Kiss of Life (group) explained

Kiss of Life
Landscape:	yes
Alias:	KIOF
Origin:	Seoul, South Korea
Years Active:	–present
Label:	S2
Current Members:	Julie Natty Belle Haneul
Background:	group_or_band

Kiss of Life (; stylized in all caps), also known as KIOF, is a South Korean girl group formed by S2 Entertainment in 2023. The group consists of four members: Julie, Natty, Belle, and Haneul. They debuted on July 5, 2023, with the extended play (EP) Kiss of Life.

Name

According 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, particularly adolescence and young adulthood.^[2]

History

2015–2022: Pre-debut and formation

Belle is known as the daughter of the veteran Korean singer Shim Shin. She used to work for SM Entertainment as a songwriter. Natty was a contestant on the South Korean reality survival shows Sixteen and Idol School, that led to the formation of Twice and Fromis 9, respectively. In both shows, she made it to the final episode, but was ultimately not chosen for the final line-up of the groups.^{[3] [4]} In 2020, she debuted as a soloist with the single album, Nineteen. Julie was a trainee under The Black Label, a sub-label of YG Entertainment from 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, 2022, 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–present: Debut with Kiss of Life and Born to Be XX

On 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-in was 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 their self-titled EP.^[16]

Beginning with "Sugarcoat" by Natty on June 18, 2023, 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 in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on 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 XX on 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]

On March 15, 2024, S2 Entertainment released a poster announcing the release of their single album titled Midas 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]

Artistry

Influences

Julie stated in an interview that the group has been greatly influenced by the music of Blackpink, 2NE1, and BigBang.^[31] The members additionally mentioned that they listen to a lot of R&B and hip-hop music, being strongly influenced by artists such as Ariana Grande, SZA, Rihanna, and Rosalía as well.^[32] Individually, Julie cited Blackpink and 2NE1 as her role models,^[33] Natty cited BoA and Yerin Baek as her role models,^[34] Belle cited Sabrina Carpenter as a musical inspiration, and Haneul cited Olivia Rodrigo as her role model.

Endorsements

On February 19, 2024, Maybelline New York announced that it selected Kiss of Life as its new brand ambassador.^[35]

Members

• Julie (Korean: 쥴리)
• Natty (Korean: 나띠)
• Belle (Korean: 벨)
• Haneul (Korean: 하늘)

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"

Details	Peak chart positions	Sales
KOR ^[36]
Kiss of Life	Released: July 5, 2023 Label: S2 Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	18	KOR: 25,665^[37]
Born to Be XX	Released: November 8, 2023 Label: S2 Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	12	KOR: 59,092^[38]

Single albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"

Details	Peak chart positions	Sales
KOR
Midas Touch	Released: April 3, 2024 Label: S2 Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	8	KOR: 100,607^[39]

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"

Year	Peak chart positions									Album
KOR ^[40]	KOR Songs ^[41]	JPN Heat. ^[42]	NZ Hot ^[43]	PHL ^[44]	SGP ^[45]	TWN ^[46]	US World ^[47]	WW ^[48]
"Shhh" (Korean: 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
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"

Year	Peak chart positions	Album
KOR
"Bye My Neverland"	2023	—	Kiss of Life
"Sugarcoat" (Natty solo)		83
"Countdown" (Belle solo)		—
"Says It"		—	Born to Be XX
"TTG"		—
"My 808"		—
"Gentleman"		—
"Nothing"	2024	—	Midas Touch
"Te Quiero"		—	Sticky
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"

Year	Peak chart positions	Album
KOR Down. ^[49]
"Sixth Sense"^[50]	2024	—	rowspan="2"
"Superpower"^[51]		139
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Videography

