[OSENWORLD] RIIZE marked their second anniversary by reflecting on growth, sharing rare words with each other, and expressing gratitude to their fans, BRIIZE.
What They’ve Never Said Out Loud
In a rare moment of candor, the members took turns praising teammates they don’t usually address directly.
Shotaro → Sungchan: “Thank you for always lifting the team’s spirit. Your bright energy sets the tone for us. Your expressiveness and constant hard work inspire me. I’m grateful we debuted together.”
Eunseok → Wonbin: “I admire the way you always try to make our team better. Keep showing more of your amazing side.”
Sungchan → Sohee: “Your voice is irreplaceable in our team, and your performances have grown so much. You’re now taking on important parts, and I hope we’ll keep growing together.”
Wonbin → Anton: “I might not say it often, but you’re doing really well on stage.”
Sohee → Shotaro: “You know how to share the love you’ve received, and that’s admirable. You’re the best.”
Anton → Eunseok: “You’ve been our ‘rock,’ always steady and reliable. I know you face struggles too, but thank you for being our mood-maker and dependable hyung.”
Letters to My Past and Future Self
The members also imagined conversations with their past and future selves.
Shotaro: “To my 1st-anniversary self: Many BRIIZE will love and support you — just keep working hard and trust yourself. To my 3rd-anniversary self: keep looking forward, because BRIIZE will always be by your side.”
Eunseok: “A year ago, I would tell myself to enjoy everything, even the hard times. A year from now, I hope I’ve grown into an even cooler version of myself.”
Sungchan: “Stay grateful and humble, and act with sincerity. To my 3rd-year self, congratulations and thank you for staying true.”
Wonbin: “Past me — don’t worry so much, you’ll get through it. Future me — work harder, practice relentlessly, and keep running toward the goal.”
Sohee: “Take care of your health and protect your voice — it’s precious. And about your height… accept it. To my future self, I hope I’ve kept everything in balance.”
Anton: “To my rookie self: you were anxious, but you’ll overcome it. To my future self: I know you’ll still be thoughtful, but keep growing as you always do.”
To BRIIZE, With Love
Every member emphasized that their journey would not have been possible without their fans.
Shotaro: “I’m here because of BRIIZE. Let’s keep building beautiful memories together.”
Eunseok: “Without BRIIZE, there’s no RIIZE. Thank you for standing by us for two years — let’s keep going for many more.”
Sungchan: “When things get tough, thinking of BRIIZE reminds me why I do this work. Thank you always.”
Wonbin: “I’ve said it before, but it’s true: without BRIIZE, we’re nothing. Thank you for being our light.”
Sohee: “We’ve grown closer over these two years, and nothing can come between us. Never.”
Anton: “Time flies, but every moment has been for RIIZE and BRIIZE. I’m excited for the story we’ll keep writing together.”
With words of gratitude and encouragement, RIIZE underscored once again that their bond with BRIIZE remains the foundation of their journey. As they step into their third year, the group is determined to continue creating memories — side by side with their fans.
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