# Firestarter AI Video > Firestarter AI Video turns one photo into a 14-second vertical KDA Firestarter AI dance video for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. One-time video packs, no subscription. ## Key facts - Upload one portrait photo and get a 14-second vertical 9:16 MP4 (720p) of that person dancing a routine inspired by K/DA's FIRESTARTER, with the original sound synced to the moves. - The look: the person in normal light, then a cut into a glowing gold-neon version of them among purple ribbons. Face, hair and outfit from the photo are kept. - Every video uses the same fixed template: the song, dance, length and format cannot be changed. One dancer per video; group photos are not supported. - Pricing is one-time video packs from $9.90. No subscription, no free tier for generation. 1 credit = 1 video, and credits never expire. - A failed generation gives the credit back automatically. Unused packs can be refunded within 14 days. - Rendering usually takes 3–8 minutes and runs on the server, so the page can be closed. Finished videos are kept under My Videos. - Sign-in is with a Google account only. Payment is by Stripe (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay), in US dollars. - No watermark. Videos are private until the owner creates a share link. - Uploaded photos are used only to generate the video, never shown publicly and never used to train models. Photos of celebrities or anyone under 18 are not allowed. - The sound is included for personal sharing only; commercial use needs licensed music. - The site is published in English, Chinese, Korean. - Contact: support@kdafirestarter.com. - Independent fan tool: not affiliated with or endorsed by Riot Games, League of Legends or K/DA. ## Pricing - 1 video: $9.90 ($9.90 per video) - 3 videos: $26.90 ($8.97 per video) - 5 videos: $39.90 ($7.98 per video) ## Pages - [Firestarter AI dance generator (home)](https://kdafirestarter.com/): Turn one photo into a 14-second KDA Firestarter AI dance video for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Vertical HD with the original sound, from $9.90. No subscription. - [Pricing](https://kdafirestarter.com/pricing): Firestarter AI dance video packs: 1 video $9.90, 3 for $26.90, 5 for $39.90. Pay once, credits never expire, failed videos are refunded automatically. - [Blog](https://kdafirestarter.com/blog): Guides, tips and news about the KDA Firestarter dance and making your own Firestarter AI dance video. - [Refund Policy](https://kdafirestarter.com/refund-policy): Automatic refunds for failed videos, 14-day refunds for unused packs. - [Terms of Service](https://kdafirestarter.com/terms-of-service): Rules for photos, ownership and use of the videos. - [Privacy Policy](https://kdafirestarter.com/privacy-policy): What data is collected and how photos are handled. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the Firestarter KDA dance? It's the performance from K/DA's FIRESTARTER music video: group timing, confident poses and quick direction changes with a virtual-pop look. This site makes an AI video inspired by it, not a frame-by-frame copy. ### How do I make my video? Upload one clear portrait, confirm you're allowed to use it, and press Generate. Each video uses one credit. ### Is the Firestarter AI dance generator free? Uploading and previewing is free. Each Firestarter AI dance video uses one credit, from $9.90, paid once with no subscription. Failed videos are refunded automatically. ### How long does it take? Usually 3–8 minutes. You can close the page; finished videos are saved under My Videos. ### What format is the Firestarter AI dance video? A vertical 9:16 HD MP4, sized for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. ### What if a generation fails? The credit goes back to your balance automatically, and you can try again with another photo. ### Can I use a character instead of a real person? Yes, as long as it's a clear single figure you own or have permission to animate: an avatar, illustration or original character. ### Does the Firestarter AI video have sound? Yes. Your Firestarter AI dance video comes with the original sound already synced to the moves. The song belongs to its rights holders: keep the video for personal sharing, and if a platform mutes it, pick the sound from that platform's library instead. ### What happens to my photo? It's used only to generate your video and is never shown publicly or used to train models. ### Is this an official K/DA product? No. This is an independent fan tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Riot Games, League of Legends or K/DA. The FIRESTARTER song and characters belong to their owners. ### Is this a subscription? No. Every pack is a one-time payment. Nothing renews and you are never charged again. ### Which pack should I pick? Most people pick Trio: results vary a little with each photo, so three tries lets you keep the one you love. Squad is cheapest per video if you want one for every friend. ### Do I need an account? Yes, a Google account. You sign in with one tap; there's no separate password to create. Your credits and videos are kept in that account. ### I paid. When do my credits show up? As soon as Stripe confirms the payment, usually within a minute. You land back on the generator with your