251031 Comeback Interview
On October 31 at 1 PM (KST), xikers (Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, Seeun, Yujun, Hunter, and Yechan) will release their 6th mini album, “HOUSE OF TRICKY: WRECKING THE HOUSE.”
This album tells the story of xikers overcoming trials Tricky House” as they step into the world, representing their growth. It comes about seven months after their 5th mini album, “HOUSE OF TRICKY: SPUR,” released in April.
Sumin shared, “I missed Rody (our fandom name) so much during these seven months. It was hard because I just wanted to let them hear good songs as soon as possible.”
Minjae added, “During those seven months, we went on tour, opened for our seniors ATEEZ, and had so many experiences that helped us grow. I’m really excited to show how much we’ve leveled up with our energetic ‘Superpower.’”
Junghoon, who returned to activities in the previous album after pausing due to an ACL injury in 2023, said, “During my hiatus, I tried to communicate a lot with fans. They kept saying, ‘Please come back soon,’ or ‘We want to see the next song already,’ but I couldn’t tell them we were preparing for this album, so I felt bad (laughs). I’m really happy it’s finally being revealed.”
With “WRECKING THE HOUSE,” xikers wrap up the HOUSE OF TRICKY universe that’s been unfolding since their debut two years and seven months ago. The members agreed this was the right time for change, and each shared strong determination for the new chapter.
Minjae said, “It’s like when you’re excited for a movie release, but even more when you’re moving into the next chapter. Naturally, as the series transitions, our goal was for this album to be the trigger that makes people look forward to what comes next for xikers. We really put our hearts into it. More than just releasing music, we want to give people fun inspiration and memorable moments as xikers. I believe this album will do that 200%.”
Seeun added, “We’ve released six albums over almost three years, and I really wanted to wrap up this series well. We just finished our second U.S. tour, and with 2025 coming to an end, I think it’s the perfect time to create synergy and move forward.”
Hunter said, “Since this series has been with us since debut, it’s definitely special. We’ve shown so many different concepts from our first album. Now that it’s ending, I feel a bit sad too, but I really want to finish it well and move on to the next one.”
Hyunwoo compared it to a story, saying, “If this were a comic, it’d be like ten characters going through hardships and breaking limits with their ‘Superpower.’ It’s bittersweet to send off Part 1, but this album makes you look forward to Part 2 even more.”
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