RIIZE Launches Full-Length Album ‘ODYSSEY’ With a Message of Bold Beginnings

RIIZE, the trailblazing K-pop group under SM Entertainment, has officially kicked off a new era with the release of their highly anticipated first full-length album, ‘ODYSSEY’, set to drop on May 19. This album portrays a compelling narrative of confidence, perseverance, and fast-track growth as the group gears up to celebrate their second debut anniversary in 2025.

Opening the album is the standout track ‘Odyssey’, which beautifully encapsulates the mindset of the members as they stand on the brink of a new chapter. Blending atmospheric synths with UK Garage rhythms, the track delivers a cosmic musical landscape that mirrors the sensation of floating through space, while lyrically conveying the group’s unwavering determination to move forward, guided by trust and belief in each other.

In a heartfelt statement, RIIZE shared, “‘Odyssey’ is the perfect song to match any beginning. It captures the nervous excitement of being at the starting block or just before a journey. We hope that BRIIZE will think of this song whenever something new begins in their lives — not with anxiety, but with anticipation and excitement.”

The album consists of ten tracks, including the title track ‘Fly Up’, and echoes RIIZE’s “nonstop growth story.” Their conceptual storytelling through music promises to push boundaries and redefine the typical trajectory of K-pop careers.

Ahead of the official release, RIIZE prepared an unprecedented full-scale premiere by visualizing all tracks into videos. The exclusive online event for Weverse BRIIZE community members is scheduled for May 14 at 8 PM KST, followed by a large-scale offline screening across 27 theaters in South Korea, China, Japan, and Thailand starting May 15.

‘ODYSSEY’ will be available on major music streaming platforms on May 19 at 6 PM KST, allowing fans worldwide to join RIIZE in their journey of boundless possibilities.