Fame is the second single album by South Korean boy group Riize. It was released by SM Entertainment on November 24, 2025, and contains three tracks, including the lead single with the same name.
In August 2025, SM Entertainment announced in its roadmap that Riize would make their comeback in the fourth quarter of 2025 with a single album.[1] On November 5, 2025, it was announced that Riize would release their second single album titled Fame on November 25. The album trailer video, alongside promotional dates, was also released on the same day.[2] The tracklist poster was released on November 10.[3]
Each teaser images were released on November 13,[4] November 17,[5] and November 18.[6] A short behind-the-scenes video for the song "Fame" was released on November 21, followed by a teaser video the next day.[7] The single album was released alongside the music video for "Fame" on November 24.[8]
Composition
The first track, "Something in the Water", is a dreamy R&B-pop track characterised by a subdued, resonant bass line. The lyrics reflect on confronting anxiety and recognising it as an intrinsic part of oneself in the process of personal growth. The second track, titled "Fame", is a hip-hop song in the style of Rage.[9] The forward-driving rhythmic structure, combined with the raw timbre of the electric guitar, creates an energetic and dynamic sound.[5] The last song, "Sticky Like" is a pop-rock influenced dance track characterised by its emotional and forceful tone. The song features prominent drum, guitar, and piano arrangements that enhance its overall impact.[9]
Promotion
Prior to the release of Fame, on November 25, 2025, Riize held a showcase event titled "Riize the 2nd Single 'Fame' Premiere" at Yes24 Live Hall. The event was broadcast live on YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse, aimed at introducing the album and connecting with their fanbase.[10]
To promote the single, Riize is scheduled to appear on several radio programs, including SBS Power FM's DinDin's Music High on the 25th, KBS Cool FM's Park Myung-soo's Radio Show on the 26th, and MBC FM4U's Kim Shin Young's Noon Song of Hope on the 27th.[11]
Track listing
Fame track listing
No.
Title
Lyrics
Music
Arrangement
Length
1.
"Something's in the Water"
Yoo Seul-gi (XYXX)
Elijah Waters
Josef Lamercier
Luke Titus
Mike Irish
Waters
Lamercier
Titus
Irish
2:26
2.
"Fame"
BigOne
Haring (MonoTree)
Awrii (The Hub)
ChaMane
Haring (MonoTree)
2:56
3.
"Sticky Like"
Yoon (153/Joombas)
Tim Tan
Wiljam
Ned Houston
Tim Tan
3:17
Total length:
8:39
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the single album's liner notes.[12]
↑Park, Seo-hyun (November 5, 2025). 다채롭게 즐기는 라이즈 ‘Fame’..전세계 팬들과 소통한다[Enjoy the Riize 'Fame' in a variety of ways.... Connecting with fans around the world] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on November 25, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025– via Naver.
↑Jeon, Hyo-jin (November 10, 2025). 라이즈, 트랙리스트 포스터 공개[Riize unveils tracklist poster] (in Korean). Sports Dong-A. Archived from the original on November 25, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025– via Naver.
↑Ha, Ji-won (November 13, 2025). 라이즈 컴백 앞두고 경사, 유튜브 채널 누적 조회수 10억뷰 돌파‥또 최단 기록[Ahead of Riize's comeback, the cumulative number of views on the YouTube channel exceeded 1 billion. Another record for the shortest] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on November 25, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025– via Naver.
12Heo, Ji-ji (November 17, 2025). 라이즈, 이번엔 레이지 힙합이다..신곡 '페임' 기대[Riize, this time it's lazy hip-hop. Looking forward to the new song 'Fame'] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 25, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025– via Naver.
↑Yoon, Ki-baek (November 18, 2025). 라이즈, 팬들에게 먼저 '페임' 무대 공개한다[Riize will first reveal the 'Fame' stage to fans] (in Korean). E Daily. Archived from the original on November 25, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025– via Naver.
↑Park, Seo-hyun (November 21, 2025). ‘컴백 D-3’ 라이즈, 정교함 그 이상..새 싱글 ‘Fame’ 감상 포인트3['Comeback D-3' Riize is more than sophisticated... Points 3 for the new single 'Fame'] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on November 25, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025– via Naver.
↑Lee, Min-ji (November 24, 2025). 레이지 스타일 힙합 입은 NEW 라이즈 “내가 생각해도 찢었다” [일문일답][NEW Riize wearing rage-style hip-hop "I tore it even if I thought about it" [One question and one answer]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on November 25, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025– via Naver.
↑Park, Seung-hyun (November 25, 2025). 라이즈, 컴백 쇼케이스서 신곡 무대+생일 파티 풀코스 쐈다[Riize shot a full course of new song stage + birthday party at the comeback showcase] (in Korean). At Star. Archived from the original on November 25, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025– via Naver.
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