Final week, a new Instagram account posted its first group of seemingly random pictures with the caption “All my ladies are glitter ladies,” together with the hashtags KiiiKiii and “Who’s KiiiKiii?”
The account — with an aesthetic paying homage to Tumblr blogs from the late ’00s — belongs to KiiiKiii, the newest woman group from Korean leisure firm Starship Leisure. The teenage pop group, set to drop their debut album on March 24, surprise-posted their first music video Sunday for his or her prerelease single, “I Do Me” — the surprising launch is a rarity on this planet of K-pop. The video, which already has over 1,000,000 views, was launched earlier than the corporate even introduced the group members’ names.
The group’s members had been formally launched by Starship Leisure — house to teams comparable to IVE, Monsta X and WJSN — Monday evening Korean native time. KiiiKiii consists of 5 members.
KiiiKiii in an unique behind-the-scenes photograph from their “I Do Me” music video.
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Jiyu, 18, serves as a vocalist, rapper, dancer and the group’s chief; she’s been described as main the group with precision. Leesol, 19, is a rapper and the group’s eldest member; she’s been described as charismatic and stylish. Sui, 18, is a vocalist and has been described as having a heat and pleasant presence when performing. Haum, 18, is a vocalist and rapper; she’s been described as being an expressive dancer. Kya, 14, is a vocalist and the group’s youngest member; she’s been described as energetic.
“We’re all past excited simply excited about debuting! It looks like a dream come true for us,” KiiiKiii stated in an unique assertion to THR. “Filming the ‘I Do Me’ music video was such a enjoyable expertise, and we hope everybody will give a lot of like to ‘I Do Me’!! 💗 Our debut is simply across the nook, so watch for us a bit extra!”
Each the tune and music video for “I Do Me” — whereas nonetheless a continuation of the Y2K nostalgia that has been dominating Ok-pop the previous few years — really feel like a breath of contemporary air. The tune is infectiously catchy, a becoming soundtrack for a slumber social gathering or an outside journey. The music video opts for an effortlessly enjoyable and youthful really feel, buying and selling in shiny, huge units for scenic mountain views. The group is hoping to usher in a “new wave of self-expression and authenticity” within the style, in keeping with a launch.
KiiiKiii is slated to formally debut in March with their first EP, Uncut Gem. Their prerelease single, “I Do Me,” is offered to pre-save now and might be launched Feb. 24. Unique behind-the-scenes pictures from the tune’s music video might be discovered beneath.
KiiiKiii’s Jiyu (left) and Haum (proper) in unique behind-the-scenes pictures from the group’s “I Do Me” music video.
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KiiiKiii’s Kya (left) and Leesol (proper) in in unique behind-the-scenes pictures from the group’s “I Do Me” music video.
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KiiiKiii’s Sui (left) and Leesol (proper) in unique behind-the-scenes pictures from the group’s “I Do Me” music video.
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