KiiiKiii, a group that champions its distinctive "Gen Z beauty (Gen Z美)," poured out dazzling records through activities for the new song 404 (New Era), setting its own best performance. KiiiKiii, greeting their first Lunar New Year since debut with the joyful news of a "career high," conveyed heartfelt thanks and warm New Year greetings to OSEN.
KiiiKiii officially wrapped up promotions for the title track 404 (New Era) from mini album 2 Delulu Pack on the Feb. 15 broadcast of SBS' Inkigayo. This promotional period delivered results to KiiiKiii worthy of the descriptor "historic."
404 (New Era) reached No. 1 on Melon's top 100 just 16 days after its release, becoming the first new song released in 2026 to hit No. 1. In addition, it topped Show! Champion, Show! Music Core and M Countdown, achieving a triple crown in music shows, marking a career high for both digital and broadcast performance.
Their activity in the global market was also hot. They charted on China's QQ Music rising chart across all tracks, reached No. 2 on Japan's Oricon weekly streaming rising chart and charted on Billboard Japan, demonstrating a presence in overseas music markets. In particular, they were named to the "2026 essential emerging artists 100" selected by British music magazine NME, acknowledging their potential as next-generation global artists.
Holding a record-breaking scorecard and entering a pleasant holiday, KiiiKiii members sent OSEN individual sincere Lunar New Year messages.
Jiyu said, "These days I spend dreamy days sharing happy news with Tiki every day, and through that process I once again realize how happy it is to do what you love with the people you love. I hope you also freely challenge what you want in the new year and have a year in which you achieve it. Above all, health is the most important thing, so take care of your health and happy new year!"
Then Esol added, "I am so happy to be with Tiki from the start of the new year in 2026. That makes this holiday feel even more special, and I think I will probably never forget it for a long time. During this holiday I hope Tiki and KiiiKiii eat lots of healthy, hearty food and start a more energetic new year. Have a happy Lunar New Year holiday!"
Suyi also said, "I am grateful to greet the new year with such a joyful heart, and lately I feel how precious it is to be able to share happiness with someone. I hope you spend this holiday generously sharing love and happiness with your family, relatives and friends. Also, this year we will continue to deliver joy through music and various activities, so please continue to support KiiiKiii!"
Ha-eum expressed the wish, "I can't believe it's already Lunar New Year; it feels like the start of a new year filled with happiness before I knew time had passed. For this holiday I sincerely hope everyone puts worries aside for a while and spends happy moments with loved ones. Our new album Delulu Pack is an album that carries New Year wishes. It contains many hopeful and cheerful messages, so I hope you give it a listen."
Finally, Kiya left a warm greeting: "Before we knew it, Lunar New Year 2026 has arrived. Lately we've been living a really grateful daily life while receiving a lot of love. To repay that, I will recharge my energy healthily during this holiday and show you even better sides of us! I hope you also spend happy and enjoyable time with your family during this holiday, and on the long trips home and back I recommend KiiiKiii's 404 (New Era). Happy new year!"
Having announced a brilliant start last year with seven rookie awards, KiiiKiii opened the gates of 2026 spectacularly and succeeded in solidifying their position as a leading act. Fans of K-pop around the world are already focused on their next moves as they remain active in many fields.
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