Why KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era)” Is Dominating Charts — The Rookie Group Just Hit No.1

Rookie K-pop group KiiiKiii is quickly turning heads in the industry.

The five-member group has just achieved their first-ever monthly No.1 on the Circle Chart, proving their growing influence in the music scene only months after debut.

A Major Chart Milestone

According to the latest update from Circle Chart, KiiiKiii’s song “404 (New Era)” topped both the February Monthly Digital Chart and the Streaming Chart, giving the group two major wins at once.

The track is the title song from their second mini album “Delulu Pack,” which was released in January.

Before this milestone, the song had already shown strong momentum by holding the No.1 spot on the weekly chart for three consecutive weeks.

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A Viral Hit in Korea

“404 (New Era)” has also been performing well across Korea’s biggest music platforms.

The track has maintained high rankings on Melon, Bugs, and Genie, and it made another major achievement by reaching No.1 on Melon’s TOP100 chart.

Notably, it became the first song released in 2026 to reach the top of the Melon TOP100 within just 16 days of release.

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Global Charts Are Responding Too

KiiiKiii’s success is not limited to Korea.

The group has also appeared on Billboard’s Global Excluding U.S. chart for four consecutive weeks, signaling growing international interest.

In Japan, the group entered several key rankings on Billboard Japan, including the Hot Albums chart and the Artist 100 chart.

These results suggest the rookie group is already building a global audience.

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The Concept Behind “404 (New Era)”

The song’s concept is one of the reasons fans say it stands out.

“404 (New Era)” reinterprets the familiar “404 error” webpage message as a metaphor for freedom beyond fixed coordinates.

The track’s addictive beat and signature hand-reaching choreography have also helped the song spread across social media, where the dance challenge has quickly turned into a viral meme.

A Breakout Year for KiiiKiii

With their chart-topping success, KiiiKiii has already achieved several impressive milestones in 2026.

The group has won three music show trophies and was recently ranked No.1 in the Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation rankings for March 2026.

As they continue promoting “404 (New Era),” KiiiKiii is expected to expand their activities and connect with even more global fans in the months ahead.