Rising rookie girl group KiiKii is here to shake things up with their unique vibe and unfiltered charm!
On March 24, KiiKii held their debut showcase at Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Seoul, celebrating the release of their first mini album 'Uncut Gem'. Already turning heads with their pre-debut track 'I Do Me', the girls are ready to take over Gen Z hearts.
π Uncut Gems of K-pop β Natural, Raw, and Real
As the album title suggests, KiiKii shines like a raw gem β unpredictable and full of potential. With no set concept, they effortlessly bounce between playful, witty, confident, cool, and chic.
"Our strength is our uniqueness. Every member has their own charm, but we shine even brighter as a team," shared members Sui and Jiyu.
β¨ Gen Z Energy On Point
Produced by Starship Entertainment β home to IVE β KiiKii consists of five members: Jiyu, Haeum, Sui, Kiya, and Lee Sol. They've already caught attention with 'I Do Me', which sparked a viral trend.
Haeum explained, "We don't fit into a mold. Instead of following any set standard, we focus on showing our natural charm." The group aims to fully represent the Gen Z vibe β bold, authentic, and unapologetically themselves.
Their self-intros showed off their diverse personalities:
- Kiya: "I'm the youngest here but the oldest at home β double charm guaranteed!"
- Sui: "I'm like the group's vitamin β full of energy."
- Lee Sol: "My husky low tone is my secret weapon."
- Haeum: "The gap between my off-stage and on-stage self is huge β that's my charm."
- Jiyu: "As the leader, I'll show charisma and solid teamwork."
π€ A Debut Album Full of Flavor β No Limits, No Boxes
KiiKii kicked off the showcase with their hit 'I Do Me', slaying the stage with free-spirited vibes. They followed it up with 'BTG (Been That Girl)', blending powerful rap with dreamy vocals.
Lee Sol shared, "'I Do Me' captures our confident side β expressing a girl who trusts her instincts and lives boldly." Kiya added, "'BTG' mixes hip-hop and EDM, creating a beat-heavy yet emotional vibe that reflects KiiKii's colorful universe."
Other tracks like 'Debut Song', 'Ground Walk', 'There They Go', and 'One Off' each showcase a different side of the group β playful, witty, vintage, and heartfelt.
π₯ Rookie Power β Already Trending
With 'I Do Me' going viral, KiiKii is quickly earning the title of "organic girls" for their refreshing energy and strong live vocals.
"We worked really hard on our live stages," Jiyu shared proudly. "We just kept telling each other, 'Let's go all in.'" Lee Sol added, "Performing live made me fall in love with the stage even more."
Sui teased, "With 'BTG', we'll show off a cooler side β strong performance and rapping. We want people to say, 'Wow, this is so fresh!'"
π Dream Big β Global Stages and Rookie of the Year
Looking ahead, KiiKii is aiming high: "We want to perform at festivals all over the world," said Kiya and Haeum. Jiyu added, "Winning Rookie of the Year would be a dream."
"We have so much more to show you! Get ready to fall for KiiKii's charm β we'll always deliver good vibes and smiles." π
The debut album 'Uncut Gem' is now available on all major music platforms as of March 24, 6 PM KST. Don't miss out on KiiKii's bold new journey!
[Photo Credit: Starship Entertainment]