photo still there. If the balance hasn't changed after a few minutes, email us with the order number from Payments in your account. ### Do credits from different packs add up? Yes. Every pack adds to the same balance, and each video uses 1 credit no matter which pack it came from. ### Do credits expire? No. Use them today or months from now. ### What if a video fails? The credit goes back to your balance automatically and you can try again with the same or another photo. ### Can I get a refund? Unused packs can be refunded within 14 days, and unused credits in a partly used pack too. See the refund policy for details. ### How can I pay? Checkout runs on Stripe: major cards, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay where your device supports them. We never see your card details. ### What currency am I charged in? Prices are in US dollars. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts it at its own rate. ### Is there bulk or business pricing? Not on the site right now; the Squad pack has the lowest price per video. If you need more, email us and tell us roughly how many videos. ### Can I use a pet or an original character? Yes. A pet stays the same animal with its own fur and dances standing upright; an avatar or character you own works too. Photos of celebrities or anyone under 18 aren't allowed. ### Can I put several people in one video? No, each video is one dancer. Group photos tend to mix faces up, so use one person per photo and make a video for each friend instead. ### Can I pick another song, dance or video length? No. Every video is the same 14-second, vertical 9:16 Firestarter routine with the original sound. That fixed template is what keeps the moves and the glowing transformation consistent. ### Can I close the page while it's rendering? Yes. Rendering happens on our servers and usually takes 3–8 minutes. The finished video waits for you in My Videos. ### Is there a watermark? We don't add one. You download the video as a regular MP4 file. ### How do I post or share it? Tap Download to save the MP4, or Share to get a link, send it to X, Facebook, WhatsApp or Telegram, or, on a phone, send the video file straight to TikTok, Instagram or your Photos. Videos stay private until you create a link. ### Can I use the video for ads or business? The sound in the video is included for personal sharing only. For commercial use, replace it with music you're licensed to use. The song, K/DA and Riot Games characters belong to their owners; see the Terms of Service. ### Why would a video fail? Sometimes the AI provider's safety or copyright check rejects a job, and an unclear photo can fail too. If the copyright check flags it, we retry once on our own. Either way, a failed video gives your credit back automatically, and a clearer photo usually works. ## Blog posts ### How to Do the Firestarter KDA Dance (Step by Step) URL: https://kdafirestarter.com/blog/how-to-do-the-firestarter-kda-dance Published: 2026-10-22 K/DA came back this month with FIRESTARTER, and within days the choreography was all over TikTok. If you are wondering how to do the Firestarter KDA dance, there are two honest answers: learn it from the official choreography video, or take a shortcut and turn one photo into a 14-second dance clip with the [Firestarter AI dance generator](https://kdafirestarter.com/). This guide covers both, plus where the dance comes from, how the routine is put together and how to post your version so people actually see it. #### Where the FIRESTARTER K/DA dance comes from K/DA is the virtual K-pop group Riot Games created for League of Legends, built around the champions Ahri, Akali, Evelynn and Kai'Sa. The voices behind the characters are real singers. On October 19, 2026, K/DA released FIRESTARTER, the group's first single in six years, followed by an EP on October 21. The track is sung by Miyeon and Soyeon of i-dle together with Sophie Powers and Mimi Webb. The music video was made by Fortiche, and the choreography is by Sean Bankhead. Riot also put out an official choreography video, which is the best place to learn the full routine move by move. If you want the full story behind the release, read our [K/DA FIRESTARTER comeback explainer](https://kdafirestarter.com/blog/kda-firestarter-comeback-explained). #### Why the Firestarter KDA dance went viral A few things came together at once: - **Six years of waiting.** K/DA fans sit across K-pop and gaming, and a new single after so long was always going to be talked about. - **Perfect timing.** The release landed during Worlds 2026, the League of Legends world championship, when the game is already in everyone's feed. - **Short-video friendly moves.** The Kai'Sa vogue part is a few seconds of sharp, posed, camera-facing movement. It is easy to film in a bedroom and looks great in a vertical frame. - **Fans started it.