The group RIIZE (SME) has begun a soaring flight in domestic and international charts toward 'One Top' (2025) simultaneously with the release of their first regular album.
The title track 'Fly Up' of RIIZE's first regular album, released on 19th, not only ranked No. 3 on Melon's TOP100, No. 1 on HOT100, No. 1 in Bugs' real-time chart, and No. 1 in Vibe's rapid rise but also successfully entered the Melon TOP100 chart with all 9 other tracks, proving RIIZE's hot popularity.
In addition, this album secured the No. 1 spot on QQ Music's digital album sales chart, China's largest music platform, since the pre-sale period and recorded No. 1 within 5 minutes of its release, receiving a 'Platinum' certification given for sales exceeding 1 million yuan. It also gained positive responses in Japan, ranking No. 1 on the real-time rapid rise chart of local platform AWA, No. 2 on the RecoChoku daily album ranking, and No. 4 on Line Music's real-time album TOP100.
RIIZE held their first regular album release showcase on 19th at 5 p.m. at Blue Square SOL Travel Hall in Seoul, connecting with fans from 130 regions worldwide via live streaming through YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse RIIZE channel. They captivated the audience by unveiling the stage for the title track 'Fly Up,' reminiscent of a 'youth musical' in RIIZE style, and the charismatic performance of the track 'Bag Bad Back.'
On this day, RIIZE recalled the moment they first heard 'Fly Up,' saying, "Everyone thought, 'This is it.' I wanted to show it as soon as possible," and added, "I am more excited and looking forward to this comeback after 11 months. I will work hard to repay the support you've given me after waiting so long, so please cheer for us and enjoy it. Let's go until the end."
RIIZE's first regular album 'ODYSSEY' is an album that firmly defines RIIZE's identity as an artist, consisting of a total of 10 tracks that encapsulate RIIZE's unique genre 'emotional pop.'
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