'AAA 2025 Rookie Award' KickFlip, caught off guard by flirting... but won over by talent, momentum, and affection [★FULL Interview]

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"Sisters look good in everything, just don't get hurt."

"It's going to drop to 8 degrees tomorrow. Still, it won't be cold tomorrow. Because our love is boiling."

"You like oysters? Your face. Who got norovirus? I'm already infected by you. You're the 'you-virus'."

"Do you have money? Just the livelihood consumption coupons."

"There's Cheonggyecheon near the place where we're being interviewed today. It has the character 'Gye' like my name, so please check out 'Gye-hoon' instead of 'Cheonggyecheon'!"

'Flirting prodigy' Gye-hoon's quotes have multiplied again. At first, his unique 'bubble flirting' line directed at WeFlip (the fandom) became a topic of discussion, and now Gye-hoon's flirting lines have expanded to YouTube and TV variety shows. As a result, the group KickFlip (KickFlip, Gye-hoon, Amaroo, Dong-hwa, Ju-wang, Min-je, Kae-ju, Dong-hyeon) has rapidly gained recognition. Although they debuted just over a year ago, KickFlip is undoubtedly one of the most energetic idols of the moment.

KickFlip made their first appearance at the 10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025 (10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025, hereinafter 10th Anniversary AAA 2025), held at the Kaohsiung National Stadium on December 6 last year, the day of their debut, 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 Gye-hoon 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 a younger brother 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 with their first fan concert, '2026 KickFlip FAN-CON < From KickFlip, To WeFlip >,' held in 12 cities across the country earlier this year.

First, we asked KickFlip for their thoughts on winning the Best New Artist award at 'AAA 2025.' Gye-hoon said, "Many of our senior artists from JYP were there, and it was an honor to appear alongside Stray Kids and NEXZ seniors. It was an honor to show our seniors that we received an award." Dong-hwa smiled, saying, "Winning an award at the AAA ceremony made me three times happier," and Dong-hyeon replied, "I was happy that we could say our beloved WeFlip's name at the ceremony."

With 'AAA 2025' held in Kaohsiung, KickFlip members revealed that it was their first visit to Kaohsiung. Gye-hoon said, "I've been to Taipei many times, but this was my first time in Kaohsiung. I also visited an overseas night market for the first time this time. The fried rice at the night market was delicious," while Dong-hwa shared a happy memory, saying, "We bought snacks in groups of three and ate them together in the hotel, which was a new experience."

Many JYP Entertainment members, including KickFlip, MC Lee Jun-ho, Stray Kids, and NEXZ, attended 'AAA 2025.' Ju-wang shared, "After the ceremony ended, we all took a photo together with senior Stray Kids, senior Lee Jun-ho, NEXZ, and actor Park Yoon-ho. We supported each other a lot." Dong-hyeon added, "Since we are active in the same generation as senior NEXZ, I've seen them in many places over the years, and we encouraged each other to do our best."

KickFlip expressed their pride and sense of responsibility as JYP Entertainment male idols following in the footsteps of 2PM, GOT7, and Stray Kids. Gye-hoon said, "We always think we shouldn't tarnish the JYP name and feel we must prove it. On stage, we seem to prove ourselves through live performances and dancing. Self-production was an opportunity given by the company, and other members are also participating diligently. We are trying to become a group capable of self-production."

Following their previous activity track 'First Song I've Ever Sung,' this comeback's title track is also 'I Want to Be Annoying.' KickFlip's hit songs share a commonality of having eight characters. When asked if they intentionally chose the title length, Gye-hoon replied, "It wasn't intentional; it's fate! For 'I Want to Be Annoying,' we decided the song title first and then wrote the lyrics."

Gye-hoon explained, "I worked hard on song production during the inactive period. I came up with this song's title, 'I Want to Be Annoying,' while Dong-hyeon came up with the previous song's title, 'First Song I've Ever Sung.'" Dong-hyeon added, "Our 3rd and 4th albums were love songs, so please look forward to what kind of songs we will bring for our next comeback."

When asked for another flirting line to give to WeFlip today, Gye-hoon displayed his quick wit, saying, "There's Cheonggyecheon near the place where we're being interviewed today. It has the character 'Gye' like my name, so please check out 'Gye-hoon' instead of 'Cheonggyecheon'!" leaving everyone in awe.

While Gye-hoon has captured fans' hearts with his 'bubble flirting lines,' what kind of flirting do the other members use? Dong-hyeon said, "The way we sing," Kae-ju said, "Our momentum," and Dong-hwa said, "Our unexpected charm and unique characters." Ju-wang said, "My affection and tsundere nature," while Min-je shyly boasted, "People say I look cold at first, but once they know me, I have an affectionate charm."

When asked what adjective they would like to have this year, Dong-hyeon said, "I want to be called 'Live King,'" and Gye-hoon expressed his ambition, "I want to become a team that goes beyond being annoying and becomes eye-catching." Dong-hwa made a witty remark, "I want to go to a wholesome award ceremony like AAA, and I want us to be a wholesome team," while Kae-ju vowed, "I want to become a team that is good at performing on stage."

Having just finished their activities with 'I Want to Be Annoying,' KickFlip is diligently preparing for their next activities. Gye-hoon stated

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