** There is no official branded hashtag challenge. The trend grew from people posting their own covers, which is why you see so many different takes. The music video passed roughly 9 million views in under three days, and the Kai'Sa vogue section became the most covered part on TikTok, with the top post reaching around 140,000 likes. #### How the KDA Firestarter choreography is built The full routine is long, but most clips you see online use a short, punchy stretch of it. It helps to think of the choreography in sections rather than as one long sequence. ##### 1. The opening and the drop The routine starts grounded and controlled, with the dancer facing the camera. Energy builds until a hard hit on the beat, where everything gets bigger. In video edits this is often where the lighting changes completely. ##### 2. Power moves Expect strong, wide shapes: low-angle "hero" poses, sharp arm lines and a high standing kick. These moves need balance more than flexibility. Practise the kick slowly at first and keep your standing leg soft. ##### 3. The Kai'Sa vogue part This is the section everyone copies. Think vogue catwalk: a confident strut toward the camera, crisp hand and arm placements, and arms framing the head. The key is precision. Every pose should land exactly on the beat and hold for a split second. ##### 4. The finish The routine closes on a strong pose to camera. It is a natural point to end a clip or loop it back to the start. ##### Practice tips if you are learning it yourself - Learn from the official choreography video at 0.5x speed, one eight-count at a time. - Film yourself from the front in a vertical frame. What feels sharp often looks soft on camera. - Drill the vogue arm lines in a mirror until you can hit them without thinking. - Give yourself space. The kick and the strut both need room. #### Learning it yourself vs the AI shortcut Both routes are fine. They just suit different goals. | | Learn the choreography | Use the AI dance generator | | ------------- | ------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | | Time | Hours to days of practice | About 3 to 8 minutes per video | | What you need | Space, a phone, patience | One clear photo | | Who can dance | You | You, your own character or your pet | | Result | Your real performance | A 14-second 9:16 HD clip with the glowing neon look | | Cost | Free | From $9.90 for one video | If you love dancing, learn it. If you want to join the trend tonight, or you want your cat to hit the Kai'Sa vogue, the AI route is the faster one. #### Step by step: make your own Firestarter dance video Here is how the shortcut works on Firestarter AI Video. 1. **Open the generator.** Go to the [Firestarter AI dance generator](https://kdafirestarter.com/) and sign in with Google. 2. **Upload one photo.** One person, face clear and unobstructed, sharp and evenly lit from the front. Half or full body works best, with some room around the arms. You can also use your own original character or a pet. 3. **Generate.** It takes about 3 to 8 minutes. 4. **Watch the result.** The 14-second vertical video opens with you in normal light, then hard-cuts on the beat to a glowing golden, neon version of you among purple smoke ribbons. You get the low-angle close-ups, the high kick, the vogue strut and the arms framing your head. Your face, hair and outfit from the photo stay the same. 5. **Download and post.** The original sound is already synced to the moves. For a deeper look at choosing the right photo, see our guide to [making a Firestarter AI dance video from one photo](https://kdafirestarter.com/blog/firestarter-ai-dance-video-from-one-photo). A few rules: only upload photos you own or have permission to animate, no photos of minors, and no celebrities or public figures. #### Posting tips - **Use the trend hashtags.** #kda #firestarter #firestarterkda #kaisa #akali #leagueoflegends #kpop put your clip next to the covers people are already watching. - **Lead with the cut.** The jump from normal light to the glowing neon version is the hook. Keep the opening short so viewers reach it. - **Try a before and after.** Show the photo you uploaded, then the dance. - **Post on match days.** Worlds is running, so League of Legends fans are scrolling. - **About the music.** The song belongs to its rights holders, and the video is meant for personal sharing. If a platform mutes your clip, pick the FIRESTARTER sound from that platform's own music library instead. #### Pricing in short One video is $9.90, three are $26.90 and five are $39.90. It is a one-time payment with no subscription, credits never expire, and failed generations are refunded automatically. Full details are on the [pricing page](https://kdafirestarter.com/pricing), and common questions are answered in the [FAQ](https://kdafirestarter.com/#faq). #### A quick note Firestarter AI Video is an independent fan tool. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Riot Games, League of Legends or K/DA. Whether you spend the weekend learning the choreography or let one photo do the work, the Firestarter KDA dance is one of the most fun trends of the season. Pick your route and get your clip out while Worlds is still on. --- ### Firestarter AI Dance: Make a Video From One Photo URL: https://kdafirestarter.com/blog/firestarter-ai-dance-video-from-one-photo Published: 2026-10-22 The Firestarter AI dance trend lets you join the K/DA FIRESTARTER wave without learning a single step. You upload one photo, and a few minutes later you get a 14-second vertical video of that person, character or pet dancing a FIRESTARTER-inspired routine, glowing gold among purple smoke. This guide explains how the generator works, how to pick a photo that gives a great result, and