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"Siren"
"Siren"
Single by Riize
from the EP Riizing
Language	Korean; English;
Released	April 3, 2024
Studio	SM Yellow Tail; SM Aube;
Length	2:27
Label	SM; Kakao; RCA;
Composer(s)	Benjamin 55; Young Chance; Xydo;
Lyricist(s)	Benjamin 55; Young Chance; Xydo; Bang Hye-Hyun;
Riize singles chronology
Music video
	"Siren (Performance Video)" on YouTube

"Siren" is a song recorded by South Korean boy group Riize. Originally released in shortened form on August 6, 2023, an extended version of the song was later released on April 3, 2024, as the third single from the group's EP Riizing. The song was released by SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment and RCA Records.

Background and release

In May 2023, it was confirmed by SM Entertainment that they would be debuting a new boy group in the second half of 2023, which would later become Riize.^[2]^[3] On August 7, SM officially announced the details of the group's debut, and shared a video of the group performing a shortened version of "Siren" onto their official YouTube channel.^[4] The song was not included on the group's debut single album Get a Guitar, and was not released onto any digital download or streaming platforms at the time, despite frequent fan requests that the song receive an official release.^[5]

On March 5, 2024, SM announced that Riize would embark on the Riizing Day tour in May, and that the group would be releasing a new single and EP in the second quarter of 2024.^[6] On April 3, the Riizing EP was officially announced, with SM stating that the group would be releasing a full-length version of "Siren" to digital download or streaming at noon that same day.^[7] The song would later be included as the third track on the EP.

Composition

"Siren" was written and composed by Benjamin 55, Young Chance and Xydo, with Benjamin 55 also handling arrangement. The song's Korean lyrics were written by Bang Hye-Hyun.^[8] The originally released version runs one minute seventeen seconds; the full version runs two minutes twenty-seven seconds.

The track has been characterized as a 90s-style hip-hop song with boom bap-style drums and strong bass riffs.^[9] The song also includes a scratching section in the bridge. Lyrically, the group declares they're "back with the new generation", a call out to the then-fledging fifth-generation of K-pop idol groups that Riize is a part of.^[10]

Reception

"Siren" received a warm reception from critics, who felt it was a "bold" introduction to the group

Upon the full song's release in 2024, the track drew criticism from fans due to the exclusion of member Seunghan, who was on hiatus from the group at the time. Seunghan sang in the original 2023 release of the song, but his vocals were removed from the extended version and dubbed by other members of the group.^[11]

Music video

Live performances

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the Riizing liner notes.^[8]

Studio

SM Yellow Tail Studio - recording, digital editing
SM Aube Studio - recording
SM Wavelet Studio - digital editing
77F Studio - digital editing
SM Blue Cup Studio - mixing
Sterling Sound – mastering

Personnel

SM Entertainment – executive producer
Jang Cheol-hyuk – executive supervisor
Riize – vocals
Benjamin 55 - lyrics, composition, arrangement, background vocals
Young Chance - lyrics, composition, vocal direction, background vocals
Xydo - lyrics, composition, background vocals
Bang Hye-Hyun - Korean lyrics
Emess - scratching
Noh Min-ji - recording, digital editing
Kang Eun-ji - recording, digital editing
Woo Min-jeong - digital editing
Jeong Ui-seok - mixing
Chris Gehringer – mastering

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Siren"
Chart (2024)	Peak position
South Korea (Circle)^[12]	21

Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for "Siren"
Chart (2024)	Position
South Korea (Circle)^[13]	26

Release history

Release history for "Siren"
Region	Date	Format	Label
Various	April 3, 2024	Digital download streaming	SM Kakao

