The boy group RIIZE made a huge splash in Bangkok, Thailand, over three days, proving their K-pop star power.

RIIZE held their '2024 RIIZE FAN-CON 'RIIZING DAY' in BANGKOK' at the Thunder Dome on July 27th and 28th. Both days were sold out, with around 10,000 fans cheering them on.

The fan-con featured a variety of performances and activities, including hits like 'Boom Boom Bass,' 'Love 119,' 'Talk Saxy,' and 'Get A Guitar,' as well as fun games and talks. Local media took notice, with 50 outlets covering the event, including Ch7HD, Ch9, Thairath TV, Daily News, KhaoSod, L'Officiel Hommes Thailand, and Sanook.

The members of RIIZE shared their excitement, saying, "When we first came to Thailand last year for 'Get A Guitar,' we dreamed of holding a concert here with many fans. We’re thrilled to make great memories with our fans, Breeze, and we’re so grateful for the warm welcome."

Before the fan-con, on July 26th, RIIZE visited a pop-up store at Emsphere shopping mall in Bangkok to celebrate the release of their first mini-album 'RIIZING.' They also held a fan signing event at the mall, creating special moments with local fans.

The pop-up store was a hit, with long lines and around 1,000 visitors daily since its opening on July 24th, leading to sold-out items. The store will stay open until August 4th.

After their Bangkok fan-con, RIIZE will head to Japan for their '2024 RIIZE FAN-CON 'RIIZING DAY' JAPAN HALL TOUR,' starting on July 30th with 15 shows in nine cities. They will continue their tour with a stop in Jakarta, Indonesia on August 31st.

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BTS’s V has once again shown his massive star power by ranking as the highest K-Pop solo artist on Japan’s prestigious list of 'Top 10 Most Shared Artists on SNS' for 2024!

According to Oricon News, V achieved an impressive 6th place in the 'Most Shared Artists on SNS in Japan' category in the '2024 Annual Rankings' by Spotify Japan. This marks the highest position ever for any K-Pop solo artist on this list, showcasing just how popular V is, even while he is currently on hiatus for his military service.

Spotify Japan’s annual ranking covers various categories like 'Top 10 Most Streamed Songs in Japan' and 'Top 10 Most Streamed Japanese Artists Overseas.' The rankings consider the popularity of artists across major social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Despite being on a break, V stands out as the only K-Pop solo artist to make the list, solidifying his unique presence and influence.

V wasn't the only K-Pop artist to make the list. Boy group ZEROBASEONE also earned a spot, ranking No. 1 on Japan's '2024 Bestselling K-Pop Top 20.' However, V continues to dominate in Japan, holding the title as the highest-ranking Korean celebrity on X and consistently topping Google Trends in Japan since BTS’s debut.

In addition, V has been ruling Japan’s idol rankings. From December 2 to December 8, he claimed 1st place in the 'K-Pop Male Idol Ranking' on the Japanese site 'NEHAN,' holding the top spot for an astounding 193 consecutive weeks. He also topped the 'Korean Male Actor Popularity Ranking' by 'BIHAN' for 42 straight weeks, and stayed No. 1 in the '20s Male Actor Ranking' for 189 weeks.

V’s influence goes beyond idol rankings. He also dominated the 'K-Pop Idol Handsome Guy Election' and 'Korean Drama Male Actor Election' on 'K-board,' holding the top spot for 149 weeks. On 'KPOP JUICE,' V set a new record with a total of 5.32 million votes, keeping 1st place throughout the entire voting period.

V’s continued success in Japan proves his immense popularity and influence, making him one of the most beloved and talked-about stars in the K-Pop world!

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