RIIZE has officially entered their domination era — the SM Entertainment boy group broke their own first-day sales record AND topped iTunes charts worldwide with their latest release “iI,” proving they’re the fastest-growing group in 5th gen!
Hanteo Chart confirmed the jaw-dropping numbers: “iI” sold over 780,000 copies on day one alone, demolishing their previous record of 420,000 set just months ago. That’s nearly DOUBLE — in less than one comeback cycle!
RIIZE “iI” – Record-Breaking Numbers
| Record | Previous | “iI” (New Record) |
|---|---|---|
| First-Day Sales | 420,000 copies | 780,000+ copies |
| iTunes #1 Countries | 32 regions | 48 regions |
| Spotify Day 1 Streams | 4.2 million | 7.8 million (est.) |
| MV 24hr YouTube Views | 18 million | 28 million (projected) |
| Time to Sell 100K | 4 hours | 47 minutes |
RIIZE first rose to prominence under SM Entertainment as a fresh “emotional pop” group — read more about SM Entertainment and their legacy of producing record-breaking acts.
The title track blends their signature bright energy with a more mature sound, and the choreography already has 50+ TikTok challenges trending worldwide.
iTunes #1 Countries (Confirmed)
| Region | Hours to #1 |
|---|---|
| USA | 2 hours |
| Japan | 45 minutes |
| Brazil | 1 hour |
| UK | 3 hours |
| Indonesia | 38 minutes |
| 43 other regions | Under 12 hours |
More RIIZE domination → RIIZE Complete Discography & Achievement Timeline
Fan (RIIZE/RIIZER) Reactions
- “780K first day?? SM better build them their own building”
- “They broke their OWN record by almost double — that’s not growth, that’s EVOLUTION”
- “From debut rookies to 1st day kings in under 2 years — RIIZE is speedrunning K-pop”
- “48 countries iTunes #1 — the world is literally SMILING”
FAQs
What does “iI” stand for in RIIZE’s new album?
Is this RIIZE’s highest-selling album overall?
Not yet — “iI” needs to surpass 1.2 million total sales to beat their previous album, but at this pace it’ll happen within the first week!
