RIIZE has captured the spotlight by gracing the digital cover of Billboard magazine's esteemed June issue, marking a significant milestone in their burgeoning career in the United States.

On the 13th (local time), Billboard unveiled its June issue on the official website, featuring an array of stories dedicated to RIIZE, the emerging K-pop sensation. The issue includes digital covers, exclusive interview videos, in-depth articles, and special features penned by local journalists.

One standout feature titled "ON THE RIIZE: MEET K-POP'S NEW, DOWN TO EARTH STARS" introduces RIIZE as pioneers of "Emotional Pop," a distinctive genre that resonates authenticity and familiarity among global music enthusiasts.

Billboard highlighted RIIZE's impact in the music scene, noting that their releases since their debut in September 2023 have garnered over 640 million streams worldwide, describing their songs as beloved "earworms" particularly adored by the younger demographic.

Reflecting on their musical journey, RIIZE shared, "We coined our genre 'Emotional Pop' to foster emotional connections through our music. Each member pours their heart and soul into every song, aiming to authentically represent ourselves rather than adhere to a specific concept."

John Fleckenstein, COO of RCA Records, emphasized their strategic efforts to amplify RIIZE's presence in the U.S. market, underscoring the anticipation surrounding RIIZE's future growth trajectory in global music.

Meanwhile, RIIZE is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of their debut mini album 'RIIZING' on the 17th, poised to captivate audiences with their distinctive sound and authentic storytelling.

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BTS’s Jungkook is once again proving his global power, setting another huge record on Spotify! His solo debut song "Seven" has officially entered Spotify’s Top 90 most-streamed songs of all time, making him the ONLY Asian artist on the list!

On March 14 (KST), "Seven" reached an insane 2,251,263,698 streams, landing at No. 89 on Spotify’s all-time most-streamed songs chart.

What makes this even more impressive?
Jungkook is the only Asian artist in the Top 90!
"Seven" has surpassed major global hits like Charlie Puth’s "We Don’t Talk Anymore", Sam Smith’s "I’m Not The Only One", and Maroon 5’s "Payphone"!

Jungkook’s "Seven" has been breaking Spotify records left and right, proving its status as a global mega-hit:

Fastest song in Spotify history to reach 100M, 900M, 1B, and 1.1B streams!
First K-pop solo song to chart on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart for 600 days!
Longest-charting song by an Asian solo artist on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs Global chart (86 weeks and counting!)!

And let’s not forget—back in January 2025, "Seven" ranked No. 11 on Spotify’s list of Most-Streamed Songs of the 2020s, proving its long-lasting popularity!

Even with new music constantly being released, "Seven" continues to dominate charts and break records.

Fans worldwide are celebrating Jungkook’s unstoppable success, and with his influence only growing stronger, everyone is waiting to see what he does next!

"Jungkook is rewriting history! No one can match his impact!"
"He’s carrying K-pop on his back! The only Asian artist in the Top 90? Insane!"
"‘Seven’ is a masterpiece and deserves all the success!"

With Jungkook continuing to set new records, what do you think his next big achievement will be?

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