BOYNEXTDOOR has achieved their highest record to date with their impressive growth.
According to the album sales aggregation site Hanteo Chart on the 22nd, Boy Next Door (comprising Seongho, Ryu, Myeongjaehyun, Taesan, Lee Han, and Unhak) sold a total of 531,911 copies of their mini 2nd album 'HOW?' in the first week (counting period from April 15th to 21st) after its release on the 15th. This marks an increase of nearly 20% compared to the first-week sales of their previous album 'WHY..' which sold 449,218 copies.
With this achievement, they have achieved their first "half-million seller" since their debut. Boy Next Door has been renewing their team's highest records on major domestic and international charts as well as on YouTube with 'HOW?' and its title track 'Earth, Wind & Fire,' showcasing a textbook example of stair-step growth.
The album immediately topped the Oricon Daily Album Ranking in Japan upon its release and reached number one on the iTunes Top Album charts in five countries/regions. The music video for the title track surpassed 40 million views on YouTube in just five days since its release at around 4 a.m. on the 20th.
Boy Next Door kicked off their comeback stages starting from Mnet's 'M Countdown' on the 18th, followed by performances on MBC's 'Show! Music Core' and SBS's 'Inkigayo.' The members delivered dynamic performances in sync with the fast-paced rhythm of the song while showcasing their strong vocal skills, creating a well-made stage. Especially, they left a strong impression on viewers by singing live, including the 'self-speed up' sections where they rapidly delivered lyrics like a rap.
Written by Yoon Sang Geun
Translated by Lee So Yun
