KiiiKiii, Enters MLB in Second Year of Debut... 'WhyKiiiKiii' Comeback Heats Up

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Group KiiiKiii made its debut on the first-ever MLB (Major League Baseball) stage, imprinting its global presence.

KiiiKiii (Ji-yu, Lee Sol, Su-i, Ha-eum, Kiya) visited Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, USA, on the 10th (local time), for a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers. Among them, Kiya served as the representative to throw the ceremonial first pitch, recording a special moment by throwing the ball herself.

Kiya, taking the mound, captivated the crowd with her signature bright and confident charm. She delivered a calm and stable pitch, further enhancing the significance of the moment by receiving the signal ball from Blake Weiman, the Los Angeles Angels pitcher who coordinated the ceremonial first pitch.

Additionally, KiiiKiii members took commemorative photos with Blake Weiman and Mike Trout, a legend of the Los Angeles Angels, completing unforgettable memories. This ceremonial first pitch holds special meaning as it marks KiiiKiii's direct engagement with local American audiences beyond music.

Notably, KiiiKiii, which officially debuted in March last year, is making remarkable progress by expanding its activities to global sports stages in its second year of debut.

Furthermore, KiiiKiii previously appeared on the 'Head In The Clouds LA 2026' stage at Rose Bowl Brookside in Pasadena, California, USA, on the 8th (local time), meeting local fans. Following a performance on a major festival stage, they continued to showcase their unique free-spirited and cheerful energy to American audiences with the ceremonial first pitch at MLB. As such, attention is turning toward their future activities across various fields beyond music.

KiiiKiii released their mini 3rd album 'WhyKiiiKiii' on the 10th. The title track 'Pop Off Pop Off' immediately captured global fans' attention upon the release of its music video, achieving the number one spot on YouTube Music's Worldwide Trending chart. Additionally, as of 10 a.m. on the 12th, it climbed to No. 27 on Melon's TOP 100, continuing its upward trend, and reached No. 1 on Bugs' real-time chart.

Global achievements are also noteworthy. 'WhyKiiiKiii' topped the iTunes Top K-Pop Music Albums chart in three countries: France, the Netherlands, and Australia, and entered the top 10 in a total of 13 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Brazil, and Turkey, establishing itself as a hit in overseas markets.

With their new album 'WhyKiiiKiii', KiiiKiii is showcasing an expanded musical spectrum while taking on challenges in various fields, drawing further attention to their future endeavors.

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