A promotional image for RIIZE's 2nd mini album "II" / Courtesy of SM Entertainment
RIIZE, the SM Entertainment group whose signature "emotional pop" has already secured three consecutive million-selling records, said Friday that it will release its second mini-album, "II," on June 15.
Led by the high-octane title track "Do your dance," the six-track collection comes just seven months after its single "Fame," arriving at a critical juncture as the group enters its fourth year on the global stage.
The upcoming release aims to channel the kinetic energy of RIIZE's recent world tours into a broader, cross-border invitation to the dance floor.
Last May, RIIZE secured its third consecutive million-seller status with its debut studio album, "ODYSSEY." Now entering its fourth year since debut, the group is no longer just chasing trends — it is defining them.
The new six-track mini-album promises a deeper dive into emotional pop — a genre RIIZE has uniquely carved out for itself. The album is led by the title track "Do your dance," an anthem designed to showcase the group’s sharp choreography and raw, experiential growth. According to insiders, "II" reflects the members' direct inspirations from their recent whirlwind world tours and major festival stages.
At midnight, SM Entertainment released a sleek promotional schedule poster across RIIZE’s official channels. Fans can expect a steady drip of teasers starting Monday, including cinematic trailer videos, concept photos and music video previews. Preorders for the physical album opened Friday, sparking online fervor.
Before the album drops, however, the group is taking a quick detour to the baseball diamond. On Sunday, RIIZE will head to the Taipei Dome to throw the ceremonial first pitch and deliver a special congratulatory performance for Taiwan’s CTBC Brothers baseball team.
With a stadium performance in Taipei scheduled for this weekend and a high-stakes rollout underway, RIIZE is no longer merely contending for domestic charts — it is cementing its status as a global touring act.
This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.
Source: Korea Times News
