{
  "id": 16545735,
  "title": "RIIZE releases emotional acoustic single 'Insomnia'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/riize-releases-emotional-acoustic-single-insomnia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T01:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261026/riize-releases-emotional-acoustic-single-insomnia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "K-pop boyband RIIZE debuted an emotional acoustic single titled \"Insomnia\" on Monday, kickstarting a promotional campaign that will span the entire week. The release, along with its accompanying music video, was made available at midnight, according to their agency, SM Entertainment. \"Insomnia\" is an acoustic pop song characterized by a lyrical guitar element, set against a backdrop of a somber, isolated atmosphere. The track showcases restrained yet poignant vocals, with lyrics that describe thoughts intensifying as the night progresses and the intricate emotions that emerge from them.\n\nThe music video accompanies \"Insomnia\" and depicts the band members — Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton — navigating cinematic scenes that reflect the emotional journey of the song. Produced in a drama-style format, the video captures the six members portraying roles that align with their individual personalities and the song's central themes. To mark the single's launch, RIIZE is hosting an interactive fan event called \"RIIZE into INSOMNIA\" at Space S50, an upscale district in eastern Seoul. The event, scheduled to take place through Thursday, is set to draw both local and international visitors, as Seongsu-dong is renowned as a trendy hub among global tourists.",
  "summary": "Boy band RIIZE released its new digital single, “Insomnia,” Monday, launching a week of promotional activities that includes a fan event and appearances on television music programs. The single and its music video were released at midnight, according to the group’s agency, SM Entertainment. “Insomnia” is an acoustic pop track built around a lyrical guitar sound. Set against a quiet, lonely mood,…",
  "key_points": [
    "K-pop boyband RIIZE releases emotional acoustic single \"Insomnia\"",
    "Single and music video debut at midnight, promoted by SM Entertainment",
    "Interactive fan event \"RIIZE into INSOMNIA\" held at Seoul's Space S50"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The shift toward a somber acoustic sound and cinematic storytelling signals a move to deepen the group's emotional connection with their global audience through more intimate and dramatic musical expressions.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}