KiiiKiii

KiiiKiii is a five-member girl group launched by Starship Entertainment, their first since IVE. They unveiled their pre-debut track "I DO ME" in February 2025 and made their official debut on March 24 of the same year with their first EP, UNCUT GEM. In 2026, their track "404 (New Era)" topped the Melon TOP100 and swept three music show wins. That August, they dropped their third EP, WhyKiiiKiii, and on October 25, sold out their first overseas fan concert in Tokyo. Below is a guide to the members, discography, awards, and their 2026 schedule.

KiiiKiii at a Glance

The official spelling includes three lowercase "i"s. Searching for "KiKi" or "Kiikii" often pulls up unrelated results, so searching for "KiiiKiii" or "키키" directly will give you the most accurate results.

Member Profiles

Names and birth dates follow Starship's official profiles. Click a name to visit their individual profile page.

JIYU was introduced as the leader starting from M Countdown press reports just before debut. Formations and roles shift from song to song; if you want a closer look at part distributions, checking out the performance videos on each member's page is the quickest way.

Road to Debut

KiiiKiii took a staged rollout rather than debuting all at once.

1. February 16, 2025 — Released the "I DO ME" music video, followed by the "DEBUT SONG" music video on February 23.
2. February 24 — Officially released "I DO ME" as a digital single.
3. February 27 — Performed their first broadcast stage on Mnet's M Countdown.
4. March 24 — Released their 1st EP UNCUT GEM and hosted their debut fan showcase at Blue Square Mastercard Hall on the same day. The music video for B-side track "BTG" premiered that day.
5. 13 Days Post-Debut — Scored their first public broadcast music show win on MBC's Show! Music Core with "I DO ME".

Because of this timeline, media outlets sometimes cite their debut as either "February 2025" or "March 2025." February marks the release of their pre-debut single, while March 24 marks their official EP debut.

Discography

Their full catalog is compiled on KiiiKiii Music. Dates follow Starship's official album listings, while soundtrack contributions were released separately.

"I DO ME" is included on both the standalone single and UNCUT GEM, while "To Me From Me" appears on both its single release and Delulu Pack. This overlap makes their tracklist count look slightly larger than their total number of original songs. "Go On" was featured in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama The Perfect Crown (21st Century Grand Duchess), serving as KiiiKiii's first drama OST.

Key Hits and Chart Performance

I DO ME — The song that introduced the group. Following its win on Show! Music Core, it took home Music Video of the Year at the Melon Music Awards (MMA 2025) on December 20, 2025.

404 (New Era) — The lead single from their January 2026 EP Delulu Pack. It earned their first comeback win on Show Champion and went on to claim three music show trophies, including Show! Music Core. On the night of February 10, just 16 days after release, it climbed to No. 1 on the Melon TOP100, marking the group's first Melon chart-topper, while also sweeping the monthly Digital and Streaming charts on Circle Chart. According to Starship, it charted on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. for eight consecutive weeks and made their first entry on the Billboard Global 200. On July 15 (EST), it topped the Billboard staff-curated list "The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2026 (So Far)"—an editorial honor rather than a pure chart ranking.

Pop Off Pop Off — The lead track from their August 2026 EP WhyKiiiKiii. Known for its playful summer lyrics and energetic shuffle dance choreography, the track reached No. 1 on YouTube's Worldwide Trending Music Videos the day after release, according to their agency. The following day, it hit No. 1 on Bugs Realtime and No. 29 on the Melon TOP100, with every song on the EP charting within the Melon HOT100.

Awards and Accolades

At the Seoul Music Awards, the group moved from Rookie of the Year to a Bonsang the following year, winning for two consecutive years. At The Fact Music Awards, they similarly advanced from the rookie-tier Next Leader award to Artist of the Year in just twelve months.

