Fame is the second single album by South Korean boy group Riize. It was released by SM Entertainment on November 24, 2025, and contains three tracks, including the lead single with the same name.
Background and release In August 2025, SM Entertainment announced in its roadmap that Riize would make their comeback in the fourth quarter of 2025 with a single album. On November 5, 2025, it was announced that Riize would release their second single album titled Fame on November 25. The album trailer video, alongside promotional dates, was also released on the same day. The tracklist poster was released on November 10.
Each teaser images were released on November 13, November 17, and November 18. A short behind-the-scenes video for the song "Fame" was released on November 21, followed by a teaser video the next day. The single album was released alongside the music video for "Fame" on November 24.
Composition The first track, "Something in the Water", is a dreamy R&B-pop track characterised by a subdued, resonant bass line. The lyrics reflect on confronting anxiety and recognising it as an intrinsic part of oneself in the process of personal growth. The second track, titled "Fame", is a hip-hop song in the style of Rage. The forward-driving rhythmic structure, combined with the raw timbre of the electric guitar, creates an energetic and dynamic sound. The last song, "Sticky Like" is a pop-rock influenced dance track characterised by its emotional and forceful tone. The song features prominent drum, guitar, and piano arrangements that enhance its overall impact.
Promotion Prior to the release of Fame, on November 25, 2025, Riize held a showcase event titled "Riize the 2nd Single 'Fame' Premiere" at Yes24 Live Hall. The event was broadcast live on YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse, aimed at introducing the album and connecting with their fanbase.
To promote the single, Riize appeared on several radio programs, including SBS Power FM's DinDin's Music High on the 25th, KBS Cool FM's Park Myung-soo's Radio Show on the 26th, and MBC FM4U's Kim Shin Young's Noon Song of Hope on the 27th.
Track listing
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from the single album's liner notes.
Studio SM Dorii Studio – recording, digital editing SM Droplet Studio – recording SM Azure Studio – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix SM Wavelet Studio – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix Sound Pool Studio – recording SM Big Shot Studio – mixing SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing SM Concert Hall Studio – mixing Sterling Sound – mastering
Personnel
SM Entertainment – executive producer Riize – vocals Wonbin – background vocals Sohee – background vocals Anton – background vocals Yoo Seul-gi (XYXX) – lyrics Elijah Waters – producer, composition, arrangement Josef Lamercier – producer, composition, arrangement, background vocals Luke Titus – producer, composition, arrangement Mike Irish – producer, composition, arrangement BigOne – lyrics Haring (MonoTree) – producer, composition, arrangement, vocal directing, programming, digital editing Awrii (The Hub) – composition, vocal directing, background vocals ChaMane – composition, vocal directing, background vocals Yoon (153/Joombas) – lyrics Tim Tan – producer, composition, arrangement Wiljam – composition, background vocals Ned Houston – composition, background vocals Hyun – vocal directing , background vocals Xydo – background vocals Ondine – vocal directing Shiry – guitar Jeong Jae-won – recording, digital editing Kim Joo-hyun – recording Kim Jae-yeon – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix Kang Eun-ji – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix Kim Dong-il – recording Lee Min-kyu – mixing Kim Cheol-sun – mixing Nam Koong-jin – mixing Chris Gehringer – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for Fame Chart (2025) Peakposition Japan Combined Singles (Oricon) 9 Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard Japan) 5 South Korean Albums (Circle) 1
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for Fame Chart (2025) Position Japan (Oricon) 19 South Korean Albums (Circle) 6
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for Fame Chart (2025) Position South Korean Albums (Circle) 52
Certifications
Release history + Release history for Fame Region Date Format Label South Korea November 25, 2025 CD Various
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