RIIZE and Chotokkyu performed at the charity festival 'The BLUE HAPPY FESTIVAL 2024' held at Pia Arena MM on October 17! Before the performance, a press conference was held where each group talked about their enthusiasm for the performance. [PHOTO] RIIZE appeared in casual attire, saying, 'I’m happy to perform with Chotokkyu.' On this day, RIIZE appeared in blue costumes, the theme color of the performance, and greeted the MC in fluent Japanese, saying, 'Thank you for having us.' Sonchan expressed his feelings about the performance, saying, 'We are very honored to participate in the event 'Blue Mac Day.' I heard many fans are coming to today’s live, so we want to show a wonderful stage.' Wonbin also conveyed his current feelings, saying, 'It’s been a while since we could show the stage to everyone in Japan since the August hall tour, so I’m very excited and looking forward to it. I’ll do my best!' Shoutaro, the only Japanese member, commented on his first collaboration with Chotokkyu, saying, 'I’ve been watching Chotokkyu since I was in Japan, so I feel very honored to be able to perform together like this. I would be happy if we could collaborate again when we are active in Japan.' When he heard from the MC that Chotokkyu praised him as 'cool' at the previous press conference, he smiled and said, 'Really? I’m happy because Chotokkyu is really cool too.' In line with 'The BLUE HAPPY FESTIVAL 2024', there was a question about 'Which member do you think looks best in blue?' Eunsok commented, 'Today, I think Sohee looks very good in the blue costume.' Anton said, 'RIIZE’s team color is orange, but we’ve talked about how we like blue and sky blue. I think blue represents hope, so it fits perfectly with this event.' Recently, RIIZE appeared in a TV commercial for Blue Mac Day, which became a hot topic. In response, Shoutaro expressed his joy, saying, 'I’m really happy to hear from friends, 'I saw the CM' and 'Your voice is playing at McDonald’s.' Sohee conveyed to Japanese fans who will visit McDonald’s on Blue Mac Day on October 20, 'Thank you for your interest in Blue Mac Day. I hope many people will come in the future.' Anton said, 'As performers and through social media, we’ve been informing many people about this event. We want many people to know about it, so please tell those around you to participate in this charity event.' In September, RIIZE debuted in Japan and delighted many fans. Eunsok mentioned, 'The first thing that comes to mind about the most memorable event this year is the fan concert.' He emphasized, 'We made many memories and became close with the Japanese BRIIZE while touring Japan.' Wonbin agreed, saying, 'I also think it’s the fan concert. I received good energy from the fans and was able to create wonderful memories, so it still remains in my memory.' With their first title program starting, attention is also focused on their new challenges. Sonchan revealed what he wants to challenge in 2025, saying, 'In 2024, we were able to meet many BRIIZE while touring. In 2025, I want to meet even more BRIIZE while touring in larger venues.' Shoutaro also commented, 'Since 2025 is the new year, I want to switch my mindset and work hard to be active worldwide,' expressing his determination, 'In Japan, I want to aim for stadiums and Tokyo Dome.' 'The BLUE HAPPY FESTIVAL 2024' is the first charity festival held this year, born from Blue Mac Day. A portion of the proceeds from this festival will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan, which operates the Ronald McDonald House.
The MBC Virtual Live Festival with Coupang Play will be hosted by Kang Seung-yoon, Mimi, Jungwoo, and Jani on October 18-19. The festival will feature performances from various artists, including &TEAM, NMIXX, and IZ*ONE's Choi Yena. Tickets go on sale on October 11 via the Coupang Play app.
To celebrate their 2nd anniversary, RIIZE donated 100 million won, while their fan club BRIIZE raised an additional 4 million won through an online QR donation campaign. The total of 104 million won will support medical expenses for children from low-income families, particularly those needing treatment for pediatric cancer and rare diseases. This initiative reflects RIIZE's ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable youth since their debut in 2023.
The 'ACON 2025' festival, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Asia Artist Awards, has announced its lineup featuring artists like AHOF, ATEEZ, and more. Scheduled for December 7 at Kaohsiung National Stadium, the event promises a variety of performances and collaborations, with MCs including Lee Jun-young and Shuhua. The awards ceremony will take place on December 6, showcasing a star-studded cast.
On their 2nd anniversary, RIIZE members shared heartfelt reflections on their journey, growth, and the strong bond with their fans, BRIIZE. They celebrated achievements like winning multiple awards and releasing successful albums, while expressing excitement for future projects and tours. The members emphasized gratitude and the importance of their fans in their success, looking forward to creating more memories together.
The Asia Artist Awards 2025 has announced its lineup, featuring artists such as MONSTA X and actors like Sato Takeru. The event, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will take place on December 6 in Kaohsiung. MONSTA X will debut their new mini-album, while other artists like KiiiKiii and WOODZ have also gained significant recognition this year.
RIIZE's highly anticipated first variety show, '#ライバケ -RIIZE VACATION-', premieres on October 3 at 11:30 PM on Fuji TV TWO. The show features the members enjoying a vacation in Japan, starting with a day of fun at Fuji-Q Highland. Viewers can expect to see a different side of RIIZE. Monthly recaps will air on Fuji TV starting October 26.
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