RIIZE Launches 2025 as ‘Dream Seekers’ with New Music Video “Bad Bag Back”

Kicking off the new year with bold energy and ambition, RIIZE embarks on their 2025 journey as dream seekers, marking a new chapter of growth, purpose, and creative evolution. The group celebrates this milestone with the release of their latest music video, “Bag Bad Back,” the first single from their upcoming debut full-length album, ODYSSEY, set for release on May 19 via SM Entertainment/RCA Records.

“Bag Bad Back” is a hip-hop anthem with heavy bass, a groovy drum beat, and an infectious hook. The blend of whispering and shouting vocal techniques adds a unique twist. Just as everyone carries something important in their bag, the lyrics symbolize how RIIZE’s ‘bag’ is filled with their ambition to grow and shine as artists. The song perfectly captures the group’s united vision as ‘one team.’

The performance for “Bag Bad Back” was crafted in collaboration with a diverse group of choreographers and crews, including member SHOTARO, Bada Lee, J BLAZE, and THE BIPS. A highlight of the performance is the choreography, which visually mimics holding different types of bags—like tote bags, crossbody bags, and backpacks—perfectly reflecting the song’s bag-themed lyrics.

The members shared, “‘Bag Bad Back’ captures RIIZE’s charisma through its music, vocals, and performance. The lyric that says ‘RIIZE will continue to rise,’ a quote from Anton’s past award speech, was directly included in the song, making it all the more meaningful for us.”

Alongside the release of their new music video, RIIZE announced earlier today that they will embark on their first solo tour this year, unveiling the first part of their schedule for the 2025 RIIZE CONCERT TOUR [RIIZING LOUD], which will kick off in Asia, with more dates to be announced. In addition, RIIZE <ODYSSEY> PREMIERE, a 40-minute video project that creates a visual experience for every song, will be released online for the first time via the RIIZE community on Weverse at 8 PM KST on May 14.

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