SM introduces their new boy group RIIZE, seven years after NCT's debut. Everyone is looking forward!

SM Entertainment recently introduced their new boy group, RIIZE. Expectations are high on RIIZE as they will be the ones who will open the doors for SM's new era, as SM announces their debut after Lee Soo-man left. After experiencing internal conflict over management rights earlier this year, SM declared the beginning of the “SM 3.0” era.

It was announced that SM will change its constitution around the multi-production center and release new groups in a new production system. SM started by announcing their new boy group, RIIZE.

They will be the first SM artist that will not be managed by SM's former general manager Lee Soo-man unlike all SM's idol groups before. To make it clear, RIIZE will not be a part of SM's KWANGYA and is completely different and independent. RIIZE’s concept will be revealed soon.

RIIZE is a seven-member boy group and is set to debut in September. This will be their first boy group, seven years after NCT's debut. The name, RIIZE came from the word “Rise”, which means growth, and “Realize”, which means a team that grows together and realizes their dreams.