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Kiiras

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Kiiras
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2025 – present
LabelsLeanBranding
Members
  • Lingling
  • Kurumi
  • Harin
  • Kylie
  • Doyeon
  • Roah

Kiiras (Korean: 키라스; RR: Kiraseu) is a South Korean girl group formed by LeanBranding. The group consists of six members: Lingling, Harin, Kylie, Kurumi, Doyeon, and Roah. The group made their debut on May 29, 2025.[1]

Name

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The name "Kiiras" is a combination of the Korean word "Ki", meaning energy, and the English word "Rascal".[2]

Career

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Pre-debut and introduction

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Kiiras, set to be the first global girl group of LeanBranding, is produced by R&B singer-songwriter and producer Saay, who began her music career in 2012 as a member of the girl group EvoL. Following the group's disbandment in 2015, she signed with Universal Music and launched her solo career with the debut single "Circle" in 2017, and by the time nearing Kiiras's debut, Saay had expanded her career as a K-pop producer.[2]

The first member to be revealed was Lingling, a 19-year-old Malaysian who formerly trained under both YG Entertainment and WakeOne. During her period as a trainee under WakeOne, Lingling was a contestant of K-pop survival show I-Land 2 in 2024.[3][4] However, Lingling was eliminated in the seventh episode of the show and did not make it into the final lineup of Izna, WakeOne's first non-temporary girl group.[5][6] Sometime after her appearance in I-Land 2, Lingling signed under LeanBranding as a trainee, and on April 18, 2025, Lingling was announced as the first member of Kiiras, and is set to be the first Malaysian female K-pop artist.[7][8] On May 6, 2025, Lingling was selected as the leader of Kiiras.[9]

Between late April 2025 and early May 2025, the remaining five members of Kiiras (four Koreans and one Japanese) were announced to the public.[10] Out of these five, three of the members, Kylie (16 years old), Harin (17 years old), and Kurumi (18 years old), were revealed by May 2, 2025. Harin, who was a top student in her middle school, was selected as a trainee after undergoing a nationwide audition conducted by LeanBranding.[11][12] The last two members, Doyeon and Roah, were announced on May 5, 2025. 15-year-old Doyeon was a former child actress who appeared in several television dramas and advertisements prior to becoming a K-pop trainee. As for 13-year-old Roah, she first began her career as a gugak (traditional Korean music) artist and also appeared in ads, movies and drama series before she transitioned as a trainee.[13][14] Right before her debut as an idol, Roah participated in the Gugak Hanmadang, an open Korean traditional music festival, becoming the first idol to take part in this event.[15]

2025–present: Debut with "Kill Ma Boss"

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Kiiras debuted on May 29, 2025, with the release of the digital single "Kill Ma Boss", serving as a pre-release track for their upcoming album.[16][17][18] In promotion of their debut, the group performed the single on music shows including Mnet's M Countdown, KBS2's Music Bank, MBC's Show! Music Core, and SBS's Inkigayo.[19][20] On June 9, Kiiras conducted their first debut showcase at the Ilchi Art Hall.[21]

Artistry

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Kiiras's debut concept incorporated the features of American country music genres, and the debut single "Kill Ma Boss" also explored the combination of R&B and hip-hop. Upon the release of "Kill Ma Boss", early reviews of the track was mostly positive towards the concept.[22][23]

Members

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  • Lingling (링링) – leader[24]
  • Kurumi (쿠루미)
  • Harin (하린)
  • Kylie (카일리)
  • Doyeon (도연)
  • Roah (로아)

Discography

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Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
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"Kill Ma Boss" 2025 140 TBA

