BOYNEXTDOOR is making major waves in the K-pop world and beyond, and they've just been named "Rookie of the Year" by the prestigious U.S. publication Consequence!

Since debuting in May 2023, BOYNEXTDOOR has quickly become one of the hottest names in K-pop, impressing both fans and critics with their relatable music and outstanding performances.

After dropping their second mini album "HOW?" and third mini album "19.99," the group has been breaking records and capturing the hearts of fans across the globe.

The recognition from Consequence comes as no surprise. In their 2024 K-pop Yearbook, the outlet praised BOYNEXTDOOR’s rapid rise to fame, noting, "BOYNEXTDOOR has quickly established themselves as a powerful performance group, and they are accumulating fame so fast that the title of ‘rookie’ no longer seems fitting." Such high praise highlights the group's impressive journey, having only debuted in 2023.

In an interview, BOYNEXTDOOR shared their excitement and gratitude for the recognition, saying, “We feel incredibly thankful and proud for the love and support we’ve received this year. We are excited for 2025, which seems like it will be a year full of opportunities to learn and grow. We hope to spend even more time with ONEDOOR (their fandom) next year.”

The group’s rise in popularity is also reflected in their music achievements. Their title track "Nice Guy" from "19.99" ranked 25th in the HIT K-POP category at the USEN Music Award 2024, marking a significant achievement in Japan.

Meanwhile, their track "Parental Advisory" was recognized by Dazed, one of the UK’s leading magazines, as one of The 50 Best K-pop Tracks of 2024. The magazine praised the song’s humorous lyrics, highlighting BOYNEXTDOOR’s unique sense of humor and skill as songwriters and performers, despite having only debuted 18 months ago.

And there’s more to come! BOYNEXTDOOR’s first solo tour, "BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR 'KNOCK ON Vol.1' IN INCEON," took place in Incheon on December 14-15, and the group is gearing up for more shows across Asia in 2025.

Their upcoming tour will stop in cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, and more, with fans across 12 cities eagerly anticipating the chance to see them live.

With all these accomplishments under their belt already, BOYNEXTDOOR’s future is looking brighter than ever, and their fanbase is growing stronger by the day! Keep an eye on these rising stars—they’re here to stay!

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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