Last summer, THE BOYZ captivated us with a “WHISPER”; now they have awakened to love and they’re out to win it. Back with their eighth mini album, BE AWAKE, the group gives us their thoughts on their lead single “ROAR” and their transformation into fallen angels, plus they recommend some songs for their fandom, THE B.

“ROAR” (THE BOYZ)

SANGYEON: Our new single is called “ROAR”! I hope you like it.

JACOB: Our new single, “ROAR,” is full of charisma. I bet you can’t wait to listen, right? :)

YOUNGHOON: Are you ready to “ROAR” with us? I missed you, THE B!

HYUNJAE: I hope you like “ROAR”! We put all THE BOYZ’s charm into it.

JUYEON: “ROAR” and our previous song, “WHISPER,” are connected by the same storyline, so they’re even better if you listen to them together.

KEVIN: This will be THE B’s year. “ROAR”!

NEW: I think the concept behind this song is the clearest and most original we’ve ever done. I think it really shows how much THE BOYZ have grown.

Q: Hey, everybody! Are you ready for “ROAR”?

JUHAKNYEON: 2023 “shall become mine.” If you want 2023 to be your year, make sure you listen to “ROAR.”

SUNWOO: I hope our song “ROAR” helps listeners express frustrations this year that are trapped inside of them and they can’t take out anywhere else.

ERIC: If there’s something you want or something you want to achieve, make sure to listen to “ROAR” by THE BOYZ while you do it! You can do it!

“Awake” (THE BOYZ)

SANGYEON: I recommend “Awake,” which is the intro track that ties into the single “ROAR.”

JACOB: “Awake” is a good song to listen to to help you wake up in the morning. I recommend it!

YOUNGHOON: The other members and I worked hard to record this one. I hope you listen to it lots.

HYUNJAE: I’m recommending this one because it’s fun to listen to how it’s connected with our single “ROAR” and how much the expression in our voices has developed.

JUYEON: I think the hard beat and lyrics to “Awake” are great. The members of our group worked really hard on this album and helped to write it. It’s called BE AWAKE and has lots of different styles of songs, and I hope everyone loves it.

KEVIN: “WHISPER” has grown up and now the intro track “Awake” wakes up into “ROAR.” I hope you love it.

NEW: I hope people listen to this song before they listen to “ROAR.” I used a different voice from my typical one to sing. This is my favorite track. Haha

Q: We put a lot of emotion into our singing, so please pay attention to the lyrics when you’re listening. :)

JUHAKNYEON: If you’re looking for a song that’s similar to the single “ROAR” but also has a dreamy feeling, I recommend “Awake.”

SUNWOO: “Awake” is extremely hip and there’s many elements to it that also explain “ROAR” really well, so it’s fun to listen to the two songs back to back.

ERIC: Listen to “Awake” by THE BOYZ when you want to unleash your latent charms in an explosion of confidence and charisma.

“I Don’t Think That I Like Her” (Charlie Puth)

SANGYEON: I’m recommending Charlie Puth because I really like him and always think of him as a musical genius. His new songs are so good. :)

“Uh Oh” (Bazzi)

JACOB: I love this artist and I like listening to this song because the melody and instruments work together so well.

“Your Face” (Lucia)

YOUNGHOON: This song makes me smile when I listen to it. It makes me feel really peaceful.

“Ay-Yo” (NCT 127)

HYUNJAE: I get pumped up when I hear this song. That’s why I want to recommend it to THE B.

“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” (Lauryn Hill)

JUYEON: This is a popular song already, but I feel especially happy when I hear Lauryn Hill’s interpretation of it.

“Bang!” (AJR)

KEVIN: I love the combination of cool electronic/Broadway music and clever lyrics.

“By My Side” (TAEYEON)

NEW: I really get into the unique vibe of this song when I listen to it. Then I end up listening to it on repeat. Haha

“Time of Our Life” (DAY6)

Q: I feel all full of emotion when I hear this song.

“Gift” (MeloMance)

JUHAKNYEON: THE B has waited so long that I want to recommend this song as a gift to them.

“Thunder” (Imagine Dragons)

SUNWOO: I’m recommending this song because it can give you a really big boost of confidence.

“how deep?” (Tai Verdes)

ERIC: I like the lyrics and the drumbeat is captivating.