xikers, KWDA Award Acceptance Speech: "We will travel the world and unfold our journey"

The group xikers confirmed their position as global artists by winning the 'Global Spotlight' award at the 2026 K World Dream Awards. On the day of the ceremony, the members shared scenes from the waiting room where tension and excitement intersected ahead of their stage preparations and blue carpet attendance.

"I wore SEEUN's fashion, and I think it looks better than expected"... Challenging new styles

Ahead of the ceremony's blue carpet, the xikers waiting room was busy with members changing into stage outfits and blue carpet attire. The members also showcased transformations into styles different from their usual looks. In the video, JUNMIN revealed himself wearing SEEUN's fashion, mentioning, "I wore SEEUN's fashion, and I think it looks better than expected." Additionally, the members mentioned a T-shirt gifted by SEEUN, revealing the strong bond between the members.

Comments regarding their outfits followed. The members picked vests as the key point of their blue carpet outfits, and in the video, they mentioned regarding the attire, "It has a bit of a sexy feeling." They focused on preparing for a perfect stage, conducting rehearsals and outfit checks simultaneously right up until the ceremony.

Card games and challenges, the members' chemistry blooming amidst tension

To relieve tension before the stage, the members engaged in various activities in the waiting room. The members, including Woo-young, lightened the atmosphere of the waiting room by enjoying card games and devising strategies. During the game process, the members drew laughter as they engaged in intense psychological warfare, such as checking each other's cards and matching numbers.

Furthermore, they created a playful atmosphere by expressing their mutual liking for one another in numerical values. In the video, they shared pleasant conversations, saying things like, "Now the liking level has risen by 5%," revealing the close bond between the members ahead of the major event of the awards ceremony.

Winning the Global Spotlight award, "We will travel the world and unfold our journey"

As the main ceremony began, xikers grabbed the 'Global Spotlight' award. The members conveyed their joy at winning and expressed gratitude toward their fans. In the acceptance speech delivered immediately after winning, the members expressed their ambitions, saying, "We are so happy to be loved so much by you all globally. Moving forward, we will travel the world and unfold our journey."

Along with the joy of winning, the members also mentioned plans for their future schedule. As they are scheduled to move to the practice room immediately after the ceremony to practice for a performance cover stage, xikers' schedule continues without rest. They left a sincere message for the fans, saying, "We would be grateful if you stay with us for a long, long time."

Source: xikers (YouTube)