The 5th generation of K-Pop is all the rage right now and dominating this generation as one of the top rising groups is none other than RIIZE. With talented members, gorgeous visuals, and addictive music, RIIZE is steadily making their mark on the industry. Their latest comeback with the prologue single 'Impossible' was a house track that featured outstanding choreography, and the member who caught fans' attention the most with his unmatched dancing skills was Shotaro.

Thoroughly impressed by Shotaro's flawless talent, we were left wanting more. So, it got us thinking about a dream variety show where Shotaro could collaborate with fellow K-Pop idols who were also known for their incredible skills.

So, here are the top 5 idol dancers we would love to see collab with RIIZE's Shotaro!

1. Shotaro x SHINee's TaeMin

RIIZE on X / TaeMin's Instagram

The person who wants this collaboration even more than us is probably Shotaro himself. TaeMin is Shotaro's role model and as we all know, TaeMin is one of the best, if not THE best dancer in K-Pop. A collaboration between the reigning King and a rising Prince would be fantastic, to say the least. Both dancers have their own unique groove and style that, we believe, would complement each other wonderfully.

2. Shotaro x SEVENTEEN's Hoshi

RIIZE on X / Hoshi's Instagram

Another dancing machine whose talent knows no bounds, Hoshi would be perfect for a dance collaboration with Shotaro. With both Hoshi and Shotaro being sunshine personified, this collab would break the internet for being the coolest and the cutest at the same time. We can already imagine the two idols getting along well together and we would love to see them come up with an original choreography.

3. Shotaro x EXO's Lay Zhang

RIIZE on X / Lay's Instagram

If we're talking about the best of the best when it comes to dance, we cannot possibly forget Lay Zhang. The idol recently made his comeback on Korean music shows with his latest song 'Psychic'. With the man, the myth, and the legend back, we would love to see him dance with SM's rising star, Shotaro. From one dance prodigy to another, this could be a collaboration that's truly one of a kind.

4. Shotaro x KISS OF LIFE's Natty

RIIZE on X / Natty's Instagram

Widely recognized as one of the it-girls of K-Pop right now, Natty is an outstanding dancer, to say the least. A collaboration between the two 5th-generation dance icons - Natty and Shotaro, would make the headlines for days. Both artists have a knack for a variety of dance styles and are known for their high-energy, precise performances. We'd love to see a fusion of different dance styles from them.

5. Shotaro x New:ID's Wilson

RIIZE on X / New:ID's Instagram

Currently a trainee under MLD Entertainment, New:ID's Wilson is already gaining attention from all over the world for his dance skills. New:ID's SNS is buzzing with dance cover videos and fans just can't get enough of Wilson's moves. Collaborating with Shotaro would be a great opportunity for Wilson to learn from his sunbaenim and give us even more reasons to fall in love with both of them all over again.

Which K-Pop idol do you want to see Shotaro collaborate with? Tell us on X!

Did you know that there is a word in Korean to describe men who are so good-looking that they're compared to flowers? This Korean word is "kkotminam".

'Kkotminam' (꽃미남) literally translates to "flower-like handsome man". It is a combination of 꽃 (kkot), meaning flower, and 미남 (minam), meaning handsome man. It is definitely a compliment and praise of a man's beauty.

Some popular Korean actors who are called 'kkotminam' include Lee JoonGi (the OG), Park BoGum, Song Kang, Ji ChangWook, Lee MinHo, and Song JoongKi, among others. Some idols who are called 'kkotminam' include ASTRO's Cha EunWoo, Ong SeongWu, NCT's HaeChan, TREASURE's JunKyu, RIIZE's WonBin, and ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao, among others.

You can use 'kkotminam' in a sentence (informally) as follows:

그 아이돌은 꽃미남이야

Geu aidol-eun kkotminam-iya

That idol is a kkotminam!

Who do you think is a kkotminam idol or actor? Tell us on X!

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In the recent K-Pop landscape, RIIZE's Shotaro has consistently been highlighted as a name synonymous with excellence. Not only is he a fantastic dancer and performer—truly one of the best in the industry right now—but he is also very well known for his rap and unique vocal color.

Above all, Shotaro has a reputation for being adorable and endearing. He is the kindest soul, generous, caring, and attentive to his members, but he is also playful and cute. He is sincere with his words and actions and is truly a role model to many, especially with how hard he has worked towards his dream.

RIIZE on X

While he can be full of naturally oozing aegyo even when he's not trying, the charismatic and captivating side of Shotaro, which we see on stage, is a whole other experience altogether. Shotaro has a way of commanding the stage that is not only rare but truly impressive, and you just can't take your eyes off of him. Talk about duality!

The way his eyes light up when he is excited versus the way his gaze deepens when he is serious about something might be two opposite ends of the charm spectrum, but they have an equally enchanting effect nonetheless.

If you're just finding out about Shotaro and would like to know more about him, keep reading!

5 Random Shotaro Facts Every BRIIZE Should Know

RIIZE on X

1. Shotaro majored in economics in university. So, the idol is not only attractive, talented, and kind but is also extremely smart too! Can he get any more perfect? Clearly, yes!

2. Shotaro's dream of becoming a K-Pop idol has come true but there's one more aspiration he holds dear to his heart. Shotaro dreams of teaching dance to underprivileged kids who want to learn the art. He has taught dance classes before when he was young. We hope to see Shotaro undertake this noble endeavor in the future.

3. Shotaro knows how to sew! The idol is popular for his unique fashion sense and styling but it is genuinely intriguing that he even alters his clothes himself!

4. EXO's SeHun once treated Shotaro to a meal, presumably when the latter was a trainee, simply because he had mentioned that he liked him! Later on, SeHun found out from a fan that Shotaro had debuted.

Shotaro's Instagram

5. Shotaro is into thrifting! We love a sustainable king. Remember when we said he could sew? It was a thrifted jacket (see in picture above) that he upcycled and sewed all by himself! The idol often buys second-hand clothing and styles them in his own way.

There's clearly more than one thing we can learn from Shotaro, and this man keeps outdoing himself. We cannot wait to see what he has in store for us next.

Meanwhile, RIIZE is releasing their prologue single 'Impossible' today, and their first mini-album "RIIZING" comes out in June.