Kiss of Life (KIOF) delivered an incredible performance that excited both KISSYs and “One Piece”fans with an unexpected crossover.
During the 2024 The Fact Music Awards (TMA), KIOF paid tribute to the legendary anime by integrating “One Piece”elements into their choreography—from Natty cosplaying as the iconic Straw Hat captain Luffy to Haneul portraying Zoro, Julie sporting Nami’s tattoo, and Belle channeling Sanji’s suave style, not to mention their backup dancers dressed as the Marines!
[Sky☁️🦋] ⚓️🏴☠️🖤💚⚔️🗡️ #KISSOFLIFE #KIOF #HANEUL #Sky pic.twitter.com/f6Hjd3XkmJ
— KISS OF LIFE (@KISSOFLIFE_S2) September 9, 2024
[KIOF💋] Woo! Woo! Woo! Awww❤️ #KISSOFLIFE #KissOfLife #KIOF pic.twitter.com/y1VdLt6R4N
— KISS OF LIFE (@KISSOFLIFE_S2) September 8, 2024
KIOF’s performance started with Natty appearing on stage in a straw hat as “One Piece’s”iconic theme song “Overtaken“played, stirring nostalgia among fans.
Moreover, the beloved Merry Go was displayed on a large screen behind the performers while they danced to “Sticky,”the group’s recent release from July.
The crossover took the internet by storm, with many fans sharing their reactions to KIOF’s “One Piece”-themed performance.
KISS OF LIFE doing a One Piece themed intro at The Fact Music Awards is so unserious and I love them for it 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/nbtNFzlYFU
— haneul defender | IDC OUT NOW!!! (@kiofcentric) September 8, 2024
Kiopu goes to Japan and cosplays as One Piece on stage. What are you talking about? Come on, you otaku. Seriously, lol pic.twitter.com/b4RIAMgoZr
— 튀밥 (@bobcrispybob) September 8, 2024
hot women dressing up as the strawhats ohhhh my god you get me! !!Kiss of Life x One Piece pic.twitter.com/2iIAGQNpQi
— does *.✧ (@onigiyukii) September 8, 2024
The Gear 2 pose in the beginning for Luffy, the swords incorporated in the dance for Zoro, the log pose for Nami, the kicks for Sanji and the outfits for them all… ohh they’re taking it pic.twitter.com/QOOx3HeY2S
— butterfly 🦋 (@itypethings0302) September 8, 2024
.@KISSOFLIFE_S2 dressed as One Piece characters for their performance at the 2024 The Fact Music AwardsBelle – SanjiNatty – LuffyJulie – NamiHaneul – Zoro #KISSOFLIFE #키스오브라이프 #KIOF #KIOFxTMA2024 #2024TMA pic.twitter.com/Nu5DKTWpAB
— KISS OF LIFE Stats 🦋 (@KIOFStats) September 8, 2024
The reason this dance break references ‘One Piece’ so well is because the choreographer of KISS OF LIFE, Ali from Hype up is a huge fan of the Anime and it was actually his idea to do a One Piece themed stage in the first placepic.twitter.com/ZTfaRydkaz
— haneul defender | IDC OUT NOW!!! (@kiofcentric) September 9, 2024
I’M GAGGED STFUSNWNSMSKKWKWKWKWLWKWLWLWLWWLSKDJENNWKWOWND 😭😭😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/8v03qCG896
— butterfly 🦋 (@itypethings0302) September 8, 2024
With the enthusiastic feedback for Kiss of Life, Eiichiro Oda might be quite proud, especially since the official “One Piece”account acknowledged the K-pop group!
Isn’t this that one group performing at an award show 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/qUSirbpnL5
— One Piece (@OnePieceAnime) September 9, 2024
It’s common for K-pop idols to have an affinity for anime, showcasing their favorite characters during special events or performing soundtracks. However, this marks a milestone as KIOF embodies an anime series through multiple references in a spectacular performance at a major awards show.
[📸] 240908 2024 The Fact Music Awards ‘Global Hot Trend’ Category Award🏆Thanks to KISSY who have always supported us, we were able to receive the Global Hot Trend Award. Thank you so much! 💖 #KISSOFLIFE #KIOF #TMA #TheFactMusicAwards pic.twitter.com/DIP5hxpht8
— KISS OF LIFE (@KISSOFLIFE_S2) September 8, 2024
Additionally, Kiss of Life won the Global Hot Trend award at the 2024 TMA, and fans can collectively say: “Deserved!”
Watch Kiss of Life’s dance practice for their “One Piece”-themed stage below!
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