CONCERT RECAP: XIKERS RETURN TO NEW YORK IN STYLE

It has been nearly two years since xikers blessed the United States with their stunning live performance after their last tour, “Tricky House First Encounter,” came to an end all the way back in November of 2023. Finally, fans are reuniting with their favorite idols on five U.S. tour dates — the first of which was Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, on May 7, 2025.

ENERGY LEVELS

It had been one hour since the doors of Kings Theatre had opened. Fans filled the seats, even though they already knew they would be standing in just a few moments. The music boomed in volume, and a thick fog quickly covered the stage floor. One of the band’s most familiar tracks, “XIKEY,” played, cueing the audience to cheer as loud as they could.

The silhouettes of K-pop boy group xikers frolicked in style across the stage through the smoke, a stunning visual to say the least. At the song’s iconic drop, the lights shined brighter to reveal their faces, and the crowd shouted each lyric back at the boys. The energy was higher than ever, like waiting for a rollercoaster to drop — followed by the intense thrill when it finally did.

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES

Koong: This track exhibits a very hyper, confident energy in both the group and the crowd. The fan-favorite dates back a few years, bringing back memories of when the song first came out. Naturally, everyone knew the lyrics and were able to yell “KOONG! KOONG!” It’s safe to say a handful of fans woke up the next morning unable to speak.

Ring-A-Ling: It was time to see a new side of xikers. In one of the two subunits that performed, the boys performed a dance sequence to the iconic Tkay Maidza beat — where notably, the dance expressed a greater sense of maturity, signifying that the boys are moving into a new stage of their careers as they grow older as people and as a group. They mentioned this message behind the dance briefly in their second speaking segment of the show!

Every Flavor Jelly: As the show progressed, fans connected with the stars even more, exchanging smiles, looks, laughs, and… jellies? Yes, the group threw jellies to the audience as they began performing their track. Despite the song’s darker sound, the transitional dialogue and their comedic energy made it serve as a light-hearted, upbeat break from the rest of the show.

HIGH NOTES

Xikers know that their audience, while loud and energetic, is loving at heart. One by one, the group members expressed their gratitude for their fans, saying that as long as “Road𝓨” (the xikers’ fandom title) called their name, they would always come back! This personal message to their audience came across as very touching, without a doubt. Debuting as KQ Entertainment’s second boy group right behind ATEEZ, the support from xikers fans around the world must mean the world to them as well.

FOR FANS OF

Charisma, swag, and organized chaos. Fans who love dynamic K-pop performances with intricate choreography, energetic fan interaction, and a mix of old and new hits will find themselves at home here. With their good looks, smooth style, and detailed production, if you’re a fan of ATEEZ, Stray Kids, or any K-pop group with a diverse electronic/old-school rock sound, xikers are the group for you!

VERDICT

Xikers deserve more attention and bigger venues! The group showed off each and every one of their skills, including highly-aerobic choreographies, fast raps, and versatile vocals, in what appeared to be an effortless manner. As their U.S. leg of their tour just ended in Los Angeles on May 17th, all of Road𝓨, including EnVi, can’t wait for their next visit to the States!

Interested in more xikers? Read our exclusive interview with the group HERE!