RIIZE, a group under SM Entertainment, is bringing back their popular web novel 'Rise & Realize' for a third season, even before their official debut. The web novel, planned and produced by SM and provided by KakaoPage, features storytelling content that reflects the experiences, personalities, and characteristics of each member. It portrays youthful stories that resonate with universal struggles and deficiencies in a straightforward manner.


Season 3 will be released sequentially over three weeks starting June 29, with new episodes dropping every Saturday at 10 PM. This season's theme revolves around unchanging elements in a changing world, depicting how the members confront and tackle the anxiety of the future that shadows their moments of achievement in their unique ways.


The first two seasons, which covered the formation of the team and their journey post-debut, received positive responses for offering a unique take on their 'real-time odyssey' of growth, raising expectations for the new season.


Kim Ho-ae, who has been writing the web novel since its launch, continues as the writer for this season as well. The cover art by artist Nogon and the comic illustrations by Pusna enhance the enjoyment of the story by visually highlighting key points of the web novel.


Meanwhile, RIIZE has made a significant impact with their first mini-album 'RIIZING,' released on June 17. They have achieved back-to-back million-seller status, topped iTunes Top Album charts in ten regions worldwide, secured the number one spot on domestic album charts, and won two music show awards, igniting the 'RIIZE Boom.'


Written by Kim Su Jin
Translated by Lee So Yun