Rising K-pop sensation RIIZE is set to make history this year!
On May 6 KST, the Austin City Limits Music Festival unveiled its star-studded 2025 lineup, revealing RIIZE as the first-ever K-pop group to perform at the event. They’ll share the stage with global artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, The Strokes, Doechii, Luke Combs, and John Summit, marking a groundbreaking moment for K-pop at the long-running Texas festival.
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The 2025 ACL Festival will span two weekends in October at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. RIIZE is scheduled to perform during the first weekend (October 3–5). They’re set to captivate fans and festival goers with an electrifying performance that blends their signature emotional pop sound with powerful stage presence, heightening anticipation for their appearance.
According to their agency, this marks another major milestone for the boy group as they continue to expand their presence on the global stage by being the first K-pop act to perform at the festival.
RIIZE previously made waves as the first K-pop act to perform at Tecate Emblema, Mexico’s largest pop music festival. Their international festival appearances also include Korea’s Busan International Rock Festival, Japan’s Summer Sonic, and Thailand’s Rolling Loud, solidifying their status as one of K-pop’s most globally active groups.
Alongside their historic ACL debut, RIIZE is preparing for another exciting milestone. The group is set to release their first full-length album, titled ‘ODYSSEY’, on May 19 at 6:00 PM KST (2:30 PM IST). The album will feature ten tracks in total, including the pre-released singles ‘Bad Bad Back’ and ‘Ember to Solar’.
With their upcoming ACL performance and new album launch, RIIZE continues to blaze a trail for K-pop acts worldwide, pushing boundaries and setting new records with every step.
Written by: MANSHA CHAUHAN
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