RIIZE is a six-member Kpop boy group under SM Entertainment. The group consists of Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton. They initially debuted as a seven-member group on 4 September, 2023 with the single album, ‘Get A Guitar‘
RIIZE Profile
| Debut | 4th September, 2023 |
| Active Years | 2023–present |
| RIIZE Members | Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, Anton |
| Genre | Emotional Pop |
| Status | Active |
| Label | SM Entertainment |
| Oldest Member | Shotaro (쇼타로) |
| Youngest Member | Anton (안톤) |
| Fandom Name | BRIIZE (브리즈) |
| Type | Kpop Boy Group |
RIIZE Facts:
– RIIZE stands for Rise & Realize which basically accounts for each member to ‘rise and realize their dreams together’.
– Shotaro and Sungchan used to be in NCT and left the group in May 2023.
– The group is the first boy group from SM Entertainment in the last seven years.
– They have become the most followed K-pop group on Instagram in the first 24 hours.
– Eunseok and Seunghan have been a part of SM Rookies.
– Seunghan left the group on October 13, 2024 after a year long hiatus for the sake of the group because he was facing backlash from toxic fans as Seunghan’s past (pre-debut) photo with his then girlfriend went viral online.
WEBSITE
riizeofficial.com
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: riize_official
Youtube: Official_RIIZE
Twitter: riize_official
TikTok: riize_official
Facebook: RIIZE.official
Weibo: riize
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music
RIIZE Members Profile
1. Shotaro
| Stage Name | Shotaro (쇼타로) |
| Birth Name | Osaki Shotaro (大崎将太郎) |
| Position | n/a |
| Birthday | November 25th, 2000 |
| Active Years | 2020–present |
| Age | 23 (in Nov 2023) |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Height | 178 cm (5’10”) |
| Weight | n/a |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | A |
Shotaro Facts:
– He was chosen by the members to be the most fashionable for dance practices. (Buzzfeed UK)
– Wonbin said that Shotaro has the prettiest eyes among the members. (hello82)
– Sohee picked him as the member whose first and current impressions are the same.
– Eunseok’s nickname for him is “Taro-kun”.
– Sungchan has him saved in his phone as “Shotaro hyung”. (K-POP ON! Spotify)
– He has the most aegyo according to the members.
Read more facts about Shotaro
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
2. Eunseok
| Stage Name | Eunseok (은석) |
| Birth Name | Song Eunseok (송은석) |
| Position | Visual |
| Birthday | March 19th, 2001 |
| Active Years | 2022–present |
| Age | 22 (in Jan 2023) |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Height | 179 cm (5’10”) |
| Weight | 60 kg (130) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | AB |
Eunseok Facts:
– Similarities that he has with Anton are that they are both first born, they both have a younger brother and they are almost the same height. (hello82)
– Shotaro has him saved in his phone as “Respectable Eunseok-sama”. (K-POP ON! Spotify)
– He is the best cook in the group, along with Wonbin, according to Shotaro.
– He is a positive member of the group with an optimistic attitude. (Riize Sohu Korea)
Read more facts about Eunseok
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
3. Sungchan
| Stage Name | Sungchan (성찬) |
| Birth Name | Jung Sung Chan (정성찬) |
| Position | n/a |
| Birthday | September 13th, 2001 |
| Active Years | 2020–present |
| Age | 22 (in Jan 2023) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Height | 185.2 cm (6’9”) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
Sungchan Facts:
– He is the most knowledgeable about the latest trends among the members. (Buzzfeed UK)
– If he had to describe Riize in 3 words, he would choose “Growth, Realisation, BRIIZE”. (RCTI Go Spot)
– He would have the role of the driver if the members went on a road trip.
– He is the tallest among the group members.