References

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  1. ^ "KIIRAS 529韩国出道 巴生人LingLing任队长" [New K-pop girl group Kiiras to debut on May 29. Klang native Lingling selected as the leader]. Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese). May 5, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Rookie group Kiiras gears up for debut". The Korea Herald. April 28, 2025.
  3. ^ "大马女孩Ling Ling韩国参赛 争取当练习生出道" [Malaysian girl Ling Ling enters Korea contest, fighting to become trainee and debut]. China Press (in Chinese). Malaysia. March 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "19岁Ling Ling参加Mnet选秀拼出道 放话成为首位大马女偶像" [19-year-old Ling Ling enters Mnet survival show to debut, strives to become first Malaysian K-pop female idol]. Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese). Malaysia. March 24, 2024.
  5. ^ "Alicia Wong Lingling was named leader of KIIRAS — Who is the up-and-coming Malaysian idol and how did she get into K-pop? (VIDEO)". Malay Mail. May 6, 2025.
  6. ^ "首位大马女偶像！LingLing再战K-POP官宣出道" [First Malaysian female K-pop idol! Lingling to debut as K-pop idol after taking challenge again]. Guangming Daily (in Chinese). April 18, 2025.
  7. ^ "Malaysia's first K-pop idol is here — say hello to Klang-born Lingling". Malay Mail. April 18, 2025.
  8. ^ "Lingling of Mnet's 'I-LAND2:N/a' to join Leanbranding girl group". Korea JoongAng Daily. April 18, 2025.
  9. ^ "全新女团KIIRAS 529出道 大马K-POP女偶像LingLing担任队长" [New K-pop girl group Kiiras to debut on May 29. Malaysian female K-pop idol Lingling selected as the leader]. China Press (in Chinese). May 5, 2025.
  10. ^ "키라스 멤버 전원 베일 벗었다…'아역배우' 출신 도연+'국악 소녀' 로아 프로필 공개" [All members of Kiras have been unveiled… Doyeon, a former child actress, and Roa, a former national music girl, have revealed their profiles]. NATE (in Korean). May 5, 2025.
  11. ^ "KIIRAS unveils Harin, Kurumi, and Kylie as debut countdown begins". Chosun Biz. May 2, 2025.
  12. ^ "키라스, 하린·쿠루미·카일리 공개…전교 1등 지니어스돌→센터 비주얼 대방출" [Kiras, Harin, Kurumi, and Kylie revealed… Genius idols ranked 1st in the entire school → Center visuals released Leanbranding girl group]. NATE (in Korean). May 2, 2025.
  13. ^ "KIIRAS (Kiras), a new girl group that is drawing attention as a "5th generation super hot rookie," has started a full-fledged debut countdown by releasing all six members' images". Maekyung (in Korean). May 5, 2025.
  14. ^ "아역배우·국악 소녀까지…키라스, '멤버 전원' 베일 벗었다" [From child actors to traditional Korean music girls… Kiras, ‘all members’ unveiled]. NATE (in Korean). May 5, 2025.
  15. ^ ""아이돌 최초, '국악한마당' 출연"…키라스 로아, 가야금 병창 무대 극찬" ["First idol to appear on 'National Music Festival'"... Kiras Roa praises gayageum byeongchang stage]. NATE (in Korean). May 27, 2025.
  16. ^ "New girl group Kiiras reveals all members, set to debut on May 29". Korea JoongAng Daily. May 6, 2025.
  17. ^ "키라스, 데뷔곡 'KILL MA BO$$' 콘셉트 포토∙티저 공개" [KIRA's Debut Song 'KILL MA BO$$' Concept Photo and Teaser Revealed]. News Free Zone (in Korean). May 22, 2025.
  18. ^ "데뷔 앞둔 키라스..'5세대 핫루키' 자리 꿰찰까" [Kiras about to debut.. Will they take the spot of '5th generation hot rookie'?]. MTN (in Korean). May 22, 2025.
  19. ^ "[오늘가요] '린브랜딩 신인' 키라스, 전격 데뷔…5세대 핫 루키 포부" [[Today's Song] 'Rin Branding Rookie' Kiras, surprise debut... 5th generation hot rookie aspirations]. Joy News (in Korean). May 29, 2025.
  20. ^ "'5세대 핫 루키' 키라스, 화려한 데뷔…카우걸 신드롬 예고" ['5th Generation Hot Rookie' Kiras, A Gorgeous Debut... Cowgirl Syndrome Predicted]. Joy News (in Korean). May 30, 2025.
  21. ^ "Kiiras aims for live reputation with debut EP 'KILL MA BO$$'". Korea JoongAng Daily. June 9, 2025.
  22. ^ "키라스 (KIIRAS), 전격 데뷔! 카우걸 콘셉트 'KILL MA BO$$'로 '핫 루키' 꿰찬다! 기대 포인트 셋" [KIIRAS, a surprise debut! Cowgirl concept 'KILL MA BO$$' to secure 'Hot Rookie' status! 3 points to look forward to]. Sorts Kyunghyang (in Korean). May 30, 2025.
  23. ^ "Lingling makes history with debut as Malaysia's first female K-pop idol, stuns in KIIRAS' first MV 'Kill Ma Bo$$' (VIDEO)". Malay Mail. May 30, 2025.
  24. ^ "Malaysia's Alicia Wong is leader of K-pop group KIIRAS". New Straits Times. May 6, 2025.
  25. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
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