KickFlip on the a-nation 2026 stage… Behind-the-scenes of Okinawa filming and the 'Twenty' performance

The group KickFlip took to the stage of Japan's large-scale music festival 'a-nation 2026' to meet fans. Through this performance, KickFlip led the atmosphere of the venue by showcasing prepared songs along with behind-the-scenes stories of their recent activities.

Memories of Okinawa filming and thoughts on the a-nation stage

KickFlip announced the start of the performance by greeting the audience on the a-nation 2026 stage. The members revealed that they had been preparing for this performance for a week and expressed their ambition to make the name 'KickFlip' known through this stage. In particular, this performance was also an opportunity to present songs they were unable to perform during a-nation Season 4.

Mentioning the artists standing on stage with them, the members shared their thoughts that it was very meaningful to stand on the same stage as top artists, such as their seniors from JYP and XG. Furthermore, they mentioned the deep connection between KickFlip and a-nation, adding that they hope this stage will be an opportunity to make their names known to those encountering KickFlip's live performance for the first time today.

In particular, the members mentioned the scenery of Okinawa they experienced during the filming of the music video for the song 'Twenty'. In the video, they recalled that the water in Okinawa, which they visited to film the 'Twenty' music video, was truly amazing, and that the experience at the time felt like seeing the 'honmono (real thing)'. They continued by sharing their thoughts that the time at this a-nation will also become a major memory for them.

Performances continuing from 'Like A Monster' to 'Backward'

The prepared songs followed one after another on stage. In the early part of the performance, they raised the energy by consecutively presenting 'Umm Great' and 'Like A Monster'. Especially during the 'Like A Monster' stage, they added to the heat of the venue by performing with an intense beat.

In the following stages, after 'Ment 1', 'Gas On It' and 'Backward' were performed. During the 'Backward' stage, they induced response from the audience by presenting a performance tailored to the song's atmosphere. The members showed themselves enjoying the performance by making eye contact with the audience throughout the stage.

Stage manners that closed the distance with fans

KickFlip made efforts to close both the physical and psychological distance with fans on stage. The members expressed gratitude for being able to face the a-nation audience closely and showed skillful stage manners, such as asking the audience if they were enjoying a-nation.

The performance continued with a composition including 'Ment 3', and even after finishing the stage, the members concluded the performance by expressing their gratitude to the audience who came to see the show.

Source: KickFlip (YouTube)