How? (stylized in all-caps) is the second EP by BOYNEXTDOOR. It was released on April 15, 2024 with "Earth, Wind & Fire" serving as the album's title track.
The physical album comes in eleven versions: Earth, Wind, Fire, six individual Sticker versions, KiT, and Weverse Albums.
Background[]
On February 13, 2024, KOZ Entertainment announced that the group is in the final stage of preparations for an April comeback.[1] On March 18, the group released a trailer for their second EP How? which will be released on April 15.[2]
Commercial performance[]
According to Hanteo Chart, How? sold 390,709 copies on the first day of its release, breaking their previous record. As of April 16, the album surpassed 400,000 sales.[3] How? sold 531,911 copies in its first week of release, breaking their previous record.[4]
How? reached #1 on the iTunes Top Albums charts in five different countries, while "Earth, Wind & Fire" debuted at #89 on the Melon's Top 100 before peaking at #63.[3]
How? debuted at #93 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.[5]
Track list[]
- "Our" - 2:36
- "Amnesia" - 2:50
- "So Let's Go See The Stars" - 3:22
- "Earth, Wind & Fire" - 2:59
- "Life is Cool" - 3:18
- "Dear. My Darling" - 1:40
- "Earth, Wind, & Fire (English ver.)" - 2:59
Awards[]
Music show wins[]
| Song | Music show | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Earth, Wind & Fire" | The Show (SBS M) | April 23, 2024[6] |
| Show Champion (MBC M) | April 24, 2024[7] | |
| Music Bank (KBS 2TV) | April 26, 2024[8] |
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
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(Earth ver.)
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(Wind ver.)
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(Fire ver.)
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(Sticker ver.)
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(KiT ver.)
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(Weverse Albums ver.)
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How? concept photo behind sketch[]
On April 7, concept photo behind sketch photos were posted on BOYNEXTDOOR's Weverse account.[9]
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Shares Plans To Make April Comeback
- ↑ BOYNEXTDOOR on Twitter (March 18, 2024)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Tops iTunes Charts + Enters Melon Top 100 For 1st Time With "Earth, Wind & Fire"
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Smashes Their 1st-Week Sales Record With "HOW?"
- ↑ Soompi: BOYNEXTDOOR Enters Top 100 Of Billboard 200 For 1st Time With "HOW?"
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Takes 1st Win For "Earth, Wind & Fire" On "The Show"; Performances By ILLIT, Loossemble, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Takes 2nd Win For "Earth, Wind & Fire" On "Show Champion"; Performances By ILLIT, Loossemble, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Takes 3rd Win For "Earth, Wind & Fire" On "Music Bank"; Performances By ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, And More
- ↑ Weverse : BOYNEXTDOOR 2nd EP [HOW? Concept Photo Behind Sketch]
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