– Eunseok calls him “Sunchan-jjing”. (hello82)
– He is responsible for creating a hyper atmosphere in the group. (Sohu Korea)
Read more facts about Sungchan
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music
4. Wonbin
| Stage Name | Wonbin (원빈) |
| Birth Name | Park Wonbin (박원빈) |
| Position | Center |
| Birthday | March 2nd, 2002 |
| Active Years | 2020–present |
| Age | 21 (in Jan 2023) |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Height | n/a |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | AB |
Wonbin Facts:
– He was a hidden member and was only revealed after his debut. (Twitter post)
– Sungchan said that he has the best style.
– Eunseok calls him “Wonban-ah”.
– A senior artist that he wants to be friends with is EXO’s KAI because he wants to dance with him. (hello82)
– The item that he would be devastated about if it got lost is his star-shaped necklace that his parents made for him. The necklace has his parents’ initials on it.
– Sungchan has him saved in his phone as “Park Wonbin”. (K-POP ON! Spotify)
– He is the best cook of the group, along with Eunseok, according to Shotaro.
– If he could have a superpower, he would choose teleportation.
– He chose 🎸 emoji for himself because he plays the guitar well. (Riize Intro)
– He is the perfectionist of the group. (Sohu Korea)
Read more facts about Wonbin
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
5. Sohee
| Stage Name | Sohee (소희) |
| Birth Name | Lee Sohee (이소희) |
| Position | Main Vocalist |
| Birthday | November 21st, 2003 |
| Active Years | 2020–present |
| Age | 20 (in Jan 2023) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Height | 179 cm (5’10”) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
Sohee Facts:
– He was chosen to be the least fashionable for dance practices. (Buzzfeed UK)
– 💂is the emoji he chose for himself because he stands up like the guard’s hat in the morning. (Riize Intro)
– He has the best lung capacity among the members. (hello82)
– The nickname Eunseok picked for him is “Cutie Sohee”.
– Sungchan has him saved in his phone as just “Sohee”. (K-POP ON! Spotify)
– His charming point is the beauty marks on his face.
– His specialty is singing.
– He is a cheerful member of the group. (Sohu Korea)
Read more facts about Sohee
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
6. Anton
| Stage Name | Anton (안톤) |
| Birth Name | Lee Chanyoung (이찬영) |
| Position | Maknae |
| Birthday | March 21st, 2004 |
| Active Years | 2020–present |
| Age | 19 (in Jan 2023) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Height | 186 cm (6’1”) |
| Weight | 44 kg (97 lbs) |
| Nationality | American |
| Blood Type | n/a |
Anton Facts:
– He was chosen as the member who knows the most languages. (Buzzfeed UK)
– He is the most active in the Riize group chat.
– The hardest dance move in “Get A Guitar” according to him is when Shotaro jumps. (hello82)
– He was chosen as the most passionate about food.
– He sang “Rewrite The Stars” for his last monthly evaluation.
– Eunseok’s nickname for him is “Chanyoung-Chanyougee”.
– He would describe the group in 3 words as “Riize As One”. (K-POP ON! Spotify)
– Shotaro has him saved in his phone as “Anton Lee ❤”.
Read more facts about Anton
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
Former Members:
7. Seunghan
| Stage Name | Seunghan (승한) |
| Birth Name | Hong Seunghan (홍승한) |
| Position | n/a |
| Birthday | October 2nd, 2003 |
| Active Years | 2020–present |
| Age | 20 (in Jan 2023) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Height | 179 cm (5’10”) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
Seunghan Facts:
– He got the most votes as the fastest learner of choreography. (Buzzfeed UK)
– The artist he wants to do the “Get A Guitar” challenge with is U-KNOW. (hello82)
– His favorite facial feature is his cheeks.
– He chose 🫧 for his representative emoji because he thought it was pretty and eye-catching. (Riize Intro)
– If he had to live in another member’s body for a day, he would choose Shotaro because of his cuteness. (K-POP ON! Spotify)
Read more facts about Seunghan
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
RIIZE Photos
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