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II is the second extended play by South Korean boy group Riize. It was released by SM Entertainment on June 15, 2026, and contains six tracks, including the lead single “Do Your Dance”.

Background and release

On May 22, 2026, it was announced that Riize would release their second extended play titled II on June 15. The album promotional dates were also released on the same day.[1]

Each member teaser images and teaser videos were released on May 25,[2] May 26,[3] May 27,[4] May 28,[5] May 29,[6] and May 30.[7] Group teaser images were subsequently released on May 31,[8] June 1,[9] June 2,[10] June 3,[11] June 4,[12] and June 5.[13] A video teaser was released on June 6.[14] A short preview for the lead single “Do Your Dance” was released on June 12,[15] followed by the music video teaser on June 14.[16] The extended play was released alongside the music video for the lead single on June 15.[17]

Composition

The first track, “Soar”, is an alternative rock song characterised by its driving tempo and energetic sound, built around straight drum beats, rough-textured guitar riffs, and prominent synthesizer arrangements.[9] The second track and the lead single, titled “Do Your Dance”, is an uptempo dance song that combines hip-hop beats with electronic pop elements, characterised by its prominent distorted 808 bass, catchy repeating chorus, and energetic atmosphere.[14] The third track, “D-D-Done”, is a bass house song that combines a lively West Coast-inspired rhythm with emotional vocals and energetic rap performances, creating a refreshing and vibrant sound.[10]

“Overdrive”, the fourth track of the extended play, is an R&B hip-hop song characterised by its heavy bass-driven beat shifts and dynamic vocal performances that alternate between power and delicacy, while its lyrics compare the experience of surpassing self-imposed limits to the exhilarating sensation of high speed.[11] The fifth track, “Like a Bomb”, is a dance song characterised by rhythmic funky grooves and diverse synthesizer arrangements, with lyrics that compare burgeoning emotions to a spark on a fuse and portray the excitement and attraction of falling in love.[12] The last track, “In a Loop”, is a pop anthem characterised by its sing-along chorus, powerful drum arrangements, and bright synthesizer-driven sound, conveying a hopeful message of enduring relationships amid life’s recurring cycles and uncertainties.[13]

Promotion

Before the release of II, on June 15, 2026, Riize held a countdown event titled “R.B. High School Live”. The event was broadcast live on YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse, aimed at introducing the album and connecting with their fanbase.[18]

Track listing

II track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1.“Soar”Kenzie
  • Kenzie
  • Svendsen
  • Pizzapunk
3:10
2.“Do Your Dance”Lee Ha-ru
2:57
3.“D-D-Done”
  • Danke
  • Joowon
  • Ondine
Al Swettenham2:50
4.“Overdrive”Joowon
  • Mike Daley
  • Mitchell Owens
  • McKinnon
  • Emily Yeonseo Kim
  • Daley
  • Owens
3:14
5.“Like a Bomb”Kenzie
  • Kenzie
  • Chikk
  • Chaz Jackson
  • Kosmic
  • Kenzie
  • Jackson
2:44
6.“In a Loop”
  • Rasmus Palmgren
  • Henrik Heaven
  • Kyle Wong
  • Markella Assimakis
Raz Palm2:53
Total length:17:48

Release history

Release history for II
Region Date Format Label
South Korea June 15, 2026 CD
Various

