BOYNEXTDOOR Turns Lollapalooza Debut into Cinematic Comeback with 'The Action'
After a triumphant debut at Lollapalooza Chicago, BOYNEXTDOOR announces their 5th mini-album, 'The Action,' with a clever concept that blends reality and fiction. Here's everything we know.
Get ready, ONEDOOR! BOYNEXTDOOR is set to make their much-anticipated return. The group has officially announced their 5th mini-album, ‘The Action,’ scheduled to be released on October 20th at 6 PM KST.
Following a series of massive global achievements, including multiple Billboard 200 entries and a triumphant debut at Lollapalooza Chicago, this comeback cleverly weaves the group’s real-life journey into a fresh and exciting cinematic concept.
A Cinematic Teaser with a Real-Life Twist
On September 22, BOYNEXTDOOR dropped a surprise teaser video, transforming into a film crew called ‘TEAM THE ACTION.’ In the clip, the six members—Sungho, Riwoo, Myung Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak—decide their next filming location by throwing a dart at a map, which lands on Chicago.
This is where fiction brilliantly blends with reality. Fans immediately noticed that the ‘TEAM THE ACTION’ hoodies worn by the members in the video are the exact same ones they wore when they departed for their real-life performance at Lollapalooza Chicago in August. This creative link between their actual activities and the album’s story has been praised by Korean fans as “sinseonhan jaemi” (신선한 재미), meaning “fresh and novel fun.”
The teaser ends with the line, “Take no.6 Ready Camera Action!”—a nod to the six members—officially revealing the album title and release date.
Riding the High of Global Success
This comeback follows a period of explosive growth for the group. Their previous mini-album, ‘No Genre,’ marked their second consecutive million-seller, and they have impressively landed four consecutive albums on the Billboard 200 chart.
Their global momentum was further solidified this summer. After completing their first successful solo tour, ‘KNOCK ON Vol.1,’ in July, they took the stage at Lollapalooza Chicago in August. Their hour-long, 11-song set captivated a massive crowd, with fans chanting their name long before they appeared. The performance was a testament to their rising international stardom, proving they are a major force in K-pop’s new wave.
What to Expect from “The Action”
With a concept centered around a film crew and a journey to Chicago, ‘The Action’ promises to be a story-rich album. BOYNEXTDOOR has built a reputation for their unique, story-telling style, and this cinematic theme is the perfect vehicle to continue that narrative.
After a string of incredible successes, the bar is set high, but BOYNEXTDOOR is on a clear upward trajectory. Mark your calendars for October 20th—it’s time for action.