224 (EP)

224
Digital cover
EP by
Kiss of Life
ReleasedJune 9, 2025 (2025-06-09)
Length20:20
Languages
  • Korean
  • English
LabelS2
Kiss of Life chronology
Lose Yourself
(2024)		 224
(2025)		 Tokyo Mission
(2025)
Singles from 224
  1. "Lips Hips Kiss"
    Released: June 9, 2025

224 is the fourth extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group Kiss of Life. It was released on June 9, 2025, through S2 Entertainment. The EP contains seven tracks, including the lead single "Lips Hips Kiss".

Title

According to S2 Entertainment, the title 224 represents "today, tomorrow and forever". Member Belle explained that the EP follows a journey of self-discovery, portraying a person who breaks free from suppression and discovers their true identity.

Background

On April 2, 2025, it was reported that Kiss of Life will release a new album in June. On May 19, 2025, Kiss of Life released a teaser for their fourth mini album 224, set for release on June 9.

Composition

The title track "Lips Hips Kiss" draws from early 2000s R&B and hip-hop, delivering a sensual mood that captures the intensity of mutual attraction. With sleek vocals and feminine yet fierce tones, the song taps into a modern Y2K vibe that's both nostalgic and fresh. Natty participated in writing the lyrics for "Tell Me" and "Painting", while Julie contributed to "Heart of Gold".

Critical reception

"Lips Hips Kiss" was ranked #11 on Billboard's 25 best K-pop songs of 2025.

Track listing

224 track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Lips Hips Kiss"Mia (153/Joombas)
  • Benjamin 55
  • Duii
  • Brandy Hayes
  • Benjamin 55
  • Duii
3:09
2."Tell Me"
  • Neptune NPN013
  • Jsong
Neptune NPN0132:59
3."k bye"
  • 279
  • Jorgen Odegard
  • Upsahl
  • Steph Jones
  • Jorgen Odegard
  • Upsahl
  • Steph Jones
Jorgen Odegard2:09
4."Painting"
  • Yoon (153/Joombas),
  • Kim Min-ji (JamFactory)
  • Natty
Jude Cole2:32
5."Slide"
  • Taneisha Jackson
  • Stella Jones
  • Strawberrybananaclub
  • Strawberrybananaclub
  • Taneisha Jackson
  • Stella Jones
Strawberrybananaclub3:06
6."Heart of Gold"
  • Julie
  • PAPRIKAA
  • PAPRIKAA
  • Im Jungwoo
  • (Jang Han Na) (153/Joombas)
PAPRIKAA3:26
7."Think Twice"
  • Ondine
  • Jin Sol
  • Jin Sol
  • Ninos Hanna
  • Maya Rose
  • 153/Joombas
Jin Sol2:59
Total length:20:20

Charts

References

  1. 1 2 HA-NEE, SHIN (June 9, 2025). "Girl group Kiss of Life looks to set summer on fire with '224' EP". koreajoongangdaily. Archived from the original on July 21, 2026. Retrieved October 10, 2026.
  2. ↑ [단독] 키스오브라이프, 6월 컴백...서머퀸 굳히기 나선다. MBC연예 (in Korean). April 2, 2025. Retrieved April 2, 2025 – via Naver.
  3. ↑ Jae-heun, Kim (May 19, 2025). "Kiss of Life to return with fourth EP '224' next month". The Korea Herald. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  4. ↑ KST, Published (June 10, 2025). "Kiss of Life returns with sultry R&B flair in new mini-album '224'". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2026.
  5. ↑ CHOSUNBIZ (June 9, 2025). "Kiss of Life releases transformative album '224' today, exploring self-discovery". CHOSUNBIZ. Archived from the original on October 10, 2026. Retrieved October 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ Webster, Amina Ayoud,Jeff Benjamin,Billboard Korea,Abby (December 18, 2025). "The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2025: Staff Picks". Billboard. Retrieved September 25, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ "Album Chart: 2025 Week 24". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Circle Album Chart – June 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 10, 2025.