BOYNEXTDOOR Teams Up with 'Tom and Jerry' for 'SAY CHEESE!' Single, Celebrating Friendship

K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR has unveiled their collaborative single 'SAY CHEESE!' with the iconic animated duo 'Tom and Jerry,' sparking excitement among global fans.

The new track commemorates the 85th anniversary of 'Tom and Jerry' and celebrates the precious bond of best friends who find the most joy in each other's company. The song likens the cat-and-mouse dynamic of their frenemy relationship to a playful game of chase, set to an exhilarating rock and roll sound. A blend of upbeat hip-hop drum beats, gritty blues guitar riffs, and mischievous melodies creates a delightful atmosphere.

First premiering in 1940, 'Tom and Jerry' is a beloved Warner Bros. animated series chronicling the humorous daily lives of a cat named Tom and a mouse named Jerry living in the same house. The unique chemistry between these two characters continues to capture hearts worldwide even today.

BOYNEXTDOOR was chosen as the collaboration partner for 'Tom and Jerry,' building on their immense popularity in Japan. Their second Japanese single 'BOYLIFE,' released in August, achieved over 346,000 copies in its first week according to Oricon, topping the weekly charts. The single also earned a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan in September. Furthermore, their first solo tour, 'BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR ‘KNOCK ON Vol.1’ IN JAPAN,' which spanned 13 shows across six Japanese cities including encore performances, sold out completely, marking another successful chapter in their career.

Looking ahead, BOYNEXTDOOR is set to perform on the first day of the '2025 MAMA AWARDS' at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium on November 28-29. They will also be appearing on the opening day of Japan's largest year-end music festival, 'COUNTDOWN JAPAN 25/26,' held at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo from December 27-31, connecting with their international fanbase.

Korean netizens are expressing delight over the fresh collaboration. Comments such as, "It feels like Tom and Jerry were truly reincarnated!", "BOYNEXTDOOR's freshness perfectly matches the Tom and Jerry chase scenes", and "This collab song is so upbeat, I can't stop listening!" show strong positive reactions.