BOYNEXTDOOR announces 5th EP "The Action" releasing on October 20 in Korea and October 21 in Japan, following their success.
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Last month, BOYNEXTDOOR, who just released their 2nd single "BOYLIFE" in Japan, has already decided to make a comeback with their 5th EP "The Action" on October 20 in Korea (released in Japan on October 21). After achieving two consecutive million-seller works with their 4th EP "No Genre" and charting on the US Billboard for four consecutive times, BOYNEXTDOOR is set to release their 5th EP "The Action". This work is an album filled with their passionate thoughts on growth. By not staying in the current situation, but bravely challenging and taking action, they can move on to a new stage. BOYNEXTDOOR takes a step forward on their own feet. "The Action" is an album filled with positive energy and thoughts that do not fear new challenges. "The Action" will be available in three versions: "Play ver.", "Loading ver.", and "Pause ver.", along with a "Frame ver." available in six member-specific versions. Additionally, a "Weverse Albums ver." will be sold exclusively at Weverse Shop JAPAN. Pre-orders start today. For details, please check the official site. Release Information 5th EP "The Action" [Release Date] Korean release date: October 20, 2025 (Monday) Japanese release date: October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) *Delivery date in Japan *Release dates are subject to change. Please be aware in advance. [Versions & Prices] "The Action" all 3 versions (Play / Loading / Pause ver.) 3,080 yen (tax included) "The Action (Frame ver.)" all 6 versions 2,200 yen (tax included) "The Action (Weverse Albums ver.)" 1 version 1,760 yen (tax included) [Product Contents] "The Action" - PHOTO BOOK: W296 x H202 (96 pages) *Different for each version - CD-R: W120 x H120 *Different for each version - PHOTO CARD: W55 x H85 *Different for each version (1 random out of 6 types) - PHOTO PRINT: W100 x H140 *Only for Play ver. (1 random out of 6 types) - FILM ROLL: W190 x H35 *Only for Loading ver. (1 random out of 6 types) - SCANNED PAPER: W148 x H210 *Only for Pause ver. (1 random out of 6 types) - STICKER *Common to all versions (3 random out of 10 types) - POP-UP CARD: W140 x H100 *Common to all versions - TABLOID POSTER: W245×H350 *Common to all versions (1 random out of 6 types), included folded with the product. "The Action (Frame ver.)" - SLEEVE: W173.5 x H107 - BOX: W172.5 x H104 (1 random out of 6 types) - BOX STAND: W88 x H88 - CD ENVELOPE: W85 x H85 - MINI CD-R: W80 x H80 (1 random out of 6 types) - PHOTOCARD: W55 x H85 (1 random out of 6 types) - ACCORDION BOOK: W85 x H154 (1 random out of 6 types) "The Action (Weverse Albums ver.)" - PACKAGE: W90 x H120 - PHOTOCARD: W55 x H85 (1 random out of 6 types) - STAFF PASS: W55 x H85 (set of 6 types) - BOARDING PASS (QR CARD): W110 x H50 (1 random out of 6 types) *Sizes and product contents may change without prior notice due to the manufacturer's circumstances. Please be aware in advance. [CD Purchase Benefits] <Serial Number for Lottery Application> For each CD purchased of "The Action" and "The Action (Frame ver.)", one "Serial Number for Lottery Application" will be given (not provided for "The Action (Weverse Albums ver.)"). *Benefits are first-come, first-served. They will end without notice once they run out. *For those who purchase from "BOYNEXTDOOR Weverse Shop", you can check your serial number online from the Weverse Shop's "Serial Code Receipt Service" from the specified date and time. For those who purchase from UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE, a "Lottery Application Serial Number Flyer" will be sent along with the product. *Details of prizes and application details will be announced later. <Shop-Specific Purchase Benefits> ① Purchase benefits for single "The Action" ★Weverse Shop: 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [A] ★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE: 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [B] ★HMV (including @Loppi and EC): 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [C] ★Tower Records (including Tower Online): 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [D] ★Amazon.co.jp: 1 postcard (1 random out of 6 types) [E] ★Rakuten Books: 1 postcard (1 random out of 6 types) [F] ② Purchase benefits for 3 versions set of "The Action" ★Weverse Shop: 1 A4 clear poster + 1 photo card (set of 6) [A] ★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE: 1 A5 clear file + 1 photo card (set of 6) [B] ③ Purchase benefits for single "The Action (Frame ver.)" ★Weverse Shop: 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [G] ★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE: 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [H] ★HMV (including @Loppi and EC): 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [C] ★Tower Records (including Tower Online): 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [D] ★Amazon.co.jp: 1 postcard (1 random out of 6 types) [E] ★Rakuten Books: 1 postcard (1 random out of 6 types) [F] ④ Purchase benefits for 6 versions set of "The Action (Frame ver.)" ★Weverse Shop: 1 photo card (set of 6) [G] ★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE: 1 photo card (set of 6) [H] *Benefits are first-come, first-served. They will end without notice once they run out. *For those who reserve and purchase the 3 versions set of "The Action" and the 6 versions set of "The Action (Frame ver.)", please reserve from the product page for set sales. Please note that if you purchase CDs individually, set purchase benefits will not be included. *At Weverse Shop and UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE, ① the designs for set purchase benefits and single purchase benefits are the same. ② The designs for each shop's benefits are different. ③ The designs