All of this happened in just 670 days.First solo concert since debut.22 songs on the set list, except for 2 songs, are original songs, and even these are all hit songs.K -pop is also ‘that core’ SM Entertainment’s ‘Giraffe’ Rise.

Group RISE has held their first solo concert in 670 days since their debut.They declared the start of the ‘RISE era’ with a sold-out performance at KSPO DOME, known as the ‘K-pop mecca ‘, for three days from the 4th to the 6th.

Having already entered the ranks of the’ top tier ‘last year, RISE lived up to their new nickname of’ Giraffe ‘and showed off their versatility as’ genre predators ‘on a stage just for them.Starting with’ Ingel ‘from their first full-length album’ Odyssey ‘released before their solo concert, they sang hit numbers from various genres such as’ Siren ‘,’ Odyssey ‘, and’ Combo ‘, showing off their image as’ all-rounders ‘recognized by everyone.

These live performances caught attention as they unfolded’ without any wavering ‘even in the midst of endless variations covering almost all genres including dance, rock, and ballads.The five sections that made up the performance were clearly distinguished by the tempo and mood of the songs in addition to Rise’s ‘unique storytelling’, adding to the perfection.

The performance was like a movie that condensed the 670-day narrative into a three-hour running time.The stage set, which was appropriate for Rise’s current status, was also impressive.

The stage was decorated like a sailing ship, capturing attention with two giant triangular LED structures as pillars, floating stairs, 8.7m tall sails, and even a so-called water curtain reminiscent of waves.


The transformation from the ‘original refreshing beauty’ considered the 5th generation’s signature weapon to a young man with a ‘solid’ appearance was also one of the decisive demands that made their fandom ‘Breeze’ go wild.It was visualized as a sexy beauty that was covered up but could not be hidden, which was different from the existing way of being a ‘beast idol’.

The Seoul concert will be followed by an overseas tour called ‘Rising Loud’.It will be held in 14 locations around the world, including Tokyo, Hyogo, Saitama, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka in Japan, as well as Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Bangkok in Thailand, Jakarta in Indonesia, Manila in the Philippines, Singapore, and Macau.


Reporter Heo Min- mignon@donga.com

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