The 'Gen Z美' group KiiiKiii (Jiyu, Isol, Sui, Hahm, Kiya) has won the honor of Best New Artist at their debut awards ceremony.
KiiiKiii, at the Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 (ASEA 2025) held in Yokohama, Japan, on the 28th, clinched the 'ASEA The Best New Artist' award with their debut album and first mini-album 'UNCUT GEM'.
KiiiKiii captivated audiences with a dynamic performance. They appeared in a casual styling that showcased their unique personalities, and with their debut song 'I DO ME', which hit the public's playlists immediately after release, they delivered a refreshing 'healing live' experience, followed by a chic performance of 'BTG' that brought a refined 'Gen Z美' vibe to the stage. In addition, KiiiKiii presented a powerful group performance of 'GROUNDWORK', a stage that gained attention with its unique music video, igniting the venue with their notable stage presence that shines with the Best New Artist award.
Since their debut, KiiiKiii has emerged as a '2025 top prospect', showcasing solid skills and distinct team colors on various music programs while continuing to make waves at numerous university festivals. Among these, they are captivating global K-pop fans with various performances at the 'ASEA 2025' awards ceremony, where they lift the Best New Artist trophy and continue their dazzling momentum.
Through their agency Starship Entertainment, KiiiKiii stated, "It was an honor to stand on the stage at our debut awards ceremony, and it feels like a dream to receive such a meaningful award. I would like to thank the 'ASEA 2025' officials for this great opportunity, and especially our fans, Tiki. Thank you for your enthusiastic cheers and support, and for loving all aspects of us, no matter how we appear. We will do our best to become a singer you can be proud of, showcasing fun and diverse activities, so please look forward to it!"
KiiiKiii, which officially debuted on March 24, has drawn the attention of many K-pop fans not only for their outstanding skills but also for their exceptional visuals. They maintained the 1st position for four consecutive days for the most popular music video with their debut song 'I DO ME', and showcased an overwhelming presence as a newcomer on domestic and overseas music charts, achieving their first terrestrial music show win on MBC's 'Show! Music Core' with 'I DO ME'.
Moreover, KiiiKiii captured headlines by appearing on numerous domestic fashion magazines and becoming the first K-pop group to be featured on the cover of 10 Magazine USA even before their official debut. Following an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, they were named the only K-pop artist in Rolling Stone's 'Future 25: The 25 Most Anticipated Rookie Musicians of 2025.'
Recently, KiiiKiii has been selected as a model for various brands, exerting overwhelming influence across fashion, beauty, finance, and food industries. They claimed the 1st place in brand reputation for rookie idol groups for three consecutive months from March to May, and ranked 1st in the rookie female idol category at the '2025 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards.' KiiiKiii, which proved their strong presence again by winning the 'ASEA The Best New Artist' award at this 'ASEA 2025', is expected to continue to dazzle the music industry with their unique charm and performances.
Meanwhile, KiiiKiii is wrapping up activities for 'UNCUT GEM' while meeting fans through various content and performances.
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