New Generation K-Pop Leaders Emerge... AMPERS&ONE’s North American Tour and KickFlip’s Successful Debut

Global activities by new K-Pop groups are accelerating. AMPERS&ONE, an emerging boy group under FNC Entertainment, has revealed the schedule and locations for its North American debut tour titled “2025 AMPERS&ONE LIVE TOUR My First_.” Organized by Leo Presents, this tour will take place in 19 cities, starting on February 17 in Miami, Florida, and concluding on March 18 in Los Angeles, California. AMPERS&ONE is a seven-member multinational boy group that made its debut on November 15, 2023, with the single album “AMPERSAND ONE” featuring the track “On and On.” The members are KAMDEN (USA), BRIAN (Canada), JIHO (South Korea), SIYUN (South Korea), KYRELL (USA), MACKIAH (Australia), and SEUNGMO (South Korea). The group name combines the “&” symbol with “ONE,” symbolizing the idea that individuals and a group come together as one. Since its debut, AMPERS&ONE has shown rapid growth. It won the “Rookie Award” at the Hanteo Music Awards 2023 and was nominated for “Best New Male Artist” and “Artist of the Year” at the MAMA AWARDS 2024. More recently, it was also selected as a nominee for the “New Artist Award” at the 39th Golden Disc Awards. In October 2024, the group made a Comeback with the track “He + She = We” from its first EP “ONE QUESTION.” KickFlip, another new boy group under JYP Entertainment, also achieved success in its debut. During its debut showcase held on January 20 at Yes24 Live Hall in Dongbu, Seoul, KickFlip presented its first album “Kick It, Flip It!” As of January 15, the group had already exceeded 300,000 pre-orders for its debut EP “Flip It, Kick It!” KickFlip is the new boy group JYP Entertainment has launched in two years since NEXZ and seven years since Stray Kids. Comprising seven members, the group includes Leader Keiho, along with Amaru, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keyu, and Donghyun. The name KickFlip was inspired by the skateboard trick of the same name, representing a 360-degree rotation and conveying a rebellious and energetic vibe. Leader Keiho, born in 2004, joined JYP Entertainment as one of the top scorers in its 2016 audition and spent about 10 years as a Trainee. At the showcase, he said, “We worked really hard for this moment,” adding that “all seven of us practiced diligently together.” JYP Entertainment is renowned for producing numerous famous boy groups such as 2PM, GOT7, and Stray Kids. Donghwa stated, “I know JYP has a legacy of amazing groups,” and added that “I feel a great sense of responsibility because of that.”