for the photo cards of "The Action" and "The Action (Frame ver.)" are different. *The photo cards for "The Action" and "The Action (Frame ver.)" at HMV and Tower Records have the same design. *The postcard designs for "The Action" and "The Action (Frame ver.)" at Rakuten and Amazon are the same. *Various purchase benefits will be given randomly. You cannot specify members. *Designs will be announced later. [Pre-order Sales Sites] BOYNEXTDOOR Weverse Shop UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Tower Records Amazon.co.jp Rakuten Books ■Related Sites BOYNEXTDOOR Japan Official Site Release Information 5th EP "The Action" [Release Date] Korean release date: October 20, 2025 (Monday) Japanese release date: October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) *Delivery date in Japan *Release dates are subject to change. Please be aware in advance. [Versions & Prices] "The Action" all 3 versions (Play / Loading / Pause ver.) 3,080 yen (tax included) "The Action (Frame ver.)" all 6 versions 2,200 yen (tax included) "The Action (Weverse Albums ver.)" 1 version 1,760 yen (tax included) [Product Contents] "The Action" - PHOTO BOOK: W296 x H202 (96 pages) *Different for each version - CD-R: W120 x H120 *Different for each version - PHOTO CARD: W55 x H85 *Different for each version (1 random out of 6 types) - PHOTO PRINT: W100 x H140 *Only for Play ver. (1 random out of 6 types) - FILM ROLL: W190 x H35 *Only for Loading ver. (1 random out of 6 types) - SCANNED PAPER: W148 x H210 *Only for Pause ver. (1 random out of 6 types) - STICKER *Common to all versions (3 random out of 10 types) - POP-UP CARD: W140 x H100 *Common to all versions - TABLOID POSTER: W245×H350 *Common to all versions (1 random out of 6 types), included folded with the product. "The Action (Frame ver.)" - SLEEVE: W173.5 x H107 - BOX: W172.5 x H104 (1 random out of 6 types) - BOX STAND: W88 x H88 - CD ENVELOPE: W85 x H85 - MINI CD-R: W80 x H80 (1 random out of 6 types) - PHOTOCARD: W55 x H85 (1 random out of 6 types) - ACCORDION BOOK: W85 x H154 (1 random out of 6 types) "The Action (Weverse Albums ver.)" - PACKAGE: W90 x H120 - PHOTOCARD: W55 x H85 (1 random out of 6 types) - STAFF PASS: W55 x H85 (set of 6 types) - BOARDING PASS (QR CARD): W110 x H50 (1 random out of 6 types) *Sizes and product contents may change without prior notice due to the manufacturer's circumstances. Please be aware in advance. [CD Purchase Benefits] <Serial Number for Lottery Application> For each CD purchased of "The Action" and "The Action (Frame ver.)", one "Serial Number for Lottery Application" will be given (not provided for "The Action (Weverse Albums ver.)"). *Benefits are first-come, first-served. They will end without notice once they run out. *For those who purchase from "BOYNEXTDOOR Weverse Shop", you can check your serial number online from the Weverse Shop's "Serial Code Receipt Service" from the specified date and time. For those who purchase from UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE, a "Lottery Application Serial Number Flyer" will be sent along with the product. *Details of prizes and application details will be announced later. <Shop-Specific Purchase Benefits> ① Purchase benefits for single "The Action" ★Weverse Shop: 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [A] ★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE: 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [B] ★HMV (including @Loppi and EC): 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [C] ★Tower Records (including Tower Online): 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [D] ★Amazon.co.jp: 1 postcard (1 random out of 6 types) [E] ★Rakuten Books: 1 postcard (1 random out of 6 types) [F] ② Purchase benefits for 3 versions set of "The Action" ★Weverse Shop: 1 A4 clear poster + 1 photo card (set of 6) [A] ★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE: 1 A5 clear file + 1 photo card (set of 6) [B] ③ Purchase benefits for single "The Action (Frame ver.)" ★Weverse Shop: 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [G] ★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE: 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [H] ★HMV (including @Loppi and EC): 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [C] ★Tower Records (including Tower Online): 1 photo card (1 random out of 6 types) [D] ★Amazon.co.jp: 1 postcard (1 random out of 6 types) [E] ★Rakuten Books: 1 postcard (1 random out of 6 types) [F] ④ Purchase benefits for 6 versions set of "The Action (Frame ver.)" ★Weverse Shop: 1 photo card (set of 6) [G] ★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE: 1 photo card (set of 6) [H] *Benefits are first-come, first-served. They will end without notice once they run out. *For those who reserve and purchase the 3 versions set of "The Action" and the 6 versions set of "The Action (Frame ver.)", please reserve from the product page for set sales. Please note that if you purchase CDs individually, set purchase benefits will not be included. *At Weverse Shop and UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE, ① the designs for set purchase benefits and single purchase benefits are the same. ② The designs for each shop's benefits are different. ③ The designs for the photo cards of "The Action" and "The Action (Frame ver.)" are different. *The photo cards for "The Action" and "The Action (Frame ver.)" at HMV and Tower Records have the same design. *The postcard designs for "The Action" and "The Action (Frame ver.)" at Rakuten and Amazon are the same. *Various purchase benefits will be given randomly. You cannot specify members. *Designs will be announced later. [Pre-order Sales Sites] BOYNEXTDOOR Weverse Shop UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Tower Records Amazon.co.jp Rakuten Books ■Related Sites BOYNEXTDOOR Japan Official Site
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