RIIZE Concludes North American Leg of 'RIIZING LOUD' World Tour to Raves, Solidifying Global Stardom
K-pop sensation RIIZE is currently captivating fans worldwide with their first-ever world tour, ‘RIIZING LOUD’.
Following a successful start in Seoul in July and subsequent shows across Asia, RIIZE has successfully wrapped up the North American leg of their tour. The group performed in major cities including Rosemont, New York, Washington D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Mexico City, receiving overwhelming cheers and support from local fans.
A particularly heartwarming moment occurred in New York when the members acknowledged it as hometown for member Anton, exclaiming “Welcome home!” with the audience. Anton expressed his emotions, stating, “It feels like a dream come true.” The RIIZE members shared their gratitude, saying, “We were worried because it was our first time in many places, but we were able to perform with joy thanks to the incredible energy from our BRIIZE (official fan club name). This will be an unforgettable memory.”
The tour setlist featured a dynamic range of performances, including the freestyle dance track ‘Fly Up’, a captivating hand-mic version of ‘Siren’, and the sing-along anthem ‘Show Me Love’, keeping the audience on their feet. RIIZE delivered a total of 22 songs, encompassing tracks from their first full album and previous hits like ‘Get A Guitar’, ‘Talk Saxy’, ‘Love 119’, and ‘Boom Boom Bass’.
Local fans enthusiastically participated, dancing along and singing Korean lyrics. Many engaged with the tour’s theme by uploading self-taken photos and performance challenge videos on Instagram Stories using the hashtag ‘My RIIZING LOUD’, directly initiated from RIIZE’s official account.
Furthermore, the tour garnered significant attention from prominent media outlets such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, and BuzzFeed, further cementing RIIZE’s global popularity. These publications lauded RIIZE's performances and stage presence, expressing anticipation for their future endeavors.
RIIZE is set to release their single ‘Fame’ on November 24th. Prior to this, they will hold a special exhibition titled ‘Silence: Inside the Fame’ at the Ilmin Museum of Art in Seoul, starting November 16th.
Korean netizens are buzzing with pride, commenting things like 'They've truly become global superstars now,' 'So many reviews say the tour was legendary, I want to see them live,' and 'Release the next album soon!' acknowledging RIIZE's impressive international status.