They made their debut on June 8, 2019 with the debut song "R.1.S.E".[1] R1SE is a time-limited boy group. The group officially disbanded on June 14, 2021, after two years of active promotion.
Name
The band name, "R1SE" is the acronym for "Running", "Number 1", "Sun" and "Energy". The name also represents the will to improve and continue rising to become China's number one boy band.[2] Their name can be pronounced either as "R. One. S. E." (English: /ɑr, wʌn,ɛs,i/) or simply "RISE" (English: /ɹaɪz/).
History
R1SE was formed through the reality television show Produce Camp 2019 aired from April 6 to June 8, 2019. It was the second season of Produce 101 China. On the live broadcast of the finals, it was announced that Zhou Zhennan placed first, followed by He Luoluo, Yan Xujia, Xia Zhiguang, Yao Chen, Zhai Xiaowen, Zhang Yanqi, Liu Ye, Ren Hao, Zhao Lei and Zhao Rang respectively.[3] The center and leader position was given to the first-place winner, Zhou Zhennan.[4]
Most members are from different groups and companies before the show, from 8 June 2019 to 8 June 2021, all management rights are in the hand of Wajijiwa Entertainment.
WE ARE R.1.S.E — 2019 R1SE National Tour Concert (Guangzhou & Chongqing)Remark: Concert in Shanghai, originally scheduled for 8 Feb, was cancelled due to COVID-19.
SUNR1SE premiere (曜为名首唱会) (23 September 2020) Remark: online