BOYNEXTDOOR Clinches Rookie Award at Prestigious Japan Record Awards

Global K-pop sensation BOYNEXTDOOR has been honored with a Rookie Award at the highly esteemed 67th Japan Record Awards, marking a significant milestone in their burgeoning career.

The award, presented on December 21st, recognizes artists, both domestic and international, who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and future potential in the Japanese music scene over the past year. This accolade solidifies BOYNEXTDOOR's successful trajectory in Japan.

Through their agency KOZ Entertainment, the group expressed their gratitude: "We are truly honored to receive such a valuable award. After debuting in Japan last year and embarking on our first solo tour this year, we've been able to feel firsthand how much love we've received from so many people. We will continue to strive to show you our growth, so please continue to watch us warmly."

BOYNEXTDOOR has been actively promoting in Japan this year, capturing the attention of local fans. Their second Japanese single, 'BOYLIFE,' released in August, sold approximately 346,000 copies in its first week according to Oricon charts, achieving a double crown on the weekly chart (August 18-24). The album also earned a 'Platinum' certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan in September.

Furthermore, their recent single 'SAY CHEESE!', a collaboration with the beloved animation 'Tom and Jerry,' generated considerable buzz. Their Korean releases also resonated strongly in Japan, with mini-albums 'No Genre' and 'The Action' receiving 'Gold' certifications from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

The group's first solo tour, 'BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR ‘KNOCK ON Vol.1’ IN JAPAN,' was a resounding success, selling out all 13 shows across six Japanese cities, including encore performances, further proving their immense popularity.

Looking ahead, BOYNEXTDOOR is set to perform at Japan's largest year-end music festival, 'COUNTDOWN JAPAN 25/26,' held at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo from December 27th to 31st. They are scheduled to electrify the stage on the first day.

Korean netizens are flooding social media with congratulations, commenting things like, 'BOYNEXTDOOR really shines in Japan!', 'So proud they won a rookie award,' and 'Can't wait to see what they do next!'