Music videos

Title	Year	Director(s)	Length
"Sugarcoat (Natty Solo)"	2023	Shin Hee-won (ST-WT)	3:53	^[52]
"Countdown (Belle Solo)"			3:27	^[53]
"Kitty Cat (Julie Solo)"			3:14	^[54]
"Play Love Games (Haneul Solo)"			3:02	^[55]
"Bye My Neverland"			4:06	^[56]
"Shhh"			5:46	^[57]
"Bad News"			3:08	^[58] ^[59]
"Nobody Knows"			4:35	^[60]
"Midas Touch"	2024	Digipedi	2:50	^[61] ^[62]
"Sticky"		Shin Hee-won (ST-WT)	3:11	^[63] ^[64]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"

Year	Category	Nominee/work	Result
Asian Pop Music Awards	2023	Best New Artist (Overseas)	Kiss of Life		^[65]
Circle Chart Music Awards	2023	Rookie of the Year (Global Streaming)	"Shhh"		^[66]
		New Artist of the Next Generation	Kiss of Life
Hanteo Music Awards	2023	Global Rising Artist			^[67]
		Rookie of the Year – Female			^[68]
Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards	2023	Best New Artist Award			^[69]
Korean First Brand Awards	2024	Rookie Female Idol			^[70]
Korean Music Awards	2024	Rookie of the Year			^[71]
		Best K-pop Album	Born to Be XX		^[72]
Korean Wave Awards	2023	K-Pop Rising Star	Kiss of Life		^[73]
MAMA Awards	2023	Album of the Year	Kiss of Life		^[74]
		Artist of the Year	Kiss of Life
		Best New Female Artist
Melon Music Awards	2023	Rookie of the Year			^[75]
		1theK Global Icon
Seoul Music Awards	2023	New Wave Star			^[76]
		Rookie of the Year			^[77]

