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BOYNEXTDOOR's 'Viral' music video surpasses 10 million YouTube views
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BOYNEXTDOOR's 'Viral' music video surpasses 10 million YouTube views

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The music video for "Viral," the title track of boy group BOYNEXTDOOR's first full album 'HOME,' has surpassed 10 million YouTube views.
  • Released on April 8, the song expresses the group's wish for their music to reach a wider audience.
  • The music video has also charted in several countries, and the song is showing upward momentum on music charts.

K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR has achieved a significant milestone as the music video for their latest single, "Viral," has surpassed 10 million views on YouTube. The track is the title song from their first full album, titled 'HOME.'

Released on April 8, "Viral" embodies the group's aspiration for their music to spread widely among listeners. Members Myung Jae-hyun and Unhak participated in the songwriting process for the track. The accompanying music video quickly gained traction, debuting at number 4 on YouTube's 'Daily Popular Music Videos' chart in South Korea on the day of its release and climbing to number 2 the following day.

Beyond South Korea, the "Viral" music video has also entered the charts in six other countries and regions, including Japan and Australia. The song itself is demonstrating growing popularity, entering the Melon daily chart at number 68 on April 8 and rising to number 66 by April 10. This success indicates a positive reception and increasing fan engagement for BOYNEXTDOOR's new release.

BOYNEXTDOOR, a six-member group formed under HYBE's KOZ Entertainment, debuted in May 2023. Their music, including previous tracks like 'But Sometimes' and 'One and Only,' has been noted for its relatable themes and catchy melodies, contributing to their rising profile in the competitive K-pop industry.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.