KiiiKiii Keeping Their 'Head In The Clouds' After Festival Debut

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentKiiiKiii Keeping Their 'Head In The Clouds' After Festival DebutByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorAug 19, 2026, 05:11am EDTKiiiKiii (Courtesy of Starship Entertainment)88rising/@SIMPLYYVANK-pop girl group KiiiKiii just made their ‘Head In The Clouds’ festival debut in the U.S. In fact, this is their very first U.S. performance – ever.While this may have been KiiiKiii’s first time in North America, their music has left a lasting impression on listeners. Several of the group’s songs and albums appeared on Billboard’s lists – including their hit single, “404 (New Era),” ranking No. 1 on Billboard’s 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2026 (So Far) and their album “Delulu Pack” earning the No. 12 spot on their Best K-Pop Albums List. Domestically, the group dominated the awards circuit during their rookie year – earning the Next Generation Award at the 2026 Golden Disc Awards.The Starship Entertainment girl group, who debuted in March 2025, were the first act to perform on the main stage at the festival last weekend, produced by 88rising and Goldenvoice. As the five members – Jiyu, Leesol, Sui, Haum, and Kya – entered the stage, the crowd went wild. The girls performed their popular hits, “DANCING ALONE,” “Delulu,” “BTG,” UNDERDOGS,” “Dizzy,” “GROUNDWORK,” “Strawberry Cheesegame,” “I DO ME,” “404 (New Era),” and their unreleased lead track, “Candy Pink Magical Flip Phone,” which has since been released on August 10. Fans braved the heat to catch the quintet’s 3 pm performance.The girls have heard of Head In The Clouds and felt honored to be asked to participate, as artists like KATSEYE, XG, GDRAGON, 2NE1, Zedd, Joji, and more have headlined the festival. Jiyu says that after their HITC debut, it’s a “big festival” to them.The girls admitted they were very nervous before their show, only having pe...