INTO1 RIKIMARU, known for his work as a member of the limited-time international boy group INTO1 and Japanese-Chinese boyband WARPs UP, released a new digital single titled UP and DOWN today.
INTO1 RIKIMARU co-wrote the song, which is said to be a “dance tune that tells the story of the ‘ups and downs’ of his life from his unique perspective”.
The title UP and DOWN is said to express “how life is not always perfect – it has its highs, and its overwhelmingly deep lows – but these experiences are all part of life, helping us to grow towards infinite possibilities”.
Links to download and stream UP and DOWN on various online music platforms are available here.
A short dance video version of this track was released in May 2022. This release is an all-new recording of the full song. A new music video with a story depicting INTO1 RIKIMARU breaking from his past self, featuring his characteristic powerful
choreography, was also released today.
In 2021, INTO1 RIKIMARU appeared on Tencent’s TV show "CHUANG2021" in China. After winning third place in the fan vote, he made his debut as a member of the limited-time boyband INTO1. He is also a well-known choreographer who has created dances
for a number of popular K-pop artists.
The music video for UP and DOWN can be viewed below. Turn on captions to watch with English subtitles.