Listicles

Notes and References

1. Web site: ko:[종합] 키스오브라이프, 괴물신인이 나타났다. [Comprehensive] Kiss of Life, a monster rookie appeared.. Naver. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. Park. Se-yeon. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. December 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231207183246/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005154288. live.
2. Web site: 7 Things to Know About KISS OF LIFE. EnVi Media. Aquila. T.. July 5, 2023. September 4, 2023. October 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004182711/https://www.envimedia.co/7-things-to-know-about-kiss-of-life/. live.
3. Web site: '식스틴' JYP의 미래 짊어질 9인, 걸그룹 트와이스 탄생[종합]]. Nate News. Osen. ko. Jung. Joon-hwa. July 8, 2015. October 15, 2023. October 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231027165655/https://news.nate.com/view/20150708n00451?mid=n0107. live.
4. Web site: '아이돌학교' 데뷔조 1등, 걸그룹 센터→리얼리티까지 '파격 혜택' [공식]]. Naver. TV Report. ko. Park. Gwi-im. September 28, 2017. October 24, 2023. November 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231116023235/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000990621. live.
5. [FULL] 데뷔와 동시에 쉿! 입을 다물게 만든 포스의 KISS OF LIFE(키스오브라이프) 보는 라디오 두시탈출 컬투쇼 230820]. SBS Radio. ko. Radio broadcast. 15 minutes 29 seconds. August 20, 2023. December 7, 2023. December 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231207184849/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33ZwChn8ZpI&t=929s.
6. Web site: [인터뷰②] 키스오브라이프, 무한 성장동력은 그들 자신이었다]. Star Today. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. Park. Se-yeon. August 19, 2023. December 7, 2023. December 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231207185346/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/musics/view/2023/08/631822/. live.
7. Web site: ko:'식스틴' 출신 나띠, S2엔터와 전속계약 체결 [공식]. Natty, a former 'Sixteen', signs an exclusive contract with S2 Entertainment [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0006210919. Naver. News1. ko. Kim. Min-ji. July 12, 2022. July 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003853/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006210919. live.
8. Web site: 홍승성 회장 S2엔터, 新 걸그룹 론칭 "내년 상반기 데뷔 목표"[공식]]. Naver. Newsen. ko. Park. A-reum. December 27, 2022. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705143446/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000670933. live.
9. 1622052533878362113. nugupromoter. The name of S2 Entertainment's new girl group is rumored to be KISS OF LIFE, after fans noticed that the name was trademarked. February 5, 2023. December 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705143443/https://twitter.com/nugupromoter/status/1622052533878362113?s=46&t=O1Vgj9fdNV-DKIpjnrm1Jg. July 5, 2023.
10. Web site: ko:4인조 새 걸그룹 'KISS OF LIFE' 온다. A new 4-member girl group, "KISS OF LIFE" is coming.. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Ahn. Byeong-gil. May 12, 2023. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705152300/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000886492. live.
11. Web site: ko:'4인조 신인 걸그룹' 키스 오브 라이프, 첫 번째 멤버 '나띠' 공개. "New Four-member Girl Group" Kiss of Life, the first member will be released.. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Lee. Seul-bi. May 15, 2023. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705152305/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001051271. live.
12. Web site: ko:키스 오브 라이프, 두 번째 멤버는 벨...도시 속 맨발 소녀. Kiss of Life, the second member is Belle... A barefoot girl in the city.. Naver. Xports News. ko. Myeong. Hee-sook. May 16, 2023. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705152311/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001592973. live.
13. Web site: ko:'신인 걸그룹' 키스 오브 라이프, 세 번째 멤버 쥴리 공개. "New Girl Group" Kiss of Life, the third member Julie is revealed.. Naver. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyoung. May 17, 2023. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705152310/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004852034. live.
14. Web site: ko:키스 오브 라이프, 마지막 멤버는 하늘 '매력적 비주얼'. Kiss of Life, the last member is Haneul. "Attractive Visual".. Naver. Xports News. ko. Myeong. Hee-sook. May 18, 2023. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705152308/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001594175. live.
15. Web site: ko:이해인, '아이돌학교' 아픔 딛고 'S2엔터 新 걸그룹' 크리에이티브 디렉터 변신. Lee Hae-in overcomes the pain of "Idol School" and transforms into a creative director of "S2 Entertainment New Girl Group.". Naver. MyDaily. ko. Park. Yun-jin. May 26, 2023. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705152304/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003733629. live.
16. Web site: ko:걸그룹 키스오브라이프, 7월 5일 데뷔 확정...4인 4색 매력. Girl group Kiss of Life confirmed to debut on July 5th... Four of us, four different charms.. Naver. MyDaily. ko. Noh. Han-bin. June 12, 2023. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705152302/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003738753. live.
17. Web site: ko:'재데뷔' 나띠, 솔로곡 'Sugarcoat' 뮤비 오픈. "Re-debut." Natty's solo song "Sugarcoat" music video opens.. Naver. Xports News. ko. Jo. Hye-jin. June 19, 2023. July 6, 2023. July 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230708130500/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001606226. live.
18. Web site: ko:키스오브라이프 벨, 솔로곡 '카운트다운' MV 공개. Kiss of Life Belle, released solo song "Countdown" music video.. Naver. Xports News. ko. Myeong. Hee-sook. June 20, 2023. July 6, 2023. July 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230706024041/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001606642. live.
