZE! Thank you for always being with us and supporting us. Let’s have fun together from now on! See you later. Sohee: To BRIIZE, who always supports and loves RIIZE~. I think I have opened my heart and started to express myself more compared to when we debuted, but I wonder how BRIIZE feels. However, just like before, we will become closer and strengthen our bond. Nothing can interfere or block our friendship… Never! Anton: To BRIIZE, who always supports us, congratulations on our 2nd anniversary. You must be tired of hearing that time flies, right? Haha. But it’s really true. All the moments that have passed so quickly were for RIIZE and BRIIZE, and I want to feel that there was a reason for both the good and the bad. I hope BRIIZE stays healthy and happy. I am very excited about what kind of story RIIZE and BRIIZE will weave together from now on. Let’s continue to move forward together forever. Thank you.