ReviewRIIZE ends 1st world tour with high-voltage Seoul finale
From left, K-pop boy band RIIZE members Sungchan, Anton, Wonbin, Sohee, Shotaro and Eunseok perform during the finale concert of its "RIIZING LOUD" tour at KSPO Dome in Seoul's Songpa District, Sunday. Courtesy of SM Entertainment
K-pop boy band RIIZE ended its first world tour the way every rising group dreams of — loud, confident and fully in command of the stage.
At the finale concert of its "RIIZING LOUD" tour at KSPO Dome in Seoul's Songpa District Sunday, the six-member act delivered a two-and-a-half-hour performance that showcased a level of cohesion that felt striking for a group still early in its career.
With relentless choreography, polished live vocals and production that rarely slowed for breath, RIIZE turned the final stop of the tour into a convincing case for why the group is worth following.
The Sunday performance marked the third and final night of the Seoul concerts, wrapping up a global tour that drew roughly 420,000 fans across 21 cities.
The group also performed at Tokyo Dome in February — a milestone venue for any K-pop act — just two years and five months after debut, setting a record for the fastest entry to the venue by a K-pop boy band.
K-pop boy band RIIZE performs during the band's Seoul finale the "RIIZING LOUD" tour at KSPO Dome, Sunday. The concert tour spanned across 21 cities around the globe, drawing some 420,000 fans. Courtesy of SM Entertainment
The Seoul finale reflected the group's rising momentum. All available seats sold out, filling the arena with roughly 32,000 fans across three nights.
From the opening moments on Sunday, RIIZE leaned into the identity that has increasingly defined them: a performance group that insists on singing live.
Each member walked onto the stage gripping a handheld microphone, immediately launching into the choreography-heavy track "Bag Bad Back." Even as the moves grew intense, the vocals remained steady and clear, prompting the audience to respond with thunderous sing-alongs.
Momentum built quickly as the group tore through "Siren" and "Ember to Solar," delivering sharp choreography alongside dancers without sacrificing vocal control. The opening sequence continued with "Odyssey" and "Another Life," and by the time the members paused to greet the crowd, sweat was already streaming down their faces.
K-pop boy band RIIZE performs during its finale show of the "RIIZING LOUD" tour at KSPO Dome, Songpa District, Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of SM Entertainment
His voice relaxed and steady, Sungchan greeted the audience, saying, "Since it's the final day, we feel especially determined. We really missed you."
Wonbin, visibly energized, teased the crowd with a grin. "Today I'm going to grit my teeth and show you something even sexier, cooler and cuter."
After the explosive opening, the mood loosened with songs like "Be My Next," "Lucky" and "Show Me Love," as the members sprinted down the extended runway stage and bounced alongside fans.
The show also slowed for softer moments. "Midnight Mirage" showcased smooth vocals, while "Honestly" leaned into fluid choreography. When the sentimental hit "Love 119" arrived, the arena erupted in cheers.
Six-piece boy band RIIZE performs during its finale show of the "RIIZING LOUD" tour at KSPO Dome, Songpa District, Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of SM Entertainment
The pace rarely dipped. Tracks like the Korean version of "All of You" and "Talk Saxy" reignited the dome's energy, while "9 Days" transformed the venue into something closer to an EDM festival, complete with rainbow lighting and members racing across the stage to interact with fans.
During "FAME," a massive circular structure lowered from above the extended stage, forming a crown-like set piece of spiked metal. Combined with a lift and dramatic lighting, the staging turned the performance into something almost theatrical.
But spectacle alone was not what carried the moment. Standing atop the towering lift, the members sang at full intensity while translating the music into sweeping physical movements. It was a reminder that the group's real strength lies not only in individual talent, but in how tightly those talents have begun to lock together.
K-pop boy band RIIZE performs during its Seoul finale of the "RIIZING LOUD" tour at KSPO Dome, Sunday. Courtesy of SM Entertainment
If fatigue set in during the final stretch, it never showed.
Backed by booming live band arrangements, the RIIZE members powered through hits like "Get A Guitar" and "Boom Boom Bass," their movements still sharp and their voices somehow louder than earlier in the show.
The bright pop energy of "Memories" and the playful staging of "Fly Up," which cast the members as students in a musical-style sequence, pushed the crowd to another frenzy before the encore.
For the finale, "Combo," the group unleashed one last wave of full-throttle vocals.
K-pop boy band RIIZE performs during its Seoul finale of the "RIIZING LOUD" tour at KSPO Dome, Sunday. Courtesy of SM Entertainment
As the night closed, emotions finally surfaced.
"I was so happy," Shotaro told the crowd. "I can't believe ‘RIIZING LOUD' is ending. So much happened over these eight months. It was our first world tour, and I'm grateful we were able to finish it safely."
Anton reflected on the experience with a quieter tone. "It feels like scenes from a movie passing by," he said, before breaking into tears.
K-pop boy band RIIZE performs during its Seoul finale of the "RIIZING LOUD" tour at KSPO Dome, Sunday. Courtesy of SM Entertainment