The group Xikers heated up the summer with a variety of activities this summer.
Xikers unveiled a photoshoot featuring ten members with ten different charms through the July issue of the fashion magazine Arena Homme. The casual yet unique mood of the photoshoot, along with a candid and passionate interview, sparked a strong reaction from global fans.
On the 16th, they released their second single in Japan, 'Up All Night', stylishly depicting the theme of 'the fluctuations of youth'. The energetic group performance stood out, capturing the hearts of fans in Japan with refreshing visuals and fashionable school-look styling.
Additionally, fueled by the enthusiastic response from local fans, 'Up All Night' achieved remarkable success by securing the 2nd place in the daily singles ranking on the Oricon chart (as of July 26) and the 4th place in the weekly singles ranking (as of July 24).
Continuing the excitement, Xikers, who granted the '2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer,' put on a fantastic performance with their mini album's title track 'BREATHE'. With their signature powerful performance, they heated up the stage once again proving their title as 'performance champions'.
On the 1st, they shocked fans by releasing the digital single 'ICONIC', creating a hot topic. In particular, an animated clip capturing the image of a racing character with brilliant colors caught the eyes and ears of global fans, evoking explosive reactions.
The day after the music release, on the 2nd, they held a release party celebrating 'ICONIC' at the Nodeul Island Live House in Seoul, where they met with fans. They presented a diverse stage of well-loved songs, actively communicating with fans and providing an unforgettable special time.
Afterward, Xikers crossed over to the United States and attended the North American tour 'IN YOUR FANTASY' by their label senior Ateez, performing the opening stage at 'BMO Stadium' in Los Angeles on the 8th and 9th (local time), and at 'Globe Life Field' in Arlington on the 16th.
Through the previously held 'Road to XY: Enter the Gate' world tour that spanned Seoul, North America, and Japan, Xikers further expanded their global influence, showcasing various performances of songs including the title track 'We Don't Stop' from their mini album that recorded 73rd place on the Billboard 200. With an energy intensified for stadium performances, they perfectly proved their title as 'top performers of the fifth generation'.
This year, Xikers will showcase a full-group activity of all ten members as Jeong-hoon returns to team activities after about two years, raising great expectations for their continued activities that have heated up the summer with various global efforts.
[Photo provided by KQ Entertainment.]
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