RIIZE Returns With 'FAME': Here Are Some “Fame”-Ous Moments From the Group

Fifth-generation trend setters, RIIZE, have made their long-awaited comeback with their single 'FAME.' In celebration, let’s take a look at some of their “FAME”-Ous moments as a group!

1. Shotaro’s “What this this?”

A meme that swept the entire K-pop community. Shotaro’s innocent “What is this?” was commented upon, seeing a fan's social media post had fans falling left and right for his innocent and cute response that which became unexpectedly viral.

2. Sohee’s “You want to break up? Who are you?”

Reacting in a blunt and comedic way to someone who, in context, wants to break up. After his hilarious reaction, many fans couldn’t help but continue to use his unexpected sass to make it into a meme! Which then further spread to many other K-pop idols copying the same line and sass.

3. “Boom Boom Bass” Remix

As part of a fun challenge, members Runseok, Wonbin, Sungchan, and Shotaro can be seen dancing to the funky, fast remix of “Boom Boom Bass.” What caught the attention of many viewers was the end, where they’re running around like bimbos.

4. Wonbin’s Douyin challenge

With a face like Wonbin it’s not a surprise that eventually one of his challenges would become a sensation. The short clip of Wonbin dancing amassed over a million likes in China, but it also spread to where other idols also decided to take on the challenge, following his moves.

5. “Siren” Dance Challenge

Truly a roller coaster of dance moves, there’s no time for a break when it comes to “Siren,” which took the K-pop world by storm. It’s intense choreography, and quick back-to-back moves became a big challenge for many fans and idols alike.

6. Shotaro and Wonbin’s “Love 119” Dance Challenge

A song that perfectly captures the sweet moments of winter love became a huge hit when Shotaro and Wonbin shared the original choreography they had planned for, before it got changed to something a bit less intense. The original dance moves became a widespread dance challenge with many fandoms all creating their own dance cover to it.

7. First K-Pop Group to Perform at ACL

Just as fans were nervous, RIIZE themselves expressed the same emotions. Due to the fact that festivals often are a collective mix of fans and non-fans. But RIIZE proved that they’ll continue to rise as their performance set gained a lot of traction, making headlines all over!

8. A Group Full of Introverts

With the MBTI craze, the group took the industry by storm when it was found out that the majority of members are actually introverts. Contrary to groups that tend to be chaotic, loud, and outgoing. The members in this group are soft-spoken and gentle, even when it comes to their appearances on variety programs.

9. Wonbin’s Airport Fashion

The mid-length hair, the mint-green pastel jacket, it’s as if Wonbin himself stepped out of the actual movie. Needless to say, his mesmerizing looks caught the attention of many netizens, and this is only one of the few airport looks that gained much traction. Even the simple photo of him in a white tee waiting for his flight became viral. 

10. Wonbin's Introverted Persona 

The social battery going out is quite apparent in Wonbin’s eyes, which made this photo even more hilarious for netizens. Unable to hide the fact that he’s an introvert, netizens couldn’t help but say how cute his facial expression was.