BOYNEXTDOOR returns with their first full-length album, “HOME.” Credits to HYBE, KOZ, Weverse.
Written by Niko
It has been three years since BOYNEXTDOOR debuted, and they have finally shared their first full length album. This seven member group consists of Jaehyun, Sungho, Riwoo, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak. BOYNEXTDOOR is under the direction of HYBE and KOZ, allowing for much creative freedom. Their new album, “HOME”, releases ahead of their upcoming world tour this fall, with stops in Korea, North America, Japan, and more across Asia. The album showcases the member’s various talents as well as their versatility with the title track, ‘VIRAL’, and pre-release, ‘ddok ddok ddok.’
The first track, ‘06070 ‘, is a direct reference to the postal code of Gangman, a district within Seoul. Its nostalgic hip-hop instrumentals melt together with the member’s voices, creating a relaxing vibe. The lyrics showcase the member’s different life experiences, with the opening and closing verses directly mirroring each other. Leader Jaehyun’s first line, “age twenty, Hyehwa Station, a shabby restaurant”, is used to describe how he nearly gave up on his idol dream, whereas Woonhak’s verse shows his experience being the same age with the line, “age twenty, on stage, in front of thousands of people.”
‘VIRAL’, the title track and second song off the album, describes BOYNEXTDOOR’s goal for global success while simultaneously telling the story of wanting someone back. The song blends pop and hip-hop along with afrobeats, which help to create an upbeat atmosphere. Despite the vibrant instrumental, the lyrics portray the hardships of relationships and careers. Member Taesan concludes the song with, “I’m on my money, But I’m on my lonely,” while Sungho asks about a girl, leaving listeners feeling somber as the track fades away. Directly following the title track is their pre-release song, ‘ddok ddok ddok.’ This hip-hop heavy song shows off BND’s cool charms as they “knock on your door.” The repetitive lyrics and loud instrumentals create a catchy song that gets stuck in your head. The song concludes with the members rapping together in a verse that references all their previous releases, from their debut EP “WHO!”, to their previous release, “The Action.”
Their b-side ‘DIVE’ is a slower R&B based track with dreamy background vocals and soft instrumentals. The members serenade fans with their smooth vocals and romantic words, wanting to “dive into you.” This continues the theme of loneliness mentioned in ‘VIRAL,’ which showcases a desire to have someone to spend your days with. The album concludes with another R&B pop song titled, ‘I Wonder’. The song features a fast-paced tempo mixed with softer vocals and lyrics of longing. These combined elements create the perfect closing song, leaving fans wanting more.
With a total of eight tracks, BOYNEXTDOOR’s first full-length album is full of many different emotions and genres, leaving a song for every mood. Excitement for their upcoming tour has reached an all-time high as ONEDOOR, their fans, hope to see many of these new songs live!
Check our BOYNEXTDOOR’s newest title track, ‘VIRAL’.