The wish to be called “the nation’s idol” someday seems to have already reached the stage of realization.This year, they became the protagonists of the “first popular song”.Boynextdoor of “Only Today I Love You.”

Among the songs released in the 2020s with the title ‘I Love You ‘, it became the’ best ‘song.When asked about their feelings, they seemed to not really feel the reality of being a’ group with a hit song ‘, and shyly said, “It’s just an honor.”

With ‘Only Today I Love You’, they have a global fandom ‘One Door’ and want to “return the great love” they have received from the public since the beginning of the year.What they did was release a new album.Their 4th mini album ‘No Genre’, which has the character of ‘returning love’, was officially released on the 13th.

In an interview with Sports Donga ahead of the release of their new album, Boynextdoor showed a different side by introducing each song in detail, like a ‘presentation’, from the title track’ I FEEL GOOD ‘to’ 123-78 ‘and’ Are You Kidding Me? ‘

It is a well-known fact that they are a combination of the words producer and idol who actively participate in the overall planning and production of albums, aka’ producing idols ‘, but to witness the sight of them spewing out production reviews at a rapid-fire pace like a’ comedy talk ‘was a moment that made me realize that this is the momentum of a’ fundamentally different newcomer ‘approaching their second debut anniversary.

It is an undeniable fact that’ tastes are also different ‘as each person’s birth and upbringing are different.It is surprising how many idols of this era would say, “We are wearing the color of Boy Next Door together” as a ‘thesis and antithesis’.

“We are a group that pursues ‘life-related music’.Big and small joys and sorrows are repeated every day.In that sense, the title of the new album could be ‘No Genre’.Here, ‘NO’ does not mean nothing, but also means diversity.”

It is also surprising that they were able to quickly create a new album with the level of composition of a full-length album while going through the busiest days since their debut with “Only Today I Love You,” which became a hit song.The secret to their success, “despite the obvious physical ups and downs,” was this.

“Even if you don’t want to go to school to study, you still want to go see your friends.That’s what I felt like when I was making this album.I think you could say that our ‘chemistry’ is being solidified like this.”


The influence of singer Zico, who is the general producer of Boynextdoor, who will be celebrating their second debut anniversary in 30 days, is significant.When his name was mentioned, Boynextdoor shouted out loud in unison, “Sincerity, greetings, courtesy, passion!” as if it were their motto.

“I’ve been doing these 4 things that Zico hyung has always emphasized with all my heart since my debut.I’m really grateful! Wouldn’t it be a ‘special’ to be loved and praised?”


Reporter Heo Min- mignon@donga.com

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