Keyveatz | |
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 Keyveatz in 2026 L–R: Newy, Um Jione, Kang Yeseul, Son Juone, and Kim Yuna | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | AOMG Girls |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2026 (2026)–present |
| Label | AOMG |
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Keyveatz (Korean: 키비츠) is a pre-debut girl group formed in 2026 by AOMG. The group consists of five members: Son Ju-won, Kang Ye-seul, Newy, Kim Yu-na, and Um Ji-won. Formed from participants eliminated from I-Land 2: N/a and from a 2025 audition, they released their pre-debut double single "Key Beats" on April 29. They are scheduled to debut in 2026.
Name
AOMG stated that the name "Keyveatz" embodies a sense of direction and a desire to serve as the key that establishes new trends, as well as an ambition to read the scene and make bold, decisive moves, a concept derived from "kibitz." The name reflects the group's resolve to cultivate an unpredictable individuality and style rooted in breakdancing culture and underground hip-hop.12
History
2026–present: Formation and pre-debut
Prior to the group's formation, three of its members participated in the survival reality competition series I-Land 2: N/a, which created the girl group Izna. Son Juwon, Yui, and Um Jiwon joined AOMG following their eliminations from the show.3 In April 2026, AOMG announced that their first girl group had entered its debut phase, revealing the name Keyveatz and opening an official SNS account that featured the three in a 2025 AOMG audition casting film.45 Days later, the label revealed the five members: Yui (as Newy), Um Jiwon (as Um Jione), Kang Yeseul, Son Juwon (as Son Juone), and Kim Yuna.6
The group is positioned as part of AOMG's rebranding project "Make It New," with Bandwagon Asia characterizing the group's "'Messy Girls' ethos" as leaning into "raw, unpolished energy" that prioritizes "attitude and individuality over traditional concepts."7 They released their pre-debut double single "Key Beats" on April 29, which included the song "Catch My Breath".8 They later confirmed their appearances at KCON Japan in May.9 In May 2026, they posted the first episode of their documentary Keyveatz Archive on their YouTube channel, documenting the audition process and their formation.1011
Members
- Son Juone (손주원)
- Kang Yeseul (강예슬)
- Newy (유이)
- Kim Yuna (김유나)
- Um Jione (엄지원)
References
References
- Seon, Mi-gyeong (April 17, 2026). "키비츠, 'AOMG 첫 걸크루' 베일 벗었다". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean).
- "'AOMG 첫 걸크루' 키비츠(Keyveatz), 공식 SNS 오픈! 본격 데뷔 초읽기 돌입". Circle Chart (in Korean). April 17, 2026.
- Choi, Hyeon-jeong (May 3, 2026). "[TF프리즘] '힙팝' 하입프린세스 - '걸크루' 키비츠…서로 다른 매력". Daum (in Korean).
- Kim, Ji-won (April 17, 2026). "AOMG 첫 걸크루 나온다…키비츠, SNS 개설→데뷔 초읽기". Ten Asia (in Korean).
- Go, Seung-ah (March 10, 2026). "AOMG 첫 걸크루는 키비츠…4월 말 5인조 데뷔 확정". News1 (in Korean).
- Lee, Min-kyung (April 20, 2026). "'AOMG 첫 걸그룹' 키비츠, 멤버 얼굴 첫 공개…5인 구성 확정". Ten Asia (in Korean).
- Junaini, Hidzir (May 2, 2026). "AOMG debut girl crew Keyveatz with fierce double single 'Key Beats' & 'Catch My Breath'". Bandwagon Asia.
- Kim, Bit-na (April 27, 2026). "'AOMG 첫 걸크루' 키비츠, 박재범 프로듀싱 'Catch My Breath'로 데뷔". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean).
- Son, Bong-seok (April 17, 2026). "'AOMG 첫 걸크루' 키비츠(Keyveatz), SNS 오픈!". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean).
- Kim, Se-jin (May 8, 2026). "키비츠, "지금 이 순간이 다시 오지 않는다" 데뷔 다큐서 털어놓은 진심". Topstarnews (in Korean).
- "'AOMG 1호 걸크루' 키비츠, 자체 콘텐츠 'Keyveatz ARCHIVE' 첫 공개! 열정+진심+눈물 담은 데뷔기". Circle Chart (in Korean). May 8, 2026.