BoyNextDoor
BoyNextDoor (Korean: 보이넥스트도어; RR: Boinekseuteudoeo; MR: Poineksŭt'ŭdoŏ; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by KOZ Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Sungho, Riwoo, Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak. The group defines their work as "easy listening", focusing on themes of daily life. They debuted with the single album Who! in 2023, followed by extended plays (EPs) Why.. (2023) and How? (2024), forming a trilogy which chronicles a love story.
For other uses, see Boy Next Door.
BoyNextDoor
History[edit]
2019–2023: Formation and introduction[edit]
On January 11, 2019, rapper-producer Zico founded his own agency, KOZ Entertainment, after departing with Seven Seasons.[3] Later, the agency was acquired by Hybe Corporation in 2020 as a subsidiary.[4]
In February 2023, Zico confirmed the agency's plans of launching a boy band, with himself serving as its producer.[4] Media outlets reported that the group, the first to be produced by a second-generation idol, was to debut in May of that year.[5] BoyNextDoor was formally introduced on April 16, through the release of an animated video on YouTube.[6] The members of the band were introduced on May 14, through a series of GIFs released across social media platforms, depicting each member.[7]
Artistry[edit]
BoyNextDoor's music has been self-described as "easy listening and natural".[26][27] With the members involving themselves in the production of their music the band aims to create music about "the daily lives of their peers".[28]
Adapted from official website:[29]
