RIIZE's Shotaro Selected as SM's 'Artist of the Month'

Shotaro from the group RIIZE has been chosen as the 'Artist of the Month' for December 2024 by STUDIO CHOOM. The digital studio M2 announced this exciting news, revealing that Shotaro's spotlight video was released on December 5, with a performance video set to follow on December 12, and a documentary on December 19.

The 'Artist of the Month' series highlights talented dancers, showcasing their performances and interviews, which have garnered immense popularity among global fans. Previous episodes featuring ENHYPEN's Niki and ZEROBASEONE's Seong Han-bin each surpassed 10 million views, demonstrating the series' strong appeal.

With Shotaro's selection, anticipation is building among fans, known as Breeze, as they look forward to the upcoming content. The spotlight video includes rehearsal footage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses, heightening excitement for the performance video.

Shotaro has a rich background in dance, having trained at a prestigious dance school in Japan and participated in performances with renowned groups like EXILE and Gackt before his debut. His impressive dance breaks during RIIZE's activities have led to the phrase 'Shotaro's group RIIZE' becoming popular among fans.

In the upcoming 'Artist of the Month' feature, Shotaro will showcase his skills with a performance set to Kanye West's 'Clique,' focusing on hip-hop, a genre he excels in. Fans can expect to see his unique charisma and style, especially during a specially crafted dance break that he has prepared for this performance.

STUDIO CHOOM is a K-POP dance channel that collaborates with specialized artists and dance crews. As of December 2024, it boasts 5.43 million subscribers and over 3.6 billion cumulative views, highlighting its global influence.