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One of the hottest girl groups this summer, Kiss of Life has been your favorite idol’s favorite idol. Let’s find out why! In today’s post, we’ll dive deep into who the group is, their talented members, and some of the best merch that you need to check out as a fan. So, if you’re ready, let’s go!
1.
Who is KIOF?
Kiss of Life (also known as KIOF) is a four-member K-Pop girl group that debuted under S2 Entertainment. The members of the group include Julie, Natty, Belle, and Haneul. The group’s name, “Kiss of Life,” refers to the mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration method. It makes sense since the group promises to “revitalize and bring fresh life to the K-pop scene” with their music.
Even before their debut, Kiss of Life built up hype by releasing several pre-debut solo songs to showcase the members’ individual talents and musicality — including Natty’s “Sugarcoat.” This song is still one of the group’s most popular songs and had major idols talking about it. BTS’ RM even posted about the track on his Instagram story. Kiss of Life’s debut mini album, “KISS OF LIFE,” and its title track, “Shhh,” continued the story of the members coming together. Their follow-up album, “Born to be XX,” expanded on this narrative.
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"The group promises to revitalize and bring fresh life to the K-pop scene"
2.
Kiss Of Life Members
Now that you know a little something about who Kiss of Life is as a group, let’s take a look at their members, starting with the group’s leader, Julie. Julie is the American-born main rapper and lead dancer of Kiss of Life. Having moved to Korea at 13 years old, Julie trained at YG Entertainment’s The Black Label from 2017–2020 as a trainee. In Kiss of Life, Julie is known for her powerful verses and confident delivery as a rapper.
Famous long before debuting with Kiss of Life, the next member, Natty, is the Thai main dancer and lead rapper of Kiss of Life. Previously trained at JYP Entertainment, Natty gained a name for herself while appearing on the survival shows Sixteen and Idol School. In 2020, she made her solo debut with the single album, “NINETEEN.” Since joining Kiss of Life, however, Natty has made a name for herself among both Korean and Global K-pop fans. The massive success of “Sugarcoat” helped a lot! She is especially famous for her dynamic dancing and mesmerizing stage presence.
"Diverse backgrounds and talents combined to create the one-of-a-kind sound"
Next, we have Belle, the main vocalist of Kiss of Life. Born the daughter of a famous veteran Korean singer, Belle started in the music industry as a singer-songwriter. She even wrote LE SSERAFIM’s chart-topper “UNFORGIVEN”! Belle’s soulful and emotive vocals are a highlight of the group’s music. In addition to her powerful singing, her songwriting is one of the reasons that Kiss of Life members have been able to garner such an audience for their new sound.
Finally, we have the last and youngest Kiss of Life member, Haneul. Born and raised in Suwon, South Korea, Haneul is thought to have trained at HYBE Labels, where she developed her versatile vocal skills. In addition to being a beautiful singer, Haneul is also a talented songwriter and composer, composing credits for the group’s song “Bye My Neverland.”
Altogether, the members of the Kiss of Life have diverse backgrounds and talents combined to create their one-of-a-kind sound. Which member is your bias?
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Kiss Of Life Albums and Season's Greetings
For fans looking to collect Kiss of Life merch, one good place to start is with their albums. For example, in their “Born to be XX” album, you can collect:
- a Kiss of Life magazine,
- the CD-R,
- a sticker sheet,
- a random photocard (2 out of 12), and
- a poster.
All come in two different styles depending on the version of the album you have bought: The good version or the bad version.
In addition to the normal album, collectors can also buy the “POCA ver.” which comes with:
- a photo stand package and sleeve,
- a QR card (random 1 out of 4),
- two photo cards (random 2 out of 12),
- a sticker sheet,
- digital contents, and
- a user guide.
Whether you choose the standard version or the “POCA ver.,” both albums are packed with exclusive merch and special items that will enhance your overall listening experience and make it a truly unique addition to your collection.
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"Albums are packed with exclusive merch and special items."
If you, like everyone else, loved the aesthetic of their “Midas Touch” single, then you are also in luck because this single album also comes with a bunch of really fun merchandise.
For example, in the “Midas Touch” POCA album, you get:
- a photo stand package and sleeve,
- a QR card (random 1 out of 4),
- 2 sticker sheets,
- a photocard (random 1 out of 8),
- a unit photo card (random 1 out of 4),
- digital contents, and
- a user guide.
Plus, in the “Midas Touch” Photobook version of the album, you can collect not just the photobook but also:
- the CD-R,
- a photocard (random 1 out of 12),
- a unit photocard (random 1 out of 4),
- a “Midas Touch” card (random 1 out of 4), and
- a sticker sheet that is designed to fit the concept.
Overall, the POCA album offers a wide variety of collectible items that fans will enjoy, while the Photobook version adds even more unique items like the “unit photocards.”
"POCA album offers a wide variety of collectible items, while the Photobook version adds even more unique ones."
- a jewel case,
- a photocard (random 1 out of 12), and
- a unique square card (random 1 out of 4)!
- an outbox,
- a desk calendar,
- a photo book,
- a mini poster set,
- 4 cuts photo,
- a photocard set (8 pieces),
- an ID photo (4 pieces),
- a deco sticker sheet, and
- a memo pad with 100 sheets
Conclusion
What is your favorite Kiss of Life song? What genre would you like to see the girls try next? With the popularity of Kiss of Life, if you want to order the group’s albums and/or merch and have them delivered quickly to your doorstep, consider using Delivered Korea’s ‘We Buy and Ship’ and ‘You Buy We Ship’ services or the DKshop.
