K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR, composed of Sungho, Riwoo, Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan and Woonhak, will be returning to the music scene with the new mini-album “HOW?” on April 15.
BOYNEXTDOOR announced their highly-anticipated comeback by unveiling an eye-catching teaser video today titled ‘HOW can this happen?’ on HYBE Labels Youtube channel and their official social media channels.
The newly revealed teaser stimulates viewers’ imagination by capturing the members encountering an unnatural phenomenon.
Inside a dimly lit bedroom, the six members are each spending peaceful time on their own. Taesang disrupts the quiet when he sneezes and suddenly a bouquet of flowers blooms from his phone.
Startled, Taesan drops the phone on the floor as the other members gather around him, amazed to see the phone then shapeshift into a baseball, toy, and finally an alarm clock before it completely disappears. Just like the look of shock left on the sextet’s faces, having witnessed a surreal spectacle, curiosity and anticipation intensifies for ‘HOW?’ the new album will once again unfold the band’s relatable stories.
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Who Are BOYNEXTDOOR?
BOYNEXTDOOR (보이넥스트도어) is a six-member boy group under KOZ Entertainment. They made their debut on May 30, 2023 with their single album “Who!”.
The group name “BOYNEXTDOOR” means they will approach casually and comfortably, just like the meaning of “boys next door”. The group would like to express everyday stories that their peers can relate to in honest music to build consensus with listeners.
Pre-debut
On January 3, 2022, KOZ announced that they were holding auditions for their new boy group on HYBE Label’s YouTube channel.
On June 15, KOZ launched a teen rapper audition called ‘KOZ Teen Rapper Audition: U18 in the Zungle’ in hopes of discovering members of their upcoming boy group. It was also revealed the group would be making their debut in 2023.
On August 4, Zico guested on SBS Power FM’s Two O’Clock Escape Cultwo Show and revealed that the agency’s upcoming boy group would not be hip-hop as they want to create a group that isn’t limited to a specific genre.
On February 28, 2023, SPOTV News reported that the group would be making their debut in May. KOZ Entertainment announced that the exact date is yet to be confirmed although they are expected to debut in the first half of the year.
2023: Debut with “Who!”, Why..
On April 3, KOZ Entertainment started a 56-day countdown through their official website. On April 4, KOZ confirmed that their new boy group would be preparing to debut on May 30, 2023.
On April 17, the group’s logo motion was released through the HYBE Labels YouTube channel, revealing that its name would be BOYNEXTDOOR. On the same day, the group’s social networks were opened. Hours later it was confirmed that the group would have six members. On May 1, KOZ Entertainment started the countdown for the group’s debut.
On May 3, it was announced that the group would debut with their first single album titled “Who!”. On May 5, the names of the six members of the group were revealed through their social networks.
On July 13, KOZ Entertainment confirmed that BOYNEXTDOOR is preparing for their first-ever comeback, aiming for a September release. On August 7, it was announced that they will be releasing their first EP titled Why.. on September 4.
2024: How?
On February 13, 2024, KOZ Entertainment announced that the group is in the final stage of preparations for an April comeback. On March 18, the group released a trailer for their second EP How? which will be released on April 15.
Members
| Name | Position(s)[19] | Emojis | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sungho (성호) | Main Vocalist | 🐱 | 2023–present |
| Riwoo (리우) | Main Dancer, Vocalist | 🦦 | 2023–present |
| Jaehyun (명재현)[n 1] | Leader, Main Rapper, Vocalist | 🐶 | 2023–present |
| Taesan (태산) | Vocalist, Rapper, Visual | 🐈⬛ | 2023–present |
| Leehan (이한) | Vocalist, Visual | 🐟 | 2023–present |
| Woonhak (운학) | Vocalist, Maknae | 🧸 | 2023–present |
