OSEN DB.RIIZE Sunburst Earns Platinum in Japan
RIIZE Sunburst has officially proven its massive local popularity by securing a prestigious Platinum certification in Japan. According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan, the group’s third Japanese single surpassed 250,000 cumulative shipments in August following its release, and has now crossed 350,000 cumulative shipments as of September. Major Japanese television networks, including Fuji TV, NTV, and TBS, have extensively highlighted the release, praising the members as leading figures on the frontlines of the global K-pop scene.
Extensive Promotions and Tie-Ins Across South Korea and Japan
To celebrate the drop, RIIZE hosted an energetic showcase in Osaka on release day, connecting with over a thousand fans. Alongside the refreshing house-genre title track Sunburst, the single features the track Rise Over, serving as the theme song for the Winter Cup 2026 high school basketball championship, and Kill Shot, the ending theme for the anime Kill Blue. Fans in Japan are also enjoying diverse promotional events, including the second season of Fuji TV’s RIIZE Vacation special, branded Sunburst Trains across six railway lines, and collaborations with the JoySound karaoke brand, showcasing the broad musical reach of South Korea’s rising stars.
