XIAOTING is a member of Kep1er. If you're interested in dance and found XIAOTING, explore her personal accounts of ballroom dancing experience and the group's official practice videos. For content showcasing her individual activities outside of performances, there's also the 2026 WIEA vlog. This page introduces her profile and available interviews, and suggests ways to appreciate her dance by focusing on her posture and gaze.
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | XIAOTING |
| Official English Spelling | XIAOTING |
| Date of Birth | 1999-11-12 |
| Group | Kep1er |
| Official Profile | XIAOTING Profile |
Her official Japanese profile lists her as シャオティン. When searching for content in other languages, checking not only her Korean name but also XIAOTING and the group name Kep1er together makes it easier to distinguish materials about the same person. If you first recognized her from a photo or short video, try looking at her individual profile first, then move to group footage. Knowing the name in the title and watching makes it easier to follow the person you're interested in.
XIAOTING joined Kep1er as a debut member through Girls Planet 999. Kep1er debuted on 2022-01-03 with FIRST IMPACT and the title track WA DA DA. The lineup and background of their activities at the time are detailed in a debut showcase article.
If the first stage you encountered is a recent video, it's also good to go back and watch materials from their debut period. Conversely, if you got to know XIAOTING through their debut song, try listening to subsequent albums. This becomes a process of directly comparing how the same person appears in various works. Since the group's lineup has changed over time, do not assume the number of people in old videos matches the current roster; instead, check with Kep1er Introduction.
XIAOTING shared her experience as a ballroom dancer in a bis interview on 2024-06-02. She stated that she considers the gaze and posture in short moments captured by the camera to be very important. XIAOTING Interview
If you approach your viewing from this perspective, instead of just looking at the size of the movements, you can try following the posture from beginning to end. Watch the arm movements once, then observe how the body's direction and gaze connect. This is not a judgment that a specific scene is a ballroom dancing technique, but rather a way to share points of interest when watching dance. There's no need to conclude the origin of all choreography or creative participation simply because there's experience in different genres.
On the official Weverse, the 2026 WIEA XIAOTING Vlog has been released. The title introduces her as the host for that day. This is content you can watch if you're looking for materials related to XIAOTING's individual activities outside of group music videos.
Vlogs related to events have a different viewing purpose than music show stages. On stage, focus on the song and movements; in personal content, follow how activities are introduced and the conversations. If the event name is unfamiliar, read the video's description and official posted information together. Rather than guessing the locations or people appearing in the vlog from photos alone, understanding them based on the publicly available information helps avoid missing the context of the content.
KILLA (Face the other me) is the title track of Kep1er's 8th mini-album CRACK CODE, released on 2026-03-31. You can check the work information on the official discography and then watch the dance practice video. This is official material where you can see the entire group's movements.
For the first playback, I suggest watching the whole video with the music, and for the next playback, follow only XIAOTING. If you pause every scene from the beginning to see the posture, you might miss the connection between movements. First, get a feel for the flow, then recheck only the memorable parts. Choosing between a full-body shot and a close-up shot makes it easier to continue watching, depending on whether you're curious about posture or facial expressions.
Performance videos are affected by the camera's direction, stage lighting, and shooting distance. Even for the same person, the impression on screen can differ, so rather than determining the overall atmosphere of a performance from just one scene's expression, connect the before and after. Shots that clearly show the face and shots that show from head to toe provide different information.
If you're curious about XIAOTING's performance, it's also good to write down each reason why she caught your eye. Express specifically whether it's the shape of a movement, a moment coinciding with the music, or the direction of her gaze. If you see similar points again in the next video, your personal preferences will become clearer than vague evaluations. I recommend enjoying it as a process of discovering your favorite stage expressions rather than comparing superiority with other members.
If you're curious about other members' thoughts on dance, read her interview in Kim Dayeon Introduction. The leader's perspective and the background of group activities can also be found in Choi Yujin Introduction. Moving between the official materials in each individual's article helps in understanding the different interests within the group.
After you become familiar with one person's movements, try following one more surrounding member in group footage. Even if you watch the same song multiple times, new aspects might catch your eye if you change your focus each time. You don't have to memorize all the members' names before you can enjoy the content. You can start with a video you initially liked and naturally expand your scope.
On Official Weverse Media, you can distinguish between group videos and individual videos by checking the member names and content titles. For Japanese activities, also refer to the news and schedule on the official Japanese site. Since information for performances and broadcasts may vary by episode, it's best to check the latest posts.
If you found a re-edited video interesting, I recommend going back to the original. This is because the interpretation of titles or subtitles may differ among publishers, and there might be situational explanations before and after short cut sections. The facts and links introduced on this page are organized based on materials confirmed on the date below.
Information confirmed: 2026-09-20