RIIZE is set to release their first Japanese single, "Lucky."

Coming out on July 29 at midnight on various global music platforms, "Lucky" showcases RIIZE's special "emotional pop" style, centered around the theme of love. The single features three tracks: "Lucky," "Be My Next," and "Same Key."

The title track "Lucky" is an upbeat funk pop song with rhythmic drums and a catchy chorus. The fun lyrics encourage boldly going after love, comparing adding an extra leaf to a three-leaf clover to make a lucky four-leaf clover.

Promotional images from the single were shared on RIIZE's official accounts starting on July 22nd, and a teaser for the "Lucky" music video was released on YouTube's SMTOWN channel at midnight on July 28th. The full "Lucky" music video will come out at the same time as the single, building excitement.

Another track, "Be My Next," is a hip-hop song with lively electric guitar, synthesizer, and energetic 808 drum sounds. The lyrics talk about the feelings at the start of a love story. The single also includes "Same Key," which was popular as RIIZE's first Japanese drama OST.

RIIZE's first Japanese single "Lucky" will also be released as a physical album in Japan on September 5, marking their Japanese debut.

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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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