BOYNEXTDOOR returns with their 5th mini-album "The Action," showcasing their growth and confidence through diverse tracks and vibrant lyrics.
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BOYNEXTDOOR has made a comeback with their new album "The Action" filled with bold charm. BOYNEXTDOOR released the audio and music video for the title track "Hollywood Action" today (20th) at 6 PM. This work contains the hearts of the six members growing as newcomers and their aspirations to move towards a "better self." They participated in the production of all songs, planning to illuminate listeners' hearts with music that embodies the team's personality. The lively lyrics written by BOYNEXTDOOR catch the eye again, offering diverse stories of actively challenging and taking action. They express different atmospheres in songs like "Live In Paris," which sings about the struggles of creation, "JAM!" which shares music with friends, "Bathroom," which reveals confusion experienced in a relationship with a lover, and "That’s It," which depicts the moment of parting. The title track "Hollywood Action" showcases a challenging attitude and unwavering confidence. Furthermore, the enhanced songwriting ability of the team can also be confirmed. Along with Jehyun, Tesang, and Eunhak, who have steadily continued production, Ihan's name is also credited for the title track. This work conveys BOYNEXTDOOR's sincere attitude of moving forward without stopping, linking to the album's message of challenge and growth, enhancing the completeness of the songs. The title track "Hollywood Action" feels like a song that reflects their confidence as Hollywood stars. The team's signature lively and intuitive lyrics shine again. The members' active and bold presence adds to the enjoyment of listening. Additionally, the song features a swinging rhythm, a lively brass band sound, and the members' soft singing and rapping, creating an atmosphere as if watching a movie. BOYNEXTDOOR has also prepared highlight parts that match the song's atmosphere, increasing expectations for their stage performance. Notably, choreographer Bada participated in the choreography for this song, adding a unique charm. They have recorded "career highs" with each album, strengthening their momentum daily. They achieved two consecutive million sellers with their 3rd EP "19.99" and 4th EP "No Genre," with "No Genre" achieving an initial sales volume of 1,166,419 copies in the first week, about a 54% increase from the previous week's sales of 759,156 copies. All songs, including the title track, ranked on the charts, establishing them as "powerhouses" in the music scene. Their global activities are also remarkable. All four mini-albums they have released have charted on the US Billboard main album chart "Billboard 200." Furthermore, they successfully completed their first solo tour "BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR 'KNOCK ON Vol.1'" with 23 performances in 13 cities this summer and proved their solid presence in the global music market by performing on the stage of Lollapalooza Chicago. BOYNEXTDOOR will hold the "BOYNEXTDOOR 5th EP [The Action] COMEBACK SHOWCASE" today at 8 PM at KBS Arena in Gangseo District, Seoul. Following this, they are scheduled to perform "Hollywood Action" on various music shows including Mnet's "M Countdown" on the 23rd, KBS 2TV's "Music Bank" on the 24th, MBC's "Show Music Core" on the 25th, and SBS's "Inkigayo" on the 26th.
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