Rising rookie group KiiiKiii (Jiyoo, Isol, Sui, Haeum, Kiya) surprised fans with a special dance practice video for ‘I DO ME’ in celebration of Children’s Day. Released on May 5 via their official YouTube channel, the video showcases the group’s playful side with a charming, childlike concept that instantly captivated their fandom, Tiki.
Prior to the video drop, KiiiKiii teased fans by sharing childhood photos of the members, recreating those moments in the new dance practice video. Dressed in frilled skirts, headbands, and other childlike accessories, the members re-enacted their younger selves, bringing smiles to viewers. The ‘Children’s Day’ version of ‘I DO ME’ offered a fresh and adorable take on the track, further highlighting the group’s lively and fun-loving image.
In the video, KiiiKiii incorporated playful dialogues such as “What class are you in?” “I’m in the Chick class!”, adding a childlike sense of humor to their performance. The choreography includes whimsical elements such as hide-and-seek and tag, seamlessly blending the youthful theme with the original dance routine. This playful reinterpretation showcases a different, more lighthearted side of KiiiKiii compared to their usual Gen Z-inspired ‘I DO ME’ performances.
‘I DO ME’, the title track from KiiiKiii’s debut album ‘UNCUT GEM’, conveys a bold and self-assured message of living life on one’s own terms. Since its release, the music video has consistently ranked as the #1 trending music video on YouTube, and the track swiftly climbed to No. 3 on Melon HOT 100 (within 30 days of release), maintaining its spot in the top 100.
KiiiKiii’s momentum continued as they claimed their first music show trophy for ‘I DO ME’ on MBC’s ‘Show! Music Core’, further establishing themselves as a rookie group to watch. Moreover, they have dominated the Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings for three consecutive months (March, April, and May), solidifying their status as one of the most promising new acts in K-pop.
KiiiKiii is set to continue their streak of activities, with a scheduled appearance at KCON JAPAN 2025 in Chiba, Japan on May 11, where they will bring their charming energy to the global stage.
Source: newsen.com
