Kiss of Life(Korean:키스 오브 라이프;RR:Kiseu Obeu Raipeu;stylized inall caps), also known asKIOF,is a South Koreangirl groupformed by S2 Entertainment in 2023. The group consists of four members: Julie,Natty,Belle,and Haneul. They debuted on July 5, 2023, with theextended play(EP)Kiss of Life.
Kiss of Life | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | KIOF |
Origin | Seoul,South Korea |
Genres | |
Years active | 2023 | –present
Labels | S2 |
Members | |
Website | Official website |
Name
editAccording to S2 Entertainment, the name signifies their ambition to "breathe a new life into the music industry with their music and charm."[1]Reflecting on their name, the group's concepts revolve around the different stages of life, adolescence and young adulthood.[2]
History
edit2015–2022: Pre-debut and formation
editBelleis known as the daughter of the veteran Korean singerShim Shin .She used to work forSM Entertainmentas a songwriter.Nattywas a contestant on the South Korean reality survival showsSixteenandIdol School,that led to the formation ofTwiceandFromis 9,respectively. In both shows, she made it to the final episode, but was ultimately not chosen for the final line-up of both groups.[3][4]In 2020, she debuted as a soloist with the single album,Nineteen.Julie was a trainee underThe Black Label,a sub-label ofYG Entertainmentfrom 2017 to 2020.[5][6]
On July 12, 2022, Natty signed an exclusive contract with S2 Entertainment.[7]In December 2022, Natty was featured in a British documentary about K-pop trainees along with Julie, Belle, and two other unknown trainees. It was speculated that they were the alleged members of the company's upcoming girl group. On December 27, S2 Entertainment announced they were preparing to launch a new girl group in 2023.[8]Later in February 2023, it was discovered that the agency had applied to trademark Kiss of Life and that they had opened SNS accounts of the same name for the group.[9]
2023: Debut withKiss of LifeandBorn to Be XX
editOn May 12, 2023, S2 Entertainment released the first teaser of the group in their SNS accounts. This revealed that the group was hoped to be debuting on July of the same year.[10]Natty was the first member to be revealed on May 15. This was followed with Belle, Julie, and Haneul in the next consecutive days.[11][12][13][14]On May 26,Lee Hae-inwas confirmed to be the creative director of the group.[15]On June 12, another teaser was released, announcing the group's debut on July 5, with theirself-titled EP.[16]
Beginning with "Sugarcoat" by Natty on June 18, solo music videos of "Countdown" by Belle, "Kitty Cat" by Julie, and "Play Love Games" by Haneul were officially released in the following days.[17][18][19][20]On June 27, the music video of a B-side of the EP "Bye My Neverland" was released,[21]along with the music video teaser for the official debut single "Shhh" on July 3.[22]On July 5, they officially debuted with the release of their EP and music video for "Shhh". They also held a press showcase at Yes24 Live Hall inGwangjin District,Seoulon the afternoon of the same day.[23]
On September 28, S2 Entertainment released a teaser announcing the release of the group's second EP,Born to Be XXon November.[24]On October 13, another teaser was issued revealing the official date of release, which was November 8.[25]The EP was released on the planned date, along with the music video for "Bad News", one of the lead singles.[26][27]A week later, on November 15, the music video for the other lead single, "Nobody Knows", was released.[28]
2024–present:Lose Yourself
editOn March 15, 2024, S2 Entertainment released a poster announcing the release of their single album titledMidas Touch,which was released on April 3.[29]On June 21, it was announced that the group would be making a summer comeback with the digital single "Sticky"on July 1.[30]On July 23, "Superpower" was released in collaboration withRiot Games,which served as the theme for the2024 Valorant Championstournament.[31]Nattyand Julie provide vocals along withGot7'sMark Tuan,and they performed the song live before the tournament's grand finals betweenEdward Gamingand Team Heretics at Seoul's Inspire Arena on August 25.[32]
On August 26, S2 Entertainment and Kiss of Life announced "Kiss Road", the group's first world tour, with shows in South Korea, the United States, and Canada taking place from October to December.[33]On September 25, S2 Entertainment announced that Kiss of Life would be releasing their third EPLose Yourselfon October 15, with "Get Loud" as the title track.[34]The pre-release single "R.E.M" was released on October 4.[35]The "Kiss Road" tour started on October 26 and 27 at theOlympic Hall,which featured the unreleased song "Winehouse" in its set.[36]A European leg of the tour was added for February and March 2025.[37]
Artistry
editInfluences
editJulie stated in an interview that the group has been greatly influenced by the music ofBlackpink,2NE1,andBigBang.[38]The members additionally mentioned that they listen to a lot of R&B and hip-hop music, being strongly influenced by artists such asAriana Grande,SZA,Rihanna,andRosalíaas well.[39]Individually, Julie cited Blackpink and 2NE1 as her role models,[40]Natty citedBoAandYerin Baekas her role models,[41]Belle citedSabrina Carpenteras a musical inspiration, and Haneul citedOlivia Rodrigoas her role model.[2]
Endorsements
editOn February 19, 2024,Maybelline New Yorkannounced that it selected Kiss of Life as its new brand ambassador.[42][unreliable source?]
