RIIZE Prepares to Dominate Summer Charts With Brand New Second Mini-Album II

The popular K-pop boy group RIIZE is officially ready to take over the music industry this summer with the highly anticipated release of their brand-new studio project. According to an official press release published by SM Entertainment on June 12, 2026, the global group will make their grand comeback on June 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM (KST) with their second mini-album, titled II (Two). The upcoming album marks their first major domestic release in approximately seven months and is heavily expected to showcase a beautiful story of personal growth built on real-world experiences and absolute confidence.

Expanding the Boundaries of Emotional Pop

RIIZE is currently celebrating their fourth successful year since their initial music industry debut. The group has continuously recorded a rapid upward climb on international music charts by pioneering their very own unique musical sub-genre known as “Emotional Pop.” Over the years, the group has successfully expanded their dedicated international fanbase by combining deeply relatable lyrics and complex musical arrangements with flawless, highly synchronized live stage choreographies.

The production team revealed that the new mini-album II will heavily focus on showing how the group has grown over the past year, transitioning their concept of personal success from a sense of sheer height into a much deeper, artistic experience. This mature evolution was directly inspired by the group’s extensive overseas travels, including a massive, record-breaking world concert tour that successfully drew an incredible 420,000 audience members across 21 different global regions, as well as highly publicized main-stage performances at multiple massive music festivals throughout North and South America.

A Thrilling Title Track Written by a Surprising Young Talent

The highly anticipated title track of the new mini-album is titled “Do your dance.” The track is described as a high-energy, uptempo dance anthem that perfectly blends heavy hip-hop beats with cutting-edge electronic pop sounds. The overall composition features a striking musical contrast between a highly powerful, distorted 808 bass line and a very cool, effortlessly repeated vocal chorus that highlights RIIZE’s signature free-spirited energy. The lyrics of the song focus heavily on a bold, confident attitude, showing that the members prefer taking action right away over overthinking their worries.

Interestingly, the title track has already generated massive buzz across global social media platforms due to a unique behind-the-scenes songwriting credit. The lyrics for “Do your dance” were written completely by Lee Haru, the 17-year-old daughter of Epik High’s legendary leader Tablo and acclaimed actress Kang Hye-jung. This project officially marks her very first time receiving a solo lyricist credit for a major K-pop release, heavily exciting both hip-hop fans and casual music listeners alike.

To maximize the visual enjoyment of the comeback, RIIZE has also prepared a spectacular, highly creative stage performance for the title track. The complex routine features an addictive signature hand gesture that directly matches the line “Do your dance like a pro,” alongside a fast-paced pointing movement that lines up perfectly with the catchy lyric “Head, hips, shoulders, toes.” Beyond the main title track, the mini-album features a diverse collection of five additional new B-side songs including “SOAR,” “D-D-Done,” “Overdrive,” “Like a Bomb,” and “In a Loop” allowing global fans to fully experience the expanded universe of RIIZE’s signature emotional pop sound.