Released on the 19th, RIIZE's debut album's title track 'Fly Up' soared to the top of various music sites in Korea, hitting 3rd on Melon's TOP100, 1st on HOT100, 1st in real-time on Bugs, and 1st in rapid rise on Vibe, proving RIIZE's hot popularity. Not to mention, all nine other tracks also charted in Melon's TOP100.
Moreover, the album has taken the number one spot on China's largest music platform QQ Music's digital album sales chart from the moment pre-sales began, achieving 'Platinum' certification by surpassing sales of 1 million yuan within just five minutes of release. In Japan, the album received a warm welcome, hitting 1st on AWA's real-time rising chart, 2nd on Recochoku's daily album ranking, and 4th on Line Music's real-time album TOP100.
RIIZE held a showcase to celebrate the release of their first studio album at Seoul's Blue Square SOL Hall on the 19th at 5 PM, which was streamed online via YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse RIIZE channels. They captivated audiences worldwide by premiering the title track 'Fly Up' and the charismatic performance of 'Bag Bad Back', reminiscent of a 'youth musical' in RIIZE style.
Reflecting on the first time they heard 'Fly Up', RIIZE shared, "Everyone thought, 'This is it.' We couldn't wait to show it to you." They added, "Coming back after 11 months feels even more thrilling and anticipated. We'll work hard to repay your long wait, so please support us and enjoy our music. Let's go all the way together."
Meanwhile, RIIZE's debut studio album 'ODYSSEY' firmly establishes their identity as artists, featuring a total of 10 tracks that encapsulate their unique genre of 'emotional pop'.
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)