BOYNEXTDOOR's Leehan Reflects on BTS's Influence and Knock On Vol 1 Tour Experiences

BOYNEXTDOOR's Leehan recently hosted a Weverse livestream, where he shared insights on their experiences during the Knock On Vol 1 Tour. He mentioned how people in Los Angeles mistook them for BTS during their debut tour but recognized them as a K-pop group during their recent visit, attributing this shift to BTS's global influence. Leehan expressed gratitude towards BTS for their impact on the K-pop industry.
Fans appreciated Leehan's acknowledgment of BTS's contributions and the exposure they brought to K-pop. They praised him for recognizing BTS's efforts and the positive influence they have had on the genre. BOYNEXTDOOR, a six-member K-pop boy group under KOZ Entertainment, debuted in 2023 with the single album WHO! and has since gained popularity with releases like But Sometimes, Earth, Wind, & Fire, and Dangerous.
The group embarked on their Knock On Vol 1 Tour in December 2024, performing in various cities before concluding in Seoul in July 2025. They also released their fourth EP, No Genre, in May 2025, featuring the title track I Feel Good. Fans are eagerly anticipating their upcoming second maxi single, Boylife, which will include Japanese re-recordings of their previous singles and a new track, Count to Love. BOYNEXTDOOR continues to make waves in the K-pop industry, thanks to their music and performances.