BOYNEXTDOOR's first talk variety show, 'BOYNEXTDOOR トモダチベース', will air in April 2026, featuring guests and fun interactions.
December/26/2025 18:10
BOYNEXTDOOR's first talk variety show in Japan, 'BOYNEXTDOOR Tomodachi Base', will be broadcast starting April 2026. BOYNEXTDOOR debuted in 2023 under HYBE MUSIC GROUP's KOZ ENTERTAINMENT. In 2024, they will debut in Japan, gaining popularity as a six-member boy group with friendly sounds and high-quality performances. This show will feature various guests in a fictional space called Tomodachi Base, where BOYNEXTDOOR and guests will play and talk, becoming 'friends' by the end of the show. It is an original talk variety program that supports BOYNEXTDOOR in making friends. The members have shared their excitement about the show. Sonho expressed happiness for this opportunity, while Riu called it a dream. Jaehyun is studying Japanese to make friends, and Tesan looks forward to entertaining everyone. Ihan wants to showcase their approachable charm, and Unak aims to create many friends. The show will air every Saturday at 14:30 on Nippon TV, starting April 11, 2026, with catch-up streaming available on Hulu, TVer, and Nippon TV TADA.
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