RIIZE is officially entering its next era. The SM Entertainment group announced its second mini album, II, set for release on June 15 through SM Entertainment and RCA Records, marking the group’s first major Korean project since last year’s million-selling full-length album ODYSSEY.
The six-track release will be led by title song “Do Your Dance,” a track described as RIIZE’s most confident and fully realized statement yet. According to a press release, II will expand the group’s evolving sound while maintaining the emotionally direct storytelling and high-performance identity that have defined the act since debut.
The comeback arrives during a period of rapid global growth for RIIZE. A year ago, the group released ODYSSEY, which became their third consecutive million-selling project and further cemented their commercial momentum in the fourth generation K-pop race. Momentum continued through late 2025 with the release of “Fame,” a standalone single that arrived alongside the group’s largest international touring schedule and festival circuit to date.
With II, RIIZE appears focused on sharpening its artistic identity rather than reinventing it completely. The official release notes emphasize “honest storytelling,” “standout vocals,” and “powerful dance performances,” suggesting the project will continue building on the polished pop production and performance-heavy formula that helped drive songs like “Love 119,” “Impossible,” and “Boom Boom Bass” across global streaming platforms.
Fans won’t have to wait long for previews of the new era. RIIZE unveiled an official comeback schedule poster at midnight KST through social media and the group’s dedicated promotion page, confirming that teaser rollout activities will begin on May 25. Over the following weeks, the group plans to release trailer films, concept images, title track previews, and music video teasers ahead of the June 15 launch.
Physical editions of II are already available for pre-order through both online and offline retailers.
Before the album drops, the group will make a high-profile appearance at Taipei Dome on May 24 as special guests for the CTBC Brothers baseball game. Alongside participating in the ceremonial first pitch, RIIZE is scheduled to perform for attendees.
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