KiiiKiii made a powerful impression by winning first place on a major music show with debut song “I DO ME.” The group gave a confident live performance during the encore stage, showing real vocal talent and stage presence. Their unexpected win and strong skills earned praise from fans and online communities.
KiiiKiii reaches top of music show with debut song
KiiiKiii, a new girl group under Starship Entertainment, claimed their first-ever music show trophy on April 5. They ranked first on MBC Show! Music Core with their debut song “I DO ME,” surpassing well-known artists like JENNIE with “Like JENNIE” and LE SSERAFIM with “HOT.” When the result was announced, the members looked completely stunned. Their wide eyes and stunned faces revealed pure disbelief and joy as they took in the moment.
KiiiKiii expresses gratitude during emotional music show speech
Leader Jiyu took the mic first and said, “This is the very first time KiiiKiii has received a first-place award, and getting it on Music Core means so much to us.” She smiled and continued, “We’re thankful for everyone who gave us love and attention, and also to our staff who work so hard behind the scenes.” Sui then raised her voice with emotion and said, “I want to thank our Starship team who helped us debut, and our fans—I love you all.”
KiiiKiii shows strong presence after four-year gap in Starship girl groups
KiiiKiii is Starship’s first girl group in four years, following IVE who debuted in 2021. The team includes five members: Jiyu, LeeSol, Sui, Haum, and Kya. In February, they introduced themselves through the pre-debut single “I DO ME,” and officially began full activities with their first mini album UNCUT GEM released on March 24. Their energetic performances and polished image quickly made them stand out among 2025 rookies.
KiiiKiii draws praise with confident live stage on music show
Their first-place encore stage became a hot topic online. Despite being rookies, the members performed live confidently, showcasing vocal stability and stage control. Many fans and viewers applauded their choice to sing live, calling it a bold move that revealed their true skill. Their performance earned them compliments as a talented group with real potential. In addition to “I DO ME,” KiiiKiii plans to continue promoting their other title track “BTG” across various music shows.
Online reactions show surprise at unexpected music show victory by KiiiKiii
Korean online communities like MLBPARK showed mixed reactions filled with surprise and excitement. Many users admitted they never expected a rookie group to win a music show right after debut. Some said the song “I DO ME” was catchy and polished enough to deserve the trophy. What drew even more attention was KiiiKiii’s encore performance. The group sang the winning song live on stage, showing strong vocals without relying on backing tracks. This bold choice impressed many viewers and earned them praise as a skilled group with real talent. Fans and netizens agreed that their confidence and ability to perform live set them apart from other rookies.
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It’s so nice to see a rookie enjoying the encore without rushing through it lol KiiiKiii, I hope you do well in the future! I DO ME is such a great song.