xikers is the new upcoming boy group that has K-Pop fans buzzing with excitement about their debut. They are a 10-member boy group under KQ Entertainment (home to the stars of stage presence ATEEZ). xikers will make their debut on Mar. 30, 2023, with their first mini album "HOUSE OF TRICKY : Doorbell Ringing" and the double title tracks 'Tricky House' and 'Rockstar'.
They will be the newest and first boy group that KQ Entertainment debuts in 5 years, raising expectations for their debut.
Update: Kpopmap had the pleasure of attending xiker's debut showcase. Read all about it, the group's concept, and more in this article.
Let's get to know more about the group. Here are 3 things we know about KQ Entertainment's new boy group xikers ahead of their debut.
1. Meet the Members
MinJae
Birthdate: April 10, 2003
Age: 19
Nationality: South Korean
MinJae has writing credits for songs on the group's debut album "HOUSE OF TRICKY : Doorbell Ringing".
JunMin
Birthdate: May 24, 2003
Age: 19
Nationality: South Korean
SuMin
Birthdate: April 7, 2004
Age: 18
Nationality: South Korean
SuMin has writing credits for songs on the group's debut album "HOUSE OF TRICKY : Doorbell Ringing".
JinSik
Birthdate: July 30, 2004
Age: 18
Nationality: South Korean
HyunWoo
Birthdate: December 4, 2004
Age: 18
Nationality: South Korean
JungHoon
Birthdate: July 5, 2005
Age: 17
Nationality: South Korean
SeEun
Birthdate: August 17, 2005
Age: 17
Nationality: South Korean
YuJun
Birthdate: October 5, 2005
Age: 17
Nationality: South Korean
Hunter
Birthdate: October 5, 2005
Age: 17
Nationality: Thai
Thai Name: Papungkorn Lertkiatdamrong (ปภังกร เลิศเกียรติดำรงค์)
Hunter is the first foreign trainee to be under KQ Entertainment
YeChan
Birthdate: October 21, 2005
Age: 17
Nationality: South Korean
YeChan was on the survival show "Under Nineteen". He also has writing credits for songs on the group's debut album "HOUSE OF TRICKY : Doorbell Ringing".
2. The Meaning of their Group Name
Their group name 'xikers' is a combination of 'x' which represents coordinates and 'hikers' which means travelers; as the group members are ten boys traveling through infinite time and space based on their own coordinates.
3. Already Verified Talent
This group will be considered rookies but their talent has already been verified. Some of the members are already participating in the production of their music which looks promising for their future as a group that is knowledgable about music and can define their own musical sound.
Additionally, the group has already released content that allows us to see their performance skills.
For instance, they've proven that they can pull off a number of concepts already in this cover dance medley where they dance hip-hop, cute, and youthful concepts. They pulled each concept off with great charisma.

Their performance of ATEEZ's 'The Real' also speaks volumes about their abilities. Fans in the comment section were singing their praises for keeping up the energy and stage presence associated with the song.

It's safe to say that xikers will have K-Pop fans falling for their charms in no time after their debut. We're excited to see what the group achieves from here on out.
What do you think of the upcoming boy group xikers under KQ Entertainment? Will you be stanning them? Let us know in the comments!