KiiiKiii captivates U.S. Billboard…404 tops 'Best K-pop Song'

[Dispatch=Lee Myeong-joo] KiiiKiii garnered attention in the global music market. Their song was named one of the best K-pop songs of the first half of this year.

Billboard announced on the 16th (Korean time) the "The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2026 - Staff Picks" list on its website.

KiiiKiii topped the chart with '404' (New Era), the title track from their second mini album 'Delulu Pack'. They surpassed senior artists including BTS and ATEEZ.

The media stated about '404', "It gave a different meaning to the most common internet error code" and noted that it "completely flipped the existing concept."

They added, "KiiiKiii not only imagined a new era but completely drew listeners into that era through various elements in the lyrics."

'404' is a song that blends the members' distinctive vocals over UK house and garage sound. The error code was interpreted as "freedom existing without coordinates."

It drew tremendous popularity. KiiiKiii achieved their first Melon 'Top 100' number one after debut with the song. They also topped the Circle Chart monthly digital and streaming chart.

The overseas response was equally strong. 'Delulu Pack' entered the iTunes 'K-pop Top Albums' chart in a total of 19 countries and regions. It also made the Billboard 'Global 200'.

Meanwhile, KiiiKiii is preparing for a new album release next month.