19. Web site: ko:키스오브라이프 쥴리, 솔로 뮤직 '키티 캣' 공개 '올라운더 인증'. Kiss of Life Julie, releases solo music 'Kitty Cat'. "Certified All-Rounder". Naver. Xports News. ko. Myeong. Hee-sook. June 21, 2023. July 6, 2023. July 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230706213938/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001607234. live.
20. Web site: ko:키스오브라이프 하늘, 톡톡 튀는 인플루언서로 변신 '막내美'. Kiss of Life Haneul, transformed into a pop-up influencer 'The Youngest Beauty'.. Naver. Xports News. ko. Myeong. Hee-sook. June 22, 2023. July 6, 2023. July 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230708130458/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001607728. live.
21. Web site: ko:신인 걸그룹 키스오브라이프, '안녕,네버랜드' MV 공개. New girl group Kiss of Life released "Bye, Neverland" music video.. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001059997. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Lee. Seul-bi. June 28, 2023. July 6, 2023. July 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230706024040/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001059997. live.
22. Web site: ko:'데뷔 D-1' 키스오브라이프, 신곡 '쉿' MV 티저 공개. "Debut D-1" Kiss of Life releases MV teaser for new song "Shhh".. Naver. News1. ko. Kim. Min-ji. July 4, 2023. July 5, 2023. July 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230708085318/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0006906731.
23. Web site: ko:키스 오브 라이프 "멀게만 느껴졌던 데뷔, 꿈꾸는 것 같아". Kiss of Life, "Debut that felt far away, it feels like I'm dreaming.". Naver. The Korea Economic Daily. ko. Kim. Soo-young. July 5, 2023. July 6, 2023. July 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230706210534/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0004864565. live.
24. Web site: KISS OF LIFE announce new mini-album, 'Born to Be XX'. NME. Ziwei. Puah. September 28, 2023. October 18, 2023. October 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231021225657/https://www.nme.com/news/music/kiss-of-life-announce-new-mini-album-born-to-be-xx-3505661.
25. Web site: ko:키스오브라이프, 11월8일 컴백 확정...X에 담긴 정체성은?. Kiss of Life confirmed comeback on November 8th... What is the identity in X?. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0007106755. Naver. News1. ko. Hwang. Mi-hyeon. October 13, 2023. March 16, 2024. March 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240316102228/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0007106755. live.
26. Web site: ko:키스오브라이프, 강렬한 신곡 '배드 뉴스'로 컴백. Kiss of Life returns with intense new song 'Bad News'.. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0014317738. Naver. Yonhap News. ko. Lee. Tae-su. November 8, 2023. March 16, 2024. March 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240316102224/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0014317738. live.
27. Web site: KISS OF LIFE kick ass in new music video for 'Bad News'. NME. Ziwei. Puah. November 8, 2023. March 16, 2024. March 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240316102224/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/kiss-of-life-music-video-bad-news-3534755. live.
28. Web site: ko:악행 저질렀던 키스오브라이프, 빌런이 된 진짜 이유?. Kiss of Life for misdeeds, real reason to be a villain?. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001087811. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Lee. Seul-bi. November 15, 2023. March 16, 2024. March 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240316102234/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001087811. live.
29. Web site: KISS OF LIFE to drop new single album 'Midas Touch' next month. NME. Chin. Carmen. March 15, 2024. March 18, 2024. March 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240329033022/https://www.nme.com/news/music/kiss-of-life-single-album-midas-touch-april-2024-3601616. live.
30. Web site: ko:키스오브라이프, 서머퀸 대전 합류..7월 1일 'Sticky'로 컴백 [공식]. Kiss of Life joins Summer Queen Battle..Comeback with 'Sticky' on July 1st [Official]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005101891. Naver. Osen. ko. Kim. Chae-yeon. June 21, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240621141456/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005101891. live.
31. Web site: ko:[조이人] ① 키스오브라이프 "실전 강해...신인 같지 않다는 칭찬 감사". https://www.joynews24.com/view/1623304. JoyNews24. We were greatly influenced by the music of Blackpink, 2NE1, and Big Bang.. ko. Lee. Mi-young. August 17, 2023. August 19, 2023. August 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230819030735/https://www.joynews24.com/view/1623304. live.
32. Web site: Hello! We are Kiss of Life!! [AMA]]. Reddit. Kiss Of Life. July 8, 2023. October 30, 2023. October 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231030085716/https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/14u2bcd/hello_we_are_kiss_of_life/jr5b0re/. live.
33. Web site: ko:[인터뷰]키스오브라이프 "우리 무대, 상상보다 더 멋있더라고요". [Interview] Kiss of Life 'Our stage was better than I imagined'. Naver. Newsis. ko. Chu. Seung-hyeon. August 12, 2023. August 19, 2023. October 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004183644/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0012027796. live.
34. Web site: 나띠 "보아·백예린, 닮고 싶은 롤모델". Natty 'BoA and Baek Yerin, role models I want to emulate'. Hankook Ilbo. Naver. ko. May 7, 2020. December 16, 2023. December 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231216071943/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000494164. live.
35. Web site: The group Kiss of Life acts as an ambassador for a global makeup brand. Maybelline New York, a gl.. - MK. 매일경제. February 19, 2024. March 22, 2024. March 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240322030949/https://www.mk.co.kr/en/musics/10945667. live.
36. Peak chart positions on Circle Album Chart:
