RIIZE Prepares for October Comeback with Prologue Single and 2026 TMA Performance

RIIZE is generating buzz with their upcoming comeback, featuring a prologue single set for release on October 26, 2026. This release is positioned as a preview for their full-length album expected in spring 2027. The group is also slated to perform at the 2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) in Busan, adding to their current activities.

The prologue single, scheduled for October 26, 2026, will offer insights into the direction of RIIZE's full album. On September 19, 2026, RIIZE will join 16 other teams, including Lim Young-woong and ILLIT, at the 2026 TMA held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Separately, former member Seunghan, whose real name is Hong Seunghan, is now active as a solo musician 'XngHan' following his indefinite hiatus and subsequent departure from RIIZE on November 22, 2023, due to private life photo and video leaks.

Local bloggers highlight October 2026 as a highly competitive month for K-pop comebacks, with RIIZE's release being a notable event. The 2026 TMA is seen as a significant occasion, marking its return to Korea after two years abroad and its first time being held in Busan. The event's diverse lineup, featuring a mix of boy groups, girl groups, and solo artists, is noted for attracting a broad range of K-pop fans.