KiiiKiii
South Korean girl group
KiiiKiii (Korean: 키키) is a South Korean girl group formed by Starship Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Leesol, Sui, Jiyu, Haum, and Kya. They debuted on March 24, 2025, with the extended play Uncut Gem.
Name
The name "KiiiKiii" is a play-on-words in both Korean and English. In Korean, it is an onomatopoeia representing the sound of giggling, often described as "kiki" (키키), evoking a lighthearted and joyful feeling. In English, the name is symbolic of the word "key", signifying that the group strives to continue finding the "key" to life's answers with a smile on their face.
History
2025–present: Introduction and debut
On February 10, 2025, Starship Entertainment announced that it would be debuting a new girl group KiiiKiii, with the surprise launch of the group's social media accounts. Six days later, it was announced that the group's debut extended play Uncut Gem, would be released on March 24. That same day, the members were unveiled, and the music video for "I Do Me", a track from the EP, was released. On February 23, they released a celebratory music video titled "Debut Song" to commemorate their upcoming debut.
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