xikers have set a new personal best. The KQ Entertainment boy group's latest mini album "ROUTE ZERO : The ORA" has shattered their previous first-week sales record, according to Hanteo Chart data.
The album, which dropped on May 19 alongside the hard-hitting title track "OKay," sold 364,152 copies in its first week (May 19–25). That comfortably beats their previous record of 327,734 copies, set by "HOUSE OF TRICKY : WRECKING THE HOUSE" in 2025.
Steady upward climb
What makes this milestone worth highlighting is the consistency. xikers have been growing their sales numbers with every release since debut, and a 36,000-copy jump between comebacks is solid evidence that their fanbase isn't plateauing — it's expanding.
For a group from a mid-sized agency (KQ Entertainment, also home to ATEEZ), each new record matters a bit more than it might for groups from the biggest entertainment conglomerates. Every sales increase translates into more resources, more opportunities, and more leverage for the next comeback.
"ROUTE ZERO : The ORA"
The mini album marks the latest chapter in xikers' "Tricky" series, continuing the narrative world they've been building across multiple releases. The title track "OKay" brings the group's signature energy — intense rapping, sharp choreography, and production that straddles the line between aggressive and melodic.
Beyond the title track, the album reportedly explores a slightly wider sonic range than some of their earlier work, with B-sides that give individual members more room to show distinct vocal and rap styles.
Looking ahead
The 364k first-week mark puts xikers in a competitive position among fourth-gen boy groups. If the trend holds — roughly 10% growth between each comeback — their next album could push past 400,000 copies, which would be a significant threshold for a group at their stage.
For now, this is a clear sign that their momentum is still pointing upward, and that the fan connection they've built over the last few years is translating into tangible support during comeback windows.
