K-pop's BoyNextDoor on new EP No Genre, coming Lollapalooza debut and connecting with fans
In today's K-pop scene, most idol groups focus on delivering flashy performances to tracks prepared by professional songwriters and producers, which, unfortunately, leaves little room for the idols themselves to participate in the creative process.
Under the guidance of rapper and producer Zico – also the head of the group's agency KOZ Entertainment – BoyNextDoor have distinguished themselves from their peers by having all members take part in songwriting and production.
From Jaehyun and Taesan to the youngest member, Woonhak, all have participated in writing the team's buzzy singles that include 'Earth, Wind & Fire', 'Nice Guy' and 'If I Say, I Love You'.
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'What makes a song good is different for every artist,' Jaehyun said in an interview this week.
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