Rookie group KickFlip turns the tables with their new album ‘Kick Out, Flip Now !’

Kickflip will make their first comeback since debut on the 26th with their second mini album ‘Kick Out, Flip Now !’ and the title song ‘FREEZE’.Let’s take a look at three key points of their second mini album ‘Kick Out, Flip Now !’ and the new song ‘FREEZE’ that have caught the attention of K-pop fans at home and abroad.

● Members participated in writing lyrics and composing music - The true feelings of Generation Z!

Five months after their debut, rookie Kickflip has created an independent work in just their second album, embroidering their name on the new album credits.Maknae Donghyun participated in composing the title song ‘FREEZE’, and Kye-hoon, Donghwa, and Minje contributed to the lyrics.The lyrics “Kick out ! We don t need no education follow me, Flip now ! Today is Vacation” blend together on top of the funky melody that breaks like the summer sunlight, bringing to mind the images of teenagers running around freely to avoid the nagging at school, creating a ‘feel good’ vibe.

Just like the title track “FREEZE, “ the members worked on “제끼자,” “오늘게 태양은 에비소, “and” Complicated !! “and honestly projected the boy’s inner feelings into the music.In particular, track 5” Complicated !! “is a song in which Amaru wrote, composed, and arranged the lyrics, and you can see the growth of the new artist at a glance.Rather than being perfect, they plan to fill the album with distinctive music that contains their transparent and shining sincerity, and further expand the activities of the” K-pop super rookie.”

● Explosive refreshing energy - Beyond coolness, a thrilling sense of liberation

The concept that satisfies the tastes of Generation Z as much as the music also gave a sense of liberation to the viewers.The teaser content and comeback promotion that fit the album that sends a message of kicking away the mold and turning the game upside down were also unique.In the teaser, they expressed cute deviation with cuts of them wearing school look outfits that represent ‘refreshing’ and lying on the floor with the desk and chair turned to the side, and taking selfies or riding a skateboard in the classroom.The free-spirited appearance of boldly realizing things that anyone would have imagined at least once shows the high energy level that is characteristic of Kickflip.

Before the official upload of the new album teaser, Real Gye-hoon, Amaru, Dong-hwa, Joo-wang, Min-je, Kei-ju, and Dong-hyun gave fans big and small spoilers through a live broadcast.Fans expressed their curiosity by saying, “An idol group reveals everything like this first?” , “I can’t tell the difference between real spoilers and jokes”, and “What on earth is the next comeback?” In addition, to promote the album, Kickflip continued fresh promotions by releasing short-form content with customized t-shirts and posters.

● New performance by ‘Next Generation Stage Craftsman’ - Global Festival Departure

Expectations are also high for the new song performance of Kickflip, the next-generation boy group following in the footsteps of JYP.In the second music video teaser for “FREEZE, “ they foreshadowed a dynamic and restrained performance, and they are expected to solidify their presence as “next-generation stage craftsmen” while carrying out promotions for their new album.In addition to their comeback in May, they will expand their presence by appearing at the large-scale global music festival “Lollapalooza Chicago” held in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA from July 31 to August 3(local time), and the urban festival “SUMMER SONIC Bangkok 2025” held in Impact Challenger Hall, Bangkok, BANGKOK from August 23 to 24.

Kickflip will release their second mini album ‘Kick Out, Flip Now !’ and the title song ‘FREEZE’ on Monday, May 26th at 6 PM.They will hold a comeback showcase at YES24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul at 8 PM on the same day.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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