Welcome back to Fan Chant, a weekly column for K-pop fans, fanboys, and newbies. Today, BOYNEXTDOOR sits down to chat about their new album.. As always, if you like what you read, feel free to… subscribe Sign up for my complimentary newsletter to receive Fan Chant straight to your inbox every week!
For members of The boy next doorwho are both about to turn 20, is the most important thing right now. The members of the KOZ Entertainment group (Jaehyun, Sungho, Riwoo, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak) are all around the same age, a rarity in K-pop, and the experience of embracing their next chapter of adulthood together became the focus of their new album, 19.99.
After debuting in 2023, BOYNEXTDOOR released a trilogy centered on young love, packed with elements taken from movies and TV shows they connected with, but come 19.99 as a turning point. “This album really comes from our hearts,” says Riwoo. Consequence.
The members met midday in Seoul to discuss the project via Zoom, and while they note that this album features themes about the passage of time, their youthful, infectious energy is what they really want to convey. When we join the call, they ask me, their audience of one, to cheer them on and make some noise. Sungho describes their dynamic as “mischievous and free-spirited,” prompting Jaehyun to quietly take off his glasses and put them back on backwards.
Check out BOYNEXTDOOR’s video for “Nice Guy” below and continue reading for the full interview.
It’s been an exciting 2024 for you guys. Tell me about your U.S. debut at KCON! How did it feel to connect with fans here and be hailed as “one of the standout artists of the night”?
Leehan:A year ago, we filmed our debut music video in Los Angeles. KCON reminded me of those times. It was our first time performing in the United States and in Los Angeles, and we were really, really excited to see so many fans who were there cheering us on. They showed us so much love and support, so we were really, really happy.
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