K-pop group xikers has announced their comeback by releasing the first concept posters for their 8th mini album, 'ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING'.

Their agency, KQ Entertainment, sequentially revealed the new album's concept posters through official social media channels from the 9th to the 11th. In the posters, the members showcased a hardcore style combining black leather with spike and chain accessories.

Exuding charisma through varied poses and intense gazes, the members evoked an otherworldly atmosphere reminiscent of dokkaebi (Korean goblins) along with a cold, controlled mood. The backgrounds featured surreal cities and black sculptural objects adding an eerie touch, while the members' figures against achromatic backdrops completed scenes crossing the boundary between reality and unreality.

The posters express the anxiety and confusion of boys constantly forced to make choices within an unknown mission. xikers captured the chaotic situation with restrained expressions and sharp gazes in a dark, cold space.

xikers has presented new music and performances with each album based on their unique worldview, and a fresh transformation is anticipated in this new release as well. The 8th mini album, 'ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING', will be available on various online music streaming sites starting November 2 at 6 p.m.

Meanwhile, xikers held their 'xikers 1st FANMEETING' in 2024 and their 'xikers 2nd FANMEETING' in 2026 in Korea and Japan (Tokyo and Osaka). From 2023 to 2026, the group received awards at numerous music award ceremonies, including the K Global Heart Dream Awards' 'K Global Super Rookie Award', THE FACT Music Awards' 'Hottiest Award', Universal Superstar Awards' 'Universal Hot Focus Award', Korea Grand Music Awards' 'Best Artist Award', Asia Artist Awards' 'Potential Award', Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards' 'K-POP Award', THE AWARDS' 'Delights Blue Label' and 'Best Stage', Hanteo Music Awards' 'Next Wave Award', Asia Star Entertainer Awards' 'Hot Icon', Seoul Music Awards' 'Best Performance', KWDA's 'K World Dream Global Spotlight', and SPOTV K-POP AWARDS' 'Global New Wave'.