RIIZE Announces June 15 Comeback With Second Mini Album, First New Music Release in 7 Months Since ‘Fame’

RIIZE Set to Unveil Second Mini Album on June 15, 2026

SM Entertainment has officially announced that RIIZE, a dynamic boy group consisting of six talented members, will release their second mini album on June 15, 2026. This update was confirmed to media outlets on April 24, 2026 (KST), generating excitement among fans and industry insiders alike.

Details on Upcoming Release

The agency stated, “RIIZE will be releasing their second mini album on June 15. Further details regarding the promotional activities will be shared soon, so stay tuned!”As the group approaches this milestone, they are in the final stages of preparation for their highly anticipated comeback.

Time Since Last Release

This forthcoming album will mark RIIZE’s return to the music scene after a seven-month hiatus, following their second single album, Fame, which debuted on November 24, 2025. According to Ktown4U, this project featured three tracks, including the titular lead single. This release came six months after the group’s successful first full-length studio album, ODYSSEY, launched in May 2025.

History of Previous Works

The upcoming mini album will be RIIZE’s first EP since their debut project, RIIZING, released on June 17, 2024. This eight-track record included the hit title track “Boom Boom Bass”and impressively sold over 1 million copies in South Korea within its first week on the charts. Following this success, a repackage titled RIIZING: Epilogue was issued on September 4, 2024, celebrating the group’s first anniversary.

Recent Accomplishments

The announcement of their second mini album follows a period of remarkable achievements for RIIZE. The group recently concluded their inaugural world tour, RIIZING LOUD, which captivated an audience of 420, 000 fans across 21 locations worldwide, wrapping up in March 2026. Notably, RIIZE made history as the first K-pop boy group to perform at Lollapalooza South America, gracing stages in Argentina, Chile, and Brazil, as reported by Allkpop.

International Recognition

Recently, RIIZE garnered further international acclaim when Guitar.com, a UK-based magazine, highlighted them as a rising guitar act to watch in 2026. This acknowledgment is particularly noteworthy as RIIZE is currently the only K-pop group included in this prestigious listing, with members Wonbin and Anton praised for their integration of guitar music into performances and releases.

A Brief Look at RIIZE

RIIZE made their debut on September 4, 2023, under the banner of SM Entertainment with their single album, Get A Guitar. The current lineup features six members: Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton, following the departure of original member Seunghan in October 2024. As of now, no additional specifics regarding the album’s title, tracklist, or promotional events have been revealed, according to Soompi.

Fans can anticipate an exciting chapter ahead for RIIZE as they prepare to unveil their latest music endeavor.

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RIIZE 라이즈 'Fame' MV (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVqEwvbZP30)

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