    • Kiss of Life: Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 35, 2023. August 27 – September 2, 2023. September 7, 2023. November 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231115231415/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=35&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Born to Be XX: Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 45, 2023. November 5–11, 2023. November 16, 2023. November 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231123063527/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=45&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Midas Touch: Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 14, 2024. March 31 – April 6, 2024. April 11, 2024. April 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240411052347/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=14&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
37. Cumulative sales of Kiss of Life:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart - Week 27, 2023. Circle Chart. July 13, 2023. July 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230713034315/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=27&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart - Week 28, 2023. Circle Chart. July 20, 2023. July 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230720092322/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=28&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart - Week 29, 2023. Circle Chart. July 27, 2023. October 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004181316/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=29&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart - Week 30, 2023. Circle Chart. August 3, 2023. October 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004181913/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=30&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart - Week 32, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. August 17, 2023. August 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230817034158/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=32&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart - Week 35, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. September 7, 2023. November 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231115231415/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=35&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2023 Weeks 38. Circle Chart. ko. September 28, 2023. October 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231015201015/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=38&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
38. Cumulative Sales of Born to Be XX:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – December 2023. Circle Chart. ko. January 15, 2024. January 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240111042659/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=12&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 45, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. November 16, 2023. November 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231123063527/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=45&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 2, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. January 18, 2024. January 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240118041727/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=02&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
39. Cumulative Sales of Midas Touch:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – First Half, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. July 13, 2024. July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712151913/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2024&hitYear=2024&termGbn=year&yearTime=1. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – May, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. June 13, 2024. June 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240607082406/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=05&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
40. Peak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
    • "Shhh" and "Sugarcoat (Natty Solo)": Web site: Digital Chart – Week 35 of 2023. Circle Chart. ko. September 7, 2023. September 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230930125527/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=35&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "Bad News": Web site: Digital Chart – Week 4 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. February 1, 2024. February 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240201015811/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=04&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "Nobody Knows": Web site: Digital Chart – Week 5 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. February 8, 2024. February 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240208020735/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=05&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "Midas Touch": Web site: Digital Chart – Week 16 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. April 25, 2024. May 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240501123701/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=16&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "Sticky": Web site: Digital Chart – Week 32 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. August 15, 2024.
41. South Korea Songs: Week of July 20, 2024. Billboard. July 16, 2024.
42. Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs:
