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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider Hallyuwood devider K-pop boy band BOYNEXTDOOR releases new mini-album 'No Genre'

K-pop boy band BOYNEXTDOOR releases new mini-album 'No Genre'

Published May 14, 2025 10:30 am

At A Glance

  • The album sold 708,558 copies on the first day of release

K-pop boy band BOYNEXTDOOR, composed of Sungho, Riwoo, Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak, released their new mini-album ‘No Genre.’ 

“No Genre” is their statement of freedom—an embrace of who they are without constraints. For them, youth isn’t about fitting into a mold, but breaking out of it. 

Based on Hanteo Chart data, “No Genre” topped the daily physical album chart for May 13, selling 708,558 copies on the first day of release or an equivalent of 747,261 in physical record index, which is a combination of album sales and price. Physical record index is used by Hanteo Chart to rank albums. 

The seven-track mini-album follows the highs and lows of love, from longing and jealousy to heartbreak and its messy aftermath. 

BOYNEXTDOOR (KOZ Entertainment)

It opens with the nostalgic soul-pop of “123-78,” followed by “Step By Step,” a breezy city pop track that captures the warmth of summer and the wistful feeling of wanting to hold onto a season that’s slipping away. 

“Is That True?” brings a playful twist with funky rhythms and lighthearted jealousy. As emotions deepen, “Next Mistake” reflects love on the verge of collapse, while the closer “If I Say, I Love You” flips the breakup ballad on its head by pairing self-deprecating lyrics with an upbeat band sound to capture the offbeat, in-between moments of moving on.

The main track “I Feel Good” delivers a powerful statement that echoes the core message of “No Genre”: BOYNEXTDOOR won’t be confined by expectations or labels. It’s a bold expression of their confidence and desire to define their sound on their own terms, perfectly capturing the essence of K-pop’s free spirits—carefree, laid-back, with an edge.

In the music video for “I Feel Good,” released on HYBE Labels’ YouTube channel, BOYNEXTDOOR members bring their signature energy and free-spirited charm to unexpected places—starting in a general store and spilling into buses, city streets, and abandoned factories. These everyday locations aren’t just backdrops. 

They reflect the core message of “No Genre”, where freedom means letting go of structure, rules, and expectations. The video bursts with movement, color, and attitude as the members dance and perform wherever they please, transforming each space into their personal playground. 

With funky choreography and cheeky “rockstar” moments like air guitars and playfully using each other as mic stands, they fully embody the rebellious, carefree spirit of the track. It’s a visual showcase of BOYNEXTDOOR’s confidence, charisma, and energy.

BOYNEXTDOOR will perform at the opening ceremony of the Men’s Volleyball World Championships. 

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