KiiiKiii to perform at 2026 LCK final opening ceremony

Girl group KiiiKiii will perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) final on Sept. 13, organizer Riot Games said Wednesday.

The opening ceremony will take place at the KSPO Dome in Songpa District, southern Seoul.

The performance follows KiiiKiii’s collaboration with the LCK on two songs — “Leave Your Mark pt. 2” and “Pain In The Dark.”

“Leave Your Mark pt. 2,” released on Aug. 18, follows “Leave Your Mark,” which was unveiled alongside the title sequence at the start of the LCK season.

“Leave Your Mark pt. 2” carries a message of support for LCK players and fans as the season heads into its final stretch, Riot Games said.

The latest song, “Pain In The Dark,” was released Tuesday and was created specifically for the opening ceremony of the 2026 LCK Grand Finals.

Inspired by Locke, a new League of Legends champion introduced this year, "Pain In The Dark" explores the wounds and pain encountered along a journey and the determination to rise again through one’s own strength, Riot Games said.

Tickets for the final qualifier on Sept. 12 will go on sale at 2 p.m. Thursday, while tickets for the final on Sept. 13 will go on sale at 2 p.m. Friday. A second round of ticket sales will follow after the playoff matchups are decided.

KiiiKiii debuted in March 2025 with the EP “Uncut Gem” under Starship Entertainment. The group consists of Jiyu, Leesol, Sui, Haum and Kya.

The group released its latest EP, “WhyKiiiKiii,” on Aug. 10.

BY KIM JI-YE [[email protected]]