"Fly Up" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Riize. It was released on May 19, 2025, through SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment and RCA Records, as the lead single of their first studio album, Odyssey.
Background and release On April 28, 2025, it was announced that Riize would release their first studio album titled Odyssey on May 19. The lead single "Fly Up" was announced on the next day on April 29.
"Fly Up" was first previewed on May 14, 2025, as part of the premiere of a full-length video featuring all ten songs from the album, which was released via Weverse. The song and its music video were released alongside the album on May 19 on digital music platforms.
Composition Lyrics for "Fly Up" were written by Hwang Yoo-bin and Deepflow. Stian Nyhammer Olsen, Julia Bognar Finnseter, Jop Pangemanan, Albin Tengblad, and Jacob Aaron made additional contributions to composition. The song is described as a vibrant dance track that draws inspiration from the rock and roll style of the 1950s. The lyrics illustrate how the six members of Riize gradually come together and find joy through shared experiences with people from all walks of life.
Accolades On South Korean music programs, "Fly Up" won four first-place trophies. + Music program awards for "Fly Up" Program Date Show Champion Music Bank Show! Music Core Inkigayo
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from the Odyssey liner notes.
Studio SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix SM Concert Hall Studio – mixing Sterling Sound – mastering
Personnel
SM Entertainment – executive producer Riize – vocals Hwang Yoo-bin – lyrics Deepflow – lyrics Jacob Aaron – composition, background vocals Stian Nyhammer Olsen – producer, composition, arrangement Julia Bognar Finnseter – composition, background vocals Jop Pangemanan – composition, background vocals G-High – vocal directing Andrew Choi – background vocals Jsong – background vocals Noh Min-ji – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix Nam Koong-jin – mixing Randy Merrill – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Fly Up" Chart (2025) Peakposition Japan (Japan Hot 100) 85 South Korea (Circle) 8
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for "Fly Up" Chart (2025) Position South Korea (Circle) 57
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Fly Up" Chart (2025) Position South Korea (Circle) 167
Release history + Release history for "Fly Up" Region Date Format Label Various May 19, 2025
See also List of Inkigayo Chart winners (2025) List of Music Bank Chart winners (2025) List of Show Champion Chart winners (2025) List of Show! Music Core Chart winners (2025)
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