Xikers just turned up the heat with their most intense comeback yet!

On April 3, the 10-member boy group held a showcase for their 5th mini album 'HOUSE OF TRICKY: SPUR' at Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam, Seoul. It marks their first full-group comeback in two years, and they came prepared to leave a serious impression.

🎤 "Breathe" Brings the Heat

Leader Minjae summed it up perfectly: "This album is… spicy."

The title track "Breathe" is a trap-based banger that hits hard with aggressive rap, tight choreography, and electrifying energy.

Seun says, "You'll get that sharp, intense vibe from the moment it starts. It's about charging forward through chaos like it's nothing."

✍️ Hands-On Creativity: Lyrics by the Members

Minjae, Sumin, and Yejan participated in writing every track on the album.

Minjae explained, "We crafted 'Breathe' to give listeners an instant thrill. It's defined by a crisp tone and tight flow."

Sumin added, "This time, we tried a more chill mood. It's a new color for us."

Yejan said, "We wanted to flip the usual vibe—we're really proud of how it turned out."

💃 Upgraded Performance, Full Group Chemistry

Choreography is another highlight. Jinsik teased, "Xikers are known for powerful performance—we've leveled up even more."

Hunter added, "There are a lot of moves based on breathing. Try spotting which ones!"

And yes, they're finally a full 10 again! Jeonghoon is back after recovering from a serious knee injury.

Minjae and Jinsik shared, "We missed 20% of our energy without him. Now the vocals and synergy are back at 100%."

Jeonghoon chimed in, "Thanks to all the support, I'm back stronger. Can't wait to show off our full-group chemistry!"

🌍 Global Stars in the Making

Xikers made waves just six months after debut, performing in Japan, North America, and Europe. Now, they're set to begin their 2nd world tour on May 3.

Minjae recalled, "Hearing fans sing along overseas gave us the energy to push forward. That passion fueled us during this album's production."

Their last mini album hit #1 on Billboard's Emerging Artists, and also ranked in World Albums (#6) and Top Album Sales (#10).

Minjae closed with confidence: "We want to meet and exceed global expectations. We'll give it our all and aim for even better results this time."

[Photo Credit: KQ Entertainment]