Members
editDiscography
editExtended plays
editTitle | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
---|---|---|---|---|
KOR [43] |
JPN [44] | |||
Kiss of Life |
|
18 | — |
|
Born to Be XX |
|
12 | — |
|
Lose Yourself |
|
6 | 25 |
Single albums
editTitle | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
---|---|---|---|
KOR [43] | |||
Midas Touch |
|
8 |
|
Singles
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KOR [50] |
KOR Songs [51] |
JPN Heat. [52] |
NZ Hot [53] |
PHL [54] |
SGP [55] |
TWN [56] |
US World [57] |
WW [58] | |||
"Shhh" (쉿) | 2023 | 173 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Kiss of Life |
"Bad News" | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Born to Be XX | |
"Nobody Knows" | 130 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"Midas Touch" | 2024 | 31 | — | 12 | 23 | — | 18 | — | — | 165 | Midas Touch |
"Sticky" | 3 | 7 | 1 | 35 | 96 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 87 | Non-album single | |
"R.E.M" | 185 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | Lose Yourself | |
"Get Loud" | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Other charted songs
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KOR [50] |
MLY [59] |
NZ Hot [53] |
SGP [55] |
WW [58] | |||
"Bye My Neverland" (안녕,네버랜드) | 2023 | —[A] | — | — | — | — | Kiss of Life |
"Sugarcoat" (Natty solo) | 83 | — | — | — | — | ||
"Countdown" (Belle solo) | —[B] | — | — | — | — | ||
"Says It" | —[C] | — | — | — | — | Born to Be XX | |
"TTG" | —[D] | — | — | — | — | ||
"My 808" | —[E] | — | — | — | — | ||
"Gentleman" | —[F] | — | — | — | — | ||
"Nothing" | 2024 | —[G] | — | — | — | — | Midas Touch |
"Te Quiero" | —[H] | — | — | — | — | Sticky | |
"Chemistry" | —[I] | — | — | — | — | Lose Yourself | |
"Igloo" | 26 | 21 | 40 | 18 | 199 | ||
"Too Many Alex" | —[J] | — | — | — | — | ||
"Back to Me" | —[K] | — | — | — | — | ||
"No One but Us" | —[L] | — | — | — | — | ||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Soundtrack appearances
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
---|---|---|---|
KOR Down. [65] | |||
"Sixth Sense"[66] | 2024 | — | Non-album singles |
"Superpower"[67] (Julie and Natty withMark Tuan) |
139 | ||
"Maestro of My Heart" | 74 | Stage Fighter (STF) Original, Vol. 1 | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Videography
editMusic videos
editTitle | Year | Director(s) | Length | Ref. |
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"Sugarcoat (Natty Solo)" | 2023 | Shin Hee-won (ST-WT) |
3:53 | [68] |
"Countdown (Belle Solo)" | 3:27 | [69] | ||
"Kitty Cat (Julie Solo)" | 3:14 | [70] | ||
"Play Love Games (Haneul Solo)" | 3:02 | [71] | ||
"Bye My Neverland" | 4:06 | [72] | ||
"Shhh" | 5:46 | [73] | ||
"Bad News" | 3:08 | [74][75] | ||
"Nobody Knows" | 4:35 | [76] | ||
"Midas Touch" | 2024 | Digipedi | 2:50 | [77][78] |
"Sticky" | Shin Hee-won (ST-WT) |
3:11 | [79][80] | |
"R.E.M" | Choi Yongseok (Lumpens) |
3:13 | [81][82] | |
"Get Loud" | 3:04 | [83][84] |
Accolades
editAwards and nominations
editAward ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Asia Artist Awards | 2024 | Best Artist Award – Music | Kiss of Life | Won | [85] |
Best Musician Award | Won | [86] | |||
Asian Pop Music Awards | 2023 | Best New Artist (Overseas) | Nominated | [87] | |
Brand of the Year Awards | 2024 | Rising Star Award (Female Idol) | Won | [88][89] | |
Circle Chart Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year (Global Streaming) | "Shhh" | Nominated | [90] |
New Artist of the Next Generation | Kiss of Life | Won | |||
The Fact Music Awards | 2024 | Global Hot-Trend | Won | [91] | |
Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Global Rising Artist | Won | [92] | |
Rookie of the Year – Female | Nominated | [93] | |||
Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards | 2023 | Best New Artist Award | Won | [94] | |
Korea First Brand Awards[M] | 2024 | Rookie Female Idol | Won | [96] | |
Korean Music Awards | 2024 | Rookie of the Year | Won | [97] | |
Best K-pop Album | Born to Be XX | Nominated | [98] | ||
Korean Wave Awards | 2023 | K-Pop Rising Star | Kiss of Life | Won | [99][100] |
K-World Dream Awards | 2024 | Bonsang | Won | [101] | |
MAMA Awards | 2023 | Album of the Year | Kiss of Life | Nominated | [102] |
Artist of the Year | Kiss of Life | Nominated | |||
Best New Female Artist | Nominated | ||||
Melon Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [103] | |
1theK Global Icon | Won | ||||
2024 | Top 10 Artist | Nominated | [104] | ||
Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | New Wave Star | Won | [105] | |
Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [106] |
Listicles
editPublisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Teen Vogue | 2024 | 12 Girl Groups to Watch in 2024 | Placed | [107] |
Notes
edit- ^"Bye My Neverland" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 155 on the Circle Download Chart.[60]
- ^"Countdown" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 199 on the Circle Download Chart.[60]
- ^"Says It" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 178 on the Circle Download Chart.[61]
- ^"TTG" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 184 on the Circle Download Chart.[61]
- ^"My 808" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 195 on the Circle Download Chart.[61]
- ^"Gentleman" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 200 on the Circle Download Chart.[61]
- ^"Nothing" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 54 on the Circle Download Chart.[62]
- ^"Te Quiero" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 46 on the Circle Download Chart.[63]
- ^"Chemistry" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 71 on the Circle Download Chart.[64]
- ^"Too Many Alex" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 72 on the Circle Download Chart.[64]
- ^"Back to Me" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 59 on the Circle Download Chart.[64]
- ^"No One but Us" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 64 on the Circle Download Chart.[64]
- ^The Korea First Brand Awards is hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and the Korea Consumer Forum. Awards are based on a nationwide survey held in South Korea.[95]
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We were greatly influenced by the music of Blackpink, 2NE1, and Big Bang.
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- ^"The group Kiss of Life acts as an ambassador for a global makeup brand. Maybelline New York, a gl."Maeil Business Newspaper.February 19, 2024.Archivedfrom the original on March 22, 2024.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
- ^abPeak chart positions on Circle Album Chart:
- Kiss of Life:"Circle Album Chart – Week 35, 2023".August 27 – September 2, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on November 15, 2023.RetrievedSeptember 7,2023.
- Born to Be XX:"Circle Album Chart – Week 45, 2023".November 5–11, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on November 23, 2023.RetrievedNovember 16,2023.
- Midas Touch:"Circle Album Chart – Week 14, 2024".March 31 – April 6, 2024.Archivedfrom the original on April 11, 2024.RetrievedApril 11,2024.
