The studio turned pink when RIIZE tried on a Thai traditional outfit for the first time in his life! In this Woody Exclusive , we showcased exclusive moments that were playful, cute, and hilarious – from competing to see who looked most like a prince and who looked the most handsome when splashed with water, to a direct vote on who would be the first to be caught by zombies. They also shared their appreciation for their Thai fans.
How does it feel to wear traditional Thai clothing for the first time?
Riize: It’s so cool, like a prince!
Anton: We were secretly having a competition to see who looked like a prince, who had the most princely appearance. (smiles)
Traveling to Thailand feels like a second home. Do you speak Thai yet?
Songchan: That’s awesome!
Shotaro: A stubborn person.
Eunseok: Kiss the rock.
Won Bin: Kiss the cat.
Anton: I heard people call me Anton, so “Sharkton”.
Woody: Have you guys ever seen him swim?
Sohee: We really can’t win. We can’t win at all. There’s no way. If the score is 5-1, we’re definitely losing.
Sohee: I like it a lot.
Are there any events or moments in Thailand that have left a lasting impression on you?
Sohee: I remember the first time I came to Thailand was at a shopping mall, for our first fan sign event in Thailand. There were so many Breeze members there! I was really impressed at the time.
How do you feel about your Thai fans?
Songchan: As soon as we met them, everyone smiled at us. Their eyes were so lovely.
Who seemed the friendliest the first time you met them?
Shotaro: (Choosing Anton) When I was a trainee, I met Anton several times in the hallway or during rehearsals. Anton seemed like someone who didn’t discriminate and was always the one to approach and strike up a conversation. I don’t know if it’s because he’s from America, but that’s the image I have of him.
Woody: But everyone else chose Shotaro. Why did they choose Shotaro? What’s the reason?
Wonbin: He always smiles. Shotaro always smiles.
Sohee: When we were trainees, he treated us to a lot of delicious food. We didn’t really have much money to order expensive things, but Sungchan hyung would buy them for us. (laughs)
Who likes taking photos of themselves in cafes the most?
Anton: (Received the most votes) I’ll take pictures of the food and the cafe itself. Taro will take pictures of both the food and himself. Sungchan likes to take pictures of himself inside the cafe.
Songchan: (Choosing Anton and Shotaro) I didn’t choose myself because I filmed myself in a cafe.
Who is the group’s planner?
Eunseok: (Choosing Anton) Anton, he always looks for restaurants he wants to go to in advance. He’s the type of person who, if he wants to go somewhere in advance, he’ll go. He has a habit of going out.
Anton: (Choosing Shotaro) Because back then, whenever I was with Shotaro-nii, I just went along with it. I just followed my feelings, and it felt fun and comfortable.
Shotaro: (Choosing Wonbin) He’s the kind of person who, if he thinks he has to practice something, he’ll do it without any conditions. And the last time we went to Busan together, I kept inviting him out, but it was really hard to get him to go out with me. It’s really, really hard to convince him.
Songchan: (Choosing Wonbin) Wonbin seems to be like what I just said, he likes things that involve planning, he likes doing things in a structured way, he likes planning.
Who is the most likely to deviate from the plan or change their mind constantly?
Songchan: (Received the most votes) I don’t use the app much. It’s basically whatever works.
Who is the best bodyguard to protect you?
Wonbin: (Choosing Shotaro) Actually, when I was a trainee, Shotaro hyung always took care of me, like a bodyguard. Back then, I was just a trainee, but Shotaro hyung was already well-known. So, if my face got caught on camera or I was photographed anywhere, it wouldn’t be good. That’s why Shotaro hyung always helped me out.
Anton: (Choosing himself) I can protect myself, and then I will protect my members.
If zombies invaded, who would likely die first?
Anton: (Choosing himself) I will protect them myself.
Won Bin: (Choosing Anton) Based on feelings… (Laughs)
Sohee: (Choosing Wonbin) We used to film a horror show together, and when Wonbin gets scared, he doesn’t like that feeling of being scared. So he probably just ran straight into the zombies.
Wonbin: Bite me! (Laughs)
Shotaro: Wonbin would probably protect the members. Like, I’d get bitten first.
Eunseok: (Choosing Anton) If I run after him, I’ll get caught. He’s fast in the water, but not that fast on land.
During Songkran, who do you think still looks handsome and good-looking even after being splashed with water?
Wonbin: (Choosing Eunseok) Personally, I think Eunseok hyung is very handsome. When he’s wet like this, like when he runs his hand through his hair after getting wet, he’d look so cool and handsome.
Eunseok: (Choosing Wonbin) There was a filming location once, and Wonbin kept constantly running his hand through his hair. I looked at him and thought, “He’s so handsome.”
What is everyone’s favorite Thai dish?
Won Bin: Tom Yum Goong (spicy shrimp soup)
Sohee: I don’t eat much, but Anton likes Thai food.
Anton: I like everything, I like every dish. But what I really want to eat is crab curry. It has that unique aroma of Thai food, like the various types of Thai curry. The taste is delicious.
Eunseok: I usually like eating crab curry and Thai tea. When I drink it, there’s a unique aroma from this place mixed in, which makes the taste very smooth.
After this, what kind of new albums or works will we get to see from Riize?
Anton: For K2O, it’s a great honor, and we’re very happy to meet our Thai fans so often. We have many things planned for this year and the future.
Finally, do you have any message for Briize, who has always been by your side?
Riize: Let’s continue, Nong Khao and Briize from Thailand! I’ll come visit Briize from Thailand often!
