BOYNEXTDOOR members, from left, Taesan, Sungho, Jaehyun, Leehan, Riwoo and Woonhak, pose throughout a press occasion at Bluesquare Mastercard Corridor in Seoul’s Yongsan District, Monday. Courtesy of KOZ Leisure
By Pyo Kyung-min
HYBE Label’s rising boy band BOYNEXTDOOR is again with its newest album, “19.99,” aiming to attach with anybody who has confronted the complexities of approaching the symbolic age of 20.
Since their debut again in Might 2023, the six members of BOYNEXTDOOR — Jaehyun, Sungho, Riwoo, Taesan, Leehan and Woonhak — have been actively delivering high quality Okay-pop tracks underneath the steerage of rapper Zico, the pinnacle of their company, KOZ Leisure.
Drawing from their members’ private experiences for every musical launch, the group’s new album, “19.99,” continues this pattern. The title represents the fleeting moments earlier than turning 20 — a interval characterised by emotional progress, uncertainty, and self-discovery.
Throughout a media showcase at Bluesquare Mastercard Corridor in Seoul’s Yongsan District, Monday, the younger members of BOYNEXTDOOR took the stage to debate the intimate experiences that formed “19.99,” sharing their tales of transitioning into maturity.
Okay-pop boy band BOYNEXTDOOR performs “Good Man,” the lead single for the group’s newest album, “19.99,” at Bluesquare Mastercard Corridor in Seoul’s Yongsan District, Monday. Yonhap
Woonhak, the youngest member at the moment wanting ahead to turning 20 subsequent 12 months, shared his private reference to the album.
“This album is full of tales that may solely be instructed at this age. Collaborating within the artistic course of was the primary time I’ve critically thought of turning 20, and the strain to mature shortly has been each scary and overwhelming,” Woonhak actually revealed.
“By speaking with the members and our producers, I labored onerous to incorporate not simply my story, however these of anybody who has gone by way of this stage. I believe this album displays the struggles of being 20 and can resonate with listeners.”
Jaehyun, the group’s chief, recalled his personal expertise approaching 20, which formed a lot of his contribution to the album.
“This album is actually concerning the feelings of turning 20. I might say that it captures the rising pains of a 19-year-old,” he mentioned. “I wished to strategy it sincerely, so I visited my old skool and playgrounds to replicate on my previous and the ideas I had throughout that point.”
Okay-pop boy band BOYNEXTDOOR performs “Harmful,” a pre-released monitor of the group’s newest album, “19.99,” at Bluesquare Mastercard Corridor in Seoul’s Yongsan District, Monday. Yonhap
Capturing the inevitable transition into maturity, the brand new album’s lead single, “Good Man,” stands out with its upbeat power and lyrics that categorical the daring optimism of approaching 20.
“The music has totally different standout moments each time you take heed to it. I believe that may hold folks replaying it, discovering one thing new every time,” Jaehyun famous.
Describing “Good Man” as an “irresistible” monitor, Riwoo added, “Even individuals who don’t know us will wish to add this music to their playlist … It is a music that is going to captivate each visually and sonically.”
The choreography for the brand new music showcases every member’s individuality with flirtatious dance strikes, full with playful winks and even shocking twerking strikes, enhancing the music’s energetic spirit.
“This music permits us to completely categorical who we’re. Every member’s distinctive character and gestures on stage will shine by way of within the efficiency,” Sungho mentioned.
BOYNEXTDOOR members, from left, Taesan, Sungho, Jaehyun, Leehan, Riwoo and Woonhak, pose throughout a press occasion at Bluesquare Mastercard Corridor in Seoul’s Yongsan District, Monday. Courtesy of KOZ Leisure
Since its debut, BOYNEXTDOOR has cultivated a robust fanbase, providing music that resonates with listeners of all ages.
Leehan expressed his gratitude to followers through the showcase, saying, “I believe folks love us as a result of we present our pure, playful facet, which brings smiles. That attraction comes by way of in our music, too, and extra folks appear to be connecting with us.”
Woonhak concluded the showcase with a promise for the long run.
“We wish to continue to grow musically and present our followers that progress … Our purpose is to proceed striving towards turning into a ‘nationwide idol’ and we’ll hold working onerous to get there.”
