xikers Makes Comeback with “ROUTE ZERO : The ORA” and Claims #1 on Hanteo Chart

xikers released their seventh mini-album, “ROUTE ZERO : The ORA,” on the 19th, marking their comeback. The album immediately topped Hanteo Chart’s real-time album rankings and reached second place on Circle Chart’s real-time retail album chart. It started off strong by breaking the group’s own record for highest sales volume on the first day of release.

The album’s performance on global charts is also noteworthy. “ROUTE ZERO : The ORA” made it onto the iTunes Top Albums charts in various countries and regions, including the United States, Germany, Japan, and Singapore. By gaining popularity overseas right after their comeback, xikers demonstrated their global competitiveness.

The title track is “Okay.” This song reflects xikers’ attitude of refusing to be bound by established rules. On the day of their comeback, the group held a showcase where they debuted “Okay” along with the B-side “Outsider.” They also performed “Sandcastle” from the album and their previous hit “ROCKSTAR.”

This album is the first installment in the new “ROUTE ZERO” series, launched approximately three years after xikers concluded their ongoing “HOUSE OF TRICKY” series since their Debut. It focuses on the group’s raw and free-spirited energy and features tracks such as “Ghost Rider,” “Graffiti,” and “Trophy.” xikers plan to carry out active promotions using the title track “Okay” from this new release.

Meanwhile, to celebrate the release of their seventh mini-album, xikers is operating an album pop-up café in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The café offers various activities such as a stamp event and a lucky draw, along with drinks named by the members themselves.