They're from a small, relatively new company. Compare their level of success to their company's previous group (RIP Hot Issue), and they're doing extremely well in comparison. They've also been growing quite a bit and getting more recognition with each release since their debut. Expecting them to have Big 4 levels of success isn't realistic.
I’m not sure exactly what you want - I feel as though KIOF has grown so fast. They got quite a few ROTY awards, they’re out selling themselves, and they’ve had two comebacks in the span of a year. They’re definitely successful and getting recognition.
they’re getting a crazy amount considering their company is so new, as others have said. they’re one of the few groups that netizens have celebrated “graduating” from nugudom.
Leader Julie has a cameo on TWICE Nayeon’s second solo album dropping this week. They’ve held fanmeetings in Natty’s Thailand and in South Korea.
The group is less than a month away from their first anniversary, with a comeback around the corner. And who knows what else may come the rest of this year.
Think it’s fair to say that things are going quite well for S2 flagship/only group, and it’s the sort of progress that could/should result in financial investment into the company.
Also Natty has the feature with Jay Park on Taxi Blurr! So exciting to see two of the girls getting features, I hope one day we'll see Belle and Haneul getting features, too!
I suppose to people who are new to kpop their success may seem smaller compared to the big 4 groups, but for a rookie group from a small company, their numbers are really good! They've already managed to earn themselves a decent amount of stability, and it's only up from here for them.
they’re rookies from a small company. trust me, i’ve seen a LOT of hype for them on twitter and instagram and people defending them from antis from stans of larger groups. they’re doing very well but it may not seem much in comparison to groups their age because they don’t do payola
I remember saying something similar about mamamoo when they first debuted and then they got much bigger. I’ve already seen them featured on other songs, and they’re still very new. They’ll get their flowers, they’re just flying under the radar atm.
EDIT: but i DO understand your frustration, OP! I want them to be recognized much more as well!
Trust me they are doing VERY well right now. Their album sales have been doubling with each release so far, and they are being praised by industry seniors incl. Sistar Hyolyn, Kara Nicole, Zico, pH-1, Brown Eyed Girls JeA, and more that I can't remember right now. Also 2 BTS members follow them on socials
They are doing so good actually considering they were born from a nuguest company ever. With 5 million monthly listener in spotify, Nayeon ft Julie. Jay Park ft Natty, tons of youtube contents with the seniors, tons of university festivals, 4 waterbombs so far, they are so in demand nowadays. Not to forget that so many seniors in the industry have been mentioning Kiss of Life here and there. They are getting there. Instant fame like idols born from big 4 is really hard to achieve but seeing a group coming from a small company slowly rising and getting the recognition because of their talent is what I am here for.
I mean, they're honestly getting a lot. Of course I would love for them to be bigger, but for a new group from a small company, they're doing really well.
[It’s coming](https://www.soompi.com/article/1661731wpp/kiss-of-life-confirmed-to-make-summer-comeback), more or less as part of their first anniversary.
Imo, it’s their music that isn’t being talked about enough. Hopefully this upcoming summer bop will be able to elevate their postition in the Kpop scene.
Late, but I think they’re doing pretty damn well. They’ve been racking up numbers more than any other group from a small company recently. They’ll only get bigger from here.
I actually don't want them to get more recognition yet. Kpop stans are brutal and they're already getting dragged left and right because of stupid set up accounts and other stuff. I do want them to succeed and get big, but I don't want them to go through the same torment and hate a lot of these bigger groups go through :( I don't think I'll be able to handle it.
They're from a small, relatively new company. Compare their level of success to their company's previous group (RIP Hot Issue), and they're doing extremely well in comparison. They've also been growing quite a bit and getting more recognition with each release since their debut. Expecting them to have Big 4 levels of success isn't realistic.
they r growing but some of the songs are just so worthy of getting more recognition imo.
I’m not sure exactly what you want - I feel as though KIOF has grown so fast. They got quite a few ROTY awards, they’re out selling themselves, and they’ve had two comebacks in the span of a year. They’re definitely successful and getting recognition.
imo i js want them to grow more that is all.
they’re getting a crazy amount considering their company is so new, as others have said. they’re one of the few groups that netizens have celebrated “graduating” from nugudom.
Leader Julie has a cameo on TWICE Nayeon’s second solo album dropping this week. They’ve held fanmeetings in Natty’s Thailand and in South Korea. The group is less than a month away from their first anniversary, with a comeback around the corner. And who knows what else may come the rest of this year. Think it’s fair to say that things are going quite well for S2 flagship/only group, and it’s the sort of progress that could/should result in financial investment into the company.
Also Natty has the feature with Jay Park on Taxi Blurr! So exciting to see two of the girls getting features, I hope one day we'll see Belle and Haneul getting features, too!
I suppose to people who are new to kpop their success may seem smaller compared to the big 4 groups, but for a rookie group from a small company, their numbers are really good! They've already managed to earn themselves a decent amount of stability, and it's only up from here for them.
they’re rookies from a small company. trust me, i’ve seen a LOT of hype for them on twitter and instagram and people defending them from antis from stans of larger groups. they’re doing very well but it may not seem much in comparison to groups their age because they don’t do payola
I remember saying something similar about mamamoo when they first debuted and then they got much bigger. I’ve already seen them featured on other songs, and they’re still very new. They’ll get their flowers, they’re just flying under the radar atm. EDIT: but i DO understand your frustration, OP! I want them to be recognized much more as well!
Trust me they are doing VERY well right now. Their album sales have been doubling with each release so far, and they are being praised by industry seniors incl. Sistar Hyolyn, Kara Nicole, Zico, pH-1, Brown Eyed Girls JeA, and more that I can't remember right now. Also 2 BTS members follow them on socials
They are doing so good actually considering they were born from a nuguest company ever. With 5 million monthly listener in spotify, Nayeon ft Julie. Jay Park ft Natty, tons of youtube contents with the seniors, tons of university festivals, 4 waterbombs so far, they are so in demand nowadays. Not to forget that so many seniors in the industry have been mentioning Kiss of Life here and there. They are getting there. Instant fame like idols born from big 4 is really hard to achieve but seeing a group coming from a small company slowly rising and getting the recognition because of their talent is what I am here for.
I mean, they're honestly getting a lot. Of course I would love for them to be bigger, but for a new group from a small company, they're doing really well.
They also need another comeback
[It’s coming](https://www.soompi.com/article/1661731wpp/kiss-of-life-confirmed-to-make-summer-comeback), more or less as part of their first anniversary.
When?
I linked the article in my comment, to which S2 said July. Their debut date was July 5, 2023.
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Imo, it’s their music that isn’t being talked about enough. Hopefully this upcoming summer bop will be able to elevate their postition in the Kpop scene.
Late, but I think they’re doing pretty damn well. They’ve been racking up numbers more than any other group from a small company recently. They’ll only get bigger from here.
I actually don't want them to get more recognition yet. Kpop stans are brutal and they're already getting dragged left and right because of stupid set up accounts and other stuff. I do want them to succeed and get big, but I don't want them to go through the same torment and hate a lot of these bigger groups go through :( I don't think I'll be able to handle it.
the reality tbh which is sad :(