# Xikers

Xikers (Korean: 싸이커스; RR: Ssaikeoseu; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean boy band formed by KQ Entertainment. The group consists of ten members: Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, Seeun, Yujun, Hunter, and Yechan. They debuted on March 30, 2023, with the extended play (EP) House of Tricky: Doorbell Ringing.

## Name

Xikers derive their name from a combination of the letter "x", symbolizing coordinates, and the word "hiker", meaning traveler. Altogether, the group name's refers to "boys who travel through time and space in search of coordinates".

## History
### Formation and pre-debut activities

In late 2018, Yechan competed under his full name on MBC's reality competition survival show Under Nineteen. However, he was eliminated and placed at rank 15 in the final episode.
In August 2022, KQ Entertainment published interviews of ten trainees on their YouTube channel: Minjae and Junmin on August 15, Sumin and Jinsik on August 16, Hyunwoo and Junghoon on August 17, Seeun and Hunter on August 18, Yujun and Yechan on August 19. The group was known as KQ Fellaz 2 prior to debuting. On August 20, KQ Entertainment released a YouTube video featuring all ten members together for the first time performing choreography to "Iffy" by Chris Brown. On August 23, the group premiered their pre-debut web series Ready to One, which follows the members as they train in Los Angeles, California.
In September 2022, for the finale of Ready to One, KQ Fellaz 2 released the music video for "Geek", a song composed and produced by Minjae. The video paid homage to the self-composed song "From" by labelmates Ateez and was uploaded to KQ Entertainment's YouTube channel on September 17. KQ Fellaz 2's first reality show, The Player: KPOP Quest, premiered on the same day.

### 2023: Group name reveal, debut and House of Tricky series

On February 24, 2023, KQ Entertainment unveiled KQ Fellaz 2's group name as Xikers and opened the group's official social media accounts.
In March 2023, Xikers announced that they would debut on March 30. On March 15, it was announced that the group would hold a showcase the day before their debut at the SBS Prism Tower Auditorium and that it would also be broadcast live on KQ Entertainment's YouTube channel. On March 30, Xikers released their debut extended play, House of Tricky: Doorbell Ringing and its double lead singles "Tricky House" and "Rockstar". The album peaked at number four on the weekly Circle Album Chart and sold 97,857 copies. In its first week, the album sold over 100,000 copies, the fifth-highest first week sales figure for a debut album in South Korea on the Hanteo Chart in 2023.
On May 4, 2023, it was announced that member Junghoon had ruptured his cruciate ligament in his knee, requiring surgery, after which he would be on hiatus.
In July 2023, Xikers announced their first comeback on August 2. On July 10, Xikers revealed the title of their second extended play on their official social media accounts. On August 2, Xikers released their second extended play, House of Tricky: How to Play and its double lead singles "Do or Die" and "Home Boy".

### 2024–present: Continuation of House of Tricky series and Japanese debut

In February 2024, KQ announced that Xikers would release a new album sometime in March. On February 12, Xikers revealed the title of their third extended play to be House of Tricky: Trial and Error and the release date which is on March 8.
In July 2024, Xikers announced the release of their first Japanese single "Tsuki (Lunatic)" on August 7, ahead of their official Japanese debut.
In August 2024, Xikers announced that they are set to release their fourth EP, House of Tricky: Watch Out on September 6.
On December 20, 2024, KQ Entertainment announced that member Junghoon would be returning to group activities at the beginning of January 2025 following his extended hiatus.
The group will release their fifth EP House of Tricky: Spur on April 4, 2025. This release will also involve member Junghoon, who was on a two-year hiatus due to injuries.

## Members

* Minjae (민재) – leader
* Junmin (준민)
* Sumin (수민)
* Jinsik (진식)
* Hyunwoo (현우)
* Junghoon (정훈)
* Seeun (세은)
* Yujun (유준)
* Hunter (헌터)
* Yechan (예찬)

## Discography
### Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, sales figures and certification :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
| Title | Details | KOR | JPN | JPN Hot | US | US World | Sales | Certifications |
| House of Tricky: Doorbell Ringing | Released: March 30, 2023 Labels: KQ Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming | 4 | 6 | 15 | 75 | 4 | KOR: 155,928 JPN: 3,259 | |
| House of Tricky: How to Play | Released: August 2, 2023 Labels: KQ Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Skater" "Home Boy" "Do or Die" "Koong" "Run" "Sunny Side" | 4 | 14 | 13 | — | 9 | KOR: 250,000 JPN: 8,058 | KMCA: Platinum |
| House of Tricky: Trial and Error | Released: March 8, 2024 Labels: KQ Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Trial and Error (Whereabouts)" "We Don't Stop" "Red Sun" "Supercalifragilistic" "Every Flavor Jelly" (온갖 맛이 나는 젤리) "Break a Leg" | 2 | 12 | 9 | 73 | 1 | KOR: 230,240 JPN: 4,998 | |
| House of Tricky: Watch Out | Released: September 6, 2024 Labels: KQ Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Watch Out" "Witch" (위치) "Back Off" "Bittersweet" "Sand Castle" "Hang Around" | 6 | 12 | 16 | — | 6 | KOR: 190,155 JPN: 6,323 | |
| House of Tricky: Spur | Scheduled: April 4, 2024 Labels: KQ Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region |||||||||

