Kickflip: "We cheered for each other a lot with seniors Lee Jun-ho, Stray Kids, and NEXZ at 'AAA 2025' [Interview ①]"

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"My flirting lines are gradually improving, but the one that stands out the most in my memory is, 'You look good in everything, but don't get hurt.'" (Gehoon)

"We want to become a team that doesn't just catch the eye but truly stands out."

Group Kickflip (Kickflip, Gehoon, Amaroo, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keyju, Donghyun) is currently in great form.

Kickflip, in their debut year last year, received an award at the 10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025 (10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025, hereinafter 10th Anniversary AAA 2025) and immediately saw their stock soar, making them a dominant force as the 'idol of the year' in 2026.

When people think of 'Kickflip,' they often recognize the group for leader Gehoon's 'flirting lines' and their unique song titles, 'First Song I've Ever Sung' and 'I Want to Be Annoying.' However, this idol group is equipped with a positive mindset and strong unity, and they have a charming appeal of never-ending, down-to-earth laughter. "WeFlip seems to like our vibe and laughter." Because of this, Kickflip showed confidence in attracting fans through their own content.

All members' MBTI types are 'I' (introvert), but perhaps they are 'playful introverts.' Kickflip is taking over stages and variety shows with their unique bright energy. Not only is member Gehoon, who was introduced to the public first, but upon closer inspection, all members know how to be 'mischievous' and keep catching the eye.

Kickflip attended the '10th Anniversary AAA 2025' held at Kaohsiung National Stadium on December 6 last year for the first time and won the rookie award, 'Best New Artist.' At the 10th Anniversary AAA 2025, Kickflip performed stages for 'My First Flip,' 'Singularity,' and 'First Song I've Ever Sung,' spreading refreshing energy. At the time, member Gehoon left a quick-witted flirting line in a backstage interview: "I want to go to the night market with WeFlip after the AAA stage today!"

Debuting on January 20, 2025, Kickflip is the junior group of Stray Kids and continues the legacy of JYP Entertainment boy groups. Having concluded their activities last year with the mini 3rd album title track 'First Song I've Ever Sung,' Kickflip returned on April 6 this year with their fourth mini album 'My First Kick' and the title track 'I Want to Be Annoying,' with all members credited on every track, demonstrating their capabilities as 'self-produced idols.' Kickflip broke their own initial sales record with 'I Want to Be Annoying' and topped MBC M and MBC every1's 'Show! Champion' and KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank,' securing back-to-back music show double crowns following their previous hit 'First Song I've Ever Sung.'

Kickflip also met WeFlips from various countries at their first fan concert, '2026 KickFlip FAN-CON < From KickFlip, To WeFlip >,' held in early this year across 12 performances in five cities nationwide.

-Kickflip won the Best New Artist award at 'AAA 2025.' What are your thoughts on receiving the award?

▶Gehoon: Many of our JYP seniors were there, and it was an honor to appear alongside seniors Stray Kids and NEXZ. It was also an honor to show our seniors that we received an award.

▶Donghwa: It was even more joyful to receive an award at the AAA ceremony, making it 'three times' the joy. (Laughs)

▶Donghyun: I was happy that we could say our beloved WeFlip name at the awards ceremony.

-'AAA 2025' was held in Kaohsiung. How did you enjoy the atmosphere of the ceremony in Kaohsiung?

▶Gehoon: I've been to Taipei many times, but this was my first time in Kaohsiung. This was also my first time visiting an overseas night market. The fried rice at the night market was delicious.

▶Donghwa: We bought snacks in groups of three and ate them together in the hotel, which was a new experience.

▶Juwang: I want to visit Kaohsiung for a trip someday.

-Among the artists' stages you saw at 'AAA 2025,' which one stands out in your memory? Also, if there is an actor that stands out?

▶Donghyun: I heard senior Wooz's 'Drowning' live, and the live atmosphere was so good.

▶Keyju: Senior Ash Island performed right before us, and their live performance was so cool.

▶Gehoon: I really like dramas, and I watched 'The Convenience Store Star,' 'My Demon,' and 'Gurumi Green Moonlight' with great interest. I actually met senior Kim Yoo-jung, who appeared in those dramas, at this awards ceremony, so I felt an inner connection. Unfortunately, I couldn't greet her.

-If there were any artists you met and greeted separately at last year's AAA site?

▶Juwang: After the ceremony ended, we all took a photo together with seniors Stray Kids, Lee Jun-ho, NEXZ, and actor Park Yun-ho. We cheered for each other a lot.

▶Gehoon: Senior Ash Island was scheduled right before us, and we were such fans. In particular, I was such a fan that Donghwa told senior Ash Island about it, so we asked to take a photo together and did.

-If there was a memorable moment or episode during the 'AAA 2025' ceremony?

▶Donghyun: I remember when we ran onto the stage while performing. There were drone cameras, and we danced on a 360-degree stage, making me think, 'This is truly youth.'

▶Juwang: The outdoor stage was also good. The weather was so nice at that time.

▶Minje: It was nice to get close to fans while riding in a buggy car during the stage and red carpet events.

-You appeared at 'AAA 2025' alongside JYP Entertainment seniors 2PM's Lee Jun-ho, Stray Kids, and NEXZ. That part must have been impressive.

▶Donghyun: Since we are active in a similar generation as senior NEXZ, I've seen them in many places over the years, and we encouraged each other, saying let's fight.

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