xikers
Article by Sara Rosenthal
xikers closed out their final North American stop on the 2025 World Tour [Road to XY: Enter the Gate] last night in Los Angeles with a high-octane show. Even before doors opened, their devoted fans who affectionately are referred to as "road𝓨s" buzzed in anticipation of seeing their favorite group perform live! Some even wore outfits resembling xikers’ stage attire.
The opening VCR featured all members running toward the stage, setting the tone for a high-energy show. The opening song ‘Xikey’ was complete with red lights and fog, and the 10 members—Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, Seeun, Hunter, Yujun, and Yechan—stormed the stage to send the energy into overdrive. The momentum never stopped, with the boys launching into fan favorites ‘Red Sun’ and ‘Oh My Gosh;’ Both of which had the entire crowd singing and dancing. The show showcased the members’ versatility with Unit Stages: the vocal line (Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, and Seeun) performed a soulful cover of Justin Bieber’s ‘Holy;’ the rap line (Yechan, Sumin, Minjae) delivered a fiery reworked version of ‘Canvas;’ and the dance line (Hunter, Junmin, Yujun) presented a dance cover of Tkay Maidza’s ‘Ring a Ling.’
The second half of the concert showcased the members' stage presence and stamina, seamlessly transitioning between hard-hitting tracks like ‘Koong’ and ‘BACK OFF.’ and enchanting tracks such as ‘WITCH’ and ‘Doorbell Ringing’ complete with intense choreography.
A wardrobe change later, the final portion of the show was upon us. It seems the group saved the best for last, featuring popular high-energy tracks ‘You Hide We Seek,’ ‘DO or DIE,’ and ‘We Don’t Stop.’ ‘Every Flavor Jelly’ was endearing, and completed with small packets of gummy candy tossed to the fans. Ending the main set with their debut song, ‘TRICKY HOUSE,’ left the show on a high note as fans screamed the lyrics back to them.
But of course, xikers were not done yet. For the encore, they performed ‘Moonwalk,’ an unreleased song dedicated to their "road𝓨s." As the leader and composer, Minjae said, “Walking would be the most romantic thing to do” with their fans. As their first world tour as a complete group of 10 nears completion, the strong synergy among all the members of xikers is evident. They are elevating their overall energy to new heights, and many fans are on the edge of their seats as they wait for what is next for the group.
The Novo in Los Angeles, CA on May 17, 2025
Photos by Sara Rosenthal