### Singles
#### Korean singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR Down. | Album |
| "Tricky House" (도깨비집) | 2023 | 113 | House of Tricky: Doorbell Ringing |
| "Rockstar" | 2023 | 158 | House of Tricky: Doorbell Ringing |
| "Do or Die" | 2023 | 121 | House of Tricky: How to Play |
| "Home Boy" | 2023 | 138 | House of Tricky: How to Play |
| "We Don't Stop" | 2024 | 92 | House of Tricky: Trial and Error |
| "Witch" (위치) | 2024 | 151 | House of Tricky: Watch Out |
| "Breathe" | 2025 | TBA | House of Tricky: Spur |

#### Japanese singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, sales and album name :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
| Title | Year | JPN | JPN Hot | Sales | Album |
| "Tsuki (Lunatic)" | 2024 | 8 | 48 | JPN: 20,037 | Non-album single |

### Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR Down. | Album |
| "The Tricky's Secret" | 2023 | 192 | House of Tricky: Doorbell Ringing |
| "Doorbell Ringing" | 2023 | 185 | House of Tricky: Doorbell Ringing |
| "Dynamic" (淸亮(청량)) | 2023 | 188 | House of Tricky: Doorbell Ringing |
| "Xikey" | 2023 | 184 | House of Tricky: Doorbell Ringing |
| "Oh My Gosh" | 2023 | 187 | House of Tricky: Doorbell Ringing |
| "Skater" | 2023 | 142 | House of Tricky: How to Play |
| "Koong" | 2023 | 148 | House of Tricky: How to Play |
| "Run" | 2023 | 146 | House of Tricky: How to Play |
| "Sunny Side" | 2023 | 145 | House of Tricky: How to Play |
| "Trial and Error (Whereabouts)" | 2024 | 134 | House of Tricky: Trial and Error |
| "Red Sun" | 2024 | 126 | House of Tricky: Trial and Error |
| "Supercalifragilistic" | 2024 | 131 | House of Tricky: Trial and Error |
| "Every Flavor Jelly" (온갖 맛이 나는 젤리) | 2024 | 133 | House of Tricky: Trial and Error |
| "Break a Leg" | 2024 | 130 | House of Tricky: Trial and Error |
| "Watch Out" | 2024 | 197 | House of Tricky: Watch Out |
| "Back Off" | 2024 | 191 | House of Tricky: Watch Out |
| "Bittersweet" | 2024 | 193 | House of Tricky: Watch Out |
| "Sand Castle" | 2024 | 195 | House of Tricky: Watch Out |
| "Hang Around" | 2024 | 194 | House of Tricky: Watch Out |

## Videography
### Music videos

| Title | Year | Director(s) | Notes |
| "Geek" | 2022 | Un­known | Pre-debut music videos |
| "Canvas" (Sung by Minjae, Sumin, Yechan) | 2022 | Un­known | Pre-debut music videos |
| "Tricky House" | 2023 | Seong Wonmo (Digipedi) | Debut music videos |
| "Rockstar" | 2023 | Seong Wonmo (Digipedi), Yasuhiro Arafune (EPOCH) | Debut music videos |
| "Koong" | 2023 | Kwon Yongsoo (Studio Saccharin) | Performance Video |
| "Do or Die" | 2023 | Yeom Woo-jin | — |
| "Homeboy" | 2023 | Jo Won-jun (Studio Wacko) | — |
| "Sunny Side" | 2023 | xikers | Special Video for road𝓨 |
| "Run" | 2023 | Lee Sagan (Zanybros) | Special Video in xikers WORLD TOUR [TRICKY HOUSE : FIRST ENCOUNTER] |
| "We Don't Stop" | 2024 | Kwon Yongsoo (Studio Saccharin) | — |
| "Red Sun" | 2024 | Kwon Yongsoo (Studio Saccharin) | Performance Video |
| "Tsuki (Lunatic)" | 2024 | Guzza (KUDO) | Debut 1st Japan Single |
| "Witch" | 2024 | Kwon Yongsoo (Studio Saccharin) | — |
| "Bittersweet" | 2024 | Lee Minju, Lee Hayoung (MOSWANTD) | Performance Video |

## Filmography
### Television show

| Year | Title | Ref. |
| 2022 | The Player: KPop Quest | |
| 2023 | Let's Go Xikers | |

### Web show

| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
| 2022 | Ready to One | Pre-debut training in Los Angeles | |
| 2023 | Tricky House | | |

## Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination :
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
| Asian Pop Music Awards | 2023 | Best New Artist (Overseas) | House of Tricky: How to Play | Nominated |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year | Xikers | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year – Male | Xikers | Nominated |
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2024 | Best New K-pop Artist | Xikers | Nominated |
| K-Global Heart Dream Awards | 2023 | K-Global Super Rookie Award | Xikers | Won |
| MAMA Awards | 2023 | Album of the Year | House of Tricky: How to Play | Longlisted |
| MAMA Awards | 2023 | Artist of the Year | Xikers | Longlisted |
| MAMA Awards | 2023 | Best New Male Artist | Xikers | Nominated |
| MAMA Awards | 2023 | Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 | Xikers | Nominated |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2024 | Rookie of the Year | Xikers | Nominated |
| Universal Superstar Awards | 2024 | Universal Hot Focus | Xikers | Won |