RIIZE Announces ‘Silence: Inside the Fame’ Art Exhibition

The group RIIZE, a leading icon of 5th Gen K-pop, will hold their first solo RIIZE Exhibition, titled ‘Silence: Inside the Fame’. This special event is scheduled to run from November 16 to November 30, 2025, at the prestigious Ilmin Museum of Art in Seoul. This marks a significant moment, as it is the first time the museum is dedicating a solo exhibition to a K-pop artist, solidifying RIIZE’s status as cultural trendsetters.

A Deeper Look into ‘Silence: Inside the Fame’

The exhibition, managed by SM Entertainment, is set to provide an intimate look into the group’s journey and the complex concept of ‘fame’. It will feature striking installation art by the acclaimed artist and musician GoYoSon, creating an immersive experience that bridges the gap between contemporary music and visual arts. This K-pop art collaboration aims to offer a new perspective on the group’s identity. Coinciding with the event, RIIZE will release their second single, ‘Fame’, on November 24, 2025, further connecting the exhibition’s theme with their new music. This follows the successful release of their first full-length album, ‘ODYSSEY’, in May 2025.

K-pop’s Expanding Influence in the Art World

RIIZE’s venture into the fine art world follows a path paved by other major K-pop artists, highlighting the genre’s expanding cultural impact beyond music. These collaborations demonstrate how K-pop is increasingly being recognized as a comprehensive art form.

Precedents by G-Dragon and BTS

This trend is not new but continues to evolve. In 2015, G-Dragon held the groundbreaking ‘PEACEMINUSONE: Beyond the Stage’ exhibition at the Seoul Museum of Art, which was a pioneering K-pop art collaboration. Similarly, global superstars BTS launched the ambitious ‘CONNECT, BTS’ project in 2020. The public art project connected five cities and featured works at renowned venues like London’s Serpentine Galleries and Berlin’s Gropius Bau.

RIIZE’s Unique Position in 5th Gen K-pop

Now, in their third year since debut, RIIZE’s exhibition at the Ilmin Museum of Art signifies a new chapter for 5th Gen K-pop. The choice of the Ilmin Museum of Art, located at the bustling Sejong-daero intersection, is particularly noteworthy. It demonstrates how current K-pop icons are being embraced by mainstream cultural institutions, cementing their role as multifaceted artists. The RIIZE Exhibition is expected to attract a wide audience of both fans and art enthusiasts, further establishing the group as leaders of their generation.

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