JYP Entertainment's rising stars, KickFlip, have announced their comeback following the completion of their first nationwide fan concert tour.
KickFlip kicked off their tour with four performances of their first fan concert, '2026 KickFlip FAN-CON < From KickFlip, To WeFlip >,' on January 17-18 at the Blue Square SOL Travel Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The tour continued with performances in Busan on January 24, Gwangju on January 31, Cheongju on February 21, and Daegu on February 28, totaling 12 shows across five cities. The final performance was simultaneously broadcast online via the Beyond LIVE platform.
After the second show in Daegu on February 28, the members surprised fans by announcing a new album, drawing enthusiastic cheers from the audience. KickFlip is set to release their fourth mini-album on April 6 at 6 PM, with a pre-release track dropping on March 9 at 6 PM. The digital single 'From KickFlip, To WeFlip,' featuring unit songs 'Hyper Slide (Sung by Gyehoon, Donghwa, Minje, KJ)' and 'Good Night (Sung by Juwang, Donghyun),' was first unveiled at their fan concert on January 20, marking their first anniversary. Fans are eagerly anticipating the group's evolved musicality in their upcoming release.
The fan concert, themed around KickFlip delivering gifts to their fans, WeFlip, showcased a rich array of performances and interactions, including a farewell session with fans. The group performed tracks from their first mini-album, including '응 그래,' their debut song 'Mama Said (뭐가 되려고?)', and the title track from their second mini-album, 'FREEZE.' They also performed songs like '특이점,' 'Like A Monster,' 'Electricity,' 'Gas On It,' and '언젠가 태양은 폭발해,' highlighting their multifaceted appeal. The setlist also featured their first music show win with '처음 불러보는 노래,' unit stages, and a group cover of GOT7's 'A,' proving their potential as 'next-generation stage masters.'
With their solid skills and vibrant energy, KickFlip captivated audiences and expressed their gratitude, saying, "Thanks to you, our dreams have become even happier. We were able to hold a fan concert in our second year, and we promise to show you more amazing stages, new looks, and diverse charms as we grow into a more impressive KickFlip." They added, "Thank you to all the WeFlip fans who joined us. All twelve concerts have become cherished memories. We didn't expect the month to pass so quickly. We prepared the fan concert with excitement, wondering what it would be like to have a place just for WeFlip and KickFlip, and we were truly happy to see you."
Since debuting with their mini-album 'Flip it, Kick it!' on January 20, 2025, KickFlip has released three albums, achieved their first music show win, received multiple rookie awards at music award shows, and performed at global festivals, establishing themselves as a 'K-pop super rookie.' This spring, they are set to shine with new music, capturing the essence of vibrant youth.
Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter one@tenasia.co.kr