Girl group KiiiKiii (Jiyu, LeeSol, Sui, Haeum, Kiya) proved their remarkable achievements this year by winning two awards.

On December 6, at the 10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025 (AAA 2025) held at Kaohsiung National Stadium, KiiiKiii won “AAA Rookie of the Year” and “AAA Best Performance,” achieving a double crown. Since their official debut in March, the group has steadily built a strong presence with solid skills and unique “Gen Z charm,” continuously setting new records. These awards further validate their rising impact.

Through Starship Entertainment, KiiiKiii shared,

“It was our first time attending the AAA, and receiving two awards on such a meaningful 10th anniversary stage makes it even more special. We believe this award was only possible thanks to Tiki (official fandom) and everyone who listened to our music this year. Our debut song ‘I DO ME’ received so much love, and because the song carries an empowering message—‘I will become myself’—we hope it gave someone even a little courage or comfort.”

They continued,

“We’re happy that we were able to show KiiiKiii’s charms through various stages. Taking on diverse performances and building our stages ourselves felt rewarding, and we will keep working to present performances that only KiiiKiii can deliver. We’re preparing hard for our upcoming comeback to repay all the love we’ve received, so please look forward to it. Above all, we will continue thinking deeply and working hard to spread positive influence through music.”

KiiiKiii also showcased a unique stage performance unlike anything seen before. With kitschy and unique styling highlighting their Gen Z aesthetic, they opened with Jiyu and Haeum performing a pair choreography intro to “DEBUT SONG,” a track from their debut album.

Their powerful performance continued with rhythmic arrangements and new choreography for “I DO ME,” capturing the audience’s attention. Emphasizing the song’s free-spirited and refreshing vibe with strong live vocals and energetic forward-moving choreography, the group filled the venue with excitement and emotion.

Additionally, Haeum captivated viewers with a special collaboration stage alongside actor Lee Jun-young. Appearing unexpectedly during Lee Jun-young’s “BOUNCE” performance, she added energy with sharp and stylish dance breaks, showcasing a different charm from KiiiKiii’s group stage.

With strong skills and distinct five-member personalities, KiiiKiii immediately grabbed public attention upon debut. Just 13 days after debut, they earned their first terrestrial music show win on MBC’s “Show! Music Core” with “I DO ME.”

“I DO ME” also topped Korean YouTube Trending Videos (“Popular Now”) just 12 hours after its pre-release music video drop, staying at No.1 in the music category for four consecutive days. The track also charted high on QQ Music and Line Music, proving its global buzz.

Following its official release, it recorded No.1 on Spotify Viral 50 Korea, No.3 on Melon HOT100 (30 days after release), and No.10 on Melon Top 100, remarkable achievements for a rookie group.

Beyond music, the group has been active as brand models in fashion, beauty, finance, and dining, ranking No.1 in the Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation for four consecutive months. They continued this momentum by winning 1st place in the Rookie Girl Group category at the 2025 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards.

KiiiKiii has also proven their on-stage capability across domestic festivals, university events, and overseas stages. Notably, they performed at Kansai Collection 2025 A/W at Kyocera Dome Osaka in August, and in November appeared as the only K-pop girl group at Music Expo Live 2025 at Tokyo Dome—drawing success and significant local media attention.

Amid these achievements, KiiiKiii also expanded into storytelling content as the main characters of Kakao Entertainment’s collaborative web novel “Dear. X: My Tomorrow to My Today,” releasing the OST “To Me From Me (Prod. TABLO)” and showing strong synergy between music and web fiction.

Their double win at AAA 2025—Rookie of the Year and Best Performance—solidifies their truly dazzling year.

Meanwhile, KiiiKiii will perform next at the 10th Anniversary AAA Festa ‘ACON 2025’ on December 7, also held at Kaohsiung National Stadium. Member Sui will be appearing as an MC, raising expectations for their upcoming stage.


Written by Kim No Eul
Translated by Lee So Yun