The new track "ROAD" features a refreshing band sound and captures the theme of reconnecting across physical distances and the passage of time. Combining KIK's signature dynamic instrumentation with will hyde's sweet, delicate vocals, the track highlights a distinctive synergy between the two artists.
Celebrating their first anniversary this year, KIK debuted the live performance of "ROAD" for the first time at the 2026 Music Flow Festival. Demonstrating musical growth beyond their rookie status, the band commanded the stage with robust soundscapes and confident stage presence, generating strong anticipation ahead of the official release.
Following their previous international collaboration on "piece of peace" with Thai band Dept, KIK continues to broaden their musical spectrum. Featured artist will hyde is an Australian singer-songwriter boasting roughly 400,000 monthly Spotify listeners and over 100 million cumulative global streams. He has previously built recognition in South Korea through collaborations with MRCH and imzoo, as well as a shout-out from Stray Kids' Bang Chan.
Recently, KIK was named to the Korean lineup for "Eurovision Song Contest Asia"—the first Asian edition of Europe’s iconic music competition. With a legacy dating back to 1956 that launched legendary acts like ABBA, the contest serves as a major platform for KIK, who raised excitement ahead of the finals by premiering an unreleased track titled "F1." Meanwhile, member Wooseok is set to balance both band and idol activities alongside PENTAGON's 10th-anniversary full-group promotions.