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BTS's V voted best at solo social media content by K-pop fans

BTS’s V has been selected as the K-pop artist who excels most in solo livestreaming and social media content, according to fan voting platform Picnic.

2026-04-03

Riize's Anton voted most 'Valentine-like' artist in K-pop fan poll

Boy band Riize’s Anton has been selected as the most “Valentine-like” K-pop artist for his sweetness and hospitality toward fans, according to the fan voting platform Picnic.

2026-03-13

My first K-pop concert: Riize's world tour finale at the KSPO Dome

I went to a concert of K-pop boy band Riize, not convinced of the genre's allure. When I left the show, I still wasn't all in, but I certainly had a newfound respect for the artists — and an appreciation for the fan's energy.

2026-03-09

Singing, signs and slogans: How K-pop fans add their own unique dimension to idol concerts

While concerts, by definition, are public performances given by artists, K-pop turns them into something more: a two-way exchange, or even a three-way engagement with the agencies deeply involved.

2026-01-02

Riize's Wonbin named idol fans 'want to see wearing trench coat forever'

Wonbin of boy band Riize has been selected as the K-pop artist “that fans want to see wearing a trench coat forever,” according to the fan voting platform Picnic.

2025-12-10

Riize's Sohee selected as K-pop artist with the most 'autumn-like personal color'

Boy band Riize’s Sohee has been selected as the K-pop artist who has the most “autumn-like personal color,” according to fan voting platform Picnic. The concept “personal color” refers to the color palette that best matches a person’s features.

2025-12-05

Riize drops new single 'Fame,' showcasing bold new style

K-pop boy group Riize released its new single album "Fame" on Monday, six months after its first full-length album, "Odyssey," was released in May.

2025-11-24

Riize to hold special exhibition on upcoming single 'Fame' at Ilmin Museum of Art

Boy band Riize will hold a special exhibition at the Ilmin Museum of Art to give fans a peek into the band's upcoming single "Fame." The exhibition, titled "Silence: Inside the Fame," will take place from Nov. 16 to 30 at the art museum.

2025-11-04

Riize to release new single 'Fame'

Boy band Riize will release its new single "Fame" on Nov. 24, its agency SM Entertainment said Monday.

2025-11-03

Empire State Building lights up orange in honor of boy band Riize

A lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building in New York City took place on Wednesday to celebrate boy band Riize's ongoing world tour “Riizing Loud,” the band's agency SM Entertainment said on Thursday.

2025-10-30