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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.[2]
History
Pre-debut
On January 3, 2022, KOZ announced that they were holding auditions for their new boy group on HYBE Label's YouTube channel.[3]
On June 15, 2022, 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.[4]
On August 4, 2022, 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.[5]
On February 28, 2023, news outlet 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.[6]
2023: Debut with "Who!", Why..
On April 3, KOZ Entertainment started a 56-day countdown through their official website.[7][8] On April 4, KOZ confirmed that their new boy group would be preparing to debut on May 30, 2023.[9]
On April 17, the group's logo motion was released through the HYBE Labels YouTube channel, revealing that its name would be BOYNEXTDOOR.[10] On the same day, the group's social networks were opened.[11] Hours later it was confirmed that the group would have six members.[2] On May 1, KOZ Entertainment started the countdown for the group's debut.[12]
On May 3, it was announced that the group would debut with their first single album titled "Who!".[13] On May 5, the names of the six members of the group were revealed through their social networks.[14]
On July 13, KOZ Entertainment confirmed that BOYNEXTDOOR is preparing for their first-ever comeback, aiming for a September release.[15] On August 7, it was announced that they will be releasing their first EP titled Why.. on September 4.[16]
2024: How?, "And,", Leehan's hiatus, "Dangerous", 19.99
On February 13, 2024, KOZ Entertainment announced that the group is in the final stage of preparations for an April comeback.[17] On March 18, the group released a trailer for their second EP How? which was released on April 15.[18]
On May 6, the group announced their plans to make their Japanese debut with their first single, "And,", set for release on July 10.[19] "Earth, Wind & Fire (Japanese Ver.)" was pre-released on June 20.[20]
On July 16, KOZ Entertainment released a statement which revealed that group member Leehan had recently developed skin inflammation, and would temporarily halt all group and individual activities to receive sufficient rest and treatment.[21]
On July 24, it was reported that BOYNEXTDOOR is currently in the final stages of the production process for their new album scheduled for September.[22] On August 12, the group released an album trailer for their third EP 19.99, which was released on September 9.[23] "Dangerous" was pre-released one week prior on September 2.
2025: "If I Say, I Love You", No Genre
During the second 'Knock On Vol.1' tour show in Seoul, BOYNEXTDOOR announced that they will be making their comeback in January 2025.[24] On December 16, 2024, they announced the digital single "If I Say, I Love You", scheduled for January 6, 2025.[25]
On March 20, KOZ Entertainment confirmed that BOYNEXTDOOR is currently working on new music aiming for a May comeback.[26] On April 14, BOYNEXTDOOR posted a teaser for their fourth EP No Genre, set for release on May 13.[27]
Members
| Name | Position(s)[28] | Emojis | Colors | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sungho (성호) | Main Vocalist | Red | 2023–present | |
| Riwoo (리우) | Main Dancer, Vocalist | Cyan | 2023–present | |
| Jaehyun (명재현)[n 1] | Leader, Main Rapper, Vocalist | Orange | 2023–present | |
| Taesan (태산) | Vocalist, Rapper, Visual | Blue | 2023–present | |
| Leehan (이한) | Vocalist, Visual | Yellow | 2023–present | |
| Woonhak (운학) | Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae | Green | 2023–present |
Discography
Korean
EPs
Single albums
- "Who!" (2023)
Digital singles
- "Dangerous" (2024)
- "If I Say, I Love You" (2025)
OSTs
- "Fadeaway (From "Garbage Time")" (2023)
- "Miss Night and Day OST Part.3" ("Lucky Charm") (2024)
- "Odd Girl Out X BOYNEXTDOOR" ("Never Loved This Way Before") (2025)
Japanese
Singles
- "And," (2024)
Digital singles
- "Earth, Wind & Fire (Japanese Ver.)" (2024)
- "If I Say, I Love You (Japanese Ver.)" (2025)
English
Concerts
Asia tours
- BOYNEXTDOOR Tour 'Knock On Vol.1' (2024-2025)[29]
Concert participations
- 2023 Weverse Con Festival (2023)[30]
- 2024 Weverse Con Festival (2024)[31]
- Golden Wave in Taiwan (2024)[32]
- KCON Japan 2024 (2024)[33]
- SBS Mega Concert (2024)[34]
- Summer Sonic 2024 (2024)[35]
- KCON LA 2024 (2024)[36]
- Music Bank in Madrid 2024 (2024)[37]
- KCON Japan 2025 (2025)[38]
- 2025 Weverse Con Festival (2025)[39]
- Lollapalooza 2025 (2025)[40]
Fanmeetings
Filmography
Variety shows
- NPOP (Naver NOW, 2023) - guest (ep. 3, 4)
Trivia
- The group is linked to the BBNEXDO characters.[41]
Gallery
- Main article: BOYNEXTDOOR/Gallery
Notes
- ↑ Jaehyun is promoted as a member of the group in South Korea by his full name, Myung Jaehyun (명재현) while in other countries he only uses his first name.
