RIIZE has concluded a highly successful pop-up store event celebrating the launch of their first mini album, 'RIIZING'.

Spanning about 330 square meters, the pop-up store was located at Starfield Suwon's Tower Atrium and Grand Atrium from the 14th to the 23rd of this month.

It drew an impressive average of over 2,000 visitors daily, with fans lining up as early as 10 a.m. to experience RIIZE's immersive pop-up experience.

The store featured various zones, including a listening area where visitors could enjoy tracks from the album, including the title track 'Boom Boom Bass', and hear member narrations before the official release. A special LP album event on the 5th floor allowed fans to enjoy the album through turntables, creating a lot of excitement.

RIIZE members personally visited the pop-up store on opening day to interact with fans, leaving behind signatures, heartfelt messages, and drawings.

A fan sign event held on the 19th also attracted a large crowd, with attendees filling up to the 5th floor of the mall.

According to Hanteo Chart data on the 24th, 'RIIZING', released on the 17th, achieved remarkable initial sales of 1,255,015 copies.

This marks RIIZE's second consecutive million-seller title, following their single album 'Get A Guitar' released in September 2023.

The success of RIIZE's pop-up store not only underscores their popularity but also their strong connection with fans, setting a new milestone in their career.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates from RIIZE!

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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