- Lose Yourself:"Circle Album Chart – Week 42, 2024".October 13–19, 2024.RetrievedOctober 24,2024.
- ^"Lose Yourself".November 4–10, 2024.RetrievedNovember 13,2024.
- ^Cumulative sales ofKiss of Life:
- "Circle Album Chart - Week 27, 2023".Circle Chart.Archivedfrom the original on July 13, 2023.RetrievedJuly 13,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart - Week 28, 2023".Circle Chart.Archivedfrom the original on July 20, 2023.RetrievedJuly 20,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart - Week 29, 2023".Circle Chart.Archivedfrom the original on October 4, 2023.RetrievedJuly 27,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart - Week 30, 2023".Circle Chart.Archivedfrom the original on October 4, 2023.RetrievedAugust 3,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart - Week 32, 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on August 17, 2023.RetrievedAugust 17,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart - Week 35, 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on November 15, 2023.RetrievedSeptember 7,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – 2023 Weeks 38".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on October 15, 2023.RetrievedSeptember 28,2023.
- ^Cumulative Sales ofBorn to Be XX:
- "Circle Album Chart – December 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on January 11, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 15,2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 45, 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on November 23, 2023.RetrievedNovember 16,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 2, 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on January 18, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 18,2024.
- ^Cumulative Sales ofLose Yourself:
- "Circle Album Chart – December 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).RetrievedJanuary 9,2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 1, 2025".Circle Chart(in Korean).RetrievedJanuary 3,2025.
- ^オリコン chu gian アルバムランキング 2024 năm 11 nguyệt 04 ngày ~2024 năm ngày 10 tháng 11[Weekly Album Ranking November 4, 2024 – November 10, 2024] (in Japanese).Oricon.Archived fromthe originalon November 13, 2024.RetrievedNovember 13,2024.
- ^Cumulative Sales ofMidas Touch:
- "Circle Album Chart – First Half, 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on July 12, 2024.RetrievedJuly 13,2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – May, 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on June 7, 2024.RetrievedJune 13,2024.
- ^abPeak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
- "Shhh" and "Sugarcoat (Natty Solo)":"Digital Chart – Week 35 of 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on September 30, 2023.RetrievedSeptember 7,2023.
- "Bad News":"Digital Chart – Week 4 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on February 1, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 1,2024.
- "Nobody Knows":"Digital Chart – Week 5 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on February 8, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 8,2024.
- "Midas Touch":"Digital Chart – Week 16 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on May 1, 2024.RetrievedApril 25,2024.
- "Sticky":"Digital Chart – Week 32 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).RetrievedAugust 15,2024.
- "R.E.M":"Digital Chart – Week 42 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).RetrievedOctober 24,2024.
- "Get Loud":"Digital Chart – Week 43 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).RetrievedOctober 31,2024.
- "Igloo":"Digital Chart – Week 47 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).RetrievedNovember 28,2024.
- ^"South Korea Songs: Week of July 20, 2024".Billboard.RetrievedJuly 16,2024.
- ^Peak chart positions on theBillboard JapanHeatseekers Songs:
- "Midas Touch":"Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs – Week of April 24, 2024".Billboard Japan(in Japanese).Archivedfrom the original on April 24, 2024.RetrievedApril 24,2024.
- "Sticky":"Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs – Week of August 7, 2024".Billboard Japan(in Japanese).RetrievedAugust 7,2023.
- ^abPeaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
- "Midas Touch":"NZ Hot Singles Chart".Recorded Music NZ.April 15, 2024.Archivedfrom the original on April 26, 2024.RetrievedApril 12,2024.
- "Sticky":"NZ Hot Singles Chart".Recorded Music NZ. July 15, 2024.RetrievedJuly 12,2024.
- "R.E.M":"NZ Hot Singles Chart".Recorded Music NZ. October 14, 2024. Archived fromthe originalon September 21, 2024.RetrievedOctober 11,2024.
- "Igloo":"NZ Hot Singles Chart".Recorded Music NZ. October 28, 2024. Archived fromthe originalon May 17, 2024.RetrievedOctober 25,2024.
