1. Unable to perform for two years, KIRE dedicated his time away from the stage to hone his skills as a producer and artist.
He has expressed that a two-year period where he had to leave a previous agency and had to agree to not perform on stage, as one of the toughest periods of his life. We can safely say it has paid off and then some.
2. He loves his style, and any KIRE outfit is laden with must-have and must-know brands such as Gentle Monster.
He has a trademark distinctive, mysterious style, which ties into…
3. His stage performances are full of a notable swagger and frequent crowd interaction.
This connects to a very sultry and mesmerising R&B soundscape that has become a hallmark of his artistry.
4. He loves reading and anime in his spare time.
A particular recommendation of his is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
5. His upcoming The Kid Who Flew World Tour Ch.1 sees him visiting four continents.
From London to Brisbane, New York to Taipei, Jakarta to Amsterdam and more, he is certainly in demand.
6. He is a self-professed cat-dad.
His family take care of them for him whenever he’s away from his home in Taiwan.
7. Whilst he has undeniable stage presence and is an enigmatic performer, he also produces a lot of his own music.
He has a lot of say regarding his vision around his artistic journey and crafting the vision for every project.
8. He taught English from morning to noon, and worked on music from noon to night in order to make ends meet.
Talk about dedication. “Keep one foot ahead of the other, and you’ll get there,” he says.
9. His debut album IKARUS, was released in 2022.
It is a absolute must-listen for anyone interested in his sound and catching his hits like “Yes No Maybe (Feat. A1J)” and “Sun (Feat. Shi Shi)”.
10. He devotes a lot of time on social media to interacting with fans from around the world, and answering there questions.
A true meme king, KIRE’s fun and interesting responses are always the talk of the town.
His latest single, don’t stop, is out now, and he can be seen on his The Kid Who Flew World Tour Ch.1 now. For more information and tickets, go to https://laylo.com/kire/m/thekidwhoflew. KIRE can be found on Instagram at @kireyung and on all streaming platforms.
