Rising girl group KiiiKiii has achieved another major milestone in its career after winning three awards at the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA).
The five-member Starship Entertainment group secured the prestigious Grand Honors’ Choice award, along with Best Music and Best Streaming Song, marking an impressive achievement as they continue to establish their position in the K-pop industry.
The third edition of the Korea Grand Music Awards took place on November 8 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
KiiiKiii’s three victories made the ceremony particularly memorable for the group, which received its second grand prize since debut.
The achievement also marked the group’s second consecutive year receiving recognition at the awards ceremony.
Last year, KiiiKiii received the IS Rising Star award at the KGMA.
Returning to the same event this year and winning one of its major honours alongside two additional trophies demonstrated the group’s growing popularity and the success of its music throughout 2026.
The recognition follows a successful year for KiiiKiii, with songs such as “404 (New Era)” and “Pop Off Pop Off” attracting considerable attention from listeners.
Both releases helped the group strengthen its presence on domestic and international music charts.
KiiiKiii Expresses Gratitude After Winning Three Awards at KGMA
Following the ceremony, KiiiKiii shared its thoughts through its agency, Starship Entertainment, expressing happiness and gratitude for receiving three awards at the event.
The members stated,
“We are truly happy and honored to receive the Grand Honors’ Choice, Best Music, and Best Streaming Song this year, at the same ceremony where we received the IS Rising Star award last year.
We received a lot of love this year with ‘404 (New Era)’ and ‘Pop Off Pop Off,’ and we’re even more proud that so many people liked the music we prepared.”
The group also acknowledged the listeners and its official fandom, TiiKii, for supporting them throughout their activities.
The members continued,
“Thank you to all the listeners who listened to our music and to our official fan club, who always cheer us on.
We will keep showing various sides of us through KiiiKiii’s own new music and stages and work hard to become a team people look forward to.”
Apart from their award victories, KiiiKiii also delivered an energetic performance at the ceremony.
The group performed “Pop Off Pop Off” and “404 (New Era),” incorporating visuals and sounds reminiscent of an 8-bit video game.
The performance began with the lively energy of “Pop Off Pop Off” before transitioning into “404 (New Era).”
A dance break featuring Kiya and Leesol helped build excitement, followed by performances from Jiyu, Sui, and Haeum.
All five members then came together for a powerful group choreography sequence that left a strong impression on the audience.
‘404 (New Era)’ and ‘Pop Off Pop Off’ Drive KiiiKiii’s Successful Year
KiiiKiii’s three KGMA victories reflect the strong performance of its releases throughout 2026.
“404 (New Era),” the title track of the group’s second mini album, “Delulu Pack,” became its first song to reach No. 1 on Melon’s TOP100 chart.
The track also made history as the first song released in 2026 to top Melon’s weekly chart, maintaining its position for two consecutive weeks.
It further secured the No. 1 position on Circle Chart’s monthly digital and streaming charts, demonstrating its popularity among domestic listeners.
The song’s success extended to music broadcasts, where KiiiKiii collected three trophies through wins on “Show Champion,” “Show! Music Core,” and “M Countdown.”
Internationally, “404 (New Era)” reached No. 1 on QQ Music’s Korean chart in China and remained on Billboard’s Global Excl. U.S. chart for eight consecutive weeks.
The track also received recognition from Billboard, ranking No. 1 on its staff-selected list of the 25 Best K-pop Songs of 2026 So Far.
Meanwhile, the group’s third mini album, “WhyKiiiKiii,” released in August, continued its successful run.
Its title track, “Pop Off Pop Off,” topped Spotify’s Korea chart and major Apple Music charts.
The music video also reached No. 1 on YouTube’s worldwide trending music video chart.
The song’s popularity further strengthened KiiiKiii’s position in the international market, while the group recently completed its first Japanese fan concert, “KiiiKiii FesTiiival JAPAN Edition.”
With three trophies at the 2026 KGMA and successful releases throughout the year, KiiiKiii has enjoyed an important period in its career.
The group is now looking ahead to future music and performances as it continues building its connection with fans in South Korea and around the world.
