Jaehwa Bernardo

RIIZE in a promotional photo for its second extended play 'II.' Photo courtesy of SM Entertainment

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RIIZE encourages confidence in 2nd EP 'II'

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781582240224RIIZE_’ll’ group profile (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">RIIZE in a promotional photo for its second extended play &#x27;II.&#x27; <em>Photo courtesy of SM Entertainment</em></span></span></span></div><p>K-pop boy group RIIZE has returned with its second extended play (EP), a genre-blending collection of tracks that inspires listeners to trust their instincts and move forward with confidence.</p><p>Released on Monday, the six-track package titled &quot;II&quot; is about &quot;letting go of overthinking, trusting your instincts, taking action, and allowing the journey to shape you,&quot; label SM Entertainment said in a press release.</p><p>It serves as the six-piece act&#x27;s first Korean comeback since <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/11/24/k-pop-group-riize-returns-with-single-fame-1742"><strong>dropping the single &quot;Fame&quot;</strong></a> in November 2025.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HDGCTtuW-Yo?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>The EP is led by &quot;Do your dance,&quot; an energetic dance track &quot;that celebrates the freedom of moving with confidence and being yourself without overthinking.&quot;</p><p>Across the EP, RIIZE experiments with a wide range of genres. The opening track, &quot;Soar,&quot; draws from alternative rock and conveys the group&#x27;s determination to keep reaching new heights.</p><p>The group also tackles bass house with &quot;D-D-Done,&quot; blends R&amp;B and hip-hop influences in &quot;Overdrive,&quot; embraces a funky groove on &quot;Like a Bomb,&quot; and closes the record with the uplifting pop track &quot;In a Loop.&quot;</p><p>Composed of Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee and Anton, RIIZE debuted in September 2023 with the hit single &quot;Get A Guitar.&quot; The group quickly rose to prominence, bagging multiple Rookie of the Year awards at year-end K-pop ceremonies that same year.</p><p>In January, the group performed at the Mall of Asia Arena for their &quot;RIIZING LOUD&quot; concert tour.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2026/1/18/riize-returns-to-ph-with-thrilling-performances-playful-pick-up-lines-1525"><strong>READ: RIIZE returns to PH with thrilling performances, playful pick-up lines</strong></a></div>

<p>K-pop boy group RIIZE has returned with its second extended play (EP), a genre-blending collection of tracks that inspires listeners to trust their instincts and move forward with confidence.</p>

K-pop boy group RIIZE has returned with its second extended play (EP), a genre-blending collection of tracks that inspires listeners to trust their instincts and move forward with confidence.

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K-pop group RIIZE champions self-confidence with 2nd EP 'II'

Jaehwa Bernardo,

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Published June 16, 2026 03:43 PM PHT

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