RIIZE sold more than 1.79 million copies of their debut studio album in its first week, setting a benchmark that now anchors their next release cycle. SM Entertainment announced on Monday that the six-member group will release its second full-length album in spring 2027. Ahead of that LP, the group will issue a prologue single on Oct. 26 to begin their rollout. The agency confirmed the timetable through a video presentation shown to attendees at the conclusion of the group's third anniversary fan meeting in Incheon.
The announcement followed the group's direct comments to their fandom during the weekend gathering at Inspire Arena. "It has 'already' been three years, yet it also feels like 'just' three years," the group said on stage, expressing their desire to perform together through their 300th anniversary.
The upcoming record arrives as a direct successor to the commercial and critical trajectory established by the May 2025 studio album Odyssey. That earlier project featured tracks such as Fly Up, Bag Bad Back, and Ember to Solar, earning critical placements including Billboard's list of The 25 Best K-pop Albums of 2025. UK publication Clash also recognized album closer Another Life among its 15 Biggest K-pop Statements of 2025. These metrics reflect sustained momentum since the sextet entered the music market under SM Entertainment in September 2023 with the debut single project Get a Guitar.
The weekend event, titled Ch. Riize: On Air, utilized a 360-degree seating setup that accommodated approximately 23,000 attendees across Saturday and Sunday. Members Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton delivered setlists containing catalog staples such as Do Your Dance, Fly Up, and their debut title Get a Guitar, alongside individual solo stages. Promotional activities will proceed through late 2026 following the October single drop, establishing promotional momentum ahead of the spring 2027 studio album.
RIIZE continues their planned release timeline with the new prologue single arriving Oct. 26.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will RIIZE release their second full-length album?
SM Entertainment announced that RIIZE will release their second studio album in spring 2027. The project will be preceded by a prologue single scheduled for release on Oct. 26, with group activities continuing through the end of the year.
What did RIIZE achieve with their first studio album Odyssey?
Released in May 2025, Odyssey achieved over 1.79 million first-week sales, setting a personal record for RIIZE. The album was featured on Billboard's list of The 25 Best K-pop Albums of 2025, while the track Another Life was named among Clash's 15 Biggest K-pop Statements of 2025.
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