References

  1. ^ Hwang, Mi-hyun (May 22, 2026). 라이즈, 6월 15일 컴백…올 여름 히트곡 준비 완료 [RIIZE to make a comeback on June 15… Ready for this summer’s hit] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Ham, Sang-beom (May 25, 2026). 라이즈 원빈, 몰입의 순간 [RIIZE Wonbin, a moment of immersion] (in Korean). Seoul Shinmun. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Lee, Seung-hoob (May 26, 2026). 낯선 장소 찾은 일상 여행자..라이즈, 은석 트레일러 공개 [An everyday traveler discovering an unfamiliar place… Riize unveils Eunseok trailer] (in Korean). Star News Korea. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Ji, Min-kyung (May 27, 2026). 라이즈 앤톤, 직접 만든 배경 음악 담은 신보 트레일러 공개 [Riize Anton unveils trailer for new album featuring background music he created himself] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Park, Seo-hyun (May 28, 2026). ‘컴백’ 라이즈 쇼타로, 범접불가 퍼포머…트레일러 눈길 [’Comeback’ Riize Shotaro, an untouchable performer… Trailer Eyelash] (in Korean). Herald Corporation. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Choi, Jeong-ah (May 29, 2026). 라이즈 성찬, 비주얼이 다했네 [Riize’s Meal, the visuals are all done] (in Korean). Sports Worldi. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (May 30, 2026). ‘컴백’ 라이즈 소희 트레일러..청춘영화 주인공 아우라 [’Comeback’ Riize Sohee trailer… Aura, the protagonist of a youth film] (in Korean). Star News Korea. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Ham, Sang-beom (May 31, 2026). 라이즈, 컴백 앞두고 ‘짜릿한 전율’ 예고 [RIIZE Predicts ‘Thrilling Thrills’ Ahead of Comeback] (in Korean). Seoul Shinmun. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  9. ^ a b Park, Seo-hyun (June 1, 2026). 라이즈, 모든 트랙 ‘명곡’으로 채운다..시작 알리는 ‘SOAR’ 화제 [RIIZE, filling every track with ‘masterpieces.’ The ‘SOAR’ Buzz Marks the Beginning] (in Korean). Herald Corporation. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  10. ^ a b Hwang, Mi-hyun (June 2, 2026). 라이즈, 수록곡 ‘디디던’ 하이라이트 음원 공개…여름 저격 청량송 [RIIZE releases highlight tracks for the track ‘Didden Dawn’… Summer Sniper Song] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  11. ^ a b Kim, Chae-yeon (June 3, 2026). 쇼타로 트레일러 그 노래..라이즈, ‘Overdrive’ 벌써 핫하다 [Shotaro trailer for that song… RIIZE’s ‘Overdrive’ is already hot] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  12. ^ a b Park, Seo-yeon (June 4, 2026). 라이즈, 터질 듯한 사랑이란…’Like a Bomb’ [Riize, Love That Seems About to Burst… ‘Like a Bomb’] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  13. ^ a b Kang, Seo-jung (June 5, 2026). 라이즈, 팬들 준비됐나…또 떼창 유발 중독적 신곡 발매한다 [RIIZE, are the fans ready… They will also release a new song that triggers group sing-along and addictive] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  14. ^ a b Ji, Min-kyung (June 8, 2026). 라이즈, 신곡 ‘Do your dance’로 컴백 카운트다운..’댄스 도파민’ 선사 [RIIZE’s comeback countdown with new song ‘Do your dance’..’ Dance Dopamine’ Delivers] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (June 12, 2026). 라이즈, 디스코그래피에 명반 추가…15일 드디어 컴백 [RIIZE adds a masterpiece to their discography… Finally making a comeback on the 15th] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Daum.
  16. ^ Ham, Sang-beom (June 14, 2026). 라이즈, ‘두 유어 댄스’로 컴백…도파민 터지는 ‘힙한 에너지’ 예고 [RIIZE makes a comeback with ‘Two Your Dance’… Dopamine-pumping ‘hip energy’ is expected] (in Korean). Seoul Shinmun. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  17. ^ Lee, Deok-haeng (June 15, 2026). 라이즈 “‘Do your dance’, 말보다 무대로 보여줄 것” [일문일답] [RIIZE: “‘Do your dance’ will be shown on stage rather than words” [Q&A]] (in Korean). IZE. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  18. ^ Choi, Yoon-na (June 10, 2026). 라이즈, 유쾌한 컴백 맞이…고등학생으로 변신 [RIIZE makes a cheerful comeback… Transforming into a high school student] (in Korean). The Dong-A Ilbo. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 – via Naver.