xikers Digs Into the Roots of Music With "DIENAMITE" Comeback Teasers

K-POP boy group xikers is taking the idea of musical exploration quite literally, unveiling concept posters featuring excavators, bulldozers and construction equipment ahead of its November 2 comeback.

KQ Entertainment released three sets of posters for "DIENAMITE," the title track of the group's eighth mini album, "ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING," through xikers' official channels from October 28 to 30.

The concept centers on "digging" for the roots of music, connecting the act of discovering and exploring songs with the physical process of excavation.

In the first set, titled "BOOM," the 10 members appear in a large quarry surrounded by excavators, bulldozers and oversized speakers.

Holding shovels and tools alongside guitars and other musical instruments, the members are presented as if they are physically searching for the origins of music.

The second version, "LIKE," takes a darker approach, using contrasting red and green lighting alongside restrained poses and expressions.

Meanwhile, the final "DIENAMITE" version returns to the construction-inspired setting, with the members wearing leather jackets and brightly colored outfits against a backdrop of machinery and instruments.

The posters combine saturated colors with grainy film textures, creating imagery reminiscent of comic books and analog horror aesthetics.

According to KQ Entertainment, the visual concept reflects the title track's message of breaking away from established structures and pursuing a new direction.

Member Minjae participated in writing, composing and arranging "DIENAMITE," contributing to the musical direction of the upcoming release.

The track is described as expressing the group's determination to move beyond predetermined paths, with the excavation imagery serving as a visual extension of that message.

"ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING" marks xikers' eighth mini album and will be released on November 2 at 6 p.m. KST through major music streaming platforms.