what it costs. #### How the Firestarter AI dance generator works The [Firestarter AI dance generator](https://kdafirestarter.com/) turns a single still image into a short dance video. Here is what you get: - **Format:** a 14-second, vertical 9:16 HD video, ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. - **Sound:** the original sound is already synced to the moves. - **Your look stays yours:** the face, hair and outfit from your photo are kept throughout. - **The scene:** the video opens on your subject in normal light. Then, on the beat, it hard-cuts to a glowing golden, neon version of them among purple smoke ribbons. - **The moves:** low-angle hero close-ups, a high standing kick, a vogue catwalk strut and arms framing the head, inspired by the K/DA FIRESTARTER choreography. Generation takes about 3 to 8 minutes. You do not need any editing skills or an app; everything happens in the browser after you sign in with Google. #### What makes a good photo The photo is the single biggest factor in how your Firestarter AI video turns out. The model needs to see one clear subject, a readable face and enough of the body to build the dance. ##### Do - Use a photo of **one person** (or one character, or one pet). - Make sure the **face is clear and unobstructed**: no hands, hair, masks or sunglasses covering it. - Choose a **sharp photo with even light from the front**. - Frame it **half body or full body**, with some room around the arms. ##### Don't - Group photos, even if you are in the middle. - Heavy blur, strong beauty filters or dark, moody scenes. - Photos where the head or hands are cropped out of the frame. - Photos of anyone you do not have permission to animate, photos of minors, or photos of celebrities and public figures. A quick summary: | Works well | Causes trouble | | ------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | | One subject, facing the camera | Group photos | | Sharp focus, even front light | Blur, heavy filters, dark scenes | | Half or full body, arms visible | Cropped head or hands | | Your own photo, or one you have permission to use | Celebrities, public figures, minors | #### Step by step: make your Firestarter dance AI video 1. **Sign in.** Open the [homepage generator](https://kdafirestarter.com/) and sign in with Google. 2. **Upload one photo** that follows the tips above. 3. **Start the generation** once your photo is uploaded. 4. **Wait about 3 to 8 minutes** while the video is generated. 5. **Watch and download.** You get the 14-second 9:16 HD clip with the sound already in place. 6. **Share it.** Post it with tags like #kda #firestarter #firestarterkda #kaisa. If you want ideas for captions and timing, our guide on [how to do the Firestarter KDA dance](https://kdafirestarter.com/blog/how-to-do-the-firestarter-kda-dance) has a section on posting. #### Pets and original characters You do not have to use a photo of yourself. The generator also works with: - **Pets.** A cat or dog hitting the vogue strut is exactly the kind of clip people share. Pick a photo where the pet is facing the camera, sharp and well lit, with its whole body in frame if possible. - **Your own original characters.** If you have a character you drew or designed, upload a clean, front-facing image of it. The same rules apply: one subject, clear face, nothing important cropped off. In both cases the look from the photo carries through to the video, so your cat stays your cat and your character keeps its outfit. #### Pricing and refunds Pricing is simple and one-time. There is no subscription. | Pack | Price | | -------- | ------ | | 1 video | $9.90 | | 3 videos | $26.90 | | 5 videos | $39.90 | - Credits **never expire**, so you can buy a pack now and use it later. - If a generation fails, it is **refunded automatically**. See the [pricing page](https://kdafirestarter.com/pricing) for the current packs. #### A note on the music The FIRESTARTER song belongs to its rights holders. Your video is meant for personal sharing. If a platform mutes it, choose the sound from that platform's own music library and it will play as normal. #### FAQ ##### How long does a Firestarter AI dance video take? Usually about 3 to 8 minutes from upload to finished video. ##### Will the video still look like me? Yes. The face, hair and outfit from your photo are kept. In the second scene you appear in a glowing golden, neon style, but it is still recognisably you. ##### Can I use a group photo? No. Use a photo with one subject. Group photos confuse the model about who should dance, so crop or choose a different photo. ##### What happens if my video fails? Failed generations are refunded automatically, so you do not pay for a video you did not get. ##### Is this an official K/DA product? No. Firestarter AI Video is an independent fan tool. