Virtual Artist "Kiepi" Makes Anticipated Debut with "Rocket Science"!

This press release reflects a dream shared by businesses that resonate with the April Dream project, aiming to make April 1st a day brimming with dreams, to be realized in due course.

◼︎Virtual Artist "Kiepi" Finally Debuts with the Song "Rocket Science"!

◼︎A special live event "Kiepi On Air : DEBUT LIVE" to be held on April 3rd to commemorate the debut!

Virtual artist "Kiepi," produced by SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kim Dong-woo) and STUDIO REALIVE, a wholly owned subsidiary of SM ENTERTAINMENT, made their long-awaited debut on April 1st with the song "Rocket Science."

The debut song "Rocket Science" is the foundational KEY that unlocks Kiepi's story, an futuristic electric number where retro atmosphere and futuristic impressions intersect.

The music, where pop freshness and nostalgia intertwine, conveys that Kiepi's beginning is filled with bright, high-energy power. The title "Rocket Science" is an idiom meaning something difficult, and the lyric ''It’s not Rocket Science. We’re 1+1" carries the message that "if two people are together, any difficulty can be overcome."

▼ Kiepi "Rocket Science" MV

https://youtu.be/XaH1Iwel7OA

▼ Kiepi Debut Digital Single "Rocket Science" Distribution Links

https://nex-tone.lnk.to/RocketScience

Regarding "Rocket Science," the two members of Kiepi commented:

🩵CERA

"As Kiepi's first song, from the moment I first heard it, I was filled with excitement and nervousness. I had a lot of anxiety about whether I could do well and if it would be a song loved by everyone, but we gave each other courage and power to complete it. I would be happy if everyone loves this first song of Kiepi."

🩷RENA

"The moment I first heard it, I thought, 'Do we really have such a wonderful song!?' and couldn't stop my excitement! The moment our voices overlapped, I knew, 'This is it!' The moment we danced together, I knew, 'This is it!' This song was possible because of us, and this is the image we two have always yearned for! This song is incredibly important to us, like another member, so I hope everyone enjoys it a lot!"

The dazzling appearance of the refined Kiepi in "Rocket Science" is a special KEY song that opens the door to a new episode for the two.

A special live event "Kiepi On Air : DEBUT LIVE" is also scheduled for April 3rd to commemorate their debut, and expectations for Kiepi's future activities are rising.

Visual Design：Mori Zoen

Brand Identity Design：FLAKE

Music Video Production Company：FLIPEVIL

Music Video CGI Animation Production：ALFRED IMAGEWORKS

Choreography：TEAM SAME (Tamzin choi simyo redy shin haeun song)

Lyrics：Kana Koizumi

Composed：OLLIPOP, Hannah Robinson

Arranged：OLLIPOP

©️2026 SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN x STUDIO REALIVE

【Kiepi Profile】

"Kiepi" is a virtual artist produced by SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN and STUDIO REALIVE, a wholly owned subsidiary of SM ENTERTAINMENT.

The group name Kiepi embodies the meaning of being the KEY to a story (episode), representing two individuals who open a story and become its center.

【Kiepi Official Accounts】

Official YouTube：https://www.youtube.com/@kiepi_official

Official X：https://x.com/kiepi_official Official Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/kiepi_official/ Official TikTok：https://www.tiktok.com/@kiepi_official

・Trainee era account

V-TRAINEE’s DIARY YouTube：http://www.youtube.com/@VTRSDIARY

【Inquiries】

・SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN

MUSIC BUSINESS Department

Contact: V-info@smej.co.jp