2026 Highlights & Timeline

• January 26 — Released 2nd EP Delulu Pack; began promotions for "404 (New Era)"
• March 14 — Appeared in school uniforms on JTBC's Knowing Bros alongside Hearts2Hearts
• March 28 — Performed at HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Tokyo 2026 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, as the only K-pop girl group on the lineup
• April 11 — Released The Perfect Crown OST Part 2, "Go On"
• May 16–17 — Held their first fan concert, KiiiKiii FesTiiival, at Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall in Seoul. The May 17 show was livestreamed worldwide via Beyond LIVE
• June 20 — Won a Bonsang at the 35th Seoul Music Awards; LEESOL served as an MC
• July 24 — Appointed honorary ambassadors for Gangnam District, Seoul (two-year term)
• August 8 — Performed at HEAD IN THE CLOUDS LA 2026 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, USA
• August 10 — Released 3rd EP WhyKiiiKiii; launched promotions for "Pop Off Pop Off"
• September 13 — Performed "Pain in the Dark" and "Leave Your Mark pt.2" during the opening ceremony of the 2026 LCK Finals at KSPO Dome in Seoul
• September 19 — Named Artist of the Year at the 2026 The Fact Music Awards
• October 9–11 — Participated in the NBA China Games 2026 at The Venetian Arena in Macao. Performed at halftime during the Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets preseason game on October 9 and the second matchup on October 11, alongside a 30-minute set at NBA House on October 10. A day earlier, on October 8, they filmed a "404 (New Era)" dance challenge with Jeremy Lin
• October 25 — Staged KiiiKiii FesTiiival JAPAN Edition at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo. The Japanese leg of their May Seoul fan concert marked their first overseas fan concert and sold out entirely, according to Starship
• October 29 (Reported) — Selected among QQ Music's TOP10 Peak Chart Artists for Q3 2026 in China. "Pop Off Pop Off" hit No. 1 on Kugou Music's Korean Chart

Their official YouTube variety series KiiiKiii PangPang wrapped Season 2 on July 17 and has been releasing new episodes every Friday as of late October. As of November 2, their next album release date has not been announced. Their agency stated only that the group plans to take the stage at multiple year-end award shows; new updates will be posted to the official channels below.

Official Channels

For Japanese promotions, Universal Music Japan (Virgin Music) runs a dedicated artist page.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is KiiiKiii's official debut date? March 24, 2025. A month prior, on February 24, they released "I DO ME" as a pre-debut digital single.

What is their fandom name? TiiiKiii. Members address their fans by this name during acceptance speeches and holiday greetings.

Who are the leader and the maknae? The leader is JIYU, and the youngest member (maknae) is KYA (born in 2010). The eldest is LEESOL (born in 2005).

How are KiiiKiii and IVE related? Both groups belong to Starship Entertainment; KiiiKiii is the first girl group launched by the agency since IVE. Their musical styles and concepts are completely separate.

Where should a new listener start? Their biggest commercial hit to date is "404 (New Era)." To get a sense of their debut energy, try "I DO ME," or check out "Pop Off Pop Off" for their latest sound. If you are interested in other labelmates, explore the Girl Group directory.

References

• Starship Entertainment: KiiiKiii Official Profile & Discography
• Universal Music Japan: KiiiKiii Biography
• Sports Kyunghyang: M Countdown Pre-Debut Stage (2025-02-27)
• Sports Kyunghyang: UNCUT GEM Release & Debut Showcase (2025-03-25)
• OSEN: ASEA 2025 Rookie Award & Show! Music Core Win (2025-05-29)
• No Cut News: Fandom Name TiiiKiii & Seoul Music Awards Rookie Award (2025-10-06)
• Sports Kyunghyang: MMA 2025 Awards (2025-12-21)
• Sports Kyunghyang: Golden Disc Next Generation Award (2026-01-11)
• Herald Economy: 404 (New Era) Hits No. 1 on Melon (2026-02-10)
• Sports Kyunghyang: HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Tokyo (2026-03-28)
• Financial News: Fan Concert KiiiKiii FesTiiival (2026-05-02)
• Sports Kyunghyang: Seoul Music Awards Bonsang (2026-06-21)
• Sports Kyunghyang: Billboard Staff Selection No. 1 (2026-07-17)
• Sports Kyunghyang: Gangnam District Honorary Ambassadors (2026-07-25)
• Ilgan Sports: Pop Off Pop Off Chart Performance (2026-08-11)
• Sports Kyunghyang: KiiiKiii PangPang Season 2 Wrap (2026-07-19)
• iMBC Entertainment: LCK Finals Opening Ceremony (2026-09-14)
• The Fact: 2026 TMA Artist of the Year (2026-09-19)
• Sports Kyunghyang: NBA China Games 2026 (2026-10-09)
• Sports Kyunghyang: FesTiiival JAPAN Edition Sold Out (2026-10-16)
• Sports Kyunghyang: QQ Music Q3 TOP10 Artists (2026-10-29)
• TenAsia: Knowing Bros Appearance with Hearts2Hearts & KiiiKiii (2026-03-15)

Verified as of November 2, 2026.