Freeze (KickFlip song)
| "Freeze" | ||||
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| Single by KickFlip | ||||
| from the EP Kick Out, Flip Now! | ||||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Released | May 26, 2025 | |||
| Length | 2:37 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Composers | DongHyeon, Rick Bridges, Young Chance, hitbypitch, Garden | |||
| Lyricists | DongHwa, Kyehoon, Minje, gxxdkelvin, Kim Chae Ah, Lee Eun Hwa, Lee Aeng Du, Yoon Chae (Mumw), Goo Yeo Reum, B&NAz, Jinli, J14 | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Freeze" on YouTube | ||||
"Freeze" is a song recorded by South Korean boy group KickFlip for their second extended play Kick Out, Flip Now!. It was released by JYP Entertainment on May 26, 2025.
Background and release
On May 2, 2025, JYP Entertainment first revealed that KickFlip will have their first comeback for May 26, with an EP called Kick Out Flip Now!, they released a trailer video and promotional schedule through the group's social media accounts.[1] On May 5, it was shown through the track-list that "Freeze" would be the title track. [2] Between May 7 to May 16, JYP Entertainment released concept photos for the comeback.[3][4]
Composition
"Freeze" lyrics were written by KickFlip members DongHwa, Kyehoon and Minje as well as gxxdkelvin, Kim Chae Ah, Lee Eun Hwa, Lee Aeng Du, Yoon Chae (Mumw), Goo Yeo Reum, B&NAz, Jinli and J14. It was composed by KickFlip member DongHyeon as well as Rick Bridges, Young Chance, hitbypitch and Garden.[5]
"Freeze" is described as a hybrid dance track, marked by a guitar riff reminiscent of 1990s pop-punk songs and hyper-pop synthesizer sound with a standout chorus drop featuring Minje's ultra-low voice that hooks the listener's attention instantly.[6] The song is composed in the key A-sharp Major and has 90 beats per minute and a running time of 2 minutes and 37 seconds.[7]
Promotion
KickFlip first performed "Freeze" on Mnet's M Countdown on May 29 followed by KBS's Music Bank on May 30 [8] and on SBS's Inkigayo on June 1,[9] June 8 [10] and on June 15.[11] They also performed on MBC M Show Champion on June 4 [12] and MBC Show! Music Core on June 7.[13]
Music video
The music video shows the seven members of KickFlip run out of the tired school life into the dazzling sunshine. The freshness of a rookie and a refreshing sensibility are added, so you can enjoy the freedom that only teenagers can relate to.[14] It was directed by Junyeop Lee. [15]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak positions |
|---|---|
| South Korea Download (Circle)[16] | 52 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 26, 2025 | JYP |
References
- ^ Shin, Min-hee (May 2, 2025). KickFlip to release second EP 'Kick Out, Flip Now!' on May 26 (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ ‘JYP 신인’ 킥플립, 26일 초고속 첫 컴백…타이틀곡 ‘FREEZE’ (in Korean). Newsen. May 20, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ ‘컴백’ 킥플립, 장난기 가득한 천방지축 매력 (in Korean). Newsen. May 20, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ JYP 신예 킥플립, 'FREEZE'로 컴백…티저 이미지 마지막 공개 (in Korean). Newsen. May 20, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ "Freeze" (in Korean). Dreamus. JYP Entertainment. September 27, 2025. Retrieved September 27, 2025 – via Melon.
- ^ KickFlip's second EP brings 'minty, explosive energy' in time for summer (in Korean). Newsen. May 26, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ "Key & BPM for Freeze by KickFlip | Tunebat". Tunebat. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ Kickflip이 오늘(29일) 'M-Car'의 새 곡 'Freeze' 활동을 시작합니다. (in Korean). Newsen. June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Rise 'Fly Up', 5 gold medals in music..' 'It's popular' is also the first place "Breeze will repay the love" [comprehensive] (in Korean). Newsen. June 1, 2025. Retrieved June 1, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ '인기가요 엔플라잉.엔하 이픈 컴백...세븐틴 신예 유스피어 출격 예고 (in Korean). Newsen. June 15, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ [SBS 편성표] 결방 아닌 인기가요 방송시간 앞당 겨진 이유는? (in Korean). Newsen. June 15, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ “신선한 데뷔와 반전 무대”…유아유·환웅·킥플립, ‘쇼!챔피언’→K팝 새 역사 (in Korean). Newsen. June 5, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ 음악중심' 7일, 세븐틴 엔 플라잉•엔하이픈 컴백...김 장훈 돌아온다 (in Korean). Newsen. June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Jung, Ja-young (June 7, 2025). “Just Freeze”…‘컴백’ 킥플립, 짜릿한 일탈?유쾌한 반항! [SW신곡] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ @yuppolee (May 27, 2025). "KICKFLIP - Freeze MV". via Instagram. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Circle Download Chart – Week 22 of 2025". Circle Chart. Retrieved June 5, 2025.