{
  "id": 16548882,
  "title": "RIIZE releases emotional acoustic single 'Insomnia'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/riize-releases-emotional-acoustic-single-insomnia-16548882",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T02:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261026/riize-releases-emotional-acoustic-single-insomnia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "K-pop group RIIZE has unveiled their latest digital single, \"Insomnia,\" on Monday. In the wake of the release, the band is set to embark on a promotional push that includes a fan event and TV appearances. The track and its accompanying music video made their debut at midnight, as announced by RIIZE's agency, SM Entertainment. \"Insomnia\" is an acoustic pop tune characterized by a lyrical guitar motif. The song is enveloped in a somber atmosphere, with vocals that are subdued but emotive. The lyrics delve into the intensifying thoughts that emerge as the night progresses, capturing the intricate emotions that arise from them. The accompanying music video narrates the lives of characters who struggle to fall asleep, brought to life through cinematic storytelling. Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton, the band members, enact emotional roles tailored to their distinct personalities. To mark the release, RIIZE is staging an interactive fan event named \"RIIZE into INSOMNIA\" at Space S50 in Seongsu-dong, an upscale district in Seoul notorious for its fashion scene, until Thursday.",
  "summary": "K-pop 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…",
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}