
BOYNEXTDOOR is making great strides in the annual rankings in Japan for 2025. According to the annual chart announced by Billboard JAPAN (calculation period: November 25, 2024 - November 23, 2025), they ranked in three types of charts. In the single sales chart 'Top Singles Sales', their second Japanese single 'BOYLIFE', released in August, ranked 21st. In the album sales chart 'Top Albums Sales', their 4th EP 'No Genre', released in May, ranked 28th, and their 5th EP 'The Action', just released in October, ranked 43rd. Additionally, in the artist chart 'Artist 100', which combines points from overall songs and albums, they ranked 69th. Furthermore, Spotify announced rankings reflecting the music that enlivened the scene in 2025, and in the ranking of the most listened-to dance vocal groups in Japan, 'Top Groups of 2025 Japan', 'IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU' ranked 34th. This can be seen as a result of BOYNEXTDOOR's remarkable activities throughout the year. Their digital single 'IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU', released in January, recorded long hits on music charts both domestically and internationally, and they continued to release numerous new songs over the year, proving their steady popularity on Japanese music charts. This year, they successfully held their first solo tour 'BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR ‘KNOCK ON Vol.1' and performed at the largest music festival in America, Lollapalooza Chicago. Due to their remarkable achievements both domestically and internationally, they recently received the New Artist Award at the '67th Japan Record Awards'. They also won the Grand Performer Award at the '2025 KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS' held on the 14th of last month, and the FAVORITE MALE GROUP award at the '2025 MAMA AWARDS' held on the 28th. They are scheduled to appear at numerous award ceremonies held both domestically and internationally at the end of the year.
BOYNEXTDOOR has made K-POP history by becoming the only boy group to rank in YouTube's 2025 top 10 with their single 'IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU'. The song showcases a witty take on breakups and has achieved significant success on various charts, including Apple Music and Billboard. They continue to maintain popularity with their latest EP and have won awards at the MAMA AWARDS.
Riu and Unak from BOYNEXTDOOR are set to challenge themselves as radio DJs on KBS Cool FM from the 2nd to the 4th. This marks their first time as radio MCs together, and the visually engaging format has generated high expectations. Recently, BOYNEXTDOOR won 'Favorite Male Group' at the 2025 MAMA AWARDS and will perform at several year-end events, connecting with fans globally.
On the afternoon of the 2nd, BOYNEXTDOOR members Riu and Eunhak headed to KBS Cool FM's 'Lee Eunji's Music Plaza' as special DJs. Additionally, the winners of the 67th Japan Record Awards were announced, and BLACKPINK's Rosé and ENHYPEN received the Grand Prize at the 2025 MAMA AWARDS. Idols also shared messages of condolence following a fire in Hong Kong.
The 2025 MAMA AWARDS commenced with a tribute to the victims of a recent Hong Kong fire, emphasizing a somber atmosphere. Hosted by Park Bo-gum, the event included heartfelt speeches and performances, with artists wearing black and mourning ribbons. ENHYPEN won multiple awards, including Fan's Choice of the Year, while BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars received Song of the Year for 'APT.'
In response to the devastating fire in Hong Kong, K-POP artists like SUPER JUNIOR, Stray Kids, and IVE have pledged significant donations to aid recovery efforts. The fire, which occurred in a high-rise building, has resulted in numerous casualties and missing persons. The community is coming together to support the victims.
The 40th Golden Disc Awards will take place on January 10, 2026, at Taipei Dome, featuring artists such as MONSTA X, Stray Kids, and BLACKPINK's Jennie. The event promises exciting performances from a total of 18 artists, including newcomers like ARrC and KiiiKiii, highlighting the growth of K-pop.
The 2025 MAMA AWARDS will showcase a collaboration with Netflix's KPOP Girls! featuring performances by K-POP groups like BABYMONSTER and BOYNEXTDOOR. The event promises to unite K-POP fans globally with original performances that blend animation and reality, taking place on November 28-29 in Hong Kong.
The 2025 MAMA AWARDS, one of the largest K-POP award ceremonies, will be held on November 28-29 at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. Groups like TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and NCT WISH are set to perform, promising exciting special performances and unique collaborations. A special program will air on November 27, and the event will be streamed live on TELASA.
You must be logged in in order to favorite.
Let's Add my favorite members and Cheering them!
