KiiiKiii continues its dazzling global stride as the group takes the mound at Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States.
KiiiKiii was invited to a special appearance at the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on the 10th (local time). Kiya, the member who represented the team on the mound, captivated spectators with steady pitching delivered with her bright, bold energy.
That day KiiiKiii received a meaningful signed ball from Angels pitcher Blake Weiman, who served as the ceremonial pitch partner, and marked a successful MLB debut by taking commemorative photos with him and the team's legendary outfielder Mike Trout. In their second year since debut, KiiiKiii's performances, which have conquered the global sports stage, spread quickly on social media, drawing intense interest from K-pop fandoms and U.S. audiences.
KiiiKiii's activities in the United States also shone on the music stage. They previously performed at the large music festival Head In The Clouds LA 2026 in Pasadena, California, on the 8th, warmly engaging with local fans. From music festivals to baseball stadiums, critics say they firmly imprinted KiiiKiii's cheerful and free-spirited energy.
This all-around activity is reflected in the performance of their recently released album. The title track of the mini third album WhyKiiiKiii (WhyKiiiKiii), released on the 10th, Pop Off Pop Off ranked No. 1 on YouTube music video trending worldwide, and as of 10 a.m. on the 12th it stood at No. 27 on Melon TOP100 and No. 1 on Bugs' real-time chart, showing a strong presence on domestic music charts.
Their performance on overseas charts is also noteworthy. The new release ranked No. 1 in three countries including France, the Netherlands and Australia on the iTunes Top K-Pop music albums chart, and achieved the feat of entering the top 10 in a total of 13 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan.
Proving broad musical capabilities through the new release WhyKiiiKiii and continuing limitless challenges, KiiiKiii plans to carry out active comeback activities through various music shows and content in the future.
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