- ^Peak positions on thePhilippines Hot 100:
- "Sticky":"Week of August 10, 2024 - Billboard Philippines".Billboard Philippines.RetrievedAugust 7,2024.
- ^abPeaks on the RIAS Top Streaming Chart:
- "Midas Touch":"RIAS Top Charts Week 16 (12 - 18 Apr 2024)".RIAS.Archived fromthe originalon April 23, 2024.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- "Sticky":"RIAS Top Charts Week 29 (12 - 18 Jul 2024)".RIAS.Archived fromthe originalon July 23, 2024.RetrievedJuly 23,2024.
- "Igloo":"RIAS Top Charts Week 46 (8 - 14 Nov 2024)".RIAS.Archived fromthe originalon November 19, 2024.RetrievedNovember 19,2024.
- ^"Taiwan Songs: Week of July 27, 2024".Billboard.RetrievedJuly 23,2024.
- ^"World Digital Song Sales: Week of July 20, 2024".Billboard.RetrievedJuly 16,2024.
- ^abPeaks on theBillboardGlobal 200:
- "Midas Touch":"BillboardGlobal 200: Week of April 20, 2024 ".Billboard.Archivedfrom the original on April 16, 2024.RetrievedApril 16,2024.
- "Sticky":"BillboardGlobal 200: Week of July 20, 2024 ".Billboard.RetrievedJuly 16,2024.
- "Igloo":"BillboardGlobal 200: Week of November 30, 2024 ".Billboard.RetrievedNovember 26,2024.
- ^"Malaysia Songs: Week of November 30, 2024".Billboard.RetrievedNovember 26,2024.
- ^ab"Download Chart – Week 27 of 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on July 13, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 30,2024.
- ^abcd"Download Chart – Week 45 of 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on November 16, 2023.RetrievedNovember 16,2023.
- ^"Download Chart – Week 14 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on June 9, 2024.RetrievedApril 11,2024.
- ^"Download Chart – Week 27 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).RetrievedJuly 11,2024.
- ^abcd"Download Chart – Week 42 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).RetrievedOctober 28,2024.
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- "Superpower":"Download Chart – Week 30 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).RetrievedAugust 10,2024.
- "Maestro of My Heart":"Download Chart – Week 39 of 2024".Circle Chart(in Korean).RetrievedOctober 4,2024.
- ^Maeng, Sun-mi.키스오브라이프, 'Sixth Sense' 재해석...실력파 걸그룹 저력 입증[Kiss of Life's cover of 'Sixth Sense' proves the potential of the talented girl group].BizEnt.Archivedfrom the original on May 26, 2024.RetrievedMay 26,2024.
- ^Chin, Carmen (July 24, 2024)."KISS OF LIFE, Mark Tuan drop 2024 'Valorant' Champions anthem, 'Superpower'".NME.RetrievedJuly 25,2024.
- ^Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Sugarcoat (Natty Solo)' MV(Music video). S2 Entertainment. June 18, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on August 11, 2023.RetrievedJuly 5,2023– via YouTube.
- ^Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Countdown (Belle Solo)' MV(Music video). S2 Entertainment. June 19, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on August 11, 2023.RetrievedJuly 5,2023– via YouTube.
- ^Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Kitty Cat (Julie Solo)' MV(Music video). S2 Entertainment. June 20, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on August 11, 2023.RetrievedJuly 5,2023– via YouTube.
- ^Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Play Love Games (Haneul Solo)' MV(Music video). S2 Entertainment. June 21, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on August 11, 2023.RetrievedJuly 5,2023– via YouTube.
- ^Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) '안녕,네버랜드 (Bye My Neverland)' MV(Music video). S2 Entertainment. June 27, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on August 11, 2023.RetrievedJuly 5,2023– via YouTube.
- ^Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) '쉿 (Shhh)' Official Music Video(Music video). S2 Entertainment. July 5, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on September 10, 2023.RetrievedJuly 5,2023– via YouTube.
- ^Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Bad News' Official Music Video(Music video). S2 Entertainment. November 8, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on June 30, 2024.RetrievedNovember 8,2023– via YouTube.
