RIIZE Members Profile & Facts

RIIZE members are Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Seunghan, Sohee, and Anton. The seven-member Kpop boy group debuted on 4 September, 2023 with the single album, ‘Get A Guitar‘ under SM Entertainment.

RIIZE Profile

Debut	4th September, 2023
Active Years	2023–present
RIIZE Members	Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Seunghan, 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.
– RIIZE members Eunseok and Seunghan have been a part of SM Rookies.
– According to SM Entertainment, the group will be producing emotional pop music to resonate with current youth.

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. 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

6. 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

7. 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

RIIZE Photos

RIIZE FAQs

1. How old are the RIIZE members? (oldest to youngest)

RIIZE members’ ages and birthdays are as follows:

– Shotaro was born on November 25, 2000, and is 23 years old.
– Eunseok was born on March 19, 2001, and is 23 years old.
– Sungchan was born on September 13, 2001, and is 23 years old.
– Wonbin was born on March 2, 2002, and is 22 years old.
– Seunghan was born on October 2, 2003, and is 20 years old.
– Sohee was born on November 21, 2003, and is 20 years old.
– Anton was born on March 21, 2004, and is 20 years old.

2. How tall are the RIIZE members? (tallest to shortest)

RIIZE members’ heights are the following from tallest to shortest:

– Anton’s height is 186 cm (6’1”).
– Sungchan’s height is 185.2 cm (6’0”).
– Seunghan’s height is 179 cm (5’10”).
– Sohee’s height is 179 cm (5’10”).
– Eunseok’s height is 179 cm (5’10”).
– Shotaro’s height is 178 cm (5’10”).
– Wonbin’s height is not known.

3. Where are the RIIZE members from? (ethnicity & nationality)

RIIZE members’ nationality & ethnicity are as follows:

– Shotaro is Japanese by ethnicity and nationality.
– Eunseok is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Sungchan is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Wonbin is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Seunghan is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Sohee is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Anton is South Korean by ethnicity and Korean-American nationality.

All RIIZE members are South Korean except Shotaro who is Japanese and Anton who is Korean-American.

4. Which member of RIIZE fell into controversy?

Sohee became a target of controversy on August 1st, 2023.

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