The show opened with a cinematic VCR countdown that ended with the members storming the stage in black hoodies to the booming energy of “XIKEY.” Under blood-red lights and pulsing trap beats, xikers immediately showed off their strength: fierce rap performances from MINJAE and SUMIN paired with dynamic hip-hop choreography, contrasted by soaring vocals from HYUNWOO and JINSIK.
In their first ment of the night, emotions ran high. MINJAE reflected on it being their second U.S. tour, calling it surreal, while HUNTER admitted he felt on the verge of tears. SUMIN highlighted the importance of JUNGHOON’s return, and JUNGHOON himself shared how meaningful it was to finally meet fans again. The camaraderie and sincerity set the emotional undertone for the rest of the show.
Teasing fans with talk of a “never-before-seen” song, xikers launched into “BACK OFF,” which featured school desks, a baseball bat, and a throwback old-school hip-hop vibe. The rap line (SUMIN, MINJAE, and YECHAN) passed the bat like a mic baton, commanding the stage with swagger. “Canvas,” a nod to their pre-debut days as KQ Fellaz 2, followed with the same trio tossing water into the crowd, an unexpected but welcome cooldown.
The spotlight shifted to unit performances at one point of the show. JINSIK, HYUNWOO, JUNGHOON, and SEEUN covered Justin Bieber’s “Holy,” delivering emotional vocals from elevated podiums, with JUNGHOON and SEEUN stepping into rap roles for the first time. HUNTER, YUJUN, and JUNMIN followed up with an energetic cover of “Ring-A-Ling” by Tkay Maidza, complete with wide-brimmed hats and a surprising flip from one of the members.
“You Hide We Seek” leaned into R&B and hip-hop fusion, with a rolling car prop passed between members during choreo, followed by “We Don’t Stop,” which amped the crowd up again with graffiti-style visuals and street-inspired dance breaks. “ROCKSTAR” and “DO or DIE” pushed the energy even further with head-banging choreography and thunderous vocals from HYUNWOO. The floor vibrated from fans jumping in unison, creating a truly shared experience.
During their final speeches, the members expressed overwhelming gratitude. JUNMIN danced the choreography for “Every Flavor Jelly” once more before challenging SUMIN to do it even faster, prompting laughter from fans at his eagerness. YECHAN then fired up the crowd for one last burst of energy, leading into the addictive, fan-favorite debut track “TRICKY HOUSE,” complete with its iconic choreography.
The encore was no less thrilling. Fans joined in a karaoke session for “We Don’t Stop” and “DO or DIE” while the members prepared backstage for the next stage. An emotional high point
came with “Moonwalk,” an unreleased track written and produced by MINJAE. With blue lightsticks illuminating the venue, fans waved towels along to the upbeat choreography. Messages of gratitude flashed on the screen, and toward the end of the performance, the members held up a slogan that read, “Thank you for joining xikers on this long journey.”
“Break A Leg” and “Sunny Side” closed the encore on an uplifting note, with visuals of LA streets and palm trees adding to the homey warmth of the performance. Finally, with “BREATHE,” the group gave one last all-out performance, complete with practiced fan chants and trap beats that left the crowd in awe.
With Los Angeles as the final stop of their world tour, xikers made every moment count. Leader MINJAE summed it up best, saying, 'We’re in the middle of writing so many new chapters... We’re excited to come back with our new album.' From heartfelt reflections to inventive choreography, xikers delivered an immersive and unforgettable performance, solidifying their place as one of the defining acts of their generation.
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Review and Photography by Emma Vurdien @emmafayev
Special thanks to KQ Entertainment for the opportunity!