RIIZE have mapped out their next six months. At the end of their third-anniversary fan meeting, SM Entertainment’s six-member boy group revealed a prologue digital single on October 26, 2026 and their second full-length album for spring 2027. The members also promised a “high-effort” run of activities through the end of the year. Here is what we know about the RIIZE prologue single, the fan meeting where it was announced, and how the October 26 release fits into one of the busiest comeback days of the season.
RIIZE Prologue Single: Key Facts
- Release: Monday, October 26, 2026 (digital single)
- Purpose: prologue to the second full-length album
- Full album: spring 2027 (exact date TBA; some outlets report the title as EMOTIION)
- Members: Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, Anton
- Agency: SM Entertainment
A prologue single is a familiar SM strategy: it introduces the sound and story of a bigger record months before the album arrives. RIIZE used the same idea in 2024 before their first long-form project, and their first full-length album Odyssey (May 2025) went on to sell more than 1.79 million copies in its first week, the group’s personal best. Odyssey was later named one of Billboard’s 25 Best K-pop Albums of 2025, and the track “Another Life” appeared on Clash’s list of the year’s biggest K-pop statements.
Where It Was Announced: Ch. RIIZE : ON AIR
The news came at Ch. RIIZE : ON AIR, the group’s third-anniversary fan meeting at Inspire Arena in Incheon on September 12–13. Both days used a 360-degree open stage and drew about 23,000 fans in total. A surprise clip played right after the final performance and laid out the plan: prologue single in October, full album in spring.
Setlist highlights
- Group hits: “Do your dance,” “Fly Up” and debut song “Get A Guitar”
- Covers: EXO’s “The Eve” and T-ARA’s “Bo Peep Bo Peep”
- Solo stages with a trainee-evaluation concept: Shotaro “Text Me,” Eunseok “You Are Like Oxygen,” Sungchan “BOSS,” Wonbin “Moon in Seoul,” Sohee “And July,” Anton “Lost Stars”
The members looked back on their 2023 debut showcase and told BRIIZE they were happy to share the anniversary with far more fans than before, adding that they hope to stay together “until the 300th week.” The night ended with the whole arena shouting the slogan “RIIZE, BRIIZE, Rise!”
RIIZE 2026–2027 Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Debut with Get A Guitar |
| May 2025 | 1st full album Odyssey (1.79M first-week sales) |
| Sep 12–13, 2026 | 3rd anniversary fan meeting, Inspire Arena (~23,000 fans) |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Prologue digital single |
| Late 2026 | “High-effort” promotions through year-end |
| Spring 2027 | 2nd full-length album |
October 26: A Crowded Comeback Day
RIIZE will not have October 26 to themselves. According to The Korea Times, IVE release their mini album Looks Can Kill and ILLIT return with their fifth mini album BREAK EVEN on the same day, with AND2BLE following on October 27 and XLOV on October 28. For fans, that means a packed week of music-show stages; for the charts, it will be a real test of fandom strength across boy and girl groups.
Meet RIIZE: Member Guide
RIIZE debuted in September 2023 as SM Entertainment’s first new boy group in seven years, with the single Get A Guitar. The current lineup has six members:
- Shotaro – Japanese member known for precise dance lines
- Eunseok – visual and vocalist
- Sungchan – rapper and the group’s tallest member
- Wonbin – vocalist and one of the group’s best-known faces
- Sohee – main vocalist
- Anton – youngest member and a songwriter-producer in training
Their sound mixes guitar-driven pop with R&B and dance tracks, a style SM calls “emotional pop.” That label is one reason some fans believe the reported album title EMOTIION fits the group’s identity, though SM has not yet confirmed the full album details.
How to Prepare for October 26
- Follow RIIZE’s official channels for the teaser calendar, which usually appears about a week before release.
- Pre-save the single on your streaming platform once the title is revealed.
- Expect music-show stages in the week of October 26–31, alongside IVE, ILLIT and AND2BLE.
For international BRIIZE, the October 26 date also lines up with a weekend-into-Monday window across Asia, Europe and the Americas, making it easier to join first-hour streaming parties.
Fan Reaction and What to Watch Next
BRIIZE welcomed the double announcement because it removes months of uncertainty: there is a firm date this month and a clear target for 2027. Expect SM to roll out a teaser schedule, concept images and a music-video preview in the days before October 26. The title, tracklist and whether the prologue song will also appear on the full album have not been announced yet.
FAQ
When is RIIZE’s comeback in 2026?
RIIZE release a prologue digital single on October 26, 2026, ahead of their second full-length album in spring 2027.
What is RIIZE’s second album called?
The release date is still TBA. Some outlets report the title as EMOTIION, but SM had not shared full details as of mid-October 2026.
How many fans attended RIIZE’s anniversary fan meeting?
About 23,000 fans attended Ch. RIIZE : ON AIR at Inspire Arena in Incheon over two sold-out days on September 12–13, 2026.
Who else releases music on October 26, 2026?
IVE (Looks Can Kill) and ILLIT (BREAK EVEN) also release on October 26, making it one of the busiest K-pop days of the month.
Sources
- RIIZE’s 3rd Debut Anniversary: Regular 2nd Album in 2027, Prologue Single Oct 26 – STARNEWS
- Riize to release second LP in spring 2027 – The Korea Herald
- RIIZE Announces October Comeback And 2027 Plans – Soompi
- IVE, Illit, RIIZE collide as October K-pop comeback race heats up – The Korea Times
- RIIZE formally announces October prologue single and EMOTIION – OtakuKart
Featured image: RIIZE at the 2024 Melon Music Awards in Seoul. Photo: TenAsia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 (source).
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