[Album Review] No Genre (4th Mini Album) – BOYNEXTDOOR

It was previously alluded to be posted by the end of June, but the album review for BOYNEXTDOOR’s No Genre has finally arrived just a few days after the end of June. No Genre is their 4th mini-album, released in May 2025, and features 7 songs. This includes the title track I Feel Good, the English version of the title track, and their earlier 2025 hit, IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU. No Genre was a particularly strong showing from the group, demonstrating their ability to handle a variety of styles and sounds compellingly.

ICYMI – BOYNEXTDOOR returned recently with their 1st studio album titled HOME and the title track VIRAL.

1. 123-78 – Starting off the mini-album is the vintage pop number, 123-78. Despite being about a breakup, with the song depicting the members as just dumped, 123-78 is somewhat comforting and upbeat. I really liked the brass elements and the golden, retro vibes that song exudes. The vocals and tinge of rapping in 123-78 fit the vintage pop/retro era really well, showcasing the members’ versatility with music styles and tones. (10/10)

2. I Feel Good (Title Track) – Click here for my full review of I Feel Good. (9/10)

3. Step by Step – What a pleasant number. While Step by Step didn’t instantly grab my attention like other songs on the mini-album, I still enjoyed it. The song’s groovy, funky city-pop underlay was really nice, and I liked how smooth and stunning their vocals made Step by Step sound and feel. The ending, however, was too abrupt for my liking, and that thought still stands even after a year. (8/10)

4. Is That True? (장난쳐?) – Is That True? is an easy-going, carefree pop track, with its lyrics wishing the best to a former partner who has moved on with someone else. The members’ vocals were quite nice, and I do feel like they were genuine with their message behind the lyrics. Otherwise, that easy-going and carefree tone would not have made much sense. I also really liked the beat and the bounce of the song. It was hard not to do a little dance to the song because of it. (9/10)

5. Next Mistake – Next up is Next Mistake, an R&B track with a glitchy and techno instrumentation. This is honestly quite a cool and unique combination. I liked how BOYNEXTDOOR and their producers for this track didn’t shy away from either side of the song. Again, Next Mistake features some really nice vocals and rapping from the members, especially the falsettos in the choruses. (8.5/10)