Boy group xikers has unveiled the tracklist for their 8th mini album, kicking off their comeback countdown in earnest.

Their agency, KQ Entertainment, opened the tracklist for xikers' 8th mini album 'ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING' at midnight on the 7th via the group's official social media.

■ Six Tracks in Total... Bone Guitar and ECG Monitor Staging on a Hospital Bed

The new release contains six tracks: DIENAMITE, Go, Mask off, One, DUMB, and Sanctuary.

The revealed tracklist created a mysterious atmosphere with unique props and staging, including a bone-shaped guitar on a hospital bed and an ECG monitor screen. In particular, Easter eggs hidden throughout the image are stimulating fans' detective instincts.

■ 'HR 10' and 'EtCO2 26'... The Meaning Behind the Hidden Number Clues

The 'HR 10' on the ECG monitor refers to the number of members, while 'EtCO2 26' stands for the release year, 2026. In addition, 'PR 11' and 'PI 02' hint at the release month and date, pointing to the upcoming release date of November 2. A Morse code marker was also used at the bottom of the logo.

These meaningful clues, combining ECG waveforms, numbers, and Morse code, are amplifying curiosity about the new album's original concept and narrative.

For now, only the titles of the six tracks have been revealed. Detailed information, including the title track, has yet to be disclosed, drawing attention to the content to come.

xikers previously drew attention with a comeback trailer featuring a mysterious narration, and this tracklist release has further fueled comeback excitement.

Meanwhile, xikers' 8th mini album 'ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING' will be released on November 2 at 6 p.m. through various online music platforms.

Photo courtesy of KQ Entertainment.