By Michael Jacobs – Senior Correspondent | JRL CHARTS K-Pop News
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — (November 1, 2026) — K-pop powerhouse RIIZE (라이즈) is captivating global audiences with its emotionally charged new single “Insomnia,” as the official music video released through SM Entertainment’s SMTOWN YouTube channel surpasses 13.5 million views.
Released October 26, 2026, the acoustic-pop single marks a refreshing musical direction for Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee and Anton, replacing explosive choreography-driven energy with delicate guitar melodies, heartfelt vocals and the haunting emotions of sleepless nights.
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Watch RIIZE “Insomnia” Official Music Video
The cinematic music video showcases all six members portraying different characters struggling with emotional turmoil and insomnia. Its dramatic storytelling captures the loneliness, longing and uncertainty that intensify when the world falls asleep.
The numbers speak for themselves! The official “Insomnia” music video has reached 13,564,083 YouTube views, reflecting strong audience interest in RIIZE’s evolving sound.
Created with contributions from acclaimed producers The Stereotypes and August Rigo, alongside Korean lyricist Kim Eana, the single serves as a musical prologue to RIIZE’s highly anticipated second full-length album, EMOTIION, expected in spring 2027.
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Record Label:
SM Entertainment
Universal Music Japan
Country: South Korea
Language: English | Korean
Runtime: 3 Mins 47 Secs
Release date: October 26, 2026
Copyright ℗ 2026 SM Entertainment
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