KiiiKiii Gains Momentum on Chinese Charts With 'WhyKiiiKiii'

KiiiKiii is expanding its presence overseas with its third EP, "WhyKiiiKiii," which has picked up traction across music charts in China and other markets.

Released Aug. 10, the EP's title track "Pop Off Pop Off" entered several QQ Music rankings, reaching No. 2 on its Korean chart and No. 3 on its rising chart. The song later topped Kugou Music's Korean chart on Aug. 14 and also appeared on multiple Kuwo Music charts.

Outside China, "WhyKiiiKiii" reached No. 1 on the iTunes Top K-POP Albums chart in France, the Netherlands and Australia, while placing in the top 10 in 13 countries and regions. "Pop Off Pop Off" also reached No. 1 on YouTube's worldwide trending music video ranking following its release.

KiiiKiii recently brought the new music to the 2026 TIMA at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, where the group performed and received the Melon Music Choice award.

The five-member group plans to continue promoting the EP through additional performances and content.