5th Gen · Boy Group
RIIZE 라이즈
Six-member SM Entertainment boy group built around "Emotional Pop"—live-instrument funk grooves, UK garage, and nostalgic Y2K boy-band melodies. Followed 1st studio album ODYSSEY (2025) with 2nd EP II in June 2026.
- Debut
- 2023-09-04
- Generation
- 5th Gen
- Active Roster
- 6 Members
- Agency
- SM Entertainment
- Fandom
- BRIIZE
- Structure
- Fluid Roles
Status Note Active 6-member lineup (former member Seunghan departed Oct 2024). Released 1st full album ODYSSEY (May 2025) and 2nd EP II (June 2026).
01 / Roster
Members (6)
| Member | Born | Nationality | Roles | Specs | Career Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotaro | 2000-11-25 | Japanese | Main Dancer, Rapper | — | EXPG-trained street dance ace from Kanagawa who debuted in NCT U ("Make A Wish") before anchoring RIIZE’s choreography. |
| Eunseok | 2001-03-19 | South Korean | Vocalist | — | Street-cast four separate times by SM scouts before joining SM Rookies; anchors RIIZE’s warm lower-mid vocal harmonies. |
| Sungchan | 2001-09-13 | South Korean | Rapper | 185 cm | Former SBS Inkigayo MC and NCT alum who transitioned alongside Shotaro to launch RIIZE in 2023. |
| Wonbin | 2002-03-02 | South Korean | Center, Vocalist, Dancer | — | Ulsan native cast via Instagram DM who plays electric guitar onstage and fronts campaigns for ETUDE. |
| Sohee | 2003-11-21 | South Korean | Main Vocalist | — | Effortless fifth-octave tenor who carries RIIZE’s soaring bridges ("Love 119", "Impossible") and co-hosted M Countdown. |
| Anton | 2004-03-21 | Korean-American | Vocalist, Maknae | 184 cm | Raised in New Jersey as a competitive junior swimmer and cellist; son of legendary Korean producer Yoon Sang. |
02 / Essential Listening
Where to Start with RIIZE
- Watch ↗Get A Guitar
Funky retro-guitar debut single that stayed on Korean digital charts for over a year.
- Watch ↗Boom Boom Bass
Infectious slap-bass pop showcase highlighting RIIZE’s rhythmic footwork.
- Watch ↗Impossible
Euphoric house-dance track pairing Sohee’s vocals with non-stop house choreography.
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