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Korea Herald
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Boynextdoor sweeps charts in Japan with 4th EP
Boynextdoor claimed the top spot on Oricon's Weekly Album Ranking with its fourth EP, according to the chart dated May 26. "No Genre" is the boy band's third consecutive album to top the chart following previous EPs 'How?' and '19.99.' The EP also topped Billboard Japan's Top Album Sales chart while its main track, 'I Feel Good,' reached No. 29 on its Hot 100 Chart. Boynextdoor rolled out the album on May 13, selling over a million copies in five days. The EP is its second million-seller, and first to reach the milestone within the first week. The album topped the iTunes Top Albums chart in seven regions and debuted atop Oricon's Daily Album Ranking.
Korea Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Boynextdoor marks career high with 4th EP
The fourth EP from BoyNextDoor sold over 1.16 million copies in the first week, hitting a new high for the rookie boy band, agency KOZ Entertainment said Tuesday, citing a local tally. The EP 'No Genre' exceeded 1 million in sales in five days, and became its second million-seller after its previous album '19.99.' The mini album topped Oricon's Daily Album Ranking for two days, debuting atop the chart as did its four previous endeavors — three EPs released in Korea as well as its debut physical single in Japan, 'And.' The new album cinched the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Top Albums Chart in seven regions while the main track 'I Feel Good' made Melon's Top 100, joining the digital single 'If I Say, I Love You' from January. In the meantime, a pop-up store in Seoul to mark the album's release is running until May 25.
Korea Herald
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Boynextdoor tops Oricon chart with 4th EP
The fourth EP from Boynextdoor landed atop Oricon's Daily Album Ranking, according to the chart published Thursday. EP 'No Genre' is the rookie boy band's fifth consecutive release totop the chart, following three mini albums released in Korea — 'Why…,' 'How?' and '19.99' — as well as debut single in Japan 'And.' The new EP was rolled out on Tuesday and topped iTunes Top Albums Chart in seven regions. It sold over 700,000 copies on the day of release, surpassing the previous album '19.99,' which went on to sell over a million copies. Focus track 'I Feel Good' notched No. 1 spot on real-time music charts and the music video for the single amassed 10 million views on YouTube in 26 hours.
Korea Herald
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
BoyNextDoor breaks boundaries with 'No Genre'
With 'No Genre,' we will show that we are 'All Genre,' says BoyNextDoor After successfully wrapping up its first world tour, BoyNextDoor returned with new music. True to its name, the group's latest album, "No Genre," refuses to be confined to a single style, filled instead with infectious hooks, emotional storytelling and stylish homage to past musical legacies. At a group interview held in Mapo-gu, Seoul on Monday, six members shared their excitement and creative process behind the album. 'Since the album spans so many different genres, we wanted to show just how wide our musical spectrum is. The title is 'No Genre,' but we think of ourselves as 'all genre,'" said Jaehyun. The lead track, 'I Feel Good,' presents a punchy beat and vibrant guitar riffs, delivering a confident message about owning the stage and enjoying the moment. 'We started working on it from the beginning with the main track in mind. We wanted it to be powerful but also communicate with the audience,' said Taesan. Youngest member Woonhak, who participated in the songwriting process, added a clever twist by incorporating a familiar children's melody, 'Repeat after me,' to make the song more universally relatable. 'We always aim to create something new and challenging, but also something that connects,' he said. While the group embraces trends, they also place importance on musical references and homage. 'We have two big goals: to make music that only BoyNextDoor can make, and to create songs that people can really relate to,' said Jaehyun. 'For that, sometimes using quotes or paying homage to the past is essential.' The choreography for 'I Feel Good' includes a nod to Michael Jackson's legendary 'Billie Jean.' Leader Sungho noted that older references actually resonate quite well with young audiences as well. 'It's amazing that even younger fans like elementary and middle school students connect with these elements. We're learning a lot from how they react and engage with our music.' The group's recent world tour, "Knock on Vol. 1," proved to be a formative experience. 'We grew a lot as a team and as individuals,' Sungho said. 'We practiced every part of our past performances from scratch, and through that, we found things we had been missing. That process helped us improve everything from ad-libs to interacting with fans.' 'Concerts have a narrative. Understanding how to build and release energy during a show helped us deepen our musical approach,' added Jaehyun. When asked to define the group's musical identity, Jaehyun emphasized emotional connection. 'What we value most is what we call the 'BoyNextDoor vibe.' Straightforward lyrics, raw emotions, and the way our feelings resonate with listeners. That's what makes our music special,' he said. 'It's hard to categorize us into a single genre, and I think this album really shows that.' Looking ahead, BoyNextDoor will be taking the stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago this August. For Jaehyun, the experience holds a personal meaning. 'It's a dream stage I've wanted to visit since I was young, and now we're going as performers,' he said, adding that all the members are studying English to better communicate with fans. Woonhak closed with a bold vision for the future: 'Our goal is to make music that every generation can relate to -- and to become the voice of this generation. I think we're getting closer to that dream.' jy@
Korea Herald
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
BoyNextDoor to return with new EP 'No Genre' in May
BoyNextDoor, a boy group created by rapper Zico, is set to return May 13 with its fourth EP 'No Genre,' the group's agency KOZ Entertainment announced Tuesday. The new EP comes about eight months after its third EP '19.99,' and four months after the digital single 'One and Only I Love You,' unveiled in January. With "19.99," BoyNextDoor entered the Billboard 200 at No. 40 and earned its first million-seller certification in Korea. The group's momentum continued with 'One and Only I Love You,' which became a career high. The song landed at No. 4 on Melon's Top 100 chart on Jan. 7 and climbed to No. 7 on the platform's monthly chart in February. Most recently, it ranked No. 9 on the weekly chart for April 7-13. It also topped Apple Music Korea's Daily Top 100 for 37 consecutive days through mid-February. Internationally, the track charted on Billboard's Global 200 and Global (Excl. US) charts. BoyNextDoor recently wrapped up its first solo concert series 'BoyNextDoor Tour 'Knock on Vol.1,'' performing 17 shows across 12 cities, including Incheon, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, Miyagi, Fukuoka, Kanagawa, Singapore, Manila, Taipei, Hong Kong and Jakarta. Following the tour's success, the group will hold encore concerts in Japan and Korea. 'Knock on Vo.1 Encore in Japan' will take place June 28 to 30 at Musashino Forest Sports Plaza in Tokyo and the final shows will be held July 25 to 27 at KSPO Dome in Seoul.
