KiiiKiii

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search

KiiiKiii
The five members of KiiiKiii at a photocall for a brand
KiiiKiii in October 2025
L–R: Kya, Leesol, Jiyu, Haum, and Sui
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2025–present
LabelsStarship
Members
  • Leesol
  • Sui
  • Jiyu
  • Haum
  • Kya
Websitekiiikiii.kr

KiiiKiii (Korean: 키키) is a South Korean girl group formed by Starship Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Leesol, Sui, Jiyu, Haum, and Kya. They debuted on March 24, 2025, with the extended play Uncut Gem.

Name

[edit | edit source]

The name "KiiiKiii" is a play-on-words in both Korean and English. In Korean, it is an onomatopoeia representing the sound of giggling, often described as "kiki" (키키), evoking a lighthearted and joyful feeling. In English, the name is symbolic of the word "key," signifying that the group strives to continue finding the "key" to life's answers with a smile on their face.[1]

History

[edit | edit source]

2025–present: Introduction and debut

[edit | edit source]

On February 10, Starship Entertainment announced that it would be debuting a new girl group KiiiKiii, with the surprise launch of the group's social media accounts.[2] Six days later, it was announced that the group's debut extended play Uncut Gem, would be released on March 24.[3] That same day, the members were unveiled, and the music video for "I Do Me", a track from the EP, was released.[4] On February 23, they released a celebratory music video titled "Debut Song" to commemorate their upcoming debut.[5] On April 5, KiiiKiii won their first music broadcast trophy since debut on Show! Music Core with "I Do Me".[6] On May 11, the group did their first international performance at KCON Japan.[7] On August 6, they released their first digital single "Dancing Alone", with the lead song of the same name and B-side song "Strawberry Cheesegame".[8] On October 28, it was revealed that Kakao Entertainment will release the web novel Dear.X: Tomorrow's Me, Today's Me, featuring KiiiKiii as its main characters.[9] On November 4, the group released the song "To Me From Me", produced by Tablo, as its soundtrack.[10]

Endorsements

[edit | edit source]

In April 2025, it was announced that KiiiKiii was selected as first promotional model for KakaoBank to strengthen its brand image "KakaoBank Mini", which aims to provide convenient financial services to young customers.[11] On April 28, it was announced that the group became the promotional model for "King Fusion", a dessert menu of the fast food chain Burger King.[12] It was followed by "All Day Snack" campaign and using "Debut Song" as its promotional song in July.[13] In October, contemporary brand Thursday Island unveiled KiiiKiii as its muse, participating in its "Whispers of a Playful Winter" campaign.[14]

Members

[edit | edit source]
  • Leesol (이솔)
  • Sui (수이)
  • Jiyu (지유)
  • Haum (하음)
  • Kya (키야)

Discography

[edit | edit source]

Extended plays

[edit | edit source]
List of extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[15] 		JPN
[16]
Uncut Gem 1 33

Singles

[edit | edit source]
List of singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[19]
"I Do Me" 2025 13 Uncut Gem
"Dancing Alone" 95 Non-album single

Soundtrack appearances

[edit | edit source]
List of soundtrack appearances
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[19]
"To Me From Me" 2025 163 Dear.X: Tomorrow's Me, Today's Me OST

Other charted songs

[edit | edit source]
List of other charted songs
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[20]
"Debut Song" 2025 51 Uncut Gem
"Groundwork" 48
"There They Go" 49
"BTG" 30
"One Off" (한 개뿐인) 46
"Strawberry Cheesegame" 34 Non-album single

Videography

[edit | edit source]

Music videos

[edit | edit source]
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"I Do Me" 2025 Jinooya Makes [21]
"Debut Song" Kim Yeon-june, Jeong Hae-won [22]
"BTG" Jinooya Makes [23]
"Groundwork" Bang Jae-yeob [24]
"Dancing Alone" Jinooya Makes [25]

Other videos

[edit | edit source]
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Strawberry Cheesegame" (딸기게임) Official Lyric Video 2025 Jinooya Makes [26]

Filmography

[edit | edit source]

Web shows

[edit | edit source]
Year Title Notes Ref.
2025 KiiiKiii Pang Pang Variety show [27]

Accolades

[edit | edit source]

Awards and nominations

[edit | edit source]
List of awards and nominations
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2025 Best Performance KiiiKiii Won [28]
Rookie of the Year – Singer Won
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 The Best New Artist Won [29]
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards[A] 2025 Female Rookie Idol Won [31]
Brand of the Year Awards[B] 2025 Nominated [33]
The Fact Music Awards 2025 Next Leader Award Won [34]
Golden Disc Awards 2026 Digital Song Bonsang "I Do Me" Pending [35]
Rookie Artist of the Year KiiiKiii Pending
K-World Dream Awards 2025 Super Rookie Award Won [36]
Korea First Brand Awards[C] 2026 Female Rookie Idol Pending [38]
Korea Grand Music Awards 2025 IS Rising Star Won [39]
MAMA Awards 2025 Artist of the Year Nominated [40]
Best New Artist Nominated
Fans' Choice Top 10 – Female Nominated
Melon Music Awards 2025 1theK Global Icon Won [41]
Best Music Video "I Do Me" Won
Berriz Global Fans' Choice KiiiKiii Nominated [42]
New Artist of the Year Nominated [43]
Top 10 Artist Nominated
Seoul Music Awards 2025 Rookie of the Year Won [44]
TikTok Awards Korea 2025 New Rising Artist Award Won [45]

State and cultural honors

[edit | edit source]
Name of country or organization, year given, and name of honor
Country or organization Year Honor Ref.
Newsis K-Expo Cultural Awards[D] 2025 Seoul Tourism Foundation CEO Award [47]

Listicles

[edit | edit source]
Listicles
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Rolling Stone 2025 The Future 25 Placed [48]

Notes

[edit | edit source]
  1. ^ Co-organized by the Korean Customers Council and Brand Keys, this event recognizes the most influential brands in society and culture, as determined through consumer research.[30]
  2. ^ It is a large-scale brand award that selects and awards the best brands that shined in the year through direct consumer voting.[32]
  3. ^ The Korea First Brand Awards is hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and the Korea Consumer Forum. Awards are based on a nationwide survey held in South Korea.[37]
  4. ^ Co-sponsored by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, Korea Communications Commission, and Korea Creative Content Agency, it awards cultural icons and businesses that promote the sustainability of the Korean Wave and boost the industry's competitiveness.[46]

References

[edit | edit source]
  1. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  2. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  3. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  4. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  5. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  6. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  7. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  8. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  9. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  10. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  11. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  12. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  13. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  14. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  15. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  16. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  17. ^ Cumulative sales of Uncut Gem:
    • Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
    • Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  18. ^ Cumulative sales of Uncut Gem (Japan):
    • Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
    • Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  19. ^ a b Peaks on the Circle Digital Chart:
    • "I Do Me": Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
    • "Dancing Alone": Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
    • "To Me From Me": Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  20. ^ Circle Download Chart:
    • Songs from Uncut Gem: Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
    • "Strawberry Cheesegame": Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  21. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  22. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  23. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  24. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  25. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  26. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  27. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  28. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  29. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  30. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  31. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  32. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  33. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  34. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  35. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  36. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  37. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  38. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  39. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  40. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  41. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  42. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  43. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  44. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  45. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  46. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  47. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  48. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
[edit | edit source]
Retrieved from "http://70.231.62.181/index.php?title=KiiiKiii&oldid=20980235"