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Riot Games, League of Legends or K/DA. If you want the background on the song itself, read our [K/DA FIRESTARTER comeback explainer](https://kdafirestarter.com/blog/kda-firestarter-comeback-explained). More answers are in the [FAQ on the homepage](https://kdafirestarter.com/#faq). #### Ready to try it? Pick your clearest photo, upload it to the [Firestarter AI dance generator](https://kdafirestarter.com/), and in a few minutes you will have your own 14-second glowing dance clip to share. --- ### KDA FIRESTARTER: The 2026 K/DA Comeback Explained URL: https://kdafirestarter.com/blog/kda-firestarter-comeback-explained Published: 2026-10-21 KDA FIRESTARTER is the song everyone in the League of Legends and K-pop worlds is talking about this week. Six years after the group's last release, K/DA is back with a new single, a new EP and a music video that pulled in millions of views in its first days. Here is what happened, who is behind it, and how fans are joining in. #### What is K/DA? K/DA is a virtual K-pop girl group created by Riot Games for League of Legends. Its four members are champions from the game: Ahri, Akali, Evelynn and Kai'Sa. Real singers provide the voices, and the group's songs and videos are released like any other K-pop act's. #### The K/DA FIRESTARTER release On **October 19, 2026**, K/DA released FIRESTARTER, the group's **first single in six years**. An EP followed on **October 21, 2026**. The timing was not an accident of the calendar. The release arrived during **Worlds 2026**, the League of Legends world championship, when the game's audience is at its most active. ##### Who sings FIRESTARTER? The vocals come from four artists: - **Miyeon** of i-dle - **Soyeon** of i-dle - **Sophie Powers** - **Mimi Webb** ##### The FIRESTARTER MV by Fortiche The music video was produced by **Fortiche**, the animation studio with a long history of working on League of Legends projects. The FIRESTARTER MV leans hard into light and contrast: glowing figures, deep purples and sharp cuts timed to the beat. ##### Sean Bankhead's choreography The choreography is by **Sean Bankhead**. Riot also released an **official choreography video**, which gave fans a clear reference for learning the routine. That video is a big reason the dance spread so quickly. If you want to try it yourself, our step-by-step guide on [how to do the Firestarter KDA dance](https://kdafirestarter.com/blog/how-to-do-the-firestarter-kda-dance) breaks the routine into sections. #### The numbers so far | Milestone | Detail | | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | | Single release | October 19, 2026 | | EP release | October 21, 2026 | | Gap since last release | Six years | | MV views | Roughly 9 million in under three days | | Top TikTok post on the Kai'Sa vogue part | Around 140,000 likes | These figures were accurate at the time of writing and will keep moving. #### The TikTok trend and the Kai'Sa vogue part On TikTok, one section of the choreography stands out: the **Kai'Sa vogue part** (카이사 / 卡莎 for Korean and Chinese fans). It is short, posed and aimed straight at the camera, which makes it ideal for vertical video. It has become the most covered part of the dance, and the top post featuring it reached around 140,000 likes. What makes this trend interesting is that it is entirely **fan-driven**. There is **no official branded hashtag challenge**. People are simply posting their own covers and tagging them. The most common hashtags are: - #kda - #firestarter - #firestarterkda - #kaisa - #akali - #leagueoflegends - #kpop #### How fans are joining in There are two main ways people are taking part in the KDA comeback 2026 trend. ##### 1. Dance covers The classic route. Learn the routine from the official choreography video, film it vertically and post it with the tags above. Most covers focus on the Kai'Sa vogue part because it is short and recognisable. ##### 2. AI dance videos Not everyone has the time, space or confidence to learn choreography. AI dance videos let fans join the trend with a single photo. On Firestarter AI Video, you upload one photo of yourself, your own character or your pet, and get a 14-second vertical 9:16 HD video of that subject dancing a FIRESTARTER-inspired routine. It opens in normal light, then hard-cuts on the beat to a glowing golden, neon version among purple smoke ribbons, with the original sound already synced. The face, hair and outfit from the photo are kept. It takes about 3 to 8 minutes. Our guide to [making a Firestarter AI dance video from one photo](https://kdafirestarter.com/blog/firestarter-ai-dance-video-from-one-photo) covers which photos work best. A note on the music: the song belongs to its rights holders, and these videos are for personal sharing. If a platform mutes your clip, pick the FIRESTARTER sound from that platform's library. #### Why this comeback matters For K/DA fans, a six-year gap felt like it might be permanent. FIRESTARTER shows the project is very much alive, with a strong vocal lineup, a striking MV and choreography that invites people to take part rather than just watch. The fact that the trend grew without an official challenge says a lot about how much fans wanted this. #### Join the trend Want to be part of the K/DA FIRESTARTER moment without spending hours on choreography? Try the [Firestarter AI dance generator](https://kdafirestarter.com/) with one photo. Pricing starts at $9.90 for one video, with no subscription, and failed generations are refunded automatically. See [pricing](https://kdafirestarter.com/pricing) or the [FAQ](https://kdafirestarter.com/#faq) for more. Firestarter AI Video is an independent fan tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Riot Games, League of Legends or K/DA. ---