KWAVESCOPE ARTIST NEWS · RIIZE / ANTON · OCTOBER 16, 2026
RIIZE’s ANTON Announces Spotify Podcast TON-AIR, Premiering October 20
ANTON will launch his first Spotify-exclusive podcast TON-AIR at noon KST on October 20. The six-episode series combines listeners’ questions, personal reflections and music recommendations.
RIIZE member ANTON is preparing to spend more time with fans through conversation rather than a concert stage. SM Entertainment announced on October 15, 2026 that he will host a Spotify-exclusive podcast titled TON-AIR.
The first episode is scheduled for October 20 at 12 p.m. Korea time. The programme has been announced as a six-episode series, with further episodes following every other Tuesday. Because the debut date is still in the future as of this report, no episode should be described as having already aired.
What will listeners hear?
Rather than interviewing celebrity guests as its central premise, TON-AIR is being introduced as a series built around stories and concerns sent by listeners. ANTON is expected to offer his own perspective on those experiences and suggest music that suits the topic.
That mix of advice and song recommendations is a logical extension of the way he has shared his listening habits with fans. The agency also said he created the podcast’s signature theme music, adding an original musical contribution to the show’s opening identity.
Why a music-led podcast fits ANTON
Spotify is already a familiar place to discover how artists arrange playlists and talk about songs that have shaped them. A dedicated podcast gives ANTON a longer format than a short social post. He can talk about an idea, respond to a personal story and then explain what a particular song means to him.
For international audiences, the format has potential because music preferences can cross language boundaries even when the conversation itself is more intimate. However, detailed language and subtitle availability should be checked on the actual Spotify programme page rather than assumed before the episodes appear.
Six episodes, but not an unlimited weekly series
Early reports do not describe an open-ended programme. Six episodes have been announced, and subsequent instalments are scheduled fortnightly. This means listeners can follow a defined series with a regular rhythm while RIIZE continues its other group activities.
Some quick summaries have mistakenly characterised the show as a weekly series. For planning purposes, the agency’s every-other-Tuesday schedule is the relevant detail. Individual dates may still be subject to official revisions.
Other activities are continuing
RIIZE has also announced a new group single for October 26, shortly after the debut of TON-AIR. The two projects have different formats: the podcast is ANTON’s individual communication space while the single is a group music release. Fans should not confuse the October 20 podcast premiere with the October 26 RIIZE music date.
The most distinctive point about TON-AIR is its emphasis on musical listening as a response to fans’ questions. It is another outlet for ANTON’s personality and interests, with the first episode still ahead.