Meet KickFlip: JYP Entertainment's upcoming K-pop boy group ready to make waves

2025 is here, bringing exciting new K-pop debuts! Fans are eagerly awaiting fresh comebacks and music, and JYP Entertainment is introducing their latest 7-member pre-debut South Korean boy group, KickFlip, also known as KFP. The members¡ªKyehoon, Amaru, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju, and Donghyeon¡ªreleased a pre-release track on January 6, 2025, and are set to debut on January 20, 2025, with their first mini album, Flip it, Kick it!. Let's meet the members of KickFlip!

Kyehoon

Birth Name: Lee Gye-hun

Birthday: September 16th, 2004

Introduction Video #Kyehoonhttps://t.co/P0u5FSiDcX

KickFlip The 1st Mini Album "Flip it, Kick it!"
2025.1.20 6PM(KST) Release!#KickFlip #??? #??#Flip_it_Kick_it #KickFlipDebut pic.twitter.com/4g6dM00P5q

¡ª KickFlip (@kickflip_jype) January 7, 2025

Originally from Jeju Island, South Korea, he later moved to Seoul. He passed JYP Entertainment¡¯s auditions in 2015 and was a former contestant on LOUD. He also trained at Def Dance Academy alongside members of Stray Kids, BOY STORY, and ITZY.

Amaru

Birth Name: Mitsuyuki Amaru

Birthday: October 21st, 2005

Introduction Video #Amaruhttps://t.co/Y7F0qRR87V

KickFlip The 1st Mini Album "Flip it, Kick it!"
2025.1.20 6PM(KST) Release!#KickFlip #??? #???#Flip_it_Kick_it #KickFlipDebut pic.twitter.com/vjQz2rHbZF

¡ª KickFlip (@kickflip_jype) January 7, 2025

Born in Misato, Saitama, Japan, he is also a former LOUD contestant. Previously a trainee at YG Entertainment, he trained alongside Asahi, Haruto, and Mashiho of TREASURE.

Donghwa

Birth Name: Lee Dong-hwa

Birthday: March 11th, 2006

Introduction Video #Donghwahttps://t.co/3Z0B8LnNFW

KickFlip The 1st Mini Album "Flip it, Kick it!"
2025.1.20 6PM(KST) Release!#KickFlip #??? #??#Flip_it_Kick_it #KickFlipDebut pic.twitter.com/kyCXB4KDBu

¡ª KickFlip (@kickflip_jype) January 7, 2025

Born in Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, he was a former student at Mainvocal Academy. In February 2018, Donghwa passed the audition for JYP Entertainment and has been training for around 7 years. He renewed his contract with JYP twice during his trainee period.

Juwang

Birth Name: Jang Ju-wang

Birthday: May 2nd, 2006

Introduction Video #Juwanghttps://t.co/eWSO06IXzC

KickFlip The 1st Mini Album "Flip it, Kick it!"
2025.1.20 6PM(KST) Release!#KickFlip #??? #??#Flip_it_Kick_it #KickFlipDebut pic.twitter.com/x68ng2mvKm

¡ª KickFlip (@kickflip_jype) January 7, 2025

Born in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, he studied at the Soul Tree Practical Music Academy. The first song he recorded was Yoon Jongshin's "Uphill Road."

Minje

Birth Name: Choi Min-je

Birthday: May 12th, 2006

Introduction Video #Minjehttps://t.co/waPL5zyC2F

KickFlip The 1st Mini Album "Flip it, Kick it!"
2025.1.20 6PM(KST) Release!#KickFlip #??? #??#Flip_it_Kick_it #KickFlipDebut pic.twitter.com/N8UmRYDtgp

¡ª KickFlip (@kickflip_jype) January 7, 2025

Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, he is a former student at WithBill Dance Studio. He has been a JYP Entertainment trainee since August 2021.

Keiju

Birth Name: Okamoto Keiju

Birthday: October 4th, 2006

Introduction Video #Keijuhttps://t.co/9bGVYOv2K9

KickFlip The 1st Mini Album "Flip it, Kick it!"
2025.1.20 6PM(KST) Release!#KickFlip #??? #???#Flip_it_Kick_it #KickFlipDebut pic.twitter.com/hSxTR5l4tk

¡ª KickFlip (@kickflip_jype) January 7, 2025

Born in Tokyo, Japan, he too is a former LOUD contestant. He also appeared on JTBC's "Stage K" during the iKON episode.

Donghyeon

Birth Name: Lee Dong-hyeon

Birthday: March 13th, 2007

Introduction Video #Donghyeonhttps://t.co/wO7RqA8cks

KickFlip The 1st Mini Album "Flip it, Kick it!"
2025.1.20 6PM(KST) Release!#KickFlip #??? #??#Flip_it_Kick_it #KickFlipDebut pic.twitter.com/0JEkB3ffXF

¡ª KickFlip (@kickflip_jype) January 7, 2025

Born in Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea, he is a former ice hockey player who played for the Daegu Sky Eagles with the number 99. He is also a former LOUD contestant.

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