Overview
- KickFlip released its fourth EP, My First Kick, on Monday, unveiling the high-energy lead single Eye-Poppin' at a Seoul press showcase.
- The seven-track record leans into a pop-rock punch and continues the group’s tale of first love and early stumbles introduced on its prior EP.
- All members took part in writing for the first time since debut, with at least one member credited on every song as the group frames the album around entering their 20s.
- Leader Kyehoon said his viral flirty persona from DearU, a fan messaging app, helped shape the album’s tone and strategy to make the group more memorable.
- The group performed live with handheld microphones at the showcase to stress its stage chops, while noting Amaru remains on hiatus for anxiety and Minje has renounced New Zealand dual citizenship to keep his South Korean nationality.