K-Pop 'Super Rookie' Matchup...Big Rookies Face Off

RIIZE is a seven-member boy group presented by SM Entertainment.

The group, which is the first rookie group to be released after parting ways with its founder, producer Lee Soo-man, in March, has made a splash with a friendly concept that represents youth rather than the unique worldview of existing SM groups.

Within four days of launching their official social media accounts, they surpassed 1 million followers, setting a record for the fastest time for a K-pop group,

Visitors flocked to a photo exhibition of the group's first album preparations, demonstrating their strong early fan base even before their official debut.

[Lee Ji-min, Jung Seung-eun / Fans of the group 'RIIZE' : I think we felt more of a sense of growing up together with our fans, like the name 'RIIZE' rather than a unique concept.]

HYBE's rookie boy group, BOYNEXTDOOR, is also signaling their full-scale activities with the release of their first mini album.

Produced by famous rapper ZICO, the group pursues music that freely and honestly expresses everyday emotions, just like their name, which means "boy next door".

On their upcoming album, they plan to capture the various emotions that come with a clumsy first love, which they hope will resonate with their peers in their teens and 20s.

YG's new seven-member girl group will also enter the rookie battle in September.

BABYMONSTER, YG's first girl group in nine years after BLACKPINK, will make their debut with a strong hip-hop song.

However, as rookies of a major agency, they also have to deal with high expectations.

This is because rookie groups in their first or second year, such as NewJeans and IVE, have already achieved extraordinary results, such as entering global music charts and being invited to perform overseas.

As K-pop's influence grows, all eyes are on the energy and performances of these newcomers.

This is YTN's Cha Jung-yoon.

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