SM Entertainment‘s recent hitmakers, RIIZE, held their first-ever fan con today in Seoul. While the six members present delivered a series of amazing performances throughout the show, one cover in particular stood out from the rest.
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Fans were shocked to see the group perform a cover of a hit song from none other than the insanely popular boy band One Direction.
#RIIZE covering One Thing by One Direction pic.twitter.com/yVjbE8Yc9i
— riize pics (@riizepics) May 4, 2024
Known for their dynamic performances and chart-topping hits like “Get a Guitar,” “Talk Saxy,” “Love 119,” and “Impossible,” RIIZE has always had a knack for capturing the public’s imagination. And their fan-con was no different, as the group added a unique twist that has since gone viral online.
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SIREN #라이즈 #RIIZE #원빈 #WONBIN pic.twitter.com/Kc4tvdXKMc
— 2lubi (@222lubi) May 4, 2024
As they neared the end of the concert, RIIZE took an unconventional route by covering “One Thing” by One Direction. Their choice was particularly unexpected because, while it is common for rookie K-Pop groups to honor songs by senior K-Pop idols, opting for a track by a Western boy band is considerably less typical.
2024 RIIZE FAN-CON ‘RIIZING DAY’ in SEOUL Day 1 #EUNSEOK
White Christmas by Super Junior #RIIZE #라이즈 #RIIZE_FANCON#RIIZINGDAYinSeoul_Day1 #EUNSEOK #은석 #송은석 pic.twitter.com/WAIPzgGrzh
— SES Updates (@SES_Updates) May 4, 2024
For any of those who may not know, “One Thing” is a beloved hit from the early years of One Direction — a British boy band that has since disbanded but continues to hold a significant place in the hearts of fans.
The decision to cover a One Direction song not only showcased RIIZE’s versatile musical capabilities but could also hint at a future strategic move from SM Entertainment. The performance could be linked to the company’s recent announcement of its plans to launch a new boy group in the UK in collaboration with British entertainment company M&B.
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Regardless of SM’s future plans, RIIZE’s “One Thing” cover was a success due to their versatility and proven performance skills. The six members present covered the song flawlessly and impressed fans with their raw vocals. The proof of this is everywhere online, as the group cover is currently trending, and videos posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) have garnered hundreds of thousands of views.
one thing covered by riize, welcome back one direction pic.twitter.com/mY71roFnqF
— 넷 (@riize_net) May 4, 2024
ウンソクってリアムだったんだ。てかRIIZEが1Dカバーて解釈一致にもほどがある。韓国のOne directionになれ
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— 꿈 (@pinkhiIIs) May 4, 2024
OMG RIIZE IS COVERING ONE DIRECTION’S ONE THING
they sound so good AND IT’S LIVE SINGING#RIIZE #라이즈 #RIIZE_FANCON#RIIZINGDAYinSeoul_Day1 #ONEDIRECTION #RIIZE_FAN_CON pic.twitter.com/VLVWIEWaVU
— T开Nsaw enhariizing day (@XExoDeux) May 4, 2024
As RIIZE continues to rise, not only in K-Pop but also in the global music scene, fans can’t wait to see what other surprises the group has in store for them.
