Newcomer Boy Band's Stellar Debut Sets Impressive Records and Captivates Global Audiences

SM ENTERTAINMENT

SM Entertainment proudly announced on Monday that the sensational boy band Riize has achieved a remarkable milestone, selling over a million copies of their debut single, "Get A Guitar," during its inaugural week of release.

"Get A Guitar" achieved an astounding total of 1,016,849 units sold in its very first week, securing its place as the second-best debut album sales figure for a rookie band during their opening week. The record is only surpassed by ZeroBaseOne, which managed to amass an incredible 1.8 million units with their debut album, "Youth in the Shade," in July.

The single's success extended well beyond South Korea's borders, as it claimed the top spot on iTunes' Top Song chart and reached the Top 10 charts in approximately 20 countries worldwide. Additionally, it climbed to the number one position on various real-time music charts of prominent Korean streaming services.

Riize, comprising talented members Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Seunghan, Sohee, and Anton, marks SM Entertainment's latest addition to its roster of celebrated boy bands. The group officially made their debut on September 4th, capturing the attention of music enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.

Notably, Riize's Shotaro and Sungchan had previously made their debut in 2020 as members of the acclaimed boy band NCT. The emergence of Riize represents an exciting new chapter in their musical journey.

Explaining the inspiration behind the name "Riize," SM Entertainment shared that it combines "rise" and "realize," embodying a message of making dreams come true. The agency's vision for Riize is to nurture a team that grows together, pursuing collective aspirations and fulfilling their dreams as a united force in the world of K-pop.

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