Global K-Pop’s New Standard: RIIZE Announces Surprise Comeback With Mini Album No. 2

Global K-Pop’s New Standard: RIIZE Makes a Surprise Comeback With Mini Album No. 2

RIIZE, the group RIIZE, will make a surprise comeback to the global music market next month with the release of mini album No. 2 “II” on the 15th. SM Entertainment said on the 22nd that the group will introduce a new album for the first time in seven months, following the single “Fame” released in November last year.

A return after seven months—Proving a musical evolution with RIIZE’s mini album No. 2 “II”
This new release features a total of six tracks, including the title track “Do your dance”. It is expected to become an album that most directly captures the distinctive musical color RIIZE is pursuing.

Official Invitation to the Taibei Dome and Praise From Overseas Major Media… An Overwhelming Global Ripple Effect

Ahead of its full-fledged comeback, RIIZE continues its sweeping global presence. On the 24th, the group will take the mound after receiving an official invitation to a game featuring the Brothers, a team in Taiwan’s professional baseball league, at the Taibei Dome in Taiwan. That day, the members are set to deliver special ceremonial first pitches and celebratory performances that will overwhelm the venue, meeting the explosive expectations of local fandom.

Selected by U.K. outlet “Guitar.com” — The only K-pop act to become an Asian rising artist
RIIZE’s potential is drawing focused attention from overseas major media outlets. The prestigious U.K. guitar specialist magazine “Guitar.com” has singled out RIIZE as the “Asia’s rising guitar artist to watch in 2026”, announcing the selection outright. It is an unusual achievement, the only K-pop artist to make the list, clearly showing that RIIZE’s strong global influence is expanding worldwide.