
JYP's New Boy Group KickFlip Ignites Charts with 'My First Flip'
JYP Entertainment's rising rookie boy group, KickFlip, is making waves with their latest mini-album release.
The group's third mini-album, 'My First Flip,' and its title track '처음 불러보는 노래' (A Song I'm Singing for the First Time), dropped on the 22nd, showcasing KickFlip's distinct musicality and heartfelt emotions. The album, featuring contributions from all members in the creative process, is resonating with K-pop fans both domestically and internationally, spreading positive energy.
Upon its release, the mini-album dominated the Hanteo Chart's physical album chart for three consecutive days, from the 22nd to the 24th. Furthermore, on the 23rd, all tracks from the album successfully charted on the real-time charts of Bugs, a prominent Korean music platform.
Simultaneously, KickFlip has been dazzling audiences with their live performances, proving their reputation as a 'performance powerhouse' group. They showcased the new songs on Mnet M2's comeback show on the 22nd and 'Billboard Korea Busking Live with KickFlip' on the 23rd, reaffirming their status as 'next-generation stage masters.' Adding to their promotional activities, they also demonstrated their robust vocal talents on 1theK's original content series 'Outdoor Recording Studio,' performing '처음 불러보는 노래.'
JYP Entertainment further fueled the excitement by releasing behind-the-scenes photos from the '처음 불러보는 노래' music video on the 25th. The images captured the members exuding diverse charms against backdrops like a school, a club room, and an arcade, instantly captivating fans. Their playful depiction, holding signs spelling out '반'(class), '했'(did), and '어'(it), amidst a 'confession mission,' along with their heartwarming visuals, successfully evoked the nostalgia of first love and appealed to fan sentiments.
KickFlip is set to kick off their music show promotions starting with KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' on the 26th, followed by MBC's 'Show! Music Core' on the 27th, and SBS's 'Inkigayo' on the 28th. Expectations are high for the impactful comeback activities of this talented 'K-pop super rookie.'
KickFlip is a 5-member boy group that debuted under JYP Entertainment in August 2023. They are recognized as 'self-producing idols' due to all members contributing to songwriting, composing, and production. Since their debut, they have built a strong fanbase with their powerful performances and unique concepts.