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Any door, the right support.

Okay, so I just read that RIIZE has some pretty exciting plans for their future, including two comebacks.

Can you believe it?

Wait, seriously? Two comebacks? That's ambitious.

It's a tricky dynamic.

Exactly.

And with their anniversary event, it feels like RIIZE is really trying to engage their fans deeply.

Oh, totally.

Okay, so the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards just announced its first lineup, and it's packed with big names like ATEEZ and R.I.I.Z.

Right, I mean, it's like the ultimate showcase for K-pop fans.

But what's interesting is how these awards really elevate the artists' profiles.

And for Best Visual Content Award, it went to LE SSERAFIM.

And for, uh, Journalists Pick Artist Award, it went to RIIZE.

And Best Stage went to ATEEZ, and even HARMONY, and ILLIT.

And, uh, Best Fandoms Award went to FORHUYS, uh, EnHypen, and Remains ReSeen.

Best All Rounder Musician went to Jay B and Evan.

And Best Band Artist went to Hi-Fi Unicorn.

And Best Performance went to RIIZE.

And then Global Spotlight Award went to EnHypen and also iD iD.

There's, yeah, something for everyone, honestly.

All right, so next we have, oh, another SM group, RIIZE, with their music video Sunburst.

And this is actually their Japanese song, so of course it's fucking good.

I mean, all, a lot of RIIZE's songs are just fucking good.

Yeah, there's been a few that I'm just like, "Eh." [laughs]

But for the most part...

He works kind of, like, in the industry because he does the music videos and lighting, right?

Like, he does the lighting for, um, a lot of music videos for K-pop.

Now back to more news.

RIIZE has achieved a significant milestone by entering the US Media Base Top forty Radio Chart at number forty with their track "Do Your Dance." The song was the most-played K-pop release during the August ninth through fifteenth tracking period, receiving airplay on approximately one hundred and thirty radio stations, including Most Requested Live and iHeart K-pop.

This marks the SM Entertainment group's first entry on this important North American chart, which serves as a key indicator of mainstream popularity in the US music market.

The track's success extends beyond radio, with related short-form content surpassing one hundred million cumulative views on TikTok, while the group prepares to release their third Japanese single, "Sunburst," on August twenty-sixth.

So August 26th, we have SF9 with Tenacity, and it's their second full-length album.

RIIZE, Sunburst, their third Japanese single.

And then TWICE has their TWICE Best Album, a compilation album of all their, like, greatest hits, I guess.

Yes.

Looking ahead, the group will continue their global momentum with their Run It world tour, including a historic performance at Tokyo's National Stadium on August 29th and 30th, marking the first time an overseas male artist has headlined the venue.

RIIZE's new track, Rise Over, has been selected as the official theme song for Japan's 79th National High School Basketball Championship, known as Winter Cup 2026, taking place in Tokyo from December 23rd to 29th.

The song, which will be included in their third Japanese single, SUNBURST, releasing on August 26th, embodies the championship spirit of challenge with its fast-paced rock sound and empowering message about rising again despite difficulties.

The group earned this opportunity through their impressive performances in Japan, including their record-breaking Tokyo Dome concert as the fastest K-pop boy group to perform at the venue.

RIIZE expressed hope that the song will provide courage and strength not only to the competing athletes, but to everyone pursuing their dreams and goals.

LIGHTSUM is preparing for their official Japanese debut with the mini album, Re:Idol, set for release on September 23rd, marking their first full group comeback in approximately two years since the digital single, Pose.

The six-member group is embracing a kawaii, or cute concept, tailored for the Japanese market, featuring five tracks including new songs, Do Shit, Fallin' World, Stop & Go, and a reimagined Pose kawaii version.