Celebrating the Release of The 2nd Mini Album 'II'! AWA Lounge Hosts a Special RIIZE Listening Party Featuring Exclusive Voice Tracks

AWA Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akimi Tokigawa), operator of the subscription-based music streaming service "AWA," will host a special RIIZE-themed listening party on its free online platform "AWA Lounge" from 20:00 to 21:00 on Monday, June 15, 2026.

This event celebrates the release of RIIZE's 2nd Mini Album 'II' and will feature not only tracks from the new album but also a full lineup of their previous songs. Additionally, exclusive voice tracks available only on AWA will be aired. Participation in the Lounge is completely free, and users who download the AWA app in advance can enjoy additional features such as song requests and real-time interaction with other fans. Don’t miss this special RIIZE listening party on AWA Lounge!

Event Overview: RIIZE Special Listening Party (Exclusive Voice Tracks)

Date & Time: Monday, June 15, 2026, 20:00–21:00 JST

▼ Participation URL

https://mf.awa.fm/open_riize_0615_pr

About RIIZE

RIIZE (pronounced "Rise") combines the English words "Rise" and "Realize," symbolizing a team that grows together and achieves dreams. The group consists of Shotaaro (the eldest), Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and the youngest, Anton.

Debuting in 2023 with their first single 'Get A Guitar,' RIIZE released their 1st mini album 'RIIZING' in 2024 and their 1st full album 'ODYSSEY' in 2025, achieving million-seller status for all three consecutive releases. True to their name, they continue to grow rapidly. On November 24, they released a new single titled 'Fame'.

RIIZE has also made history by becoming the first K-Pop boy group to debut after 2023 to receive a 'Gold' certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) in the streaming category for 'Get A Guitar'. Additionally, their Japan-exclusive single 'Lucky' received a 'Platinum' certification, their 1st full album 'ODYSSEY' earned a 'Gold' certification, and their 2nd Japan single 'All of You' achieved a 'Double Platinum' certification under the Gold Disc criteria, proving their immense popularity.

Furthermore, from February 21 (Sat) to 23 (Mon, national holiday), 2026, RIIZE held a three-day concert at Tokyo Dome titled '2026 RIIZE CONCERT TOUR [RIIZING LOUD] Special Edition in TOKYO DOME,' making them the fastest male K-Pop artist to perform at the venue.

About the AWA App

'AWA' is a subscription-based music streaming service provided by AWA Inc., a joint venture between CyberAgent, Inc. and Avex Entertainment Inc. Launched in May 2015, AWA offers over 200 million tracks and approximately 16 million playlists created by celebrities and users. The service offers multiple plans, including the 'STANDARD Plan' (¥980/month including tax; ¥1,080 via App Store, Google Play, or convenience stores), which grants full access to all features, and the 'FREE Plan,' which offers most features at no cost (excluding offline playback). Additional plans include the 'Student Plan' (¥480/month for middle school students and above) and the 'Artist Plan' (¥270/month for unlimited access to a single designated artist).

AWA is compatible with smartphones, PCs, TVs, car navigation systems, wearable devices, and smart speakers. Since its launch, AWA has continuously enhanced its offerings based on user needs and listening environments, introducing innovative features such as 'LYRIC DIVE,' which beautifully animates lyrics in real time, and 'AWA Lounge,' an online space where users can enjoy music together in real time through voice live streaming and gifting functions. As a result, AWA has grown into one of Japan’s largest music streaming platforms.

Service Name: 'AWA' https://awa.fm/

Recommended Environment: - Smartphone: iOS 18.0 or later, Android 15.0 or later - PC: Windows 10 (32/64bit), Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) or later - Browser: Latest versions of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari

Pricing: - STANDARD Plan: ¥980/month (tax included) - FREE Plan: Free - Student Plan: ¥480/month (tax included) - Artist Plan: ¥270/month (tax included; unlimited access to one artist)

Service Launch Date: May 27, 2015

URLs

AWA: https://awa.fm/ App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id980578855 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.awa.liverpool Desktop App: https://awa.fm/download/ AWA Lounge (Browser): https://app.awa.fm/lounge/ AWA News: https://news.awa.fm/ Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/awa_official Official LINE: https://lin.ee/21w3f0k

Company Overview

Company Name: AWA Inc. (Pronounced: Awa) Headquarters: Sumitomo Fudosan Azabu-juban Building, 1-4-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo Representative: CEO Akimi Tokigawa Business: Music streaming services, etc. Founded: December 1, 2014

Contact

AWA Public Relations: [email protected]