Boy group RIIZE's 'Impossible' has been recognized as a standout K-pop song of the first half of 2024 by major international publications.
According to Billboard's recent list, 'The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024 (So Far): Critic's Picks', RIIZE's 'Impossible' was included.

Billboard highlighted 'Impossible' as "a song that blends intense Euro house beats with hopeful vocals, evoking urgency and determination." They introduced it as "one of this year's most inspiring K-pop songs, enhanced further by its fast-paced choreography featuring dynamic kicks."

Similarly, UK's prominent music outlet NME selected 'Impossible' for their 'The 15 best K-pop songs of 2024 - so far', praising RIIZE for "depicting vibrant youth scenes through music, transcending the ordinary." They remarked, "'Impossible', an ecstatic house track, transports listeners into a dreamy summer day."

'Impossible' garnered attention upon its release in April, receiving acclaim from US media outlets like Rolling Stone, Teen Vogue, and EUPHORIA, which predicted it to be "the song of the summer." Currently, it has accumulated over 20 million streams on Spotify, reflecting its global appeal.

As RIIZE's prologue single before their debut mini-album, 'Impossible' marked their venture into house music, characterized by rhythmic beats and enigmatic synthesizers, conveying a message that when pursuing the same dream together, nothing is impossible.

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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