"RIIZE's new song heads to basketball court"…Adopted as theme song for Japanese high school tournament

[Dispatch=Lee Myung-ju] RIIZE's new song will be heard as the official theme for a Japanese high school basketball tournament.

The Japan Basketball Association announced on the 17th that RIIZE's new song "Rise Over" has been selected as the official cheering song for the "Winter Cup 2026."

The "Winter Cup 2026" is a national high school basketball championship held in Tokyo, Japan for 7 days from December 23 to 29. It is marking its 79th iteration this year.

For this tournament, RIIZE's song will be used as the cheering song. It is "Rise Over," a track from their third Japanese single to be released on the 26th. The song carries a spirit of challenge.

The lyrics are also meaningful. It conveys a message to rise again and move forward no matter what difficulties come. It delivers courage and hope to everyone.

RIIZE said, "We hope 'Rise Over' can give strength to the athletes" and added, "We would be happy if it becomes a wonderful cheering song that transcends the playing field."

Meanwhile, RIIZE will release "Sunburst" on the 26th.