Odyssey is the first studio album by South Korean boy group Riize. It was released by SM Entertainment on May 19, 2025, and contains ten tracks, including the lead single "Fly Up".
On February 2025, SM Entertainment announced in its roadmap that Riize would make their comeback in the second quarter of 2025.[1] On April 28, 2025, it was announced that Riize would release their first studio album titled Odyssey on May 19. The album trailer video was also released on the same day.[2] Promotional schedule was released on the next day on April 29.[3]
Teaser images for the album were released on a regular basis between April 30[4] and May 15.[5] Several promotional videos were released ahead of the album. The first was the music video for the track "Bag Bad Back", which premiered on May 1.[6] This was followed by a track video for "Ember to Solar" on May 6.[7] On May 11, a monologue video was also released.[8] A full-length video featuring all ten songs from the album premiered via Weverse on May 14.[9] The album was released alongside the music video for "Fly Up" on May 19.[10]
Promotion
On May 1, 2025, SM Entertainment announced that Riize will embark on their concert tour titled Riizing Loud, set to take place from July 2025 to February 2026. The tour will include 24 shows across 14 cities throughout Asia, and will serve as a major promotional effort for the album.[11] Prior to the release of Odyssey, on May 19, 2025, Riize held a showcase event titled "Riize the 1st Album 'Odyssey' Premiere" at Blue Square Hall. The event was broadcast live on YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse, aimed at introducing the album and connecting with their fanbase.[12]
↑ Hwang, Hye-jin (April 28, 2025). 라이즈, 5월 19일 첫 정규앨범 'ODYSSEY' 컴백…톱티어 넘어 ‘원톱’[Riize makes a comeback with their first full-length album 'ODYSSEY' on May 19th... Beyond the top tier 'One Top'] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Kyung, Ji-min (April 29, 2025). 라이즈, 터질 듯한 자신감의 증명..'원톱' 스케일 프로모션 예고[Riize, proving their bursting confidence..' One-Top' Scale Promotion Announcement] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Cho, Hye-jin (April 30, 2025). 작정하고 나오는 라이즈, '4개국 극장'서도 만난다[Riize comes out with a determination, and meets at '4 Countries Theater'] (in Korean). XSports News. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Ha, Ji-won (May 15, 2025). 라이즈 ‘플라이 업’ 내적 댄스 본능 유발 “가만히 앉아서만 듣기엔‥”[Riize 'Fly Up' Induces Inner Dance Instinct "It's too much to just sit still and listen.."] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Moon, Wan-sik (May 1, 2025). 라이즈, 뜨거운 '열망 보부상' 모먼트..첫 정규 앨범 수록곡 'Bag Bad Back' 오늘(1일) 오후 6시 MV 공개[Riize, the hot 'Eager Bosang' moment.. MV of 'Bag Bad Back', a song from their first full album, will be released today (1st) at 6 p.m.] (in Korean). Money Today. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Kang, Da-yoon (May 6, 2025). 라이즈, ‘잉걸’ 트랙비디오 오늘(6일) 공개 "엄청난 도파민"[Riize releases 'Ember to Solar' track video today (6th) "Tremendous dopamine"] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Moon, Wan-sik (May 14, 2025). 라이즈, 오늘(14일) 오후 8시 온라인 최초 공개 'ODYSSEY' 프리미어[Riize premieres online today (14th) at 8 p.m. 'ODYSSEY' premiere] (in Korean). Money Today. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Jang, Woo-young (May 19, 2025). 라이즈, 원톱 도약의 시간…오늘(19일) 첫 정규 앨범 'ODYSSEY' 발매[Riize, time for a one-top leap... Today (19th), the first full-length album 'ODYSSEY' will be released] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Lee, Min-ji (May 1, 2025). 비상하는 라이즈, 첫 단독 콘서트 투어 'RIIZING LOUD' 개최 [공식][SOARING RIIZE HOLDS FIRST SOLO CONCERT TOUR 'RIIZING LOUD' [OFFICIAL]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on May 24, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Kim, Myung-mi (May 8, 2025). 라이즈, 첫 정규앨범 ‘ODYSSEY’ 쇼케이스 19일 개최…무대 최초 공개[Riize will hold a showcase for their first full-length album 'ODYSSEY' on the 19th... Stage premiere] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Jung, Tae-young (May 23, 2025). 라이즈, Fly Up으로 음원차트 점령하며 무대 장악[Riize dominates the music charts with Fly Up] (in Korean). Top Star News. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025– via Naver.
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