The shift to 'ANIMAL' energy
BOYNEXTDOOR has officially entered their 'ANIMAL' era, and honestly? It’s giving peak main character energy. Since their 2023 debut, the group has been building a collection of tracks that feel like a diary of growing up—from those butterflies-in-your-stomach crushes to the messy sting of a breakup. But their latest project, HOME: DELUXE, hits different.
The standout track "ANIMAL" was born from a Lollapalooza aftershow. TAESAN shared that hearing the crowd chant gave them an idea, leading to the song’s catchy "hoo, hoo, hoo" hook. The choreography is just as unhinged in the best way; RIWOO studied actual animals to nail the movements. As the members put it, they wanted something that felt natural, instinctive, and totally wild.
No, they aren't growing up that fast
When asked what keeps their sound "unmistakably BOYNEXTDOOR," JAEHYUN said it’s all about putting their raw, unfiltered feelings into the music. They aren't trying to curate some polished, aesthetic version of youth—they’re keeping it real. "Those guys could actually exist somewhere," JAEHYUN noted about their latest concept photos.
Looking back at their trainee days, the guys are real talk about how much they’ve grown. What used to be stressful is now a shared memory they can laugh about. SUNGHO mentioned that their bond is evolving as they learn new perspectives about each other, while LEEHAN dropped the wisdom that youth isn't about an age—it’s about capturing who you are in the moment.
Why it matters
For BOYNEXTDOOR, this chapter is all about connection. They’re moving beyond the walls of their "HOME" project and into a world tour, aiming to build a legacy that transcends languages. By staying true to their current vibe, they’re proving that youth is less about being perfect and more about just having a good time while we're here.
