KickFlip paints two faces of youth with ‘Unfinished’ and ‘KICK OFF THE WALL’

Singers show their music through their performances. KickFlip is presenting the double title tracks 'Unfinished' and 'KICK OFF THE WALL' from their new mini-album 'KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1' with performances of different atmospheres. Having released the album on the 6th, KYEHOON, DONGHWA, JUWANG, MINJE, KEIJU, and DONGHYEON express growing pains and a wavering heart on one stage, and display powerful movements as if kicking through a wall on another stage. They have divided the story of facing their imperfect selves and the story of challenging themselves without hesitation into the two songs.

While both title tracks deal with youth, they head in different directions. 'Unfinished' is a song that depicts inner struggles, comparing growing pains to a puzzle that remains unfinished even after trying to fit it together all night. 'KICK OFF THE WALL' puts forward a determination to move forward even if there is no set answer. KickFlip expresses the themes of the two songs respectively through stages that control facial expressions, gaze, and the tempo of movements, as well as powerful kicking motions.

Double titles composed of different stories

This album is the first record where KickFlip presents double title tracks. According to related reports, 'KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1' contains a total of 8 songs, including the two title tracks. 'Unfinished' and 'KICK OFF THE WALL' unfold a single story through different phases. If the former song is a process of asking questions to oneself, the latter song contains the content of moving to find answers to those questions. It is a composition that presents inner worries and challenges toward the outside side by side within one album.

The stages for the two songs also differ in their way of expression. In 'Unfinished', the members convey the emotion of the song by controlling their facial expressions, gaze, and the speed and intensity of their movements. On the other hand, in 'KICK OFF THE WALL', movements with clear intensity and the members' synchronization are at the center. KickFlip maintains the liveliness of the stage while unraveling different emotions and messages in their own ways. In one song, they reveal moments of wavering, and in the other, they show the will to collide directly and move forward through movement.

According to related reports, the members also participated in the production of the 8 songs in this album. KYEHOON participated in the lyrics and composition of 'Unfinished', and KYEHOON and DONGHWA are credited with the lyrics of 'KICK OFF THE WALL'. The members' participation extended beyond the narrative and performance of the two title tracks to the album production process. The album is composed of songs of different genres centered around the two tracks. In this promotion, KickFlip is distinguishing and expressing the two images of youth contained in the album by presenting the double title tracks as independent stages.

'Unfinished', containing a wavering heart

'Unfinished' is a song that compares growing pains to a puzzle that remains unfinished even after trying to fit it together all night. The song contains the imperfection and worries of youth. In a song that brings to mind the emotions of dawn, the members convey emotions using facial expressions, gaze, and the tempo of movements. Rather than pushing the movements strongly, they move the heart drawn by the song onto the stage through changes in gaze and gestures. The lyrics and performance together express the story of facing an imperfect self.

This stage reveals a different side from the pleasant and bold image KickFlip has shown before. However, even though the atmosphere changes, the team's individuality is maintained. The members add depth to their expression while bringing out the emotion of the song, and include the message in their performance that wavering moments are also a part of youth. 'Unfinished' focuses on looking at a heart that is not yet fitted together, rather than a story that solves worries all at once. Like the title of the song, they do not hide the unfinished state on stage but reveal it through facial expressions and movements.

With this song, KickFlip presents a stage of a different texture from the bright and bold team image they have built up. The movements and gaze representing the emotion of the song lead to individual expressions of each member while forming a single flow. In particular, the method of representing changes in emotion by controlling the speed and strength of movement is distinguished from the dynamic performance of 'KICK OFF THE WALL'. By promoting the two songs together, KickFlip has prepared stages that deal with the worries of youth and stages that show the energy of challenge side by side.

'KICK OFF THE WALL', kicking through the wall

'KICK OFF THE WALL' is a song that puts the message of challenge at the forefront. Unlike 'Unfinished', which looks into an imperfect self, it contains the determination of youth to move forward even if there is no set answer. The will to collide directly and overcome one's own limits rather than hesitating is placed at the center of the song. KickFlip visualizes the image of kicking through a wall with powerful kicking motions, moving the song title into movements on stage.

The performance is composed around movements with clear intensity and the members' synchronization. The members continue their movements by gathering strength to express the message of challenge. While 'Unfinished' conveys inner worries using gaze, facial expressions, and the tempo of movements, 'KICK OFF THE WALL' reveals the will to move forward with powerful movements. Although they are two songs dealing with the same youth, the direction of the movements and expressions used on stage is different.

The message of the song is materialized in conjunction with the performance movements. The kicking motion, as if kicking through a wall, intuitively conveys the content of not stopping in front of obstacles but going forward. The members match the team's synchronization while continuing their respective movements. The dynamic stage, which contrasts with the emotional expression of 'Unfinished', clearly highlights the difference between the double title tracks. KickFlip shows the worries of youth on one stage, and on the other stage, they depict the image of moving forward even while carrying those worries.

From existing music to the KGMA stage

Starting with the debut song 'Mama Said (What Are You Going to Be?)', KickFlip has continued to release songs containing the team's individuality, such as 'Freeze', 'A Song I'm Singing for the First Time', and 'I Want to Get on Your Nerves'. According to the original text, this album is a record that attempts different concepts of youth's worries and solutions as double title tracks, based on the experience accumulated through more than a year and a half of activities. Related reports stated that KYEHOON participated in the lyrics and composition of 'Unfinished', and KYEHOON and DONGHWA participated in the lyrics of 'KICK OFF THE WALL'.

KickFlip was selected as an IS Rising Star at the '2025 KGMA' held last year. At this year's '2026 KGMA', they are scheduled to present a newly arranged special version performance of 'KICK OFF THE WALL'. The awards ceremony will be held on November 7 and 8 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. Separately from the double title track stages shown in the new album promotions, they plan to prepare a performance of the arranged version at the awards ceremony.

KickFlip will present a specially arranged version performance of 'KICK OFF THE WALL' at the '2026 KGMA' held at the Gocheok Sky Dome on November 7 and 8. This is a schedule to return to the stage this year after being selected as an IS Rising Star last year.

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