BOYNEXTDOOR: Gen Z Swag and Korean Pop Culture

BOYNEXTDOOR: Gen Z Swag and Korean Pop Culture
BOYNEXTDOOR: Gen Z Swag and Korean Pop Culture

Title: BOYNEXTDOOR: The Gen Z K-Pop Group That’s Loud, Fun, and Unapologetically Themselves

BOYNEXTDOOR is a K-pop group that’s making waves in the music industry with their high-energy performances, catchy songs, and infectious personalities. As I sat down with the six-member group at their Seoul headquarters, I was struck by their vibrant energy and enthusiasm. Here’s what I learned about this talented group:

Their Sound: BOYNEXTDOOR’s music is a reflection of their youthful exuberance and Gen Z swag. Their latest EP, 19.99, explores themes of love, friendship, and the everyday struggles of growing up. The group’s sound is a fusion of genres, from pop and rock to R&B and electronic music.

Their Influences: The group’s members have diverse musical tastes, which influence their own music and performances. From Taeyang and BIGBANG to Elvis Presley and Kurt Cobain, each member has their own inspirations that shape their music and dance style.

Their Creative Process: Riwoo, the group’s dancer, draws inspiration from various sources, including overseas dance clips and pop stars. He believes in highlighting individuality in their choreography, making their dance style "very free-spirited" and focused on showcasing each member’s unique charm.

Their Fan Edits: BOYNEXTDOOR members are big fans of fan-made compilations, especially those that put their faces on paper masks and act out their songs. Jaehyun loves fan-edits that compile different clips of the group with great background music.

Their Social Media Habits: The group members are frequent users of social media, where they scroll through memes, catch up on new music, and fill their downtime between schedules. Sungho even has a favorite meme that he finds hilarious.

Their Role Models: Riwoo cites AVE, a versatile dancer, as one of his inspirations. Lee Han is a fan of Elvis Presley and admires his charismatic stage presence.

Their Dance Style: BOYNEXTDOOR’s dance style is characterized by its freedom and individuality, with an emphasis on showcasing each member’s unique moves.

Their Favorite Memes: Woonhak claims that Riwoo and Sungho are the group’s biggest meme enthusiasts, often sending memes in the group chat.

Their ASMR: Taesan is a fan of ASMR music, which he finds helpful for relaxation and stress relief.

Their Karaoke: The group members have their own go-to karaoke songs, from "Tears" by So Chan-Whee to "Love Never Felt So Good" by Michael Jackson.

Their Favorite Music Videos: Sungho loves watching concert videos, especially Taeyang’s recent concert on YouTube. Jaehyun enjoys fan-made compilations, including a hilarious 7-minute, 30-second clip of the group’s goofy antics.

In conclusion, BOYNEXTDOOR is a talented K-pop group that’s unapologetically themselves, embracing their youth and individuality in their music, dance, and online presence. With their Gen Z swag and infectious energy, they’re a force to be reckoned with in the K-pop scene.

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