BoyNextDoor release new EP, to perform at Lollapalooza - members share how they approach music now and more!

Time of India

01-07-2025

Rising K-pop group BoyNextDoor just got open and candid about their take on the entertainment industry and how their career has been so far for the past 2 years. The group just made their comeback by releasing their fourth EP, 'No Genre,' and so far have managed to garner positive reviews online.
BoyNextDoor on new music and future projects
BoyNextDoor, ahead of their upcoming performance at Lollapalooza, shares how they are approaching music two years into their career and how everything has been so far for the group. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, when asked about how 'No Genre' came to be, the member Taesan revealed that the idea of the album and its name both go hand in hand. He revealed that they did not want to be dictated by specific ideas and genres when approaching this EP, and that 'It's an album that captures BoyNextDoor's carefree spirit.
Instead of creating specific characters or adding detailed concepts like we did in previous albums, we kept asking ourselves, 'What makes music simply enjoyable to listen to?' With that question in mind, we dove into the process, trying to learn and grow as we worked on it.'
Woonhak then added that the idea itself stems from wanting freedom. He shared that 'We wanted to show the world who BoyNextDoor really is. It's a reflection of that ambition, and I think that's what led us to release an album like this.'
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The idol also added that with the new album, all group members have been hoping that the public is able to identify a new side of the group, different and unique from what they have managed to present for the past two years.
The members even delved into their favourite songs from the album. Jaehyun and Riwoo shared how 'Step By Step' is their favourite pick from the new EP, while Leehan stuck to sharing the lead single for this comeback, 'I Feel Good' is the best for him.
More on how 'I Feel Good' came to be
The members also delved into how the title track came to be. Jaehyun commented on the creation of the song and how it represents them, sharing that 'It feels like we're showing just one side of who we are. We've definitely grown, but rather than saying, 'This is mature BoyNextDoor,' it feels more like we're revealing another one of the many charms we've always had.'
He also continued how the group is always trying to grow and become better versions of themselves.
About taking over the stage at Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is one of the biggest and most celebrated music festivals in the world. In the past few years, K-pop has managed to break into the global realm, with many artists like Blackpink and J-Hope taking over the stage at the prestigious event. Soon BoyNextDoor will be joining the list as well.
While talking about the performance, Taesan revealed how when they were told by their agency that they would be performing at the Lollapalooza, none of the members were able to believe it, and thought that a joke was being played on them.
He shared that 'It's like a dream come true', which is also making the group members work harder than ever to make the performance their most memorable one. 'We've all been studying English to show off our skills on stage, and we're also practising hard to make this performance something really special,' he added.
Riwoo then added that playing in front of an audience that might not be aware of who they are makes the huge opportunity even better. He added that the group is taking this as a chance to spread their music and reach new audiences.