- ^Born to be XX (EP)(photobook). Kiss of Life. South Korea: S2 Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. 2023. Credits.
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:CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Nobody Knows' Official Music Video(Music video). S2 Entertainment. November 14, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on November 14, 2023.RetrievedNovember 15,2023– via YouTube.
- ^KISS OF LIFE (키스오브라이프) 'Midas Touch' Official Music Video(Music video). S2 Entertainment. April 3, 2024.Archivedfrom the original on June 23, 2024.RetrievedJune 21,2024– via YouTube.
- ^@champ____88 (April 6, 2024)."KISS OF LIFE - 'Midas Touch'".RetrievedJune 21,2024– via Instagram.
- ^KISS OF LIFE (키스오브라이프) 'Sticky' Official Music Video(Music video). S2 Entertainment. June 30, 2024.Archivedfrom the original on June 30, 2024.RetrievedJune 30,2024– via YouTube.
- ^@seogiung_dp (July 1, 2024).KISS OF LIFE (키스오브라이프) 'Sticky' MV.RetrievedJuly 13,2024– via Instagram.
- ^KISS OF LIFE (키스오브라이프) 'R.E.M' Official Music Video(Music video). S2 Entertainment. October 4, 2024.Archivedfrom the original on October 4, 2024.RetrievedOctober 4,2024– via YouTube.
- ^Lost Yourself (EP)(photobook). Kiss of Life. South Korea: S2 Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. 2024. Credits.
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:CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^KISS OF LIFE (키스오브라이프) 'Get Loud' Official Music Video(Music video). S2 Entertainment. October 15, 2024.RetrievedOctober 15,2024– via YouTube.
- ^Lost Yourself (EP)(photobook). Kiss of Life. South Korea: S2 Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. 2024. Credits.
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- ^Grover, Ashima (December 27, 2024)."Winners of Asia Artist Awards 2024: Byeon Woo Seok, NCT 127, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Hye Yoon, Bibi & more shine in Bangkok".Hindustan Times.RetrievedDecember 27,2024.
- ^"【APMA 2023】 Châu Á lưu hành âm nhạc giải thưởng lớn 2023 niên độ nhập vây danh sách"(in Chinese). Asian Pop Music Awards.Archivedfrom the original on December 2, 2023.RetrievedDecember 27,2023.
- ^키스오브라이프(Kiss of Life) 라이징스타상 수상 | K World Dream Awards,December 20, 2023,archivedfrom the original on February 14, 2024,retrievedJanuary 10,2024
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- ^Yoon, Ki-baek (October 10, 2023).세븐틴, '2024 TMA' 이견 없는 대상 [종합][Seventeen, '2024 TMA' an undisputed favorite [Full story]].Edaily .Archivedfrom the original on October 10, 2023.RetrievedOctober 10,2023– viaNaver.
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- ^Cho, Yeon-kyung (January 5, 2024).영웅시대와 함께...임영웅, 한터뮤직어워즈 후즈팬덤상 주인공[With the Hero Generation...Lim Young-woong, The Hero of Hanteo Music Awards' WhosFandom Award] (in Korean). JTBC News.Archivedfrom the original on January 8, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 8,2024– viaNaver.
- ^대한민국 문화연예대상[Best New Artist].KBS World(in Korean).KBS World.Archivedfrom the original on January 3, 2024.RetrievedDecember 1,2023.
- ^Kang Mi-hwa (December 17, 2019)."[영상M] 오마이걸, 2020년 기대되는 '여자아이돌'"[[Video M] Oh My Girl, a 'girl idol' expected in 2020].Maeil TV(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on December 17, 2019.RetrievedFebruary 27,2020.
- ^Choi Ran (January 9, 2024)."임영웅·남궁민·유승호 등…'2024 대한민국 퍼스트브랜드 대상' 52개 부문 선정"[Lim Young-woong, Namgoong Min, Yoo Seung-ho, etc…52 categories selected for "2024 Korea First Brand Awards" ] (in Korean). Inews24.Archivedfrom the original on January 7, 2025.RetrievedJanuary 7,2025– via Naver.
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External links
edit- Official website(in Korean)