Meet BOYNEXTDOOR: K-Pop boy group sensation reveals comeback date for '19.99'
On August 12, the K-pop boy group officially announced the date and details of their upcoming return next month.
Updated : August 13, 2024 06:03 PM ISTOn August 12, the K-pop boy group officially announced the date and details of their upcoming return next month.
BOYNEXTDOOR
BOYNEXTDOOR, the South Korean 6-member boy group under KOZ Entertainment, made their debut on May 30, 2023. The members—Jaehyun, Sungho, Riwoo, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak—are now gearing up for their new comeback. On August 12, the K-pop boy group officially announced the date and details of their upcoming return next month.
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BOYNEXTDOOR will be releasing their third EP, "19.99", on September 9 at 6 PM KST, and their fans, known as ONEDOOR, are eagerly anticipating it. While everyone is excited about the comeback, this article is for those who want to learn more about the six members.
Jaehyun
Birth Name: Myung Jae Hyun
Position: Leader
나중에 만나자 흑발아!!#BOYNEXTDOOR#JAEHYUN #명재현 #보이넥스트도어#흑발 pic.twitter.com/dgaXsQc4iV
— BOYNEXTDOOR_twt (@BOYNEXTDOOR_twt) May 16, 2024
Born on December 4, 2003, in Daebang, Dongjak, Seoul, South Korea, Jaehyun later moved abroad. He was the final member to join BOYNEXTDOOR, auditioning on the last day of the other members’ monthly evaluation. This meant he began preparing for his debut with the group almost immediately after joining. Jaehyun is also a former trainee of YG Entertainment.
Sungho
Birth Name: Park Sung Ho
Position: Main Vocalist
🧡DAY/NIGHT🖤#BOYNEXTDOOR #보이넥스트도어#SUNGHO #성호 #KCONJAPAN2024 pic.twitter.com/HGbHDwL80y
— BOYNEXTDOOR_twt (@BOYNEXTDOOR_twt) May 13, 2024
Born on September 4, 2003, in Wonju, Gangwon, South Korea, he is the oldest member of the group. Known for his broad shoulders, his nickname is ‘Shoulders,’ but the members affectionately call him ‘Top Gun.’
Riwoo
Birth Name: Lee Sang Hyuk
Position: Main Dancer
오늘의 일기 재미나고 원도어로 가득한 하루였다 끝~#원도어 #사랑해 #BOYNEXTDOOR #RIWOO pic.twitter.com/0uVtaenfO9
— BOYNEXTDOOR_twt (@BOYNEXTDOOR_twt) May 11, 2024
Born on October 22, 2003, in Beon-dong, Gangbuk, Seoul, South Korea, Riwoo has participated in several dance talent shows. He joined KOZ Entertainment one month after Sungho and attended Hanlim Multi Art School.
Taesan
Birth Name: Han Dong Min
Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Visual
경계 모드 ON! & 경계 모드 OFF!#BOYNEXTDOOR #TAESAN#보이넥스트도어 #태산 pic.twitter.com/5uswh9veaa
— BOYNEXTDOOR_twt (@BOYNEXTDOOR_twt) May 12, 2024
Born on August 10, 2004, in Hwajeong-dong, Seo, Gwangju, South Korea, Taesan trained the longest among the members. He began his training in 2016, during his first year of middle school, and continued for 7 years until 2023.
Leehan
Birth Name: Kim Dong Hyun
Position: Vocalist, Visual
꼬마신랑 👔#이한 #LEEHAN #BOYNEXTDOOR
— BOYNEXTDOOR_twt (@BOYNEXTDOOR_twt) May 11, 2024
#212 pic.twitter.com/4N9w24t7ig
Leehan, who was born in Allak-dong, Dongnae, Busan, South Korea, on October 20, 2004, is passionate about flora and fauna. In fact, KOZ Entertainment gave him a fish tank to use in his hostel. At the age of five, he started practising Taekwondo and also took great pride in his ability to participate in any kind of water sport.
Woonhak
Birth Name: Kim Woon Hak
Position: Maknae, Vocalist
Hiphop boy in inkigayo😎#BOYNEXTDOOR#WOONHAK#보이넥스트도어#운학 pic.twitter.com/ZVENo3tZHa
— BOYNEXTDOOR_twt (@BOYNEXTDOOR_twt) April 28, 2024
Born on November 29, 2006, in Iui-dong, Yeongtong, Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Woonhak initially aimed to be a dancer, composer, or rapper. He realized that a K-pop career would help him achieve these and spent over three years training, with two years dedicated to stage preparation. Despite missing the initial auditions due to oversleeping, KOZ Entertainment reached out to him after hearing about his skills, leading him to audition for the agency.