Riize Dominates Japan, Korea, Thailand Festivals

K-pop rising stars Riize recently concluded a high-impact series of festival appearances across Japan, South Korea, and Thailand this month. The group delivered energetic performances, garnering an enthusiastic response from massive crowds at each international stop, solidifying their global presence.

Kicking off their festival tour, Riize captivated fans at “The Performance” festival, held at the prestigious K-Arena Yokohama on April 10–11. Their dynamic setlist prominently featured popular Japanese releases, including fan favorites “Lucky,” “All of You,” and “Flashlight.” A highlight for many attendees was the special joint stage performance of “Boom Boom Bass” alongside the renowned Japanese boy band The Rampage, showcasing Riize’s versatile appeal in the Japanese market.

Continuing their momentum in South Korea, Riize headlined the “Lovesome Festival” at Yonsei University’s picturesque open-air theater in Seoul on April 12. During this memorable performance, the group thrilled the audience with live band versions of their hit tracks “Get A Guitar,” “Love 119,” and “Fly Up.” Following overwhelming encore calls from the passionate crowd, Riize surprised everyone with an additional performance of “Bag Bad Back,” triumphantly closing the night as key headliners.

The global journey continued as Riize brought their signature energy to Bangkok, Thailand, on April 14, performing at the highly anticipated “K2O Songkran Music Festival.” Held at S2O Land on Ratchada Road during Thailand’s vibrant Songkran season, Riize commanded the stage for nearly an hour. Their extensive setlist included chart-toppers and fan favorites such as “Memories,” “Siren,” “Talk Saxy,” “Impossible,” “9 Days,” and “Show Me Love,” leaving the massive Thai crowd energized and engaged.

Looking ahead, Riize is set for further engagement in Japan. Fans can catch them on Fuji TV’s popular music program “Star” this Thursday, where they will perform “All of You.” Furthermore, the K-pop group is preparing for the release of their new track, “Kill Shot,” which has been selected as the impactful ending theme for the Japanese TV anime “Kill Blue,” scheduled for release this Sunday. These upcoming activities underscore Riize’s growing presence and strategic focus on the Japanese entertainment market.

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