kiOra Makes International Debut in Kuala Lumpur and Announces Release Date for Debut Single Coco Music Video

Music Video to Premiere Worldwide on 8 August, with Exclusive Advance

Screening at HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Music & Arts Festival in Los Angeles

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Emerging Japanese girl group kiOra marked a major milestone on Saturday, 1 August 2026, with their first-ever overseas performance, taking the stage as the opening act at CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2026 in KUALA LUMPUR at festival venue Zepp. During the performance, the four-member group announced that the official music video for their highly anticipated debut single, 'Coco,' will premiere worldwide on Saturday, 8 August 2026, coinciding with the song's digital release.

First introduced at HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Music & Arts Festival in TOKYO 2026, hosted by 88rising at Makuhari Messe, kiOra represents a fresh musical movement the group describes as 'Tokyo Hyper City Pop' - fusing the sounds of hyperpop with the melodic charm of city pop.

To celebrate the release of “Coco”, fans attending HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Music & Arts Festival at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Los Angeles, will be among the first in the world to experience an exclusive advance screening of the music video on 8 August, ahead of its global premiere.

First International Performance

Performing before an enthusiastic audience in Kuala Lumpur, kiOra delivered their first international stage appearance, marking an important step in the group's global journey.

Getting to perform kiOra's first song 'Coco' and sing it together with everyone was amazing! Jom jumpa lagi! — OTO

Thank you to everyone who came today! It was the best. The 'Coco' MV is coming out soon, so please get ready to watch and rewatch! Can’t wait to meet again. — KYLA

I was so happy to hear your cheers during our first overseas performance. I hope we can sing 'Coco' together again! — RUKA

I was energized by today's CENTRAL performance. I’ll keep doing my best to share our first single “Coco” with even more people around the world! — YU

About kiOra’s First Single “Coco”

kiOra’s debut single “Coco” introduces a new global pop sound called “Tokyo Hyper City Pop,” blending Japanese heritage with modern pop and hyperpop influences.

The title “Coco” draws from “in my core” and the Japanese phrase “ima koko,” meaning “here and now.” The song encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and find the courage to move forward before they feel ready.

The track was shaped by an international team of acclaimed producers and songwriters, including her0ism, Yaeji, Mechatok, and Kanata Okajima.

The production also brought together Chelsea Warner, vocal director Ashley Alish, and multi-platinum engineer IRKO, reflecting the song’s global creative direction.

“Coco” began its worldwide release on August 8, with the music video following on August 9.

kiOra Announces New Digital Single “Coco” Japanese girl group kiOra is set to release its new digital single, “Coco,” on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Fans can pre-add or pre-save the upcoming release through the official link: Pre-add / Pre-save “Coco”.