RIIZE Rises to New Heights with First North American Tour

K-pop group RIIZE is gearing up for an exciting new chapter as they prepare to embark on their first North American tour. The six-member boy band, consisting of Sungchan, Shotaro, Eunseok, Wonbin, Anton, and Sohee, will kick off their "Riizing Loud" tour on October 30th in Rosemont, Illinois, in support of their debut studio album "Odyssey."

The group is eager to experience the unique energy of their American fans, with member Shotaro noting the "completely different" vibe they encountered at the Austin City Limits festival, where RIIZE became the first K-pop act to perform. For Anton, who spent much of his childhood in New Jersey, the New York City stop on the tour will be a homecoming of sorts, though he admits to feeling "nervous" about performing for his family and friends for the first time.

The members have also opened up about the challenges they faced as a group, including the controversial departure of former member Seunghan in 2023. Just three months into their career, Seunghan's personal life issues led to his temporary removal from the group, followed by a brief reinstatement and then a permanent exit. While a portion of their fanbase, known as BRIIZE, protested the decision, the remaining members have moved forward and are glad to see Seunghan thriving as a solo artist.

As RIIZE stands at a pivotal transition in their career, the group is focused on the future, with plans to release new music on November 24th and a highly anticipated first stadium show at Tokyo Dome scheduled for next February. With their bond stronger than ever, the members are determined to continue "rising as a team" and delivering unforgettable performances for their growing global fanbase.