K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR returns to PH for FIVB Men's Worlds opening ceremony | ABS-CBN
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K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR returns to PH for FIVB Men's Worlds opening ceremony
K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR returns to PH for FIVB Men's Worlds opening ceremony
K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR has been selected as the global celebrity ambassadors for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, which is hosted by the Philippines. Photo from the Asian Volleyball Confederation's X account
Rising K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR is set to return to the Philippines in September as the headliner of the opening ceremony of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship.
Rising K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR is set to return to the Philippines in September as the headliner of the opening ceremony of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship.
The announcement was made on Saturday at the headquarters of HYBE, the K-pop giant that manages the six-member act, in Seoul, South Korea, based on a news release from the Asian Volleyball Confederation.
The announcement was made on Saturday at the headquarters of HYBE, the K-pop giant that manages the six-member act, in Seoul, South Korea, based on a news release from the Asian Volleyball Confederation.
The group has been selected as the global celebrity ambassadors for the World Championship, marking the first time a K-pop act has been invited to perform at the prestigious event. The ceremony is set to take place at the Mall of Asia Arena on September 12.
The group has been selected as the global celebrity ambassadors for the World Championship, marking the first time a K-pop act has been invited to perform at the prestigious event. The ceremony is set to take place at the Mall of Asia Arena on September 12.
"We have carefully reviewed and decided on the selection of BOYNEXTDOOR, as a truly pivotal move in elevating the global profile of volleyball and igniting excitement for the event," said Ramon "Tats" Suzara, president of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation and Asian Volleyball Confederation.
"We have carefully reviewed and decided on the selection of BOYNEXTDOOR, as a truly pivotal move in elevating the global profile of volleyball and igniting excitement for the event," said Ramon "Tats" Suzara, president of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation and Asian Volleyball Confederation.
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Suzara also serves as the executive vice president of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB).
Suzara also serves as the executive vice president of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB).
"With the championship proudly hosted in the Philippines, this partnership presents an incredible opportunity to engage fans across the world, with the BOYNEXTDOOR’s unique appeal and dynamic global influence to attract a wider and more diverse audience profile," he added.
"With the championship proudly hosted in the Philippines, this partnership presents an incredible opportunity to engage fans across the world, with the BOYNEXTDOOR’s unique appeal and dynamic global influence to attract a wider and more diverse audience profile," he added.
The Philippines has been chosen to host the 2025 world championship, which features 32 participating teams, including the country's own Alas Pilipinas men's team.
The Philippines has been chosen to host the 2025 world championship, which features 32 participating teams, including the country's own Alas Pilipinas men's team.
Composed of Jaehyun, Sungho, Riwoo, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak, BOYNEXTDOOR debuted in May 2023 under KOZ Entertainment, a HYBE sub-label led by rapper and producer Zico.
Composed of Jaehyun, Sungho, Riwoo, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak, BOYNEXTDOOR debuted in May 2023 under KOZ Entertainment, a HYBE sub-label led by rapper and producer Zico.
Since their debut, the group has gained significant popularity, thanks to a series of upbeat and catchy singles. In 2024, they solidified their status as a "million-seller" after their extended play, "19.99," sold over a million copies.
Since their debut, the group has gained significant popularity, thanks to a series of upbeat and catchy singles. In 2024, they solidified their status as a "million-seller" after their extended play, "19.99," sold over a million copies.
In March, BOYNEXTDOOR went to the Philippines for their "Knock On Vol. 1" tour, staged at the Araneta Coliseum.
In March, BOYNEXTDOOR went to the Philippines for their "Knock On Vol. 1" tour, staged at the Araneta Coliseum.
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