Boy Next Door achievement at 2023 Asian Artist Awards and Unveils Ambitious Plans for 2024

Boy Next Door (BoyNEXTDOOR), the sensational boy band under Hive and KOZ Entertainment, celebrated their victory at the 2023 Asian Artist Awards in the Philippines, clinching the AAA Motive and Best Choice Awards. The event, hosted by Star News and co-hosted by the Asia Artist Awards Organizing Committee, TonZ Entertainment, and PULP Live World, took place at the iconic Philippine Arena on December 14, 2023.

As they posed proudly with their awards, the group expressed their ambitions for the upcoming year of Gapjin. Members Seongho, Liu, and Taesan, speaking through their agency KOZ Entertainment on January 1st, conveyed their shared aspiration: “We aim to continue delivering exceptional music and performances in 2024 under the name of Boy Next Door.” Myung Jae-hyun vowed, “We are committed to becoming an even better Boy Next Door, ensuring that our loyal fandom, ONE DOOR, can always feel proud.”

Lee Han expressed his hopes, stating, “May we create more joyous memories together. I am deeply appreciative of the love that Wondo [fandom] has given us, and I hope to reciprocate in 2024.” Finally, Unhak made a promise: “We are dedicated to evolving into a Boy Next Door that grows each day, surpassing our achievements tomorrow, and advancing even further next year than we did this year.”

Debuting in May 2023, Boy Next Door made history as the first boy band jointly launched by Hive and KOZ Entertainment. Their remarkable journey includes entering Billboard’s prestigious “Billboard 200” chart just 112 days after their debut with the mini album “WHY…” and securing two first-place trophies for the album’s title track, “What It Looks Like.” Renowned for their unique personality and meaningful expressions of youth through music, the group has set their sights on a global leap forward in 2024, promising entertaining stages for fans worldwide.

Closing out 2023 on a high note, Boy Next Door captivated audiences with a special appearance on “The Record of Dreams at the MBC Music Festival” on December 31. Performing “Going Back,” one of the triple title tracks from their debut single, the group transformed the stage into a school locker room, perfectly capturing the excitement of first love. Their subsequent performance of “One and Only” showcased their exceptional talents, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the group’s continued success in the new year.