Welcome again to Fan Chant, a weekly column for Ok-pop followers, stans, and newbies alike. In the present day, an interview with promising new woman group KiiiKiii. If you take pleasure in what you’re studying, be at liberty to subscribe to my companion publication to get Fan Chant delivered proper to your inbox every week!
Ok-pop teams by no means truly come out of nowhere; these accustomed to the style know that something that looks like a sudden look on the scene concerned months — if not years — of coaching, lineup shifts, and idea growth. However when new Starship Leisure woman group KiiiKiii arrived with pre-debut monitor “I DO ME,” they did carry a noticeably easygoing air, emboldened by the dreamy aesthetic across the single and its accompanying music video.
“We couldn’t imagine it after we lastly noticed that our music video was launched,” KiiiKiii member Haum shares. “All of us labored actually exhausting to organize for our debut, so it felt surreal that the whole lot was launched and the world was reacting to our music.”
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“We had been nervous however very excited for everybody to see the whole lot that we had ready,” echoes Jiyu, the chief of the five-member group. “We obtained plenty of love and curiosity as soon as the video was launched, so we felt extra energized to apply.”
To be tasked with capturing a “woman subsequent door” vibe is just not a straightforward project, however that’s the place Jiyu, Haum, Kya, Sui, and Leesol have discovered themselves. When authenticity, relatability, and friendliness are the goals, how can these traits be focused with out being inherently performative?
“We’re all the time studying from our seniors to see how they carry out and the way they make music,” provides Leeseol. “They assist us to study what sort of perspective we must always have on stage.”
“We’ve plenty of enjoyable collectively throughout dance apply, however we additionally ensure to have a extra critical strategy to training and perfecting our performances,” provides Sui. “Our chief, Jiyu, all the time helps us keep centered and helps us catch the main points to make our performances higher.”
At Starship Leisure, KiiiKiii had been preceded by woman teams like IVE and Sistar, who each provided markedly totally different vitality to the Ok-pop market; for IVE, that appears like elegant glamor, whereas Sistar led with infectious confidence. In the meantime, KiiiKiii was designed to conjure up the thought of carefree laughter, proper right down to the identify. “We attempt to present our most pure, enjoyable and KiiiKiii-like selves in our photoshoots and music video shoots, so it normally simply looks like we’re hanging out and having enjoyable,” explains Kya.
“I DO ME” is a part of the group’s freshly launched EP, UNCUT GEM. For a few of the visuals, the group jetted off to New Zealand, which the members recall as a bonding alternative. A group dynamic is important for the success of a Ok-pop group, and the women are excited to develop that a part of their bond additional.
“It looks like we’re classmates or pals,” shares Leeseol. “We’ve educated collectively, practiced for our debut collectively, and we reside collectively, so we’re all very shut. Now that we’ve begun our journey as KiiiKiii collectively, our teamwork will develop into even higher.”
“I’m so grateful that we’ve made our debut as KiiiKiii with these 5 members,” confirms Kya. “All of us ensure to pay attention to one another, be considerate, and individually do our greatest to organize nice music and performances so our teamwork turns into stronger.”
Extra New Music from j-hope
j-hope of BTS, picture courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC
j-hope of BTS isn’t losing any time. His new single, “Mona Lisa,” was debuted at his New York live performance, however is now obtainable on streaming and accompanied by a really enjoyable music video.
Tune Rec of the Week:
The solar is shining in Nashville and I’m determined to be on a patio with a drink in my hand whereas this music is blasting. DESPERATE.