References

^ Yoon, Soyeon (September 4, 2023). "Riize, SM Entertainment's newest act, debuts with 'Get A Guitar'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
^ Ziwei, Puah (May 24, 2023). "SM Entertainment to debut three new groups this year". NME. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
^ W), 스포츠W(Sports (November 16, 2022). "′NCT 유니버스′ 루키즈 쇼헤이X은석X승한, 선배 NCT 127 향한 팬심-궁금증 폭발". www.sportsw.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 18, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
^ Yeo, Gladys (2023-08-07). "Here's when SM Entertainment's new boyband RIIZE will debut". NME. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
^ Cho, Yong-jun (2023-08-07). "New boy band Riize to debut in September". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
^ Kim, Ju-yeon (2024-03-05). "Riize to kick off first global fan concert tour in Seoul". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
^ Sun, Mi-kyung (2024-04-03). "라이즈, 오늘(3일) 'Siren'6월 첫 미니앨범 'RIIZING' 발매[공식]" [Rise, today (3rd) 'Siren' June first mini album 'RIIZING' released [Official]]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-10-11.
^ ^a ^b Riizing (photobook). Riize. South Korea: SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. 2024.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ {{cite web | title=“네 심장을 뒤흔들어” 라이즈, 본격 컴백 예열 시작 ‘사이렌’ [정오의 신곡] | website=[[The Chosun Ilbo] | trans-title=“Shake your heart” Rise, starting to warm up for a full-fledged comeback with ‘Siren’ [New song at noon] | first=Ji-min | last=Kyung | date=2024-04-03 | url=https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2024/04/03/KT5OZJEXBOLHSMTFK4D6JOXEWA/ | language=ko | access-date=2024-10-11}}
^ Rose, Joanna (2024-04-05). "RIIZE Prove They're The "New Generation" And Finally Release 'Siren'". The Honey POP. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
^ Grover, Ashima (2024-04-03). "RIIZE's Seunghan excluded from official 'Siren' music platform debut amid indefinite hiatus: Fans fume over erasure". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
^ "Digital Chart – Week 15 of 2024". Circle Chart. April 7–13, 2024. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
^ "Circle Digital Chart – April 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 11, 2024.

[label-1] Yoon, Soyeon (September 4, 2023). "Riize, SM Entertainment's newest act, debuts with 'Get A Guitar'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.

[2] Ziwei, Puah (May 24, 2023). "SM Entertainment to debut three new groups this year". NME. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2024.

[3] W), 스포츠W(Sports (November 16, 2022). "′NCT 유니버스′ 루키즈 쇼헤이X은석X승한, 선배 NCT 127 향한 팬심-궁금증 폭발". www.sportsw.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 18, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.

[4] Yeo, Gladys (2023-08-07). "Here's when SM Entertainment's new boyband RIIZE will debut". NME. Retrieved 2024-10-11.

[5] Cho, Yong-jun (2023-08-07). "New boy band Riize to debut in September". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2024-10-11.

[6] Kim, Ju-yeon (2024-03-05). "Riize to kick off first global fan concert tour in Seoul". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2024-10-10.

[7] Sun, Mi-kyung (2024-04-03). "라이즈, 오늘(3일) 'Siren'6월 첫 미니앨범 'RIIZING' 발매[공식]" [Rise, today (3rd) 'Siren' June first mini album 'RIIZING' released [Official]]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-10-11.

[riizingbooklet-8] Riizing (photobook). Riize. South Korea: SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. 2024.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[9] {{cite web | title=“네 심장을 뒤흔들어” 라이즈, 본격 컴백 예열 시작 ‘사이렌’ [정오의 신곡] | website=[[The Chosun Ilbo] | trans-title=“Shake your heart” Rise, starting to warm up for a full-fledged comeback with ‘Siren’ [New song at noon] | first=Ji-min | last=Kyung | date=2024-04-03 | url=https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2024/04/03/KT5OZJEXBOLHSMTFK4D6JOXEWA/ | language=ko | access-date=2024-10-11}}

[10] Rose, Joanna (2024-04-05). "RIIZE Prove They're The "New Generation" And Finally Release 'Siren'". The Honey POP. Retrieved 2024-10-11.

[11] Grover, Ashima (2024-04-03). "RIIZE's Seunghan excluded from official 'Siren' music platform debut amid indefinite hiatus: Fans fume over erasure". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2024-10-11.

[12] "Digital Chart – Week 15 of 2024". Circle Chart. April 7–13, 2024. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.

[13] "Circle Digital Chart – April 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 11, 2024.

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