BOYNEXTDOOR return with first studio album 'HOME (hom)' as 'VIRAL (baireol)' climbs charts

A comeback showcase that thrilled the 'ONEDOOR' fandom across 160 countries and regions, underlining their global appeal with daring performances and self‑penned songs.

BOYNEXTDOOR wrapped up the comeback showcase for its first studio album after drawing an enthusiastic response from fans across 160 countries and regions.

BOYNEXTDOOR staged the release showcase for its first studio album 'HOME (hom)' at Korea University's Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul on the 8th, marking the group's return. The event, streamed live on HYBE Labels' YouTube channel and Weverse, was joined in real time by the global fandom 'ONEDOOR' from 160 countries and regions, including South Korea, the United States and Japan — a turnout that underlined the group's global standing.

The highlight was the first live performance of the new title track 'VIRAL (baireol)'. Having used handheld microphones since debut, the group unveiled a bold change by adopting headset microphones to allow precise, dynamic choreography. The song's strong structure and the group's tight execution drew rapturous cheers from the audience. They followed with a range of album-track stages and even delivered an impromptu unaccompanied live performance, showing how much they have grown as performers.

The members' stronger sense of musical honesty also stood out. For the first time, BOYNEXTDOOR were listed in the album credits under the group name; they made 'HOME' — the most private space — the album's theme and channelled their innermost feelings into the music.

The group said the process brought them closer and made the album especially meaningful because they could take the lead in telling their own stories. They expressed deep gratitude to the fans who have waited a long time, and vowed to give their best at every moment so that this period of youth will still shine in their memories ten years from now.

Meanwhile, BOYNEXTDOOR's new release made an immediate impact on the charts: the title track 'VIRAL (baireol)' climbed to number five on Melon's real-time 'Top 100' chart and reached number four on YouTube Korea's trending music. In addition, the album has reached the top ranks of iTunes' 'Top Albums' charts across 16 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom — a result that fired the starting gun on a successful comeback.