    • "Midas Touch": Web site: Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs – Week of April 24, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. April 24, 2024. April 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240424064318/https://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=heat_seekers&year=2024&month=04&day=29. live.
    • "Sticky": Web site: Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs – Week of August 7, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. August 7, 2023.
43. Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
    • "Midas Touch": Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. April 15, 2024. April 12, 2024. April 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240426011857/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5791. live.
    • "Sticky": Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 15, 2024. July 12, 2024.
44. Peak positions on the Philippines Hot 100:
    • "Sticky": Web site: Week of August 10, 2024 - Billboard Philippines. Billboard Philippines. August 7, 2024.
45. • "Midas Touch": Web site: RIAS Top Charts Week 16 (12 - 18 Apr 2024). RIAS. April 23, 2024. April 23, 2024. https://archive.today/20240423161430/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/.
    • "Sticky": Web site: RIAS Top Charts Week 29 (12 - 18 Jul 2024). RIAS. July 23, 2024. July 23, 2024. https://archive.today/20240723064402/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/.
46. Taiwan Songs: Week of July 27, 2024. Billboard. July 23, 2024.
47. World Digital Song Sales: Week of July 20, 2024. Billboard. July 16, 2024.
48. Peaks on the Billboard Global 200:
    • "Midas Touch": Billboard Global 200: Week of April 20, 2024. Billboard. April 16, 2024. April 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240416213506/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-200/2024-04-20/. live.
    • "Sticky": Billboard Global 200: Week of July 20, 2024. Billboard. July 16, 2024.
49. Web site: Download Chart – Week 30 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. August 10, 2024.
50. Web site: 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. Maeng. Sun-mi. May 26, 2024. May 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240526034107/http://enter.etoday.co.kr/news/view/259422. live.
51. Web site: KISS OF LIFE, Mark Tuan drop 2024 'Valorant' Champions anthem, 'Superpower'. NME. Chin. Carmen. July 24, 2024. July 25, 2024.
52. Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Sugarcoat (Natty Solo)' MV. YouTube. S2 Entertainment. Music video. June 18, 2023. July 5, 2023. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811020514/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaIRQ5v0914. live.
53. Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Countdown (Belle Solo)' MV. YouTube. S2 Entertainment. Music video. June 19, 2023. July 5, 2023. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811020531/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-BQ__sYVlU. live.
54. Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Kitty Cat (Julie Solo)' MV. YouTube. S2 Entertainment. Music video. June 20, 2023. July 5, 2023. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811020509/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AyJvoDtZwc. live.
55. Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Play Love Games (Haneul Solo)' MV. YouTube. S2 Entertainment. Music video. June 21, 2023. July 5, 2023. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811020602/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrjYEAB5sWQ. live.
56. Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) '안녕,네버랜드 (Bye My Neverland)' MV. YouTube. S2 Entertainment. Music video. June 27, 2023. July 5, 2023. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811020546/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOUPWUr9hSk. live.
57. Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) '쉿 (Shhh)' Official Music Video. YouTube. S2 Entertainment. Music video. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. September 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230910053134/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIfpVrYIhvM. live.
58. Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Bad News' Official Music Video. YouTube. S2 Entertainment. Music video. November 8, 2023. November 8, 2023. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240630151156/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8A5sK5PRCI. live.
59. Born to be XX (EP). S2 Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. South Korea. Credits. photobook. Kiss of Life. 2023.
60. Kiss of Life (키스오브라이프) 'Nobody Knows' Official Music Video. YouTube. S2 Entertainment. Music video. November 14, 2023. November 15, 2023. November 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231114210542/https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Tob9lxHfRSE9VjIi&v=unLuba-TQiE. live.
61. KISS OF LIFE (키스오브라이프) 'Midas Touch' Official Music Video. YouTube. S2 Entertainment. Music video. April 3, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240623015024/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKVYm8mIUdo. live.
62. KISS OF LIFE - 'Midas Touch'. C5aP5z5u5xY. champ____88. no. April 6, 2024. June 21, 2024.
63. KISS OF LIFE (키스오브라이프) 'Sticky' Official Music Video. YouTube. S2 Entertainment. Music video. June 30, 2024. June 30, 2024. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240630150402/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IajeQM00yfE. live.
64. KISS OF LIFE (키스오브라이프) 'Sticky' MV. C84KMy1qWIw. seogiung_dp. no. July 1, 2024. July 13, 2024.
65. Web site: 【APMA 2023】亚洲流行音乐大奖2023年度入围名单. Asian Pop Music Awards. zh. December 27, 2023. December 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202141113/https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzIyMTY1ODA4NA

