RIIZE have released the first teaser video and image for their upcoming digital single “Insomnia.” The song is set to arrive on October 26 at midnight KST, giving the group its first new music since the second mini album “II” in June. The release also marks the first step in a two-part comeback plan that includes the second full-length album “EMOTIION” in spring 2027.
The teaser arrived on October 19 at midnight KST through RIIZE’s official social channels. The clip runs about 18 seconds, and it comes with a still image that gives fans their first look at the song’s visual direction. The single is a digital release, and no physical album version has been announced for “Insomnia.”
RIIZE Confirm Release Date and Teaser Details
The October 26 date was first shared during RIIZE’s third-anniversary fan meeting, “Ch. RIIZE : ON AIR,” held at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon on September 12, 2026. At the end of the show, the group told the audience that a new digital single would arrive in October, followed by a full album in spring 2027.
The new teaser does not yet include a full track preview. It focuses on mood and setting, with the group shown together in a single frame. The teaser image and clip are available now on RIIZE’s official YouTube and social media accounts.
RIIZE will return with the digital single “Insomnia” on October 26 at midnight KST.
The digital single will be available on major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. RIIZE have not announced a separate physical single release for “Insomnia.”
Release Times for Insomnia Around the World
The midnight KST release time lands on different dates and times depending on where listeners are based. The table below has been replaced with a simple list so the information is easier to read on any screen.
- South Korea: October 26, 12:00 AM KST
- Japan: October 26, 12:00 AM JST
- India: October 25, 8:30 PM IST
- United Kingdom: October 25, 3:00 PM GMT
- United States (Eastern Time): October 25, 11:00 AM ET
- United States (Pacific Time): October 25, 8:00 AM PT
- Canada (Toronto): October 25, 11:00 AM ET
- Australia (Sydney): October 26, 2:00 AM AEDT
- New Zealand (Auckland): October 26, 4:00 AM NZDT
- Philippines: October 25, 11:00 PM PHT
- Indonesia (Jakarta): October 25, 10:00 PM WIB
- Thailand: October 25, 10:00 PM ICT
- Vietnam: October 25, 10:00 PM ICT
- United Arab Emirates: October 25, 7:00 PM GST
- Saudi Arabia: October 25, 6:00 PM AST
- Germany, France, Italy: October 25, 4:00 PM CET
- Brazil (São Paulo): October 25, 12:00 PM BRT
The times above use the standard offsets in place on October 25 and 26, 2026. Listeners in regions with daylight saving changes should check their local time against the KST release.
Two Comebacks Planned: Insomnia First, EMOTIION Later
“Insomnia” is the opening release in a comeback plan that RIIZE shared with fans in September. The second full-length album, “EMOTIION,” is planned for spring 2027. The group has not yet shared a tracklist, title track, or exact release date for that album.
The two-release plan gives RIIZE a digital single in October 2026 and a full album in 2027. The group’s previous full-length album was released before the “II” mini album, and “EMOTIION” will be their second studio album.
RIIZE debuted in September 2023 under SM Entertainment. The group’s current lineup is Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton.
What RIIZE Released Before Insomnia
RIIZE’s second mini album, “II,” arrived on June 15, 2026, with the title track “Do your dance.” The release followed the single “Fame,” which came out in November 2025.
The group also released a Japanese single, “Sunburst,” in September 2026. The single received a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) after shipments passed 250,000 units. That certification covers physical shipments, not streaming numbers.
“Insomnia” will be RIIZE’s first Korean digital single since the “II” mini album. The group has not announced a Korean title track for the release beyond the single itself.
Spotify Playlists Tie Into the Insomnia Theme
RIIZE members shared late-night playlists on Spotify on October 19, the same day the teaser arrived. Each member picked a set of songs for listeners dealing with sleepless nights.
- Shotaro: “Midnight Groove with SHOTARO”
- Eunseok: “EUNSEOK’s Night Picks”
- Sungchan: “SUNGCHAN’s Sleepytime Playlist”
- Wonbin: “WONBIN’s Midnight Mood”
- Sohee: “Counting Sheep with SOHEE”
- Anton: “Night FM with ANTON”
The playlists are available on Spotify and were shared through RIIZE’s official accounts. The theme lines up with the title of the single and gives fans something to listen to before the release.
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Teaser Draws Attention on Social Media
The teaser clip drew more than 130,000 views on Weibo within hours of its release, based on public view counts on the platform. The same clip was shared across RIIZE’s other social accounts.
The teaser image shows the six members together in an outdoor setting. No individual member teasers have been released for “Insomnia” at the time of writing.
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