In this interview, xikers talks about opening for ATEEZ, their viral “Breathe/BOUNCY” mashup, and the message behind their new single, “ICONIC.”
xikers, the ten-member multinational force from KQ Entertainment, has rapidly ascended to become one of K-pop’s most compelling new acts since their explosive debut on March 30, 2023. With their “House of Tricky” series consistently landing on global charts, including two albums hitting the Billboard 200 within their debut year, Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, Seeun, Yujun, Hunter, and Yechan have firmly established themselves as pioneers of the 5th generation.
Known for their electrifying performances and unique musical narratives, this South Korean powerhouse group continues to captivate audiences worldwide, proving their immense talent and undeniable global appeal.
In an exclusive interview, Mama’s Geeky sat down with the rising stars to delve into their whirlwind journey. From behind-the-scenes stories of their exhilarating experience opening for senior labelmates ATEEZ on tour, to the creation of their viral “Breathe/BOUNCY” mashup that had fans buzzing, the members offered an intimate look into their fast-paced career.
We also explored the inspiration behind their latest high-energy single, “ICONIC,” and played a hilarious game of “Most Iconic” word association, revealing their charming personalities.
xikers Talks Opening For ATEEZ During In Your Fantasy Tour
Mama’s Geeky: Can you describe the energy when you stepped out on stage at BMO Stadium, opening for ATEEZ in LA during the In Your Fantasy Tour?
Hunter: Well, as expected, the crowd in LA was insane. They gave us so much energy, they cheered for us so much. They were so supportive of us, always rooting for us. And we were quite nervous since it’s been quite a long time since performing in a huge stadium like that. But I think we were all able to finish everything safely and well. So that was really great.
Junmin: One of the most memorable moments for me was when we opened for our senior ATEEZ’s concert at BMO Stadium. I don’t usually get nervous on stage, but that time, since it was such a big performance and we had worked really hard preparing for it, I remember feeling a bit more nervous than usual.
Jinsik: We did a mash-up stage with ‘BREATHE’ and ‘BOUNCY’, and while preparing for it, there were definitely some challenges. We spent a lot of time figuring out how to choreograph the transitions, and we all worked together to make it come together. Seeing the great response from fans afterward made all that hard work feel really worth it.
Living Life ICONICally
Mama’s Geeky: What does it mean to you to live your life iconically?
Seeun: Living iconically in itself is kind of iconic, I think. I feel so happy to be able to spend these meaningful moments with my members. I really hope our passion comes through to the people listening to our music.
xikers Describes Their Style
Mama’s Geeky: How would you describe the evolution of your music, and xikers’ musical style?
Minjae: Tricky House is a trap genre, but very interestingly, ICONIC is also a trap genre with a Western style. And also, we always try to use Western music, like a guitar riff with the main chorus. We just want to try something new with performances or mix with the new or trendy genre. So that’s the biggest point for our sounds and albums. We always use huge chanting.
Be sure to watch the full interview with xikers to learn more about this incredible K-pop group, as well as the inspirations behind their music. Don’t forget to watch the MOST ICONIC…xikers edition game as well, for some fun and unforgettable moments.
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