JYP’s Rookie Group KickFlip Proves Itself as a “Next-Gen Stage Maestro” at Summer Sonic 2025

JYP Entertainment’s boy group KickFlip showcased a powerful stage presence at Summer Sonic 2025. During their performances on the stage at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo on the 16th and at the Expo 70 Memorial Park stage in Osaka on the 17th, KickFlip demonstrated its potential as a “next-gen stage maestro” through highly polished performances and explosive energy. Following their appearance at Lollapalooza Chicago held at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, on the 2nd, the group successfully dominated another global music festival stage. They delivered a variety of performances, including their debut song “Mama Said (What Do You Want to Be?)” along with “Eung Geurae,” “Complicated!!,” “FREEZE,” and “One Day the Sun Will Explode,” captivating the audience with dazzling choreography and solid live skills. In particular, their cover version of Japanese singer-songwriter BOUNDY’s “Kaisu no Hanaguta” prepared specifically for Summer Sonic 2025 created a memorable experience. With their energetic stage presence, they built close connections with the crowd, highlighting their potential as a performance-oriented boy group. The members expressed their enthusiasm by saying, “We practiced hard so that the audience watching KickFlip’s stage could enjoy it to the fullest.” KickFlip continues to make waves as a K-pop super rookie by appearing on lineups for several major overseas music festivals this summer. They are set to perform at the 2025 TIMA(TMELive International Music Awards) on the 23rd and at “Summer Sonic Bangkok 2025” on the 24th, likely securing more global fan support.