Rising ‘Gen-Z vibe’ group KiiiKiii (Jiyoo, Eesol, Sui, Haeum, Kiya) has teamed up with the ultimate Y2K icon, Uhm Jung-hwa.
On the 25th, KiiiKiii’s official SNS channels posted a video and message titled ‘Pop Off Pop Off with #uhmjunghwa’.
In the video, the members of KiiiKiii and Uhm Jung-hwa are seen matching steps for the dance challenge of the new song ‘Pop Off Pop Off’. Set in a cozy practice room, Uhm Jung-hwa showcased a trendy Y2K style with red training pants, a crop top, and a blue knit hat, while KiiiKiii members completed a hip street fashion mood.
The group and the legend grooved smoothly to the bouncy, rhythmic beats of ‘Pop Off Pop Off’. Uhm Jung-hwa effortlessly blended into the center with her signature relaxed smile, leading into addictive shuffle dances and kick motions that stirred deep nostalgia.
Notably, they incorporated iconic points from Uhm Jung-hwa’s legendary hits, such as the festival dance with both arms raised high and the clapping choreography from ‘Invitation’, seamlessly blending them into ‘Pop Off Pop Off’ to create perfect chemistry as if they were one group.
This meeting holds immense significance as a collaboration between a 5th-generation Gen-Z representative group and a legendary Y2K icon. As Uhm Jung-hwa led K-pop trends from the 90s to the 2000s and KiiiKiii reinterprets Y2K sensibilities through a modern Gen-Z lens, their union carries powerful symbolism.
By bringing together an original icon who defined an era and a rising rookie inheriting that legacy, the collaboration creates cultural empathy across generations and serves as a stellar example of positive solidarity and communication in the K-pop scene.
Meanwhile, KiiiKiii released their 3rd mini-album ‘WhyKiiiKiii’ on various online music sites on the 10th and is actively promoting their title track ‘Pop Off Pop Off’.
