Starship's KiiiKiii Drops "Delulu Pack" Comeback After Dominating 2025 Rookie Scene
Gen Z girl group KiiiKiii released their second mini-album "Delulu Pack" on January 26, capitalizing on a breakout debut year that saw them collect multiple rookie awards and break records at major Korean music ceremonies.
The Starship Entertainment act held their comeback showcase at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul, unveiling the UK house and garage-influenced title track "404 (New Era)" alongside five additional tracks including a collaboration with Epik High's Tablo.
Record-Breaking Debut Year
KiiiKiii's debut track "I DO ME" earned them a music show win just 13 days after their March 24, 2025 official debut-one of the fastest wins for any rookie group in recent years. The song topped Spotify's Viral 50 Korea chart and reached No. 3 on Melon's HOT100.
The five-member group won rookie awards at major ceremonies including the Seoul Music Awards, ASEA 2025, K-World Dream Awards, The Fact Music Awards (Next Leader Award), and Asia Artist Awards. They also secured Best Performance honors and topped the rookie idol brand reputation index for four consecutive months.
"It's surreal approaching our first anniversary," member Kya said at the showcase. "The debut showcase moment when fans cheered for us-I'll never forget that."
"Delulu Pack" Takes Playful Approach
The new album's title plays on internet slang "delulu" (delusional), reframing wishful thinking as creative freedom. Lead single "404 (New Era)" reimagines the web error code as "freedom without coordinates," pairing bouncy UK house beats with sharp rap verses and airy vocals.
"The song has so many standout moments," Kya explained. "The ending party section really brings everything together."
The six-track EP showcases genre diversity-disco, house, bass, hip-hop, retro K-pop-while maintaining the group's signature "attitude over answers, humor over seriousness" philosophy.
Tablo produced closing track "To Me From Me," which previously appeared as an OST for Kakao Entertainment's web novel collaboration in November 2025.
Global Festival Ambitions
Looking ahead, the members set their sights on international stages. "We want more fan meetings and concerts this year," said member Leesol.
Sui referenced senior labelmate IVE's festival success: "IVE sunbaenim performed at Lollapalooza and Summer Sonic. We'd love to reach those international festival stages too."
Member Jiyu acknowledged their rapid trajectory: "We received support beyond what we imagined at debut. Everything became the foundation for today's comeback."
"Delulu Pack" arrived on streaming platforms January 26 at 6 PM KST, marking KiiiKiii's first comeback since their 10-month-old debut with "UNCUT GEM."
The group-Jiyu (leader), Leesol, Sui, Haum, and Kya-is Starship Entertainment's first girl group debut since IVE in 2021.
