RIIZE Talks TIMA Win & Their Favorite Part of the ‘Do Your Dance’ Video
Billboard spoke to the boy band backstage at 2026 TMElive International Music Awards.
RIIZE recently returned from Hong Kong, where they participated in the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards. During their stay, the SM Entertainment band won the award for trending international group. Interviewed by Billboard, the members of RIIZE expressed their delight at winning the award, describing it as an "honor." Describing their hit single "Do Your Dance," SHOTARO noted that a dance break in the song might be noteworthy.
SHOTARO also mentioned that the choreography for the video was handled by special dancers, and that the experience was enjoyable. Group member SOHEE shared that she now enjoys dancing more than when they first debuted, having grown more confident in her dancing abilities. When discussing how the group stays creative, ANTON highlighted the influence of digital technology and the media they consume, noting that it has made everyone more creative.
Billboard also asked the band about their recent album, Odyssey, and its connection to the film The Odyssey, to which ANTON jokingly responded that he watched the film on the night of its release in Korea.
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