KiiiKiii Wraps Up 'WhyKiiiKiii' Music Show Promotions as Chart Momentum Grows
2026년 8월 31일
KiiiKiii have concluded their three-week run of music show promotions for their third EP, 'WhyKiiiKiii.' The group delivered their final promotional performance of the title track 'Pop Off Pop Off' on the August 30 broadcast of SBS's 'Inkigayo.' Released on August 10, 'WhyKiiiKiii' contains six tracks that explore the group's playful Gen Z aesthetic through music, performance and retro-inspired styling. During the first week of promotions, KiiiKiii performed both 'Pop Off Pop Off' and the B-side 'Candy Pink Magic Hole Flip Phone (나 어떡해),' before focusing on the title track for the remainder of the campaign. In a statement shared through Starship Entertainment, the members thanked their official fandom, TiiiKiii, and everyone who supported the release. They said that the encouragement gave them the confidence to try new ideas and expressed hope that the EP would remain a memorable part of the summer for listeners. The promotional period was accompanied by gains across several music charts. 'Pop Off Pop Off' reached No. 1 on Spotify's Korea chart on August 20. It also topped Apple Music's popularity chart, 'Top 100: South Korea,' and the platform's regional Top 25 charts for Seoul and Busan. All six songs from the EP entered Apple Music's South Korea Top 100, while 'WhyKiiiKiii' reached No. 1 on the platform's album chart. The EP also placed in the top 10 of the iTunes Top K-pop Albums chart in 13 countries and regions, including No. 1 positions in France, the Netherlands and Australia. In China, 'Pop Off Pop Off' appeared on charts operated by QQ Music, Kugou Music and Kuwo Music. KiiiKiii's next major scheduled stage will be the opening ceremony of the 2026 LCK Finals at Seoul's KSPO Dome on September 13. Their collaboration with the league includes 'Leave Your Mark pt. 2,' while members Sui and Kya are also participating in the finals song 'PAIN IN THE DARK.'