The group KiiiKiii lifted a meaningful trophy at the global music awards show 'TIMA,' their first entry, showcasing their status as a trending rookie.
KiiiKiii attended Tencent Music's 'TME live International Music Awards 2026 (hereafter 2026 TIMA)' held at Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium on the 22nd (local time) and won the 'Melon Music Choice' institutional sector.
KiiiKiii, honored with the award, said through their agency Starship Entertainment, "I am honored to be on the TIMA stage for the first time, and I am very happy and grateful to receive the 'Melon Music Choice' award," adding, "This is a precious award we received thanks to Tiki (official fan club name), who always supports us, and the listeners who believed in KiiiKiii's potential and chose us. We will continue to do our best to be a team you can look forward to with KiiiKiii's colorful and cheerful music and performances."
The performance that followed the award also provoked an explosive cheer from the audience. KiiiKiii overwhelmed the venue with the intense charisma of '404 (New Era),' then showcased a diverse charm blending Y2K sensibility and their own Gen Z mood through their latest song 'Pop Off Pop Off (팝 오프 팝 오프).' Their unwavering live performance and relaxed stage manner that comfortably communicated with the audience thrilled global fans.
Earlier, KiiiKiii, who was named by Rolling Stone as one of the 'most anticipated rookies of 2025' for their debut song 'I DO ME (아이 두 미)' and swept major rookie awards, drew a steep growth curve by taking first place on music shows with their mini album 2 '404 (New Era).' Furthermore, with the title track 'Pop Off Pop Off' from the new release WhyKiiiKiii (와이키키), they have proven formidable power by ranking highly on major domestic and international charts and reaching No. 1 on YouTube music video trending worldwide.
[Photo] '2026 TIMA'
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