Breakthrough stage announcement
K-pop's newest powerhouse Kiki has been invited to perform at Tokyo Dome for the first time since its debut, marking a milestone appearance that signals rapid overseas expansion for the rookie group. As confirmed by Japan's public broadcaster NHK, the group is slated for 'Music Expo Live 2025' on November 3 at the storied venue.
Exclusive K-pop girl group slot
Industry chatter around the booking underscores that Kiki is the only K-pop girl group on the lineup, a vote of confidence in its rising profile and stage prowess. The bill features Kiki alongside Tomorrow X Together, Enhypen, and Cortiz, with Japanese heavy-hitters such as BE:FIRST and Fruits Zipper also set to appear.
Momentum since debut
Kiki's March debut with the project 'UNCUT GEM' established a lively sonic identity and free-spirited performance energy that quickly resonated across fandoms. Lead track 'I DO ME' surged to repeated No. 1 placements on YouTube's trending music video list and captured trophies on major broadcast music shows including 'Show! Music Core.'
Brand power and latest release
Sustained buzz translated into four straight months at No. 1 in rookie idol group brand reputation rankings, plus new ambassadorships across fashion, beauty, and finance, alongside three rookie awards to date. The group returned on the 6th with the digital single 'DANCING ALONE,' drawing global listeners with a sticky melody ahead of the Tokyo Dome spotlight.