RIIZE is keeping their energy high and their momentum going into the new year with their exciting remake of "Hug," and fans are loving every second of it!

On January 16, the SM Entertainment group hit the stage on Mnet’s M Countdown, where they wowed viewers with their unique a cappella intro, fun challenge, and a special performance of "Hug." Their flawless live vocals and captivating stage presence had everyone talking!

Earlier that day, the group made their first appearance on MBC FM4U’s Good Morning, Yoon Sang, where they shared their excitement with the audience and even gave a deep bow in greeting. DJ Yoon Sang was full of praise, saying, "It feels like you're creating new records and history as a group. It makes me want to cheer you on." The heartfelt moment showed the strong bond between the industry seniors and their juniors.

RIIZE expressed their ambitious plans for the year, saying, "We’re starting the new year with the mindset to work even harder because we aim to rise higher. We’re excited about the activities we’ve prepared, and we hope our fans will look forward to them too."

The song "Hug" is a remake of TVXQ’s iconic debut track, created as part of SM's 30th-anniversary commemorative album, set to be released on February 14.

The remake captures the original's emotional essence while adding a fresh, modern twist with its nostalgic retro vibes and soothing vocals. It’s already making waves, with its stage video topping YouTube’s Trending Music chart!

And the excitement doesn’t stop there – RIIZE is gearing up for their RIIZE JAPAN FANMEETING 2025 titled "RIIZE: The Secret LIEZ," taking place on January 18–19 at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa, Japan. Fans are eagerly awaiting what’s next for this rising group.

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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