After Nexz’s debut last year, JYP Entertainment will launch a new boy group in the first half of 2025.
Seven-member KICKFLIP will officially enter the music scene on January 20 with their first mini-album, “Flip it, Kick it.”
They also pre-released the music video for their b-side track, “Umm, Great” on January 6.
Notably, the group name KICKFLIP is a term that refers to the difficult technique of spinning the skate deck 360 degrees with the toe of the foot, as per Newspim.
All seven members were revealed on various social media platforms through their concept images, practice dance videos and intro clips.
Meet the members of KICKFLIP:
Kyehoon
Position: leader
Birthday: September 16, 2004
Nationality: Korean
Before joining KICKFLIP, Kyehoon joined the company after winning first place in JYP’s open audition in 2016. He will finally debut as an idol after nearly a decade of training.
Bitter
Birthday: October 21, 2005
Nationality: Japanese
Despite the language barrier, Amaru, who is from Japan, revealed that it has never been an obstacle for him to pursue his love of writing lyrics – and this shows his potential to become the team’s lyricist.
Donghwa
Birthday: March 11, 2006
Nationality: Korean
Donghwa shared that music, dance, singing, and fashion are his means of showing “myself.” He also loves vintage items.
“I like them because they bear the traces of time, they are unique and uncommon. Even our team has a slightly vintage touch”, described the young idol.
Juwang
Birthday: May 2, 2006
Nationality: Korean
Juwang, who loves ballads because he feels comfortable listening to them, wants to become an artist who can provide relaxation to others too.
Minje
Birthday: May 12, 2006
Nationality: Korean
“I’m excited and nervous at the same time because I get to go on a stage that I had only imagined,” said Minje, who apprenticed with JYP for four years before joining KICKFLIP.
Elf
Birthday: October 4, 2006
Nationality: Japanese
Keiju, who has a springy confidence, makes fun of his dancing skills and his image changing when the music starts.
Donghyeon
Location: Maknae
Birthday: March 13, 2007
Nationality: Korean
Although Donghyeon is the youngest, he shows confidence by stating that his unique weapon is being practiced like crazy.
