xikers Continue their Journey for 8th EP [ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING]
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Global K-pop group xikers are embarking on another chapter of their journey with the release of their 8th EP, [ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING]. The EP is available now on all global digital streaming platforms, with its US physical release set for November 6 - click here to listen.
Following their 7th EP, [ROUTE ZERO : The ORA], xikers reached a new career high, surpassing the first-week sales record of their previous release in just four days. Making their mark on various global music charts, the group is ready to take another step forward as they answer a mysterious calling and set out on a new adventure.
With endless possibilities ahead and no predetermined answers, xikers move forward with nothing but their trust in one another to guide them. Across six tracks, the EP captures the fearless energy of embracing the unknown and continuing forward, even when the road ahead remains uncertain.
The EP opens with the title track “DIENAMITE”, capturing the uncontrollable desire building toward an explosive breaking point, as xikers step beyond the established order and send a bold warning to the world.
It’s followed by “Go”, reflecting their determination to rise higher without being swayed by the opinions of others, while “Mask off” marks the moment they cast aside their masks without hesitation and turn the tables with a bold declaration.
“One” showcases their relentless drive to overcome every obstacle and reach an unparalleled peak. Meanwhile, “DUMB” encourages listeners to let go of others' expectations, dance freely, and enjoy the present moment. Closing track “Sanctuary” brings the journey back to what matters most: finding a place of belonging in one another, where even the most unfamiliar road feels like home.
Through [ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING], xikers embrace the uncertainty of what lies ahead, discovering that no matter how far they venture into the unknown, they will always find their way back to one another.
