RIIZE's Anton plays Yoon Sang his songs first, cold notes and all

RIIZE's Anton revealed that he shows his musical works to his father, Yoon Sang, first. As this story was shared immediately after starting promotions for the new mini-album 'II', it remains a moment for fans to glimpse Anton's attitude toward music.

Appearing with Shotaro on 'Salon Drip' EP.144

Appearing on the YouTube talk show 'Salon Drip' EP.144 alongside Shotaro, Anton mentioned that he shares his work with his father. The core of the story was not about praise. He explained that Yoon Sang evaluates his results "quite coldly."

While words from close family may seem comfortable, the evaluation of a seasoned musician is sometimes the hardest to face. Anton's decision to reveal this process is interpreted as an attitude of not staying in an environment of only receiving praise, but rather accepting even cold feedback.

Yoon Sang Is the First Listener and Music Senior

Yoon Sang is a figure who has been active as a composer, producer, and singer-songwriter for a long time. To Anton, before being a famous senior, his father is closer to the first listener to whom he can play his music and seek opinions.

When an idol member brings up family stories, the public often looks at the background first. However, the weight of this statement lies in the process rather than the background. Rather than avoiding the modifier of being 'someone's son,' Anton is navigating through music by showing what he has made and even accepting harsh critiques.

Immediately Following the June 15 Release of 2nd Mini Album 'II'

This appearance drew attention as it was part of the variety schedule following RIIZE's release of their second mini-album 'II' on June 15. Since their debut, RIIZE has emphasized growth and the 'present tense' as the team's identity. Anton's words during the off-stage talk revealed the process of making, verifying, and refining music, rather than just showing a finished image.

The combination with Shotaro, who appeared alongside him, also softened the tone of the program. As suggested by the video title, the difference between the introverted Anton and the extroverted Shotaro created a rhythm for the conversation, supporting Anton so that his serious stories did not feel too heavy.

Anton's confession goes beyond a mere scene from a promotional variety show; it connects to a shift in accepting his background not as a burden, but as part of his training. That sincerity is expected to continue through the stages, live content, and future musical participations for the 'II' promotions.