References
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Announces Official Fandom Name
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 (KR) SportsWorld: ‘KOZ 신인’ 팀명은 보이넥스트도어…출격 준비 완료
- ↑ HYBE LABELS on YouTube: (KOZ) 2022 BOY GROUP Global Online Audition
- ↑ Allkpop: KOZ Entertainment launches teen rapper auditions to discover members of Zico's first hand-produced boy group
- ↑ KpopStarz: Zico's Agency to Debut New Boy Group That Isn't Limited to Any Genre in 2023
- ↑ Soompi: Zico’s New Boy Group Confirmed To Debut In First Half Of This Year
- ↑ WayBack Machine: KOZ NEW BOY GROUP
- ↑ KOZ on Twitter: "𝗞𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗸, 𝗪𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? 🔊 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱... 🏠 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀!" (March 25, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: Zico’s Agency Announces New Boy Group’s Debut Date"
- ↑ YouTube: BOYNEXTDOOR Official Logo Motion
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: Zico’s New Boy Group BOYNEXTDOOR Launches Social Media Accounts + Drops Debut Teaser
- ↑ Soompi: Zico’s Upcoming Boy Group BOYNEXTDOOR Counts Down To Debut With New Teaser
- ↑ BOYNEXTDOOR on Twitter (May 3, 2023)
- ↑ (KR) SportsKhan: ‘하이브 신인’ 보이넥스트도어, 멤버명 첫 공개
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Confirms Plans For First-Ever Comeback
- ↑ BOYNEXTDOOR on Twitter (August 7, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Shares Plans To Make April Comeback
- ↑ BOYNEXTDOOR on Twitter (March 18, 2024)
- ↑ @BOYNEXTDOOR_JP on Twitter (May 6, 2024)
- ↑ (JP) BOYNEXTDOOR Japan Website: BOYNEXTDOOR JP 1st Single『AND,』の「Earth, Wind & Fire (Japanese Ver.)」の応援方法を公開！
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR's Leehan To Temporarily Halt Activities Due To Health
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Reported To Make September Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Announces Comeback Date With Retro 1st Teaser For "19.99"
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Announces January Comeback
- ↑ @BOYNEXTDOOR_KOZ on X (December 16, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Confirmed To Be Gearing Up For May Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Announces Comeback Date With First Teaser For "No Genre"
- ↑ Positions are based on songs from their debut single album "Who!" and their intro videos (Sungho/Riwoo/Jaehyun/Taesan/Leehan/Woonhak). Only the "Leader" position was confirmed on Melon Magazine.
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Announces Dates And Cities For First-Ever Tour "KNOCK ON Vol.1" In Asia
- ↑ Koreaboo: Weverse Accidentally Posts Final 2023 Weverse Con Festival Lineup And Quickly Deletes It
- ↑ Weverse: [Weverse Con Festival] 2024 Weverse Con Festival - 1st Lineup & 1 DAY PASS Earlybird Ticket Information
- ↑ Soompi: 2024 Golden Wave In Taiwan Announces Performer Lineup
- ↑ Soompi: KCON Japan 2024 Announces 1st Lineup
- ↑ @mega.mgc.coffee_official on Instagram (May 3, 2024)
- ↑ @summer_sonic on Twitter (May 1, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: Update: KCON LA 2024 Announces 2nd Lineup Of Artists
- ↑ Soompi: "Music Bank In Madrid" Announces Lineup For 2024
- ↑ Soompi: KCON JAPAN 2025 Announces First Lineup
- ↑ Soompi: Update: 2025 Weverse Con Festival Announces Final Lineup Of Performers
- ↑ @lollapalooza on X (March 19, 2025)
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Introduces Official "BBNEXDO" Characters
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