Following on the heels of their chart-topping
NO GENRE
EP, South Korea's
BoyNextDoor
deliver another hooky mini-album with 2025's
The Action
. Produced by
Pop Time
,
Kako
, and
Zico
, the album finds the group further embracing a fun, dance-oriented sound. Cuts like "Live in Paris, " "Hollywood Action," and "JAM!," are infectious anthems that showcase
's stylish blend of synthy '80s pop and trap sounds. We also get the rock-meets-New Jack Swing-fun of "Bathroom" and the city pop romance of "As Time Goes By." As with each EP they've released,
's
raises the bar for a full-length album. ~ Matt Collar