JYP rookie boy band KickFlip drops fourth mini album
By Yoo Na-hyun and Joonha YooPosted : April 6, 2026, 15:51Updated : April 6, 2026, 17:51
Members of K-pop group KickFlip pose during a showcase for their fourth mini album “My First Kick” at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on April 6. 2026. 2026.04.06
SEOUL, April 06 (AJP) -South Korean rookie boy group KickFlip, under JYP Entertainment, dropped its fourth mini album My First Kick on Monday, kicking off its second year since debut in January 2025.
The group consists of seven members, but member Amaru did not participate in this comeback due to health reasons.
The six members — Gyehoon, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju and Donghyeon — showcased the new tracks with high-energy performances.
The title track, “Eye-Poppin’,” is a hyper-punk dance number that signals a bolder turn in the group’s sound, pairing punchy beats with a cheeky, no-holds-barred love confession.
Since debuting with Flip it, Kick it!, KickFlip has steadily built momentum with releases including Kick Out, Flip Now! and My First Flip. The group notched its first terrestrial music show win, picked up multiple rookie awards and expanded its global reach with festival appearances such as Lollapalooza.
Kyehoon of K-pop group KickFlip performs a new track during a showcase for the group’s fourth mini album “My First Kick” at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on April 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.04.06
"I want us to remain in people’s view, even if it means getting on their nerves," leader Kyehoon told reporters.
Donghwa of K-pop group KickFlip performs a new track during a showcase for the group’s fourth mini album “My First Kick” at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on April 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.04.06
"We don’t want to be tied to one style," member Donghwa said. "We want to keep trying new things and show different sides of ourselves."
Centering on themes of love, uncertainty and new beginnings, the album captures the transition of the performers into their 20s.
It extends a narrative established in earlier releases, which explored youth through family, school and personal freedom, now moving into romantic relationships.
All members took part in writing the songs and producing the album, something that KickFlip has done since their debut early last year and which makes them distinctive among the newer acts.
Juwang of K-pop group KickFlip performs a new track during a showcase for the group’s fourth mini album “My First Kick” at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on April 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.04.06
The album further develops the coming-of-age theme through songs such as "Twenty," which reflects the transition into adulthood, and "Scroll," which captures the uncertainty of one-sided love in a digital context.
Musically, the group continues to build on a rock-based foundation while incorporating a broader mix of genres, reflecting an approach that balances continuity with experimentation.
Minje of K-pop group KickFlip performs a new track during a showcase for the group’s fourth mini album “My First Kick” at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on April 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.04.06
Keiju of K-pop group KickFlip performs a new track during a showcase for the group’s fourth mini album “My First Kick” at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on April 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.04.06
Earlier this year, KickFlip wrapped its first fan-con tour, 2026 KickFlip FAN-CON “From KickFlip, To WeFlip”, spanning 12 shows across five cities — a run that underscored its growing stage presence.
My First Kick will be available on major streaming platforms at 6 p.m. Monday. The group will follow with a comeback show on Mnet M2 at 7 p.m. and a fan showcase at 8 p.m.
Donghyeon of K-pop group KickFlip performs a new track during a showcase for the group’s fourth mini album “My First Kick” at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on April 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.04.06
Members of K-pop group KickFlip perform their new track “Eye-Poppin” during a showcase for their fourth mini album “My First Kick” at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on April 06. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.04.06.
Members of K-pop group KickFlip perform their new track “Twenty” during a showcase for their fourth mini album “My First Kick” at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on April 06. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.04.06.
Members of K-pop group KickFlip perform their new track “Twenty” during a showcase for their fourth mini album “My First Kick” at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on April 06. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.04.06.