Meet KIIRAS, the newest global girl group making waves in the industry just two months after their debut! With impressive milestones already under their belt, including winning Rookie of the Year at the 2025 Korea Hallyu Entertainment Awards, the six-member group is quickly earning a place in the spotlight and capturing hearts around the world.
As their rise continues, the members took a moment to reflect on their journey so far, share their personal goals, and send a special message to their fans in Singapore. Read on to get to know KIIRAS!
| Q: Hi KIIRAS! Could you start by introducing yourselves to our readers? |
| Lingling: Hi, I’m Lingling, the charismatic leader of KIIRAS. Kurumi: Hi! I’m Kurumi. I’m charming voice main vocal of KIIRAS! Harin: Hi, everyone. I’m Harin, the visual center of KIIRAS. Kylie: Hi I’m Kylie, I’m rapper of this group. Doyeon: Hi, I’m Doyeon from KIIRAS! Roah: Hi everyone! I’m Roah, the power vocal and the youngest of KIIRAS! |
| Q: How did the concept for your debut song “KILL MA BO$$” come about? What was the most exciting part of preparing for it? |
| Lingling: We want to bring something new to K-Pop and so our producer thought of making a song with country vibes. That’s how it was made and we really enjoyed practicing the song especially when we practice the vocal harmonies. Kurumi: The most fun thing was that we all filmed music video together before our debut! It was very interesting because it was my first time filming an music video. Kylie: The company decided it. I was curious about people’s reactions after our debut. Doyeon: I think the country genre was such a refreshing concept that you don’t usually see in K-Pop! Because of our unique cowgirl theme, I was most excited about filming the music video. Roah: We wanted to try something fresh and different from the usual K-Pop style, so we decided to take on the challenge of mixing in country vibes — and that’s how ‘KILL MA BO$$’ was born! There’s a scene in the music video where feathers fly while we’re on the sofa — and it wasn’t CG! The sofa actually had a special device built into it, so I was really surprised while filming! |
| Q: Hi Lingling! How has it been adapting to life in Korea? Have you experienced anything fun or unexpected since moving there? |
| Lingling: Everything feels so different from Malaysia, starting from the weather. One thing I really like about Korea is that you don’t need to own a car — public transport is great, and the weather’s usually nice enough to walk around comfortably. I used to walk a lot whenever I had free time! |
| Q: You’re the first Malaysian K-pop girl group member and we’re all cheering you on! Has there been any food from home that you been missing the most? |
| Lingling: Bah Kut Teh is my all time favorite food! And also Roti Canai, Char Kuey Tiaw. Besides the food,I actually miss the vibes more like those Kopitiam vibes and all. |
| Q: Since you’ve been spending so much time together as a group, you must know each other really well. Who takes the longest to get ready? |
| Harin: I think I’m kind of like Kylie! She’s always rushing around in the morning, packing everything just in case. Kylie: It’s me because I have a lot to take care of. For example, eat breakfast, pack my bag, take supplements. Doyeon: For who takes the longest to get ready, I’d say Kylie! It’s because she always packs so many things whenever we go out—like vitamins, notebooks, and more. Roah: I think the one who takes the longest to get ready is Kylie! |
| Q: Has any member surprised you by being very different from your first impression of them? |
| Lingling: In my opinion it’s Kylie, she looks cool at the first impression but she is actually a cute and shy girl. Harin: I was really surprised by Kurumi’s Korean skills. I heard it was her first time in Korea, so I was worried communication might be difficult, but she’s been amazing. Kylie: It’s Lingling. When I first saw her, she looked calm and quiet, but now (I find that) she is very funny and very kind person! Doyeon: For the member who surprised me the most, I’d say Lingling! When I first saw her in a video, I thought she might be a little scary. But now I know she’s charismatic and super cute! Roah: When I first met Lingling, she was like a cute little bunny—but after training together, she’s more like a charismatic leader bunny! |
| Q: “KILL MA BO$$” combines a bold cowgirl concept with elements of country, R&B, and hip-hop, breaking the mold of the typical K-pop girl group. What kind of music do you each personally enjoy listening to? |
| Lingling: I enjoy listening to K-Pop, hip hop and R&B music. For pop songs, I like to listen to music that I can vibe with. Kurumi: I like chill music. I prefer something with a good atmosphere from the intro. Harin: Even though I perform energetic K-pop songs, I actually love listening to ballads. They’re so emotional and healing. I really admire IU sunbaenim… she’s such an inspiration. Doyeon: I usually listen to K-Pop even in my free time, so my playlist is always full of K-Pop songs. Roah: I listen to a lot of K-Pop and R&B! |
| Q: Outside of music, is there a personal goal each member would like to achieve in 2025? |
| Lingling: I would like to learn more about fashion and perfumes. Kurumi: I want to appear in a content called “Limousine Service”! Harin: I really want to improve my English! I would love to communicate more freely with our fans all around the world. Kylie: My goal is to study English! Doyeon: My personal goal for 2025 is to grow 2 centimeters taller! Roah: My goal is to master English someday. |
| Q: We’ve seen that KIIRAS often shares trending TikTok content. Was there a specific video or trend that was especially fun or memorable to film? |
| Lingling: We recently did a challenge called sing the song “Justin Bieber Baby” with laughter challenge and it was so fun! Kurumi: I remember the recent Golden Song cover. I was like, “Shall we take a video while practicing?” But I’m glad the fans liked it! Harin: It’s the “Golden” cover video we posted recently. I played the piano while Kurumi and Lingling sang. We were just having fun and practicing together, so I think it really captured our genuine selves. That’s why I love it so much. Doyeon: The most memorable TikTok we filmed recently was the one where we sang with our laughter. We had so much fun filming it together with the members. |
| Q: Lastly, do you have a message you would like to share with your fans in Singapore? |
| Lingling: Hello Singapore fans, thank you for always supporting us and we are so happy to visit Singapore! We hope to visit here again and have a concert or fan meeting in the future! Kurumi: Thank you for always supporting me from afar! I’ll definitely be back, so please wait for me! Harin: I’m so happy Singapore was our first overseas stop. I can’t wait to meet more fans there next time! Thank you~ Kylie: Thank you for always cheering us on, no matter the distance. We’ll work harder to show you our best, so please continue to love KIRAS! Doyeon: Singapore fans! Love you always—let’s stay together for a long time. Thank you!! Roah: To our Singapore fans!! We miss you so much too!! Please wait for us just a little longer!! |
Listen to “KILL MA BO$$” HERE!
