RIIZE is ready to take fans on an emotional journey this May with their first full-length album ‘ODYSSEY’, and they’re not stopping there—the group will also be the first K-pop act ever to perform at the iconic Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival in Texas this October!
Set to drop on May 19 at 6PM KST, ODYSSEY features 10 tracks, including the retro-inspired pop ballad ‘Inside My Love’, a heartfelt love letter to their fans, BRIIZE. The song brings back the soft nostalgia of the 1990s, with lyrics that express RIIZE’s simple but sincere message: “At the end of the day, it’s always BRIIZE for us.”
In the group’s own words, ‘Inside My Love’ is a song that reflects on all the memories shared with fans so far. “Love comes with many emotions,” RIIZE shared, “but instead of saying too much, we just want to say this—RIIZE exists because of BRIIZE. We hope we’ll walk together for a long time.”
Teaser images for Inside My Love were released on May 7, showing the six members in a relaxed, natural setting—capturing the warmth and comfort they associate with their fans.
Ahead of the album release, RIIZE will hold an exclusive online premiere event titled ‘RIIZE <ODYSSEY> BRIIZE FIRST PREMIERE’ on May 14 at 8PM KST, only for Weverse community members. The 40-minute premiere will give fans a first look at all 10 tracks in a blockbuster-style visual format.
And the excitement doesn’t stop there—RIIZE is going global.
On May 6 (local time), it was announced that RIIZE will perform at the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival, becoming the first K-pop group to take the main stage in the festival’s history. Sharing the spotlight with global stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Hozier, The Strokes, and Luke Combs, RIIZE will appear during Weekend 1 (October 3–5) of the event.
From Korea to Austin, RIIZE is proving their global potential with every step—and ODYSSEY is just the beginning.
Image credit: SM Ent.
