LEESOL

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LEESOL is the oldest member of Starship Entertainment's five-member girl group KiiiKiii. Born on September 18, 2005, she is recognized by Korean media as the group's main rapper and lead vocalist. In June 2026, she served as an MC for the 35th Seoul Music Awards, and in the second half of the year, she actively promoted with the group for their third EP WhyKiiiKiii, took the stage for an NBA event in Macau, and held their first overseas fan concert in Tokyo.

Official Profile

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Stage NameLeesol / LEESOL
Date of BirthSeptember 18, 2005
AffiliationStarship Entertainment · KiiiKiii
PositionOldest member (Leader is Jiyu)
Group DebutMarch 24, 2025, 1st EP UNCUT GEM
Notable Hosting RolesSpecial MC for MBC Show! Music Core, MC for the 35th Seoul Music Awards

Her official English name is stylized as LEESOL, though international media coverage often mixes spellings like Isol and Leesol. People frequently confuse the oldest member with the leader, but the leader of KiiiKiii is Jiyu.

Low-Toned Rap: Leesol's Signature

In her February 2025 debut interview with ELLE, Leesol named her deep-toned rapping voice as her standout charm. She noted that her name is featured in the lyrics of their debut track "I DO ME" and expressed her excitement about leading the explosive chorus that drives the song's energy.

A month later, in an interview with Rolling Stone, Jiyu described Leesol's rapping voice as "powerful and refreshing." In the same feature, Leesol shared that she enjoys watching dramas, reading, and practicing Pilates. You can read the conversation in the original interview.

From Bedroom Concerts to Debut

Stories from her school days were revealed in the same interview. Shuttling between school and cram schools, music was her only escape; late at night during exam periods, she would use the window as a mirror to stage her own solo "bedroom concerts." When asked what gave her the strength to hold on until debut, she credited her dream and her mother's support.

In February 2025, Starship unveiled KiiiKiii without prior notice, dropping the music video for "I DO ME" first. Her debut EP UNCUT GEM was released on March 24 and climbed to No. 1 on the Circle Album Chart, followed by her first music show win with "I DO ME" on MBC's Show! Music Core on April 5.

Host Lee Sol: From Show! Music Core to the Seoul Music Awards

The most defining facet of Lee Sol's solo endeavors is her work as a host.

  • April 12, 2025 — Just one week after her group's first-ever music show win, she took the stage as a special MC on MBC's Show! Music Core alongside fellow member Sui. Lee Sol shared that while she was nervous about her hosting debut, she was able to wrap up smoothly thanks to the support of her senior co-hosts.
  • June 20, 2026 — Served as an MC for the 35th Seoul Music Awards at Inspire Arena in Incheon, co-hosting as a trio with Super Junior's Leeteuk and ZEROBASEONE's Park Gun-wook. Press reports cited the crisp diction and natural wit she had demonstrated in previous music show appearances as the driving factors behind her selection.

That same evening, Kiki took home a Bonsang (Main Award) for "404 (New Era)." Following their Rookie of the Year win in 2025, this marked their second consecutive year receiving an award at the ceremony, where they performed "Underdogs" and a retro version of "404 (New Era)." Throughout the night, Lee Sol seamlessly moved back and forth between the host podium and the winner's stage.

2026 Activities Overview

DateDetails
January 26Released 2nd EP Delulu Pack; achieved 3 music show wins with "404 (New Era)" and earned the group's first No. 1 on the Melon TOP100 chart
March 14Appeared on JTBC's Knowing Bros alongside Hearts2Hearts
May 16–17Held their first fan concert, KiiiKiii FesTiiival, at Blue Square in Seoul
June 20Served as MC at the 35th Seoul Music Awards; won the Bonsang (Main Prize)
August 10Released 3rd EP WhyKiiiKiii, featuring the title track "Pop Off Pop Off"
September 13Performed the opening stage for the 2026 LCK Finals at KSPO Dome, Seoul
September 19Named Artist of the Year at the 2026 The Fact Music Awards
October 9–11Performed at the halftime show and NBA House for NBA China Games 2026 in Macau
October 25Held their first overseas fan concert, KiiiKiii FesTiiival JAPAN Edition, at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo (sold out)

As of November 2, the release date for their next album has not been announced. Their agency stated that the group plans to make multiple appearances at year-end award shows.

KiiiKiii Release Timeline

Release DateReleaseType / Notes
2025-02-24I DO MEPre-debut digital single
2025-03-24UNCUT GEMDebut EP, title track "I DO ME"
2025-08-06DANCING ALONEDigital single
2025-11-04To Me From MeWeb novel Dear.X OST, produced by Tablo
2026-01-26Delulu PackEP, title track "404 (New Era)"
2026-04-11Go OnMBC drama The Grand Prince's Wife of the 21st Century OST Part.2, the group's first drama OST
2026-08-10WhyKiiiKiiiEP, title track "Pop Off Pop Off"

"I DO ME" is featured as both a pre-release single and on UNCUT GEM, while "To Me From Me" appears as both a standalone single and on Delulu Pack. Even if the same title appears twice, it refers to a single song. For the full discography, including remixes and OSTs, visit KiiiKiii Music.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E-Sol the leader of Kiki? No. The leader is Jiyu. Born in 2005, E-Sol is the oldest of the five members.

What is E-Sol's position? In Korean media, she is typically introduced as the main rapper and lead vocalist. She has noted her deep, mid-to-low vocal tone while rapping as her biggest charm.

Who did she host the Seoul Music Awards with? She hosted the 35th Seoul Music Awards on June 20, 2026, alongside Super Junior's Leeteuk and ZEROBASEONE's Park Gun-wook.

What is the age gap between her and the youngest member? The youngest member, KYA, was born in December 2010, making them five years apart.

Other Members

Jiyu · Sui · Haum · Kya

Dates of birth and stage names follow the official Starship profile. Details regarding hobbies and school days are based on interviews conducted in February–March 2025. Last verified: November 2, 2026.

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