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KickFlip

KickFlip (킥플립) is a seven-member boy group under JYP Entertainment, marking the agency's first new Korean boy group in seven years since Stray Kids. The group was formed through the 2021 SBS survival show Loud and consists of Kyehoon, Amaru, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju, and Donghyeon.

Their name references the skateboarding kickflip trick, symbolizing the group's ambition to break conventions. KickFlip debuted on January 20, 2025, with the mini album Flip It, Kick It! and the lead single Mama Said. The group's international lineup -- including two Japanese members and New Zealand-born Minje -- reflects JYP's strategy of building global appeal from debut.

In 2026, KickFlip was named a brand ambassador for Lotte Duty Free, appearing alongside aespa and Hearts2Hearts in the South Korean travel retailer's campaign targeting Japan, Greater China, and Southeast Asia.

5 articles7 creditsDebut: January 20, 2025South Korean

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Discography

2026
My First KickMini Album
2026
TwentySingle
2025
Flip It, Kick It!Mini Album
2025
Kick Out, Flip Now!Mini Album
2025
My First FlipMini Album

Brand Partnerships

2026
Lotte Duty FreeEndorsement
Brand AmbassadorLotte Duty Free

Other Credits

2026
From KickFlip, To WeFlipConcert
Full Group

Fans Also Ask

Who are the members of KickFlip?
KickFlip has seven members: Kyehoon (leader), Amaru, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju, and Donghyeon. The group was formed through the 2021 SBS survival show Loud and debuted under JYP Entertainment on January 20, 2025.
When did KickFlip debut?
KickFlip debuted on January 20, 2025, with the mini album Flip It, Kick It! and lead single Mama Said under JYP Entertainment. They are the agency's first new Korean boy group in seven years since Stray Kids.
Is KickFlip part of JYP Entertainment?
Yes, KickFlip is under JYP Entertainment, the Big Three K-pop label also home to TWICE, Stray Kids, ITZY, and NMIXX. KickFlip is JYP's first new Korean male idol group since Stray Kids debuted in 2018.
What does KickFlip's name mean?
The group name KickFlip comes from the skateboarding trick where a rider flips the board 360 degrees along its long axis. It symbolizes the group's ambition to break conventions and deliver bold performances.
What is KickFlip's fandom name?
KickFlip's official fandom name is WeFlip (위플립), combining We and KickFlip to express that fans are always with the group.

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