Rookie Girl Group KiiiKiii's 'DANCING ALONE' Recognized by UK's DAZED as a Top K-Pop Track of 2025

Rookie girl group KiiiKiii has once again proven their musical prowess on the global stage.

According to the '30 best K-pop tracks of 2025' list released by the renowned British magazine DAZED on the 16th, KiiiKiii's song 'DANCING ALONE' has been featured, solidifying their growing influence.

DAZED introduced KiiiKiii as a "hidden gem group that has delivered one of the most visually interesting debuts of late." The publication further praised 'DANCING ALONE,' stating, "It's a track that truly showcases their natural yet unique aesthetic and their approach towards ordinary girls." They added, "Playful yet subtly touching, the song explores the complex emotions of friendship, secrets, love, and misunderstandings, evoking feelings of excitement, warmth, and even heartbreak."

Released in August, 'DANCING ALONE,' the title track of KiiiKiii's first digital single album, is a dance track that masterfully blends the moods of city pop and retro synth-pop. Its sophisticated fusion offers a groove that feels unhurried despite the fast tempo, complemented by bright and straightforward melodies that captivate listeners.

The song not only hit number 3 on the Melon Hot 100 chart (based on 30 days of release) but also entered the iTunes Top Song charts in six countries and regions, including Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, France, and Japan. Furthermore, it ranked on the iTunes Top K-Pop Song charts in six countries and regions such as Japan, the UK, Brazil, Turkey, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, drawing significant attention both domestically and internationally.

The 'DANCING ALONE' music video has also garnered acclaim, vividly depicting the camaraderie among the KiiiKiii members against backdrops like schools, riverbanks, and bowling alleys. Moments of friendship, such as sharing earphones or ice cream and tying each other's hair, evoke relatable memories for listeners of all ages and nationalities, leading the video to consistently rank on YouTube's trending music video charts.

Beyond their title track, KiiiKiii collaborated with producer Park Moon-chi to release an album reinterpreting 'DANCING ALONE' with sounds spanning from the 1990s to the present. This adventurous project featured remixes embodying genres representative of each era, from the 90s R&B mood to future bass and EDM.

KiiiKiii's global reach extends to live performances as well. They participated in the 'KANSAI COLLECTION 2025 A/W' held at the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan in August and were the sole K-pop girl group to perform at the 'Music Expo Live 2025' at the Tokyo Dome in November, gracing the pages of major local media outlets.

Their influence is rapidly expanding beyond music into various sectors, including fashion, beauty, finance, and the food industry. KiiiKiii has been a brand model for numerous companies, consistently ranking first in new idol group brand reputation for four consecutive months. They also secured the number one spot in the rookie girl idol category at the '2025 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards.' Their ongoing popularity was further proven by topping the rookie idol group brand reputation rankings for December 2025.

To date, KiiiKiii has achieved seven rookie awards at various ceremonies this year, alongside a 'Best Performance' award. Recently, they were named among the '10 Rookie Acts to Watch in 2026' by the American magazine 'Stardust' and were recognized as a global 'breakout' search term in the 'K-Pop Debuts' category for Google's 'Year in Search' 2025, underscoring their ever-growing presence.

KiiiKiii is set to perform at the ‘2025 Melon Music Awards (MMA2025)’ on the 20th at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

Korean netizens are expressing immense pride and excitement, commenting, 'KiiiKiii is truly amazing! So proud they're already recognized overseas!', 'DANCING ALONE is such a good song, I can't stop listening. Their future is so bright!', and 'It's great to see them grow so much even as rookies.'