JYP’s youngest boy group KickFlip has kicked off October with its most ambitious release yet. The fifth mini album KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1 came out on October 6, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST with double title tracks – the dreamy ‘Puzzle Piece’ and the high-energy ‘Kick Off The Wall’ (feat. iann dior), a collaboration with the American singer-songwriter. The group has also confirmed its first-ever tour is on the way.
Here’s the release timeline, the eight-song tracklist, the story behind the iann dior feature and how fans are responding.
Photo: SBS Radio / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Release timeline
| Date (KST) | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | Comeback schedule announced |
| Sep 28, 2026 | ‘Puzzle Piece’ music video |
| Oct 2-4, 2026 | iann dior collab poster and MV stills |
| Oct 6, 2026, 6 p.m. | Album + ‘Kick Off The Wall (feat. iann dior)’ MV released |
| Oct 6, 2026, 7 p.m. | Comeback stage on Mnet M2 |
KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1 tracklist
The album runs eight tracks and follows April’s My First Kick by about six months. Members contributed to writing and production, with Gyehun and Donghwa credited on the iann dior collaboration.
- Puzzle Piece
- Kick Off The Wall (feat. iann dior)
- Young
- Rockin’
- hate blueberry
- Drop In
- Waste It All With You
- Kick Off The Wall
Photo: Lacrossewi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Two title tracks, two moods
‘Puzzle Piece’ compares stepping into your twenties to a puzzle piece that doesn’t quite fit, with a softer, dreamier sound. ‘Kick Off The Wall’ swings the other way: an upbeat pop-rock track about pushing through self-doubt without hesitating. Its music video puts the members on a bus in white street-style outfits, a deliberate contrast with the earlier clip. Together the pair tell one story about growing pains and leaving the teenage years behind.
Infographic · allkcultures.com
The iann dior collaboration
JYP revealed the iann dior feature with a collaboration poster on October 2, followed by MV stills on October 3 and 4. Bringing in a U.S. artist on a title track is a clear signal that JYP is pushing KickFlip’s pop-rock sound to a global audience – building on the group’s Lollapalooza appearance in 2025 and KCON stage in 2026.
Infographic · allkcultures.com
KickFlip’s first tour
Alongside the comeback, KickFlip confirmed it will soon embark on its first-ever tour, with full cities and dates still to be announced. Fans should watch the group’s official channels for the schedule.
| Item | Status (as of Oct 9, 2026) |
|---|---|
| First tour | Confirmed – details to be announced |
| Previous live highlights | Lollapalooza (2025), KCON (2026) |
| Rookie awards | Korean Grand Music Awards IS Rising Star, AAA Best New Artist, Seoul Music Awards Rookie of the Year |
Fan reaction
Early reviews have praised the album’s cohesive pop-rock energy and how it turns the members’ coming-of-age worries into songs. The double-title approach has given fans two different performances to share, and the iann dior collab has drawn in international listeners who might not have followed KickFlip before. With the first tour still to be revealed, the album doubles as a preview of its future setlist.
Infographic · allkcultures.com
Members
KickFlip in the October comeback race
October 2026 is one of the busiest months of the year for K-pop. The Korea Times counted a dense slate of releases: KickFlip’s KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1 on Oct 6; NCT WISH, PLAVE, Xdinary Heroes, MEOVV and Sung Han-bin all on Oct 12; NMIXX and IVE’s pre-release on Oct 19; BLACKPINK’s Lisa and BABYMONSTER on Oct 23; IVE, ILLIT and RIIZE together on Oct 26; then AND2BLE on Oct 27 and XLOV on Oct 28. In a month this crowded, first-week sales, music-show wins and concert ticketing become the clearest scorecards for every act.
As the first big boy group release of the month, KickFlip had the Oct 6 spotlight largely to itself, with a same-evening comeback stage on Mnet M2. That head start matters: by the time the Oct 12 wave hits, the double title tracks will already have almost a week of streaming and fan content behind them.
Key takeaways
- KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1 is KickFlip’s fifth mini album, with eight tracks.
- Double title tracks: ‘Puzzle Piece’ and ‘Kick Off The Wall’ (feat. iann dior).
- Themes: leaving the teenage years, self-doubt and growing into adulthood.
- Members Gyehun and Donghwa took part in producing the collaboration track.
- First-ever tour confirmed; dates still to be announced.
Why ‘Pt. 1’ matters
The ‘Pt. 1’ in the title signals a multi-part story. Fans are already speculating that a follow-up release could arrive around the first tour, continuing the coming-of-age narrative that runs through both title tracks. JYP has not confirmed a date for a second part, so treat any timing you see online as a rumor until it appears on official channels.
KickFlip – Gyehun, Amaru, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju and Donghyeon – debuted in January 2025 and has released steadily since, building one of the fastest rookie runs on JYP’s current roster.
FAQ
When was KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1 released?
On October 6, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST.
What are KickFlip’s title tracks?
‘Puzzle Piece’ and ‘Kick Off The Wall’ featuring iann dior.
Who is featured on ‘Kick Off The Wall’?
American singer-songwriter iann dior.
Is KickFlip going on tour?
Yes. The group has confirmed its first tour; dates and cities are still to be announced.
Sources
- Soompi – KickFlip comeback schedule and first tour
- That Eric Alper – KickFlip pop-rock energy on KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1
- Star News – KickFlip x iann dior MV stills
- The Korea Times – October K-pop comeback race
Featured image: KickFlip's seven members at SBS Radio, February 2025. Photo: SBS Radio / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Infographics: original, allkcultures.com.
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