XIKERS
The talented group XIKERS greets you from Seoul for its comeback!
The boyband XIKERS of KQ ENTERTAINMENT makes its comeback, almost a year after its debut with a third mini-album named «HOUSE OF TRICKY: TRIAL AND ERROR».
Composed of the members MINJAE, JUNMIN, SUMIN, JINSIK, HYUNWOO, HUNTER, JUNGHOON, SEEUN, YUJUN, and YECHAN, the group is holding a showcase in Seoul to present its comeback to the press. The showcase begins with a photo shoot, after a teaser to familiarize with the members of the group is broadcast. Just after, a first performance is realized, that of the song title «We don’t stop». XIKERS is part of the agency of the group ATEEZ, it is with great attention that the group made its debut, placing even at the 75th place of the chart Billboard 200 only twelve days after the release of its first mini-album.
Proud of its success, the group has already made a world tour, passing through Korea, Japan, North America, and Europe, KSTATION TV having also gone to the one in France. Regarding this new mini-album, it is composed of six tracks: «Trial and error (whereabouts)», «Red Sun», «Supercalifragilistic», «온갖 맛이 나는 젤리» and «Break a leg». The title song, «We don’t stop», is part of a style described as «old-school hip hop» and repeats the lyrics «round and round, we won’t stop, break it» in a catchy way.
After this first performance, the associated MV is broadcast, then the group takes place on stage to talk about this comeback, and exchange with the journalists present. The clip is colorful, and the performance, most dynamic, allowing to highlight the charm of each member. The first words addressed to the press are thanks, for the attention given to the group, and for the move to the showcase today. After the showcase, a showcase for fans will take place in the same hall.
MINJAE apologizes, because his microphone did not work during the performance, but claims to have performed at his best as if there had been no technical problems. He then describes the comeback as an invitation to surpass oneself, and to dance with them, and just to never stop. YECHAN talks in more detail about the highlights of this comeback, especially when they mark certain pauses in the choreography to highlight powerful movements. HUNTER and JUNMIN thus show some steps to the reporters.
HUNTER and YUJUN take the opportunity to quickly present the other tracks of the album, including «Supercalifragilistic» which is inspired by Marry Poppins. In view of their significant success since their debut, the group keeps a cool head, and JINSIK claims that the group will continue to work hard, and surpass itself without losing sight of its identity. Faced with a group with so many members, the showcase is already approaching the end, the photo session having lasted nearly twenty minutes. It is already time to answer questions from journalists.
When asked what has changed, a year after their debut, members talk about their chemistry that has grown stronger over time. The boys are grateful for this improved team spirit, which allowed them to create wonderful memories during their world tour. Having been able to meet their fans all over the world is a chance that XIKERS is well aware of.
« What makes us strong is our team spirit. Combined with our energy, we create unforgettable performances» — JINSIK
The group selects Italy as the country that left them a most memorable memory, simply because the members were able to spend a day of rest visiting Milan, strolling through the streets and enjoying good food. MINJAE says making a concert was his dream, and being able to hold a world tour only six months after his debut is more than he ever expected. However, even though he was able to realize his dream, he has many more to accomplish, and he says he will not relax his efforts to improve.
Having already charted at the Billboards, the group aims to continue to offer performances and good music, in order to continue to make its fans happy. The goal is not to achieve trophies or victories, but to prioritize XIKERS fans. Then, we discuss the participation in the songwriting of HONGJOONG of ATEEZ. HUNTER begins by saying that they received a lot of positive feedback from ATEEZ‘s leader who gave them advice even in the recording room.
« Since our debut, ATEEZ takes care of us and advises us in every moment» – MINJAE
Thanks to the support of their elders, XIKERS is full of energy and desire to do well. In addition, the group is well surrounded, whether within the agency or with relatives who support them if necessary. The group hopes to continue to develop, and to create a musical imprint of its own, and easily distinguishable in the musical world. Before concluding the showcase, JUNMIN discusses the absence of a member, JUNGHOON, absent for health reasons. Although he could not be here today, he wanted to encourage his friends, and they all shared a meal together so that he did not feel left out. The singer will return quickly, and in good health, to meet his fans again.
To put an end to this hour spent with XIKERS, the group proposes a second performance, that of the song «Red sun». This song helps dispel what is false and fake in the world, in order to discover truth and reality. SUMIN says the group selected this song for the showcase to show journalists that the group was able to adapt to different musical genres, while appropriating each possible style.
The word of our reporter : « Following the group as a journalist since their debut, it is always a pleasure to follow their evolution!»
Journalist : Pillet Anaïs
Photos : Pillet Anaïs
Sources : KSTATION TV, KQ ENTERTAINMENT
