Closing out the North American leg of their ‘Road to XY: Enter the Gate’ world tour, xikers reunited as a full 10-member group to deliver a high-energy, loud, rowdy, and truly unforgettable performance at The Novo in Los Angeles.
After making stops in New York, Illinois, Texas, and Georgia, the members—Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Seeun, Hunter, Yujun, Yechan, and Junghoon—took the stage in Los Angeles. This show marked a special moment, as Junghoon officially rejoined the group following a hiatus due to injury.
Fresh off their recent set at Wango Tango, where they shared the stage with icons like Gwen Stefani and Doja Cat, xikers gave The Knockturnal a preview of what fans could expect from a full-length show.
Held at the iconic Novo theater in LA Live, the night pulsed with red lights and colorful lightsticks as fans cheered on the group. True to their echoing statement through the night, “We give it everything we got, that’s the xikers style!” the group did exactly that, living up to every word.
xikers officially entered the gate of their stage as the members emerged dressed in dazzling black jackets emblazoned with “xikers” across the back. They kicked things off with a bang, diving straight into three explosive tracks: “Xikey,” “Red Sun,” and “Oh My Gosh.”
The energy only intensified with their debut LA performance of “BACK OFF,” where the group introduced the first—but not the last—prop of the night: a baseball bat. The members swung, jumped, and played with it, adding an unexpected flair to the choreography. But they didn’t stop there—classroom-style tables were also brought on stage, which the members walked across and danced around.
One thing about xikers? There’s always going to be creative, boundary-pushing choreography—no matter how big the stage. And at The Novo, they brought it all.
Another notable performance was “WITCH,” which, as the title suggests, delivered a witchy, Halloween-inspired vibe. With lightning graphics, a spooky set design, and a menacing voiceover that played before the track (too distorted to make out, but definitely chilling), the mood was set for something darker. A looming clock graphic ticked ominously in the background before declaring: “xikers, it’s time,” a really fun touch to the set!
Cue the outfit change.
The members returned to the stage in darker ensembles that matched the eerie tone, while still keeping that signature xikers flair.
The performance took things up a notch with floor choreography—literally on the floor. It was haunting and intense in only the way xikers can pull off.
The night continued with even more standout choreography, vocals, and rap performances. “Koong” brought out umbrellas as props, cleverly integrated into the choreography to echo the thunderous rap verses, creating a storm both visually and sonically.
Then came “Doorbell Ringing,” which took things to another level (literally) as the members began the performance standing on each other’s backs. The choreography? Unmatched. Truly next-level. It built up to one of the most hype endings we’ve seen from any group. It was insane.
And xikers knew it too.
In a post-performance ment, they checked in with the crowd: “Did you like it, ROADY?!” The response? Absolute screams.
But xikers didn’t just stick to their own sound, they also surprised fans with covers that showed their range. Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, and Seeun delivered a mellow, emotional rendition of Justin Bieber’s “Holy,” letting their vocals shine and momentarily transforming the atmosphere of the venue into something softer and heartfelt.
Then, in a complete shift of energy, Hunter, Yujun, and Junmin took the stage for a powerful dance cover of Tkay Maidza’s “Ring-a-ling.” With flips and charisma to spare, they brought the crowd right back into a hyper, intense vibe—one they described as their “first sexy concept on stage.”
The energy hit its peak with iconic, performance-ready tracks like “We Don’t Stop” and “Do or Die,” easily two of the most hyped songs of the night. At one point, the members even joked, “We were about to explode this whole building.” And honestly? With the floor literally shaking from the crowd jumping, it felt true.
As the lyrics “the show’s almost over” from their debut track “TRICKY HOUSE” echoed through the venue, it rang true—but xikers weren’t done just yet. The 10 members returned to the stage with “Moonwalk” and “Break a Leg,” bringing a lighter, more uplifting energy to close out the night.
“Moonwalk” had a breezy, airy vibe that contrasted beautifully with the intensity of the earlier setlist. It was a genuinely heartfelt stage that made you want to smile, sway, and jump around with joy.
Then came “Break a Leg,” where the entire venue lit up in blue from the glowing lightsticks. The stage became a colorful celebration, and the song itself felt like the perfect outro to a nostalgic, feel-good movie. It carried the message: “never slow down”—a fitting final note for a group that never once let their energy dip from start to finish.
xikers didn’t just end the night—they sealed it as a memory fans will carry with them long after the lights went out.
The show wrapped up with a heartfelt conversation from the group, as they reflected on the whirlwind of the past two weeks on tour. In such a short span, xikers shared just how much energy and love they received from fans—energy that they promised would fuel them for what’s coming next. It was a touching moment, especially when Jinsik was brought to tears, underscoring just how much this experience meant to them.
It was an emotional, intense, and undeniably hype performance, made even more special by having all 10 members back together on stage.
Until next time. Now take a second to “BREATHE” outside of this article… and check out what xikers is up to below!
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