AOMG's First Girl Crew Kivitz Debuts with EP 'OXY_GEN', Supported by Jay Park

AOMG has officially debuted its first girl crew, Kivitz. On the afternoon of the 30th, Kivitz held a showcase for their first EP, 'OXY_GEN', at Yes24 Wonder Rock Hall in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, marking their official debut. As the next generation leaders of AOMG 2.0's rebranding project 'Make It New', Kivitz embodies the meaning of wanting to be a new 'key' in the industry, aiming to read the trends and make a significant impact on the music scene.

Kivitz consists of five members who balance vocals, rap, and performance, choosing the term 'crew' over 'group' to highlight a new identity. Kang Ye-seul explained that the album title 'OXY_GEN' combines 'OXY' (oxygen) and 'GEN' (generation). She stated, 'Just as oxygen is needed to keep a fire burning, we aim to be the spark that ignites a new field as a girl crew rather than just a girl group.' Kim Yu-na added, 'A crew doesn't start with a created concept; it comes from our attitude.'

The debut EP 'OXY_GEN' features five tracks, including the title track 'OXY', pre-released songs 'Kivitz', 'Catch My Breath', and 'Subzero', as well as the member-written track 'Set It Up'. The title track 'OXY' leaves a strong first impression with its driving rhythm and powerful energy. Kang Ye-seul's vocals and rap provide stability and strength to the song. The members were also actively involved in the album production. Kim Yu-na noted, 'The pre-released song 'Kivitz' features lyrics by the youngest member, Eom Ji-won, and the members participated in producing the album tracks.'

Jay Park also offered his support. Kim Yu-na mentioned, 'Jay Park produced the track 'Catch My Breath' for us. He helped us utilize our strengths to the fullest in a free environment.' Kivitz has a solid background, as Yu-i, Eom Ji-won, and Son Ju-won previously appeared together on the 2024 Mnet debut survival program 'Island 2'.

Yu-i shared, 'Island 2 was a huge challenge for me. After the show ended, I was unsure of my future plans when I received this offer. As soon as I heard 'girl crew', I knew I wanted to do it.' She continued, 'There were tough times, but the members took care of each other like family, which helped us get through. I don't think you'll easily find such a group of members anywhere else.' Youngest member Eom Ji-won added, 'Being the youngest, the members looked after me a lot. It made me feel I had to work harder. Having been on Island 2, I prepared for my debut with the mindset that I couldn't afford to be weak.'