IVE and KiiiKiii both secured their first music show trophies within two weeks of their official debuts, but IVE reached the milestone faster.
IVE debuted on Dec. 1, 2021, and won its first trophy with "ELEVEN" on MBC M's "Show Champion" just seven days later. KiiiKiii officially debuted on March 24, 2025, and earned its first win with "I DO ME" on MBC's "Show! Music Core" on April 5, 12 days later.
The comparison offers a glimpse of how quickly both Starship Entertainment groups attracted attention after entering the industry.
The figures measure calendar days between each group's official debut and first music show victory. They do not indicate which group ultimately became more successful, and KiiiKiii had released "I DO ME" before its official debut.
Joonha Yoo is a bilingual journalist at AJU Press (AJP), covering music, culture, entertainment and Korea’s automotive industry.
Raised in Fort Collins, Colorado, he often writes from the scene, bringing firsthand detail to stories ranging
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