RIIZE are stepping onto the Tokyo Dome stage for the first time, setting the record for the fastest entry by a K-pop boy group.

From February 21 to 23, RIIZE will hold a special edition of their first world tour, RIIZING LOUD, at Tokyo Dome in Japan.

The group is reaching the iconic venue with a solo concert just about two years and five months after their debut in September 2023. It marks the shortest time for a K-pop boy group to headline Tokyo Dome.

"A Dream We Spoke Into Reality"

Shotaro reflected on a past goal. "In 2022, during a Japanese broadcast, I talked about where I wanted to be in five years. I said I wanted to stand on the Tokyo Dome stage," he shared. "I'm thankful to the members who gave me strength by my side and helped make that dream come true."

Eunseok admitted, "It still doesn't feel real. Tokyo Dome is where I had my first stage as an SM Rookies trainee. Filling that space entirely with BREEZE makes it even more special."

Sohee added, "Just being at a venue like Tokyo Dome is meaningful for RIIZE. We stood here because we shared the same dream and worked hard together. I want to tell the members they've done an amazing job."

New Stages, Bigger Goals

Wonbin teased new stage elements. "We're using stage equipment for the first time," he said. "I'm especially excited about 'Fame.' At the start, I shout 'Scream!' and I can't wait to hear BREEZE's response."

Sungchan highlighted their Japanese track "All of You." "It's our first Japanese release in a while, so we want to show it properly," he noted. "We've also prepared a cover song. Many BREEZE are traveling from afar, so let's create unforgettable memories over these three days."

Anton hinted at surprises. "If I had to describe it in a sound, it's like 'whoosh,'" he said playfully. "'9 Days' is a stage I'm really looking forward to, but the reason is still a secret. Ten years from now, when we look back on RIIZE's history, I want this to be a concert we never regret."

Ahead of the shows, the members also shared words of encouragement. Wonbin said he feels "the most nervous," but described it as a "good kind of tension." Sohee emphasized, "We're not a team that just shouts 'fighting.' Our hard work in practice and on stage is our fighting spirit. We constantly talk through our weaknesses and grow together."

Looking forward, Shotaro expressed a desire to see "even more BREEZE and more orange lights in bigger venues," and to win major awards with RIIZE's music. Eunseok vowed to become "a group everyone recognizes and listens to often." Sungchan hopes to one day be named an Artist of the Year.

Wonbin set his sights on performance excellence. "Our goal is to be a team known for great concerts. I hope even the general public will think, 'I want to see a RIIZE show.'"

Sohee delivered a heartfelt message: "BREEZE, thank you for bringing us this far." He added that after the dome, "maybe the next step is a stadium."

Anton closed with a long-term dream: "I hope we continue to be known as RIIZE who turn words into reality. Since debut, I've said I want to perform at a stadium in New Jersey, where I used to live."