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66. Web site: ko:NCT 드림, '2023 써클차트' 디지털 앨범상...올해의 가수상은 20팀(종합). NCT Dream won the '2023 Circle Chart' Digital Album Award... Singer of the Year Award goes to 20 teams (Comprehensive). https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005242871. Naver. Maeil Gyeongje. ko. Lee. Da-gyeom. January 10, 2024. January 10, 2024. January 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110152844/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005242871. live.
67. Web site: '한터뮤직어워즈' NCT DREAM→아이브 대상 영예..에스파는 3관왕 [종합]]. 'Hanteo Music Awards' NCT DREAM → IVE Grand Prize winners...Aespa wins 3 awards [Full Story]. The Chosun Ilbo. Osen. ko. Jang. Woo-young. February 18, 2024. February 18, 2024. February 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240218181736/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/broadcast/2024/02/18/LN4DRNGQKFGN2OAUGHJUX7WKEI/. live.
68. Web site: ko:영웅시대와 함께...임영웅, 한터뮤직어워즈 후즈팬덤상 주인공. With the Hero Generation...Lim Young-woong, The Hero of Hanteo Music Awards' WhosFandom Award. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000373971. Naver. JTBC News. ko. Cho. Yeon-kyung. January 5, 2024. January 8, 2024. January 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240108180555/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000373971. live.
69. Web site: ko:대한민국 문화연예대상. Best New Artist. https://world.kbs.co.kr/service/contents_view.htm?lang=k&menu_cate=&id=&board_seq=447189. KBS World. KBS World. ko. December 1, 2023. January 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240103115303/http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/contents_view.htm?lang=k&menu_cate=&id=&board_seq=447189. live.
70. Web site: Winners Of 2024 Korea First Brand Awards. Soompi. January 9, 2024. January 10, 2024. January 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240114224309/https://www.soompi.com/article/1636228wpp/winners-of-2024-korea-first-brand-awards. live.
71. Web site: Here are all the winners of the 2024 Korean Music Awards. NME. Chin. Carmen. March 1, 2024. March 1, 2024. April 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240406224715/https://www.nme.com/news/music/2024-korean-music-awards-winners-kiss-of-life-newjeans-3595226. live.
72. Web site: Here are all the nominees of the 21st Korean Music Awards. NME. Yeo. Gladys. January 26, 2024. January 26, 2024. January 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240127173501/https://www.nme.com/news/music/korean-music-awards-2024-nominees-newjeans-jungkook-h1-key-3577563. live.
73. Web site: Kpop wave awards 2023. X. December 20, 2023. January 10, 2024. January 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240102223204/https://twitter.com/kissoflife_s2/status/1737471177608556563?s=46&t=cgcnoEFcNUVUtjXk1tKh_A. live.
74. Jimin & Tomorrow X Together Lead Nominations for 2023 MAMA Awards (Full List). Billboard. Grein. Paul. October 19, 2023. October 22, 2023. December 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231203010157/https://www.billboard.com/lists/2023-mama-awards-nominees-full-list-jung-kook. live.
75. Web site: '올해의 신인' 라이즈 "생애 단 한 번이라 뜻깊어"(MMA 2023). 'Rookie of the Year' Riize "It means a lot because it's once in a lifetime" (MMA 2023). MHN Sports. ko. Jeong. Seung-min. December 2, 2023. December 2, 2023. December 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202134009/https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=241783. live.
76. 1742204441426907409. KISSOFLIFE_S2. 240102 KISS OF LIFE 제 33회 서울가요대상 '뉴웨이브스타' 부문 수상. January 2, 2024. January 2, 2024. ko. 240102 KISS OF LIFE Won the 33rd Seoul Music Awards in the 'New Wave Star' category.
77. Web site: Seoul Music Awards – 모바일 투표 현황. Seoul Music Awards – Mobile Voting Status. Seoul Music Awards. ko. November 8, 2023. November 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231125154355/https://www.seoulmusicawards.com/page/vote. live.
78. Web site: 12 Girl Groups to Watch in 2024. Teen Vogue. Dodson. P. Claire. Delgado. Sara. Momenian. Donya. McNab. Kaitlyn. May 24, 2024. June 2, 2024. June 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240602224920/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